I suppose this is word of mouth....


Hi Appalachian Trail Folks,
My name is Brian Baker thru hiked in 1980 fell in love with Hot Springs NC came back and worked at Elmer's for 3 years... came back in 1990 and opened The Duckett house Inn located in Hot Springs ,NC ( www.ducketthouseinn.com ) we have been providing hikers lodging and meals for 20 + years over the last few years we have been overwhelmed with Thru hikers in the spring ..so we have decided to not advertise our services..just word of mouth..Our regular weekend business and weddings keeps us on our toes..We are still open to thru hiker just keeping it low keyed...

I wanted to let you know we have a new place this year....Muskrat Creek Hostel..

we are located just West of Winding Stair Gap...off 64 ..Muskrat Creek Shelter is about a mile as the crow flies.....our lodging is a beautiful mountain cabin with all amenities ..rates for thru hikers are $20 with shower
WiFi and Direct TV..fuel by the ounce..laundry for nominal fee Tenting $10 with shower..work stays are available please get advance notice.so we can plan work for stay...will hold mail drops ..at our PO Bx 681 Hiawassee,Ga. 30546...or physical address 955 Muskrat Creek Rd Hayesville ,N.C. 28904 Shuttles to and from Winding Stair Gap or Wallace gap and Deep Gap are all close by .Also shuttles to Hiawassee Ga and Franklin NC shuttle rates are $1.50 per mile one way. for reservations call 828-389-4900 or email [email protected]
Best to you!
Brian Baker
Thru Hiker class of 1980