Mountain Harbour Hiker Hostel - Roan Mountain

 I alerted Red Bull he is approaching another "Bear Warning" area.  Two places have warnings, and one shelter has been closed due to bears.  He should be hiking through these areas tomorrow and the following day.

   According to the weather forecast they are also in for a bit of rough weather.  They are expecting two inches of rain in the area tonight and tomorrow, with more rain through the weekend and 35 mph winds.  It looks like he has descended out of the higher elevations tonight,at least.

   Red Bull is staying at the Mountain Harbour Hiker Hostel, Roan Mountain, TN at mile 393.1 on the A.T., elevation 2,895 feet.  He hiked 17 miles today, the temperatures have been averaging in the mid 50's during the days and nights on Roan Mountain.

photo form their website
Mountain Harbour Hiker Hostel

photo from their website
Mountain Harbour Hiker Hostel 

   The family that purchased the property had intended to use the main home as a Bed and Breakfast (which they do).  Their first winter they saw four men with packs standing near their home.  The men were cold and tired, and hoping to find a place to sleep out of the elements.  They were welcomed into their home, and the family learned all about the Appalachian Trail from these thru hikers.

   The family's home is so close to the trail and they have had so many hikers looking for shelter; that they eventually converted their 100 year old barn into a hostel for hikers.  They also have a fully enclosed tree house for rent.  They will make a home-cooked breakfast for an additional fee if there are 4 or more guests.