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HOSTEL HI - GALAX
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HI - GALAX 

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HI - Galax
Blue Ridge Pkwy 214507
Galax VA 24333
USA
 
Tel. 1-276-2364962

Hostel Details

Enter from the scenic Parkway to a mountain top hostel with spectacular views. Canoe or tube down the New River, bike the Blue Ridge Parkway, the back country roads or the flat 57-mile New River Trail. Hike the Gully Creek Trail, go square dancing, pick fruit and berries at nearby farms.

Enjoy the springtime maple syrup and ramp festivals, summertime fiddlers conventions, and fall foliage events. Friday night music at the historic Rex theater, or bring your musical instruments and use the hostel music room. A short hike to the Blue Ridge Music Center to hear traditional southern Appalachian music.

Attractions

Cultural centre nearby
Museums/art galleries nearby
Historical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearby
Hiking area
Swimming pool at or near hostel
Nightlife nearby
Botanical gardens nearby
Forested/wooded area
Restaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearby
Leisure facilities nearby
Mountainous/hilly area

Facilities

Discounts and concessions available
Sheets for hire
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Laundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
Individual traveller welcome
Garden
Sports
BBQ

Prices from

Bed price from: 22.00 USD

Hostel bed capacity

Total beds:20

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):7-9:30am, 5-10pm
Opening times (over the year):Apr - Oct ; all year for groups

Directions

Bus:Greyhound Bus(35km)
Parking:At or near hostel
Location:On the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile 214½ Entrance is on the left going south or the right going north. Mileposts are located each mile. Look for gray iron-pipe gate, blacktop driveway. Entrance on curve, in trees, go slow. From I-77 (NC): exit 100, go west on 89 about 15 miles, right onto Blue Ridge Parkway. Go north 1 mile to hostel entrance on right. From I-77 (VA): exit Fancy Gap, follow signs to Blue Ridge Parkway. Go south to mile 214½. Hostel entrance on left. From Galax: go south on 89 about 7 miles. Turn left onto Blue Ridge Parkway. Go north 1 mile to hostel entrance on right side.
Rail:Roanoke, VA (100km), Greensboro, NC (135km)
Airport:Roanoke, VA (100km), Greensboro, NC (135km)
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