My son and I were hoping to find someone to hike with us and do a car drop, we haven't had any luck. So now we're looking for a shuttle from the NOC to Winding Stair Gap Saturday morning. Anyone have any leads on one, and how much?
My son and I were hoping to find someone to hike with us and do a car drop, we haven't had any luck. So now we're looking for a shuttle from the NOC to Winding Stair Gap Saturday morning. Anyone have any leads on one, and how much?
Call Ron Haven in Franklin, NC.
'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.” ― Mark Twain
Who cares about showers, gourmet food, using flush toilets. Just keep on walking and being away from it all.
There are times that the only way you can do something is to do it alone.
There's an outfitter at NOC that likely has a list.
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Just looked in the 2016 AT Guide (by AWOL).
These are the shuttle services listed near winding stair gap:
Beverly Carini 850.572.7352 shuttle range approx 100mi
Chuck Allen 828.371.6460 Springer to Fontana, call after 1pm
City Taxi 828.369.5042 Rides up to 6pm, later by appt.
Roadrunner Driving Services 706.201.7719 [email protected] Long distance shuttles covering Atlanta to Damascus
These are listing with a shuttle icon near NOC:
Nantahala Outdoor Center 888.905.7238 Ask about shuttles
Jude Julius 828.736.0086 In Bryson City, NC. Shuttle range Hiawassee, GA to Newfound Gap
Cabin in the Woods www.thecabininthewoods.com - Donna 828.735.1930 or Phil 828.735.3368 Hiker lodging. For-fee shuttles ranging from Amicalola to Hot Springs. Cash or check only.
A few more:
Highlands Shuttle Service (Ron McGaha) 423.625.0739 or 865.322.2752 [email protected], shuttles from Standing Indian (NC) to Damascus, VA.
A Walk in the Woods 865.436.8283 www.awalkinthewoods.com Guides Vesna & Erik Plakanis resupply & shuttling (hikers & dogs). Shuttle range Springer to Damascus (company based in Gatlinburg)
Have a great hike. I imagine you can find someone to shuttle you, as the bulk of the "bubble" of thru-hikers is probably north a bit.
Also just ran across this list from the ATC from August of last year:
AT Shuttle List & Tips
Last edited by dimjim; 05-25-2016 at 11:08.
Ron Brown shuttled me from Amicalola to Hogpen Gap. He said he covers from Springer to Fontana dam.
Bartram, Benton Mcay, Pinholti Trail, and a few others along with the AT. Very cool guy.
Look at the ATC website. They have an extensive list that covers the whole AT.
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