I live in Asheville, NC, and will pick up hikers anywhere from Springer Mountain to the Fontana Dam area in NC, I just need a heads up to have adequate time and so that you're not waiting for several hours.
You don't necessarily have to come back to Asheville, I'll take you in to whatever trail town is in close proximity.
However, thrus are welcome to come back to AVL and crash for a few days. Great city if you've never been here.
No gas money required. I got all kinds of magic up the PCT so looking to pay it forward, so to speak.
Good luck AT'ers,
Rattler
PCT 2011