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    Default Troutdale Va. hostels and shuttles

    I don't have the most current trail guide so can someone tell me if there is a hostel there that offers a shuttle to and from the trail? I will be hiking with my dog and plan to overnight there as well, so it would need to be dog friendly or at least allow for tenting if they have a no pet rule.
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    AWOL's guide says dogs permitted outside.

    Don't think there is anyone shuttling...hitch in from Dicky Gap. Troutdale is a very small town.

    Anyone know if the restaurant/store ever reopened?
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    Green Mountain House Hostel
    Manchester Center, VT

    http://www.greenmountainhouse.net

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    I have not passed by the building where the restaurant was in a couple of months, but at that time it was empty.

    The post office is still very functional.

    The hostel is a building on the grounds of the Troutdale Baptist Church. There is also a large pavillion with big tables. Good dogs on leash are probably never turned away.

    Nu2Hike, you did not mention when you expect to need a ride.
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    store/restaurant is NOT open

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    I plan to be on trail Aug.20. I'm planning on shuttling north and hiking south to Damascus. I should reach Troutdale on Sun. Aug. 24.
    I hope to send a resupply package to the hostel at the church.
    Do you know if the church hostel excepts packages?
    LW- Thanks for the update on the store closing!
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    troutville or troutdale?

    if its the former, I can help with shuttle...dog friendly too
    Last edited by bus; 08-10-2014 at 21:29.

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    Troutdale! Thanks anyway for for your offer.

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    Our Sufi Lodge offers shuttling for our guests and when available to others. Ask for James or Suzanne. If you are closer to Sugar Grove or the Partnership Shelter Shirley's Market is a good choice. 276-677-3577 ask for Sara or Billy

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