View Full Version : Stop in Franklin, N.C.!
Petesauber
03-06-2015, 19:46
Just now typing from the free computer/internet at the Budget Inn in Franklin, N.C. (also home of the Hostel).
If you get to Winding Stair Gap around 9am or 11am, grab the free shuttle into the Budget Inn/Hostel. You will not regret it. It is well staffed, very hiker friendly, and within walking distance of Ingles, Dollar General, Ace Hardware, many restaurants, and OUTDOOR '76, one of the best outfitters for customer service I have come across yet. Plus, THEY HAVE BEER (Small tap-room in back with many craft brews.
Stay in Franklin, You won't forget it!
bemental
03-06-2015, 21:20
Thanks for the advice, I'll be there in a few weeks!
Speakeasy TN
03-06-2015, 21:40
Ron is worth the price of admission! Don't forget the Hiker Bash at the end of the month!
Is the 1st baptist Church still doing the AYCE pancake breakfast at Franklin? It was another not to miss treat at Franklin.
Taz
Walkintom
03-07-2015, 01:48
IIRC they start it about the 3rd week of March to catch the biggest bubble of hikers that they can. Great folks who treated us very kindly.
Starchild
03-07-2015, 08:06
The Budget inn/hostel has a tap room ?
Starchild - Outdoor 76 has a small taproom in their store. They are an amazing outfitter & a must stop in Franklin!!!
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CarlZ993
03-07-2015, 12:48
Enjoyed the Pancake Breakfast. I also got a picture taken by the Church Ladies that I was able to mail as a postcard. Pretty cool deal. The 'Hiker Festival' was a bust in 2013. Rained really hard & long. Felt sorry for Ron. I had a reservation @ the Budget Inn. But, they gave away my room to the guys in the 'Walk Off the War' group. I managed to score a bed in the Sapphire Inn.
Ron Haven
03-08-2015, 12:45
Enjoyed the Pancake Breakfast. I also got a picture taken by the Church Ladies that I was able to mail as a postcard. Pretty cool deal. The 'Hiker Festival' was a bust in 2013. Rained really hard & long. Felt sorry for Ron. I had a reservation @ the Budget Inn. But, they gave away my room to the guys in the 'Walk Off the War' group. I managed to score a bed in the Sapphire Inn.Thanks for the nice things all of you said about Franklin. We try hard to make your hike enjoyable when you come to town. I will always give you great rates in Hiawassee and Franklin. here is some pix of our $15 a night bunks at Budget Inn Hostel. On site laundry, Internet, Free rides to and from the trail at 9am and 11am. Please stop in...
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Sounds like a great place to take a bit if a rest..
Ron Haven
03-09-2015, 19:56
Sounds like a great place to take a bit if a rest..thanks, stop in if you can.
JumpMaster Blaster
03-09-2015, 20:14
thanks, stop in if you can.
Ron, when do you stop running shuttles? I'd like to hike the Franklin area but not during the bubble, more likely late May/early June.
Ron Haven
03-13-2015, 01:43
We run a scheduled shuttle until May but I will help you anytime in the year if you just call ahead.
BlindLazarus
03-14-2015, 15:49
My friend is staying there right now, he says it's great!
Ron Haven
03-17-2015, 20:51
Franklin has many hikers in town today...
Tron-Life
03-18-2015, 19:43
how much is the hostel?
Lone Wolf
03-18-2015, 19:48
how much is the hostel?
$15..........
Ron Haven
03-24-2015, 20:33
We have had the hostel full almost every night.
Ron Haven
03-30-2015, 07:59
The Budget inn/hostel has a tap room ?It needs one but we have so many places on the block with beer already !!!!!!!