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brack
07-12-2004, 22:44
help.....
section hiking from near franklin looking to do a resupply point at the beginning of the smokies. thought you could send a package to fontana village. what's the closest place a maildrop can be sent to at the beginning of the smokies? names, phone numbers, addresses, websites...anything would be helpful. i'm leaving in two days and i planned poorly. help please.

smokymtnsteve
07-12-2004, 22:58
AT HIKER(YOURNAME)
C/O Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Hwy. 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713

Hold for AT hiker. Approx. arrival 3/22/04


AT HIKER (your name)
C/O General Delivery
Fontana Dam, NC 28733

Hold for AT hikers
ETA

AT HIKER (YOUR NAME)
C/O Happy Hiker
905 River Rd. Suite 5
Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Hold for AT hikers
ETA



AT HIKER (YOUR NAME)
C/O Rainbow Springs Camp Ground
7984 West old Murphy Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734

Hold for AT hikers
ETA

Jack Tarlin
07-13-2004, 10:55
In addition to the places Steve mentioned, there is at least one more, The Hike Inn motel, run by very friendly Jeff and Nancy Hoch. They offer a section hiker special rate of $30.00 per night; also, if you get there by 5PM, they'll shuttle you for free to nearby Robbinsville for supplies, which may mean you won't have to send a maildrop at all; this might help if you're pressed for time. They also provide rides to and from the Trailhead.

If you're not planning to overnight there, they'll still hold maildrop parcels for non-guests, but I believe there is a charge for this service; cal them to confirm this (it's free if you stay there).

Otherwise, the P.O. at Fontana Dam is your best bet for a maildrop; make sure you include plenty of food for the Smokies as the store at Fontana Village has limited re-supply options.

For more information to confirm hours of operation, call the Fontana Dam P.O. at 828-498-2315; the Hike Inn can be reached at 828-479-3677 or www.thehikeinn.com

Jack Tarlin
07-13-2004, 10:57
The Hike Inn address:

The Hike Inn
3204 Fontana Road
Fontana Dam, NC 28733

Youngblood
07-13-2004, 11:08
The phone number for the Fontana Dam, NC Post Office is 828-498-2315.

The phone number for the Fontana Village Resort is 800-849-2258.

The phone number for the Hike Inn is 828-479-3677.

The Post Office and Resort are about 2 miles west of the dam. The Resort may have a shuttle for its customers. The Hike Inn is about 6 miles east of the dam and they do shuttles.

If you don't have a problem with blue blazing, the Yellow Creek Mountain Trail is listed as a 2.7 mile trail to Fontana Village that begins on the AT at Walker Gap, 159.0 miles from Springer. Fontana Dam is 163.1 miles from Springer.

smokymtnsteve
07-13-2004, 11:32
Yellow creek mtn trail is not maintained to my knowledge

Lone Wolf
07-13-2004, 12:02
It's easy to follow. I've done it many times.

smokymtnsteve
07-13-2004, 14:44
It's easy to follow. I've done it many times.

but your a pro :D

Brushy Sage
07-13-2004, 19:33
The Hike Inn offers the best combination at Fontana: Overnight accomodations, transportation into town for resupply, and to the trailhead as well. Friendly and supportive hosts. I had stove and refrigerator in the room I stayed in. I sent some winter gear home from there, and they helped with the packing and took care of the mailing.

Lone Wolf
07-13-2004, 19:40
No Steve, not a pro, I've just hiked the area a lot more than you have.

smokymtnsteve
07-13-2004, 20:33
I always walk down to the marina and call the shuttle to the village...

ask for the hiker rate.