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February 2024 by Tom Reitsma
What an exceptional place. Exceptional service and exceptional company. For those hiking the AT, this really is a social hub and the all around service point for reaching and returning from Katahdin. You won't have cell service at Abol Bridge or in Baxter, so you'll want to make your return arrangements here. They offer a good range of budget and modest accommodations as well as supplies and amenities. Be sure to stop for the breakfast. Took a shuttle ride back from Katahdin with Poet, and I think he might be one of the friendliest most charming men on the planet. True to his name, he also quotes poetry. I can't recommend this place enough.
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September 2023 by Stephen Garnier
Great hiker hostel. So we'll run. Service to the hiking community is their passion!
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September 2023 by Bob Huff
This is a must stay over just at the southern entrance to the 100 mile Wilderness of the Appalachian Trail. $11 get you a very nice breakfast experience!Noteworthy details: Resupply before heading north through the 100 mile Wilderness towards Baxter's Peak on top of Mount Katahdin!
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August 2023 by Mike Rudd
Iconic as the stories. Great location, affordable, and the best breakfast around. Did a campervan spot, and has a whole resupply store.
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August 2023 by Laura Bennett
An amazing place that requires no second guessing, if you are through hiking or section hiking in Maine don’t hesitate stay here. Like someone else says it’s a whole vibe. I stayed here before hiking part of the 100 mile wilderness and poet and hippie chick and their entire crew were amazing. Worth every penny especially the breakfast! They are the sweetest people and the gear shop is also awesome. 10/10 I will be back.
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August 2023 by Laura Wagner
An amazing place that requires no second guessing, if you are through hiking or section hiking in Maine don’t hesitate stay here. Like someone else says it’s a whole vibe. I stayed here before hiking part of the 100 mile wilderness and poet and hippie chick and their entire crew were amazing. Worth every penny especially the breakfast! They are the sweetest people and the gear shop is also awesome. 10/10 I will be back.
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August 2023 by Brian Lenat
Shaw's is one of the most impressive businesses of any type I have ever seen.
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August 2023 by Bradley Driver
Loved this place! Staff was exceptional and resupply was quite
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June 2023 by Elliot Sullivan
Breakfast was amazing. Plus they got a piano and guitars. It's a vibe. You're gonna spend a lot of money here! (And not regret it one bit!)Rooms: Nice bunk!Food & drinks: Breakfast 10/10!Noteworthy details: They offer shuttle services!
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March 2023 by Brad Leonard
This review is about 8 years late but I came through while thru hiking the AT I’m 2015. All the photos attached brought me right back. Nothing but kindness and happy faces all around. I’ll def stop in again on my next thru hike
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July 2022 by Dakota Massucco
Definitely one of the best hostels on the AT. The entire vibe of this place was great. Poet and Hippie Chick are some of the coolest people I've met and their gear shop is no joke. Also the 11 dollar breakfast was a must. All you can eat blueberry pancakes!
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July 2022 by Ezra Oak
Great hostel. Helpful and welcoming hosts, resupply and gear shop on site is cool. Showers and beds were great. The breakfast is also good and huge so i recommend that as well
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July 2022 by Stephen Polidore
Coming out of the 100 miles wilderness, Shaw's was like a sanctuary. 10\10 would visit again. Poet and Hippie Chic run an amazing service for hikers.
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July 2022 by Stephen Wood
Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Sign up for the breakfast and check out the gear shop.
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June 2022 by Jason Roberts
Top notch gear shop and hostel. Don't pass on the breakfast. Poet, Hippie Chick, and staff are knowledgeable and helpful. A must stop.
