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A.T. Shuttles, Public Transportation, &Vandalism AlertsListed south to north by location of shuttle providerFebruary 15, 2013Page 6 of 15Cautionary note: This listing is provided as an information service for A.T. hikers and does not constitute an endorsementby the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) of the dependability or safety of the service providers listed. ATC does notconduct background checks of shuttlers on this list, nor do we verify that they hold licenses, permits, or insurance. Whilesome service providers may be members of the ATC, they are not representatives, employees, or agents of the ATC, andtheir services are not in any way affiliated with the ATC. Arrange shuttles at your own risk; you are responsible for yourown safety.Hemlock Hollow Hiker HostelKinsey Family, InnkeepersGreeneville, TNDavenport Gap, TN/NC to Erwin, TN. AlsoTri-Cities Airport in Blountville, TN andGreyhound Bus in Johnson City, TN. Wedo not shuttle onto U.S.F.S. land, onlynearby public roads.(423) 787-0917www.hemlockhollow.netBill GraceMars Hill, NC 28754(828) 689-3643wagrace@aol.comAvailable April-Nov. only.Accepts mail drops (lives near Big Bald).Smokies to Damascus.Tom "10-K" BradfordErwin, TN(423) 330-7416tbradnc@gmail.comwww.hikershuttles.comService between Springer Mt. andRockfish Gap, VA. Will pick-up and dropoffat Asheville, Knoxville, and Tri-Citiesairports.John & Charlotte ShoresThe Nolichucky Hostel151 River RoadErwin, TN 37650(423) 735-0548 [hostel](423) 735-7366 [secondary]paddler@onemain.comunclejohnnys2000@yahoo.comwww.unclejohnnys.netDavenport Gap to Damascus and areaairports. Several vehicles available;parking available.Kent & Tracy GarlandErwin, TN(423) 727-3959 [work](423) 388-3619 [cell](423) 743-5585 [home]Sam’s Gap to Damascus for gas costreimbursement & donation to ATC (iffeasible). Contact in advance, if possible.Accommodations might be available forfair cost.Connie and Phillip Edmondson“Ceecee” and “Pack Rat”(828) 688-9948atrailagc@yahoo.comBakersville, NC (near Roan Mtn.)Hot Springs to Damascus. $1/mile.Mountain Harbour B&B and Hiker HostelRoan Mountain,TN(866) 772-9494welcome@mountainharbour.netwww.mountainharbour.netNewfound Gap, NC to Summit Cut, VA.Parking available.Barry "Trailmeister" CreekJohnson City, TN(423) 928-1621 [work](423) 928-8879 [home](423) 741-5265 [cell](423) 741-5944 [cell]barrycreek@yahoo.comFontana to I-81 in VirginiaSutton BrownBrown's SupermarketHampton, TN(423) 725-2411 [store](423) 725-2262 [home]brownsutton@hotmail.comNear Watauga Lake. Hot Springs toDamascus. Also runs a hostel.Uncle Mike WallaceBristol, TN(423) 383-2022unclemike116@aol.comHot Springs, NC to Pearisburg, VAOften available on short notice. Pickup/drop-offat Tri-City [regional] airportand Bristol bus station.Vandalism in North Carolina andTennesseeTrailhead parking note:DO NOT PARK overnight atUS19E/Bear Branch Rd. This locationhas a history of vandalism.Sam’s Gap Trailhead caution:Vandalism reported here 06/11.Davenport Gap (Tenn. 32/N.C. 284,eastern boundary of Great SmokyMountains National Park) - DO NOTPARK overnight: This location has ahistory of vandalism. Park at Big CreekRanger Station in seasons when rangersare present.SOUTHWEST VIRGINIAIncluding Pearisburg areaMt. Rogers OutfittersDamascus, VA 24236(276) 475-5416www.mtrogersoutfitters.comHot Springs to Pearisburg; reservationsrequired, Long term parking: $2.00/day.Hostel: $20.00/room.Sundog OutfitterP.O. Box 1113Damascus, VA 24236-1113(276) 475-6252www.sundogoutfitter.comOutfitter offers shuttles,mail drops, long-term hiker parking.Overnight parking is available at Mt.Rogers NRA Headquarters on Route 16south of Marion. A permit is required andcan be obtained at the office M-F 8-4:30and 9-4 Sat. and Sun.Peggy SextonSugar Grove, VA(276) 677-3351 work, (call 5am to 9am)Damascus to Pearisburg. Hikers may parkat her residence. Your car or hers.Lodging– special rates for hikers;restaurant.Marion Greyhound Bus Station islocated 7 miles west of A.T. at Va. 16 (byMt. Rogers HQ, not to be confused withVa. 16 crossing at Dickey Gap 15 milessouth on the A.T.).Happy Hiker HollowAtkins, VA(276) 783-3754rambunnyat@yahoo.comDamascus, VA to Catawba, VA.“Free parking in a safe place.”
A.T. Shuttles, Public Transportation, &Vandalism AlertsListed south to north by location of shuttle providerFebruary 15, 2013Page 7 of 15Cautionary note: This listing is provided as an information service for A.T. hikers and does not constitute an endorsementby the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) of the dependability or safety of the service providers listed. ATC does notconduct background checks of shuttlers on this list, nor do we verify that they hold licenses, permits, or insurance. Whilesome service providers may be members of the ATC, they are not representatives, employees, or agents of the ATC, andtheir services are not in any way affiliated with the ATC. Arrange shuttles at your own risk; you are responsible for yourown safety.Relax InnRural Retreat, VA 24368On A.T. at junction of Va. 683, US 11, andI-81 (Groseclose exit 54)(276) 783-5811 [motel]Pearisburg to Damascus.Long-term parking available, $3 per dayAdvanced notice required for shuttleBluefield, WV Greyhound Bus Station islocated 12 miles north of US 52.Wytheville Greyhound Bus Station islocated 16 miles south of A.T. crossing atUS 52 (between Bland and Bastian).Sam WellsBluefield, VA(276) 322-5252Damascus to Roanoke.Woods Hole HostelNeville & MichaelPearisburg, VA (along A.T., south of town)(540) 921 3444woodsholehostel@gmail.comwww.woodsholehostel.comWill travel within 100 miles - Free parking.BuckRendezvous MotelPearisburg, VA(540) 921-2636rendezvous_motel@yahoo.comDamascus to WaynesboroCross Roads TransportPembroke, VA(540) 626-3015 (h)(540) 599-1850 (c)brenda-hopkins@hotmail.comDamascus to Waynesboro, VA. Fuel bythe ounce; MSR tanks 4oz. and 8 oz.available. Will take reservations forsection-hike shuttles; knowledge of alllocal trailheads.Don RainesPearisburg, VA(540) 921-7433Ratface20724@aol.comDamascus to Troutville, VA includingRoanoke, Blacksburg, Christiansburg.Tom HoffmanPearisburg, VA(540) 921-1184gopullman@aol.comSee also : Barry “Trailmeister” Creek underNorth Carolina/Tennessee.Vandalism Alerts in Southwest VirginiaGeneral vandalism caution fromDamascus to VA Rt. 16 at Mt. RogersNRA Headquarters. There is a longhistory of vehicle break-ins and thefts inthis area.U.S. 58/Summit Cut trailhead parkingwarning: Vandalism was reported hereMay ’09.Va. 600/ Elk Garden trailhead parkingwarning: An SUV was stolen here June’07. This trailhead has a history of theftsand attempted break-ins. Most recentknown incident: 5/09.Va. 603/Fox Creek trailhead parkingwarning: This trailhead has a history ofthefts and attempted break-ins. Mostrecent known incident: 6/2010.CENTRAL VIRGINIANorth of PearisburgMaurice TurnerBoones Mill, VA (near Roanoke)(540) 334-2128 Call anytime.hikeratc@aol.comPearisburg to James River.Roanoke Greyhound Bus Station isabout 10 miles from the A.T. crossing atUS 220 near Cloverdale, and 17 milesfrom the A.T. crossing at VA 311 nearCatawba.Smart Way Commuter BusOperates between Roanoke andBlacksburg.(540) 982-6622(800) 388-7005info@valleymetro.comwww.Smartwaybus.comHomer and Therese WitcherDaleville, VA(540) 992-3932 home(540) 266-4849 cellwitchers4@juno.com(Live 2 miles from intersection of I-81 andUS 220.) Will shuttle anywhere, whenavailable.Delwood SchechterlyDaleville, VA(540) 529-6028 cell(540) 992-1527 homedschecht1@juno.comdschecht19@gmail.comPearisburg to Waynesboro.Gary SerraBuena Vista, VA(757)-681-2254garydhiker@gmail.comPoints north and south of Rt. 501/JamesRiver footbridge.Robert M. BirdRockbridge Taxi ServiceBuena Vista, VA(540) 261-7733(540) 261-8816 8 pm – 12 am best time tocall to arrange pick-up.Rate locally $2/mile. $50 to Staunton, $70to Roanoke, $90 to Charlottesville, $275to DC. Prefer 24 hours notice. Can carry 2or 3 hikers with packs; more withoutpacks.Maury ExpressBus services in Buena Vista andLexington.www.co.rockbridge.va.us/transit/publictransit.htmBuddy JohnsonLexington, VA(540) 464-1281(540) 817-9168bjfoxfire@gmail.comBearwallow Gap to Rockfish Gap, possiblyfurther. Five to seven days noticepreferred. Also work at outfitter inLexington, Va. A.T. 2,000-miler 1992-2002.
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