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bwillits
03-06-2016, 15:46
I am planning a last minute trip from Springer to the NOC. It's 133 miles and I'm looking for suggestions as far as good trail towns for zero days, resupply points, etc. Also, I'm looking for suggestions as far as a shuttle or ride from the NOC to Springer on March 19th. I have 14 days to complete this section but think I can do it in 10 or 11 days with one of those being a zero day. Any suggestions, advice, etc would be appreciated.

bigcranky
03-06-2016, 16:42
I'd resupply at Neels Gap, Hiawassee (at Dick's Creek Gap, not Unicoi), and Franklin. If I had to zero, it would be in Hiawassee simply because it's the middle point.

Contact Ron Haven (http://ronhavenhikerservices.com/) to see where to find a shuttle in the area. Or call The Hike Inn, which is a little farther up the trail, but they shuttled us to Springer and they are quite close to NOC on the road.

bwillits
03-06-2016, 17:14
Thank you Big Cranky. You've been super helpful!

LesterC
03-07-2016, 09:21
Franklin NC. 10 miles east of Winding Stair Gap. Great town for hikers. But Winding stair is only two days before NOC and you probably will not do a zero day that close to finish.


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justice22
03-08-2016, 08:42
https://cdn.fbsbx.com/hphotos-xtf1/v/t59.2708-21/12712601_10153566073128757_1881787164_n.pdf/Shuttle-Drivers.pdf?oh=f84caba2cbb9aa49f435d71b2f67e1fb&oe=56E11513&dl=1

NOC sent me this.


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Ron Haven
03-09-2016, 01:48
thanks,letme know if I can help you in Hiawassee 706-896-4121 or Franklin 828-524-4403

bwillits
03-09-2016, 18:22
Thanks so much. I think I have it scheduled now and I'm extremely excited. Ron I will definitely let you know ASAP. I'm trying to find a shuttle from the NOC to Springer but seem to be striking out.

saltysack
03-13-2016, 22:11
Thanks so much. I think I have it scheduled now and I'm extremely excited. Ron I will definitely let you know ASAP. I'm trying to find a shuttle from the NOC to Springer but seem to be striking out.

Donna @ cabin in the woods...why not continue lil farther to Fontana dam...you'll be finished up to the smokies...
(828) 735-1930


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LittleRock
03-14-2016, 09:14
Expect to have a lot of company out there...

saltysack
03-14-2016, 16:30
Expect to have a lot of company out there...

Agree....think I'd hit the trail farther north....I'm not into crowds....


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