2 hikers and a dog looking for a quick lift from Abingdon to Damascus today.
2 hikers and a dog looking for a quick lift from Abingdon to Damascus today.
Lots of shuttle services available in the area.But since you're thru hikers you must think someone will give you a free ride.Seems like in the last few years many thru hikers expect things just because they are "thru hikers". I expect thru hikers to pack out their trash but many still leave their trash and all kinds of gear and nasty clothing behind at shelters and campsites.![]()
Sleep on the ground, rise with the sun and hike with the wind....
To The Cleaner: we're not thru hikers nor do we expect anything free during our open adventure. I would happily pay a reasonable price for a lift to our next stop. Unfortunately we do not know as much about the area because we have never been to this side of the country. If you know of a shuttle service please let me know as i have been searching all morning and asking people around if they might know of somewhere to lead me. And i completely agree with you about packing out trash. I have hiked many places and i find it disgraceful whenever i see plastic and broken glass across this beautiful land.
To Gambit: please make a reasonable offer or just stay out the conversation.
Sorry just trying to lighten the mood. Here ya go:
David Lone Wolf Blair/ Sundgog outfitter:Address: 331 Douglas Dr, Damascus, VA 24236
Phone:(276) 475-6252
Skip in Atkins: 270-783-3604
Bubba in Bland: 276-730-5869
Don Rains in Pearisburg:540-921-7433
Its 15 miles from Abingdon to Damascus. Could probably give someone 20 bucks to ride in their pickup truck
Trail Miles: 5,154.2
AT Map 1: ✔ | 13-21'
Sheltowee Trace: ✔ | 20-23'
Pinhoti Trail: ✔ | 23-24'
Foothills Trail: ✔ | 24'
GSMNP900: 134.7(17%)
AT Map 2: 279.4
CDT: 210.9
BMT: 52.7
Thanks Gambit. I appreciate the humor. Sorry about being so straight forward. We've met a few bad apples on our adventure that have dampened our mood recently. Thank you so much for your help. Happy Trails Gambit!!!
There should be a few bike rental/shuttle shops in Abingdon.
Creeper Trail Bicycle Rental and Shuttle Service
201 Pecan Street • Abingdon, VA 24210
Toll Free 888-BIKEN4U or 276-676-2552
or check with Mahonneys in Abingdon
''Tennessee Viking'
Mountains to Sea Trail Hiker & Maintainer
Former TEHCC (AT) Maintainer
I'd take a bike and you can probably rent a trailer to hitch on the bike for the dog
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