View Full Version : Services at Robbinsville & Stecoah Gap, NC
Ron Haven
05-06-2011, 22:55
With limited transportation to a really needed resupply point, what do you think of this? If there was a Haven's Budget Inn opened in Robbibsville,NC with a 6 mile shuttle twice in the morning to Stecoah Gap.
A low rate kennel to serve hikers with dogs at the Smokies, a motels across from an Ingles grocery store and 5 restaurants with in 300 yards.
Possibly I may ad a small resupply outfitter, laundry and all at the same rates I offer in Hiawassee and Franklin?
I am considering this for 2012... :-?..Would you use my services there too?
WingedMonkey
05-06-2011, 23:31
And a Post Office right next to the Ingles Grocery.
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I don't hike with a dog, but the kennel seems like a great idea for those who do. Have you figured out how to arrange the pick up afterwards? something with curtis, maybe?
great idea Ron... that's a long stretch from NOC to Fontana Dam, with little options for resupply without hitching from Stecoah Gap, a shuttle offered there would be a good thing... and with limited resupply at Fontana Village, it would offer a great place for resupply
go for it!
great idea Ron... that's a long stretch from NOC to Fontana Dam, with little options for resupply without hitching from Stecoah Gap, a shuttle offered there would be a good thing... and with limited resupply at Fontana Village, it would offer a great place for resupply
go for it!
30 miles is a "long stretch" ? :confused::confused::confused:
Gray Blazer
05-07-2011, 14:42
I think you would corner the hiker market there. I often wondered why Robbinsville wasn't a resupply place. Gateway to Joyce Kilmer? Dog Kennel service? You are thinking in the right direction I believe.
max patch
05-07-2011, 14:45
Ron is the hikers Donald Trump.
Blissful
05-07-2011, 16:29
30 miles is a "long stretch" ? :confused::confused::confused:
It is if the Smokies loom before you...
Blissful
05-07-2011, 16:31
With limited transportation to a really needed resupply point, what do you think of this? If there was a Haven's Budget Inn opened in Robbibsville,NC with a 6 mile shuttle twice in the morning to Stecoah Gap.
A low rate kennel to serve hikers with dogs at the Smokies, a motels across from an Ingles grocery store and 5 restaurants with in 300 yards.
Possibly I may ad a small resupply outfitter, laundry and all at the same rates I offer in Hiawassee and Franklin?
I am considering this for 2012... :-?..Would you use my services there too?
Nice...... :)
The Old Chief
05-07-2011, 18:15
Ron, that's a great plan. Hikers could take a long lunch break at the NOC and be at Stecoah Gap the next day for a pick up. They could re-supply at the Ingles for the Smokies. If you're going to make shuttle runs to the dam, a lot of hikers would probably stay with you instead of Fontana resort. I like Robbinsville and feel it could be a hiker friendly town.
Ron, you got a finger on the pulse of hikers. I like the ideas. Still have that Chinese buffet in Robbinsville?
enurdat1
05-07-2011, 18:54
Ron, this would be great. The Microtel gets packed with traffic from the Dragon, and there isn't anything else close by.
Ron Haven
05-07-2011, 23:41
Friends I am only into the beginning thoughts of this idea but I see a definate need for it. I have been exploring that part for over 2 years. I have got to do a lot of homework on something like this upfront.