Shuttle Service - Franklin, NC / Atlanta

[Bschrock82]

Hey all! I'm really excited to be starting my first section hike next week! I'm starting at the southern terminus and going as far as I can get in a week (hopefully Franklin, NC). I do have reservations there at a hotel, but I'm guessing I'll need a ride from the trail into town. I'll also need a ride the next day back down to Atlanta Airport to head home.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,
Brian

[TNhiker]

contact ron haven.......

he's on this forum..........under his name........

and more than likely (or not) you're staying at one of his hotels....

[TNhiker]

oh.....but i dont think he will drive you back to ATL.....


that could potentially be a tough ride to get.....

might as the Hike Inn if they drive that far....

and that ride will be pricey...

[Bschrock82]

I emailed Ron and he is booked up the weekend I'm heading back. He gave me the number to Alpine, a "good shuttler". I haven't tried him yet, as I'm looking for a few options.

[JPritch]

Alpine is a good dude...I got a shuttle from him last week.
I recommend Donald: 772-321-0905 He shuttled me from Franklin to Amicolola and really looked out for us when we had to get off the trail one day.

As far as a ride from the trail into Franklin, Haven has a van that hits Winding Stair Gap 2x a day. You could also easily hitch a ride from 64 back into Franklin. Or ask someone at the trailhead parking lot. Folks down there are friendly, and if you do the trail right, the trail provides!

[Longboysfan]

If you're flying in - check out Atlanta rapid transit MARTA.
You take it for $3.00 each way. Red Line.
To the last stop and get picked up there.

Hiker Hostel runs a deal with that included for the pick up.

[bigcranky]

I don't know if they go to Atlanta, but we had a nice ride with Joyce of "Joyce and Sally", 706-896-9339, they are near Dick's Creek Gap.

[Gambit McCrae]

Check my signature for Ron Brown Number - First class shuttle service