Chica and Sunsets

Chica and Sunsets Chica & Sunsets Place - vacation home rental for 1-4 people. Located in Franklin, NC - mile 110 of the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina.
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Reserve here: AirBnB.com/h/ChicaandSunsets

Sunsets Shuttles Text 715-315-0849

Fall Color guide for our area here in Western North Carolina! Come visit us! AirBnB.com/h/ChicaandSunsets
09/02/2024

Fall Color guide for our area here in Western North Carolina! Come visit us! AirBnB.com/h/ChicaandSunsets

The Franklin area is not just about hiking, although we do have great access to the AT and Bartram trail along with many...
09/01/2024

The Franklin area is not just about hiking, although we do have great access to the AT and Bartram trail along with many others. We also are close to many trout streams and an excellent small mouth bass river.

When not shuttling hikers to and fro Sunsets likes to get out and fish. Here are a few recent catches to whet your appetite

Come stay with us to fish, hike, and explore our little area of Western North Carolina.

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We’re ready for you at Chica & Sunsets Place - check out our AirBnB here:  AirBnB.com/h/ChicaandSunsets - taking reserva...
08/28/2024

We’re ready for you at Chica & Sunsets Place - check out our AirBnB here: AirBnB.com/h/ChicaandSunsets - taking reservations now!

Woot! We’ve had our first AirB&B guests and they left a killer 5 star review! ⭐️We have dates available starting August ...
08/15/2024

Woot! We’ve had our first AirB&B guests and they left a killer 5 star review! ⭐️

We have dates available starting August 28th, check us out here: airbnb.com/h/ChicaandSunsets

Come enjoy our beautiful little town of Franklin, tucked in the middle of the Appalachian and Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Whether your plans include hiking, fly fishing, gem finding, shopping, or hanging out in our historic town - we aim to provide a relaxing retreat between all of your adventures.

ANNOUNCEMENT! Starting this fall, we’ll be changing up our business model and Chica & Sunsets Hostel will become Chica &...
08/07/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT! Starting this fall, we’ll be changing up our business model and Chica & Sunsets Hostel will become Chica & Sunsets Place. We will no longer provide accommodations by the bed, but rather rent the whole downstairs apartment for one price and will not include shuttles (Sunsets will be doing shuttles separately*). This can be reserved on AirBnB here: airbnb.com/h/chicaandsunsets

Those who know us, understand that we are never stagnant in anything we do – and after 5 years of running this business as a successful hostel, it is time for a change. We will still support hikers, we’ll just be doing it in a different way. Here’s the new details:

CHICA & SUNSETS PLACE - reserve on AirBnB. Rent whole place for 1-4 people; shuttles not included*. Private apartment has 2 bedrooms, 4 twin beds, bathroom, washer/dryer, full kitchen and living room for your use as well as 2 parking spots (overnight guests only). Location is ¼ mi from convenience store and 1 mi from downtown Franklin. Any questions text Chica 715-315-0876. Perfect for section hikers and/or those who want to slackpack.

*SUNSETS SHUTTLES – Sunsets will provide shuttles for hikers between Amicalola Falls and Fontana Dam, text 715-315-0849 to reserve.

Effective starting Sept. 1st.

We are closed for the rest of the summer. Thanks for a great spring & summer season!
07/31/2024

We are closed for the rest of the summer. Thanks for a great spring & summer season!

Adventure Hand-Stamped Soldered Penny Necklaces! Pick your choice of stainless steel chain. In my shop (link in profile)...
07/25/2024

Adventure Hand-Stamped Soldered Penny Necklaces! Pick your choice of stainless steel chain. In my shop (link in profile).

Fire Turtle, Rocket (mom & daughter) and Sparrow are in the house! They come out each year and do a section. Hike on, la...
07/08/2024

Fire Turtle, Rocket (mom & daughter) and Sparrow are in the house! They come out each year and do a section. Hike on, ladies!

Turquoise Choker Adjustable Neck Candy! Wear choker style or longer. You pick what penny is stamped with (or custom)! In...
07/07/2024

Turquoise Choker Adjustable Neck Candy! Wear choker style or longer. You pick what penny is stamped with (or custom)! In my shop: https://shorturl.at/ftdIn

We have made the difficult decision to end our PCT hike. Sunsets’ shin injury has not gotten better after several days o...
06/17/2024

We have made the difficult decision to end our PCT hike. Sunsets’ shin injury has not gotten better after several days of resting/stretching and is still painful to walk on (without a pack on). With us only having a limited amount of time for this hike, we can’t afford time-wise to sit it out for week(s) and wait for it to heal. We are super bummed, but know this is the right decision for us. Thank you to everyone for following us and for your support - we appreciate all of you. 💙😇

Thanks to all our followers and friends - for watching our videos and your tremendous support! 💙😇

It’s been an eventful week. Summited Baden Powell, hit the 400 mile mark and we’ve seen some beautiful sunrises and suns...
06/13/2024

It’s been an eventful week. Summited Baden Powell, hit the 400 mile mark and we’ve seen some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Unfortunately, our own Sunsets is “infirmed”, could be a serious leg problem… Dr appt tomorrow. 🤞

Mount Baden Powell! 9400 ft.
06/10/2024

Mount Baden Powell! 9400 ft.

06/10/2024

New PCT videos posting every few days on YouTube - if you subscribe on YouTube, you’ll be notified each time a new video posts:

PCT 2024 Hike - Starting May 15th!

Anti-cramp strategy.
06/09/2024

Anti-cramp strategy.

The desert is hard. And hot with excessive heat advisories. We’re taking a much needed zero to let our battered bodies r...
06/08/2024

The desert is hard. And hot with excessive heat advisories. We’re taking a much needed zero to let our battered bodies rest. And it’s not just the heat, our bodies are getting beaten up - swollen ankle, bush whacking scars, a couple falls in creeks…. recovery by resting and consuming calories is in order.

From last few days - meeting Justin of Justin’s UL Water Bottle Holders (awesome guy!).  Being hosted by Diana & Jim (tr...
06/07/2024

From last few days - meeting Justin of Justin’s UL Water Bottle Holders (awesome guy!). Being hosted by Diana & Jim (true trail angels!). Natural hot springs! And some pics from the trail. It has been hot and we’re doing the best we can to get through the desert.

300 miles!
06/05/2024

300 miles!

PCT photo dump. To see more of our PCT hike, check out our YouTube ().
06/02/2024

PCT photo dump. To see more of our PCT hike, check out our YouTube ().

200 miles!
05/29/2024

200 miles!

Special occasion today! Got to meet the Mayor of Idyllwild! Yes - the mayor is actually a dog - Mayor Max! And he was so...
05/27/2024

Special occasion today! Got to meet the Mayor of Idyllwild! Yes - the mayor is actually a dog - Mayor Max! And he was so sweet. 🐶 💙

To see more of our PCT hike, check out our YouTube ().
05/24/2024

To see more of our PCT hike, check out our YouTube ().

That’s a wrap on day 9. Whew, tough 17 miles, but a beautiful tent spot. Good night all.
05/24/2024

That’s a wrap on day 9. Whew, tough 17 miles, but a beautiful tent spot. Good night all.

100 miles baby!
05/21/2024

100 miles baby!

PCT Episode 1 is posted!
05/19/2024

PCT Episode 1 is posted!

PCT 2024: Ep. 1: The Beginning!Start day: May 15, 2024. If you would like to support our content and be be a virtual trail angel: Venmo: ...

PCT Days 3, 4 & 5. To see more of our PCT trek, check out our YouTube ().
05/19/2024

PCT Days 3, 4 & 5.

To see more of our PCT trek, check out our YouTube ().

PCT Days 2 & 3. To see more of our hiking trip check out our YouTube () - Day 1 video coming soon!
05/18/2024

PCT Days 2 & 3.

To see more of our hiking trip check out our YouTube () - Day 1 video coming soon!

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Franklin, NC
28734

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https://chicaandsunsets.com/

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About our Hostel

Hello, we are Chica & Sunsets! We thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2017 and the Camino de Santiago in 2018. We first had the thought of opening a hiker hostel while on our own Appalachian Trail hike; and after much dreaming, planning and work – our hostel is now open! We are in Franklin, NC, mile 110 (Winding Stair Gap pick-up) of the AT.

Our hostel model is a bit different than others in that we have chosen to prioritize comfort and space over higher capacity. We are small (4 hikers max) and have 2 bedrooms with 2 beds in each room (no bunk beds!). We charge $45 all inclusive, and this includes laundry with loaner clothes, pick up & drop off at Winding Stair Gap, shuttle to town for resupply (with options to visit Lazy Hiker Brewery and Outdoor 76 Outfitter), and breakfast in the morning made by Chica. We’ll also have good wifi and a stamp for the AT passport!

We are in the 2020 Awol’s Guide (The A.T. Guide) and the Guthooks app. No walk-ins. We take reservations only one day prior to arrival. Contact: [email protected] or 715-315-0876 (text preferred).

A few other details about the hostel: We love animals, but for various reasons do not allow pets. We need to limit the number of hikers to 4 because our car only allows for 4 passengers at a time (therefore we cannot accommodate any additional hikers for hammocking or tenting). Because breakfast is not an additional cost (is included with your stay), we won’t be able to accommodate any special diet requests; however, there is a full kitchen in the hostel for your use. Happy Trails! -- Chica & Sunsets