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    2 hikers and a dog looking for a quick lift from Abingdon to Damascus today.

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by meekosmom View Post
    2 hikers and a dog looking for a quick lift from Abingdon to Damascus today.
    I will do it for one million dollars
    Trail Miles: 4,927.6
    AT Map 1: Complete 2013-2021
    Sheltowee Trace: Complete 2020-2023
    Pinhoti Trail: Complete 2023-2024
    Foothills Trail: 0.0
    AT Map 2: 279.4
    BMT: 52.7
    CDT: 85.4

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    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.

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    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: 4,927.6
    AT Map 1: Complete 2013-2021
    Sheltowee Trace: Complete 2020-2023
    Pinhoti Trail: Complete 2023-2024
    Foothills Trail: 0.0
    AT Map 2: 279.4
    BMT: 52.7
    CDT: 85.4

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    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!!!

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    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

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    I'd take a bike and you can probably rent a trailer to hitch on the bike for the dog


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