Elaikases
12-27-2018, 17:33
With the "official" list no longer updated, these are the lists I could find:
http://www.acorntrailguide.com/component/sobipro/?sid=56&task=list.alpha.NC&Itemid=0
Then The Trek list:
Macon County Transit 828-349-2222. Shuttles Monday thru Friday (Feb. 15 – May 27). Multiple pickup locations in town. Call a day ahead to arrange pickup. (AWOL)
Beverly Carini 850-572-7352. Shuttle range approx. 100 miles. (AWOL)
Chuck Allen 828-371-6460. Shuttles between Springer and Fontana. Call after 1pm. (AWOL)
City Taxi 828-369-5042. Rides continue until 6pm, later by appointment. (AWOL)
Donald “Grateful “ Ballard 772-321-0905 , 706-400-9105 , 706-745-3306. Covers from Atlanta, GA. Marta to Fontana Dam, NC. Can assist with large groups. Pets are welcome. We are a 24/7 service and love to answer any questions you may have about the GA area.
Roadrunner Driving Services 706-201-7719. Email: [email protected]. Long distance shuttles covering Atlanta to Damascus. (AWOL)
Smoky Mtn Adventure 828-736-7501, 828-479-9608. Shuttles between Hiawasee-Hot Springs and 3 area airports. Slackpacking services. (AWOL)
And finally, Whiteblaze's list:
atrice Price
Wesser, NC
828-538-1236
[email protected]
Dick’s Creek Gap, GA to Davenport Gap/I-40.
emailed 3/13/18
The Cabin in The Woods
Craig and Eileen
Robbinsville, NC
Craig = 980-406-6446
Eileen = 224-420-0273
[email protected]
www.thecabinsinthewoods.com
Amicalola Falls State Park, GA to Hot Springs, NC. Please contact for price. Longer shuttles subject to availability. Hostel available with laundry service and breakfast; free shuttle from Stecoah Gap for guests.
3/13/2018
Beverly Carini
Franklin, NC
850-572-7352
Range: Amicolola Falls to Standing Bear Farm. (Not available before 1 on Sunday)
3/13/2018
The Hike Inn
Nancy Hoch
Tom Barrett
Fontana Dam, NC
828-479-3677
[email protected]
www.thehikeinn.com
Going into their 26th year. Specializing in transportation and accommodations for hikers only, available year-round covering A.T. trailheads between Amicalola Falls S.P., GA and Erwin, TN. Airports, bus stations & car rentals in Asheville, Knoxville, and Atlanta. Reservations preferred, 15 years experience. Also covering the BMT, Bartram trail and all GSMNP trails, resupply trips, parking, planning and info.
3/13/2018
Mike Newton
Franklin, NC
828-371-8275
[email protected]
Georgia to Clingmans Dome, ask about other options
3/13/2018
Steve Claxton "Mustard Seed"
2016 A.T. thru hiker
Fontana/
Robbinsville, NC
828-736-7501 - (cell) is preferred text or call
828-479-9608 (home)
[email protected]
www.steveclaxton.com
Springer Mountain to Hot Springs; NOC & Fontana Dam area; Slack Packing from Telico Gap to Fontana; Knoxville & Asheville Airports & Bus Stations; Resupply at Stecoah Gap into Robbinsville; carload up to four hikers.
emailed 3/13/18
Appalachian Services
Bill Johnson
Cherokee, NC
828-736-8169 (cell)
[email protected]
www.appalachianservices.biz
Full-service hiker support since 2001 for the AT from Amicalola Falls State Park/Springer Mountain, GA to Erwin, TN Shuttles to/from Harpers Ferry, WV also available with sufficient notice. Website has info on airports/bus stations served, availability, additional services offered, and no-charge transportation to hospitals/Urgent Care facilities.
emailed 3/13/18
A Walk in the Woods
Erik and Vesna Plakanis
Gatlinburg, TN
865-436-8283
[email protected]
www.awalkinthewoods.com
Celebrating our 20th year! 1998-2018. Winner REI Top Guide Award 2012 & 2017, TripAdvisor Cert. of Excellence 2010-2017 & "Must See" 2011. We are dedicated to raising environmental awareness through direct, positive experience with nature.
"Like" us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/awalkinwoodssmokymountains
3/13/2018
Tom Bazemore
Gatlinburg, TN
865-456-7677
706-265-9454
[email protected]
Atlanta, Asheville and Knoxville airports and bus stations and Gainesville, GA Amtrak and bus stations, and along A.T. anywhere from Amicalola Falls S.P. and Springer Mtn. GA through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Can shuttle up to 10 people; can go as far orth as Damascus,VA for a large enough group. Can also stop at outfitters or grocery stores along the way
emailed 3/13/18
Highlands Shuttle Service
Ron McGaha
Newport, TN
423-625-0739 (home)
865-322-2752 (cell)
[email protected]
www.highlandsshuttle service.com
Service Area....Rock Gap/Standing Indian,NC to Damascuss,VA and anywhere in between. Side trips anywhere in the Smokies. Can also pick up at Knox ,Tenn airport or bus station or Asheville,NC airport. Will provide re-supply and mail drops upon request. Experienced A-T hiker having hiked all the A-T in my service area. Advance notice if possible.
3/13/2018
Asheville Airport Shuttle
Harry Siegel (Zenpig GA-ME ’96-98)
Asheville, NC
828-231-1053
www.ashevilleairportshuttle.com
www.ashevilleairportshuttle.com for price list. Cash and all major credit cards https://paypal.me/harrysiegel for quick payment. All points from Springer Mountain, GA to Southwest VA on AT. All major airports and bus station. Up to 6 hikers and packs. Dogs okay. Fully licensed and insured
I had a shuttle driver centered in Atlanta suggest that I look a little further north for a shuttle, especially since I'm looking at March 18 and flying into Asheville (AVL).
So, I'm looking for suggestions and prices.
http://www.acorntrailguide.com/component/sobipro/?sid=56&task=list.alpha.NC&Itemid=0
Then The Trek list:
Macon County Transit 828-349-2222. Shuttles Monday thru Friday (Feb. 15 – May 27). Multiple pickup locations in town. Call a day ahead to arrange pickup. (AWOL)
Beverly Carini 850-572-7352. Shuttle range approx. 100 miles. (AWOL)
Chuck Allen 828-371-6460. Shuttles between Springer and Fontana. Call after 1pm. (AWOL)
City Taxi 828-369-5042. Rides continue until 6pm, later by appointment. (AWOL)
Donald “Grateful “ Ballard 772-321-0905 , 706-400-9105 , 706-745-3306. Covers from Atlanta, GA. Marta to Fontana Dam, NC. Can assist with large groups. Pets are welcome. We are a 24/7 service and love to answer any questions you may have about the GA area.
Roadrunner Driving Services 706-201-7719. Email: [email protected]. Long distance shuttles covering Atlanta to Damascus. (AWOL)
Smoky Mtn Adventure 828-736-7501, 828-479-9608. Shuttles between Hiawasee-Hot Springs and 3 area airports. Slackpacking services. (AWOL)
And finally, Whiteblaze's list:
atrice Price
Wesser, NC
828-538-1236
[email protected]
Dick’s Creek Gap, GA to Davenport Gap/I-40.
emailed 3/13/18
The Cabin in The Woods
Craig and Eileen
Robbinsville, NC
Craig = 980-406-6446
Eileen = 224-420-0273
[email protected]
www.thecabinsinthewoods.com
Amicalola Falls State Park, GA to Hot Springs, NC. Please contact for price. Longer shuttles subject to availability. Hostel available with laundry service and breakfast; free shuttle from Stecoah Gap for guests.
3/13/2018
Beverly Carini
Franklin, NC
850-572-7352
Range: Amicolola Falls to Standing Bear Farm. (Not available before 1 on Sunday)
3/13/2018
The Hike Inn
Nancy Hoch
Tom Barrett
Fontana Dam, NC
828-479-3677
[email protected]
www.thehikeinn.com
Going into their 26th year. Specializing in transportation and accommodations for hikers only, available year-round covering A.T. trailheads between Amicalola Falls S.P., GA and Erwin, TN. Airports, bus stations & car rentals in Asheville, Knoxville, and Atlanta. Reservations preferred, 15 years experience. Also covering the BMT, Bartram trail and all GSMNP trails, resupply trips, parking, planning and info.
3/13/2018
Mike Newton
Franklin, NC
828-371-8275
[email protected]
Georgia to Clingmans Dome, ask about other options
3/13/2018
Steve Claxton "Mustard Seed"
2016 A.T. thru hiker
Fontana/
Robbinsville, NC
828-736-7501 - (cell) is preferred text or call
828-479-9608 (home)
[email protected]
www.steveclaxton.com
Springer Mountain to Hot Springs; NOC & Fontana Dam area; Slack Packing from Telico Gap to Fontana; Knoxville & Asheville Airports & Bus Stations; Resupply at Stecoah Gap into Robbinsville; carload up to four hikers.
emailed 3/13/18
Appalachian Services
Bill Johnson
Cherokee, NC
828-736-8169 (cell)
[email protected]
www.appalachianservices.biz
Full-service hiker support since 2001 for the AT from Amicalola Falls State Park/Springer Mountain, GA to Erwin, TN Shuttles to/from Harpers Ferry, WV also available with sufficient notice. Website has info on airports/bus stations served, availability, additional services offered, and no-charge transportation to hospitals/Urgent Care facilities.
emailed 3/13/18
A Walk in the Woods
Erik and Vesna Plakanis
Gatlinburg, TN
865-436-8283
[email protected]
www.awalkinthewoods.com
Celebrating our 20th year! 1998-2018. Winner REI Top Guide Award 2012 & 2017, TripAdvisor Cert. of Excellence 2010-2017 & "Must See" 2011. We are dedicated to raising environmental awareness through direct, positive experience with nature.
"Like" us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/awalkinwoodssmokymountains
3/13/2018
Tom Bazemore
Gatlinburg, TN
865-456-7677
706-265-9454
[email protected]
Atlanta, Asheville and Knoxville airports and bus stations and Gainesville, GA Amtrak and bus stations, and along A.T. anywhere from Amicalola Falls S.P. and Springer Mtn. GA through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Can shuttle up to 10 people; can go as far orth as Damascus,VA for a large enough group. Can also stop at outfitters or grocery stores along the way
emailed 3/13/18
Highlands Shuttle Service
Ron McGaha
Newport, TN
423-625-0739 (home)
865-322-2752 (cell)
[email protected]
www.highlandsshuttle service.com
Service Area....Rock Gap/Standing Indian,NC to Damascuss,VA and anywhere in between. Side trips anywhere in the Smokies. Can also pick up at Knox ,Tenn airport or bus station or Asheville,NC airport. Will provide re-supply and mail drops upon request. Experienced A-T hiker having hiked all the A-T in my service area. Advance notice if possible.
3/13/2018
Asheville Airport Shuttle
Harry Siegel (Zenpig GA-ME ’96-98)
Asheville, NC
828-231-1053
www.ashevilleairportshuttle.com
www.ashevilleairportshuttle.com for price list. Cash and all major credit cards https://paypal.me/harrysiegel for quick payment. All points from Springer Mountain, GA to Southwest VA on AT. All major airports and bus station. Up to 6 hikers and packs. Dogs okay. Fully licensed and insured
I had a shuttle driver centered in Atlanta suggest that I look a little further north for a shuttle, especially since I'm looking at March 18 and flying into Asheville (AVL).
So, I'm looking for suggestions and prices.