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A.T. Shuttles, Public Transportation, &Vandalism AlertsListed south to north by location of shuttle providerFebruary 15, 2013Page 8 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.Earl and Lois ArnoldMontebello, VA(540) 377-2119dutchhausva@aol.comearlarnold@aol.comRockfish Gap to James RiverAlso operate B&B; Free lunch for thruhikers,11-1, May to June.Central Virginia Vandalism AlertDragon’s Tooth trailhead parkingwarning: Vandalism confirmed hereAugust ’09.SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARKWaynesboro Tourism(540) 942-6512Maintains a list of people who will shuttlehikers from Rockfish Gap to Waynesborofor no charge; some on the list may beavailable to provide longer-distanceshuttles for a fee.Pam BennettFishersville, VA(540) 447-6882pingg62@yahoo.comAvailable early mornings, evenings andweekends. Willing to travel a radius of 100miles in any direction fromWaynesboro (Rockfish Gap) for shuttleservice when available. Plenty ofadvance notice advised and appreciated.Dogs welcome. Participates in theWaynesboro volunteer local shuttlenetwork.Joan ByrneWaynesboro, VA(224) 628-3517Shuttles for A.T. hikers; call for details.America First Rent-A-Car1400 Greenville Ave.Staunton, VA 24401(540) 851-4840(800) 314-7368Will pick up hikers at Afton MountainChevron at Rockfish Gap or servicestation at bottom of hill in Waynesboroand bring to office to fill out paperwork.Must be age 23 or older, have major creditcard and valid driver’s license.Al's Radio CabsWaynesboro, VA 22980(540) 949-8245Rockfish Gap or Swift Run Gap.Stephen G. SmithPort Republic, VAwoodsmithsteve@msn.com(540) 249-3666 (evenings are best)(Located near south end of SNP)Waynesboro to Front Royal. Onlyavailable Sunday and Monday.Vandalism Alerts for ShenandoahRockfish Gap Trailhead parkingcaution: Vehicle break-in reported here7/09.NORTHERN VIRGINIAMobile Mike’s Shuttles and More!Mike Evans (TheGratefulGreenPeaceGuyAT ‘95, PCT ’98)304 Chester Gap RoadChester Gap, VA 22623 (Front Royal area)(540) 539-0509 cell(540) 631-0777 hostelGratefulGG@hotmail.comRockfish Gap, VA to PenMar includingShenandoah. Up to 4 hikers w/packs. 12-bed hostel, trip planning, shuttles, carplacement, “anywhere anytime slackpacking,”pack placement, airports, bus,train stations. Accepts Paypal.L.C. Cab Co.211 South Royal AvenueFront Royal, VA 22630(540) 636-1070About $1/mile.Will go anywhere.Sharon's ShuttlesSharon JohnsonFront Royal, VA703/615-5612 [cell; preferred]540/622-6422 [home]Waynesboro, VA to Waynesboro, PA andshuttles to and from Washington DullesAirport. Hiker loft, a 15-minute walk fromthe A.T., is free for overnighters.Va. 638 near Linden trailhead parkingnote: Trailhead parking is no longeravailable at Va. 638 near Linden. Parkingis available at Va. 55/Va. 725 nearby.Larry DykesBerryville, VA(9 miles west of VA 7/Snickers Gap)(540) 664-6777 cell(Call AM and weekends)inspec@verizon.netWaynesboro, VA to PA 501 and Dulles,Reagn and BWI Airports.Up to 3 hikers with gear.Justin and Patrice LaVigneBears Den Trail Center/Hostel ManagersBluemont, VA (near Snickers Gap/VA 7)Local shuttles and slacking from HarpersFerry to Front Royal and Dulles Airport.Long-distance shuttles from Waynesboro,VA north to Delaware Water Gap, PA.540-554-8708 (office)480-540-9758 (cell)480-326-9698 (cell)info@bearsdencenter.orgwww.bearsdencenter.orgSee also : Mountain & Valley Shuttle Serviceunder Shenandoah N.P., VA. River & Trail Outfitters underMaryland.Vandalism Alerts for Northern VirginiaU.S. 522/Chester Gap: Vandalismoccurred 08/11 and in 4/2012 severalvehicles were broken into at the parkingarea during the day.Keys Gap, WV (Route 9) trailheadcaution (close to VA/WV border). Thislocation has a history of sporadicvandalism, which has occurred bothovernight and during the day. Lastreported incident September 2012(multiple vehicle break-ins on weekday).Cars with out-of-state plates have beendisproportionately targeted. This is thesecond incident in 2012.
A.T. Shuttles, Public Transportation, &Vandalism AlertsListed south to north by location of shuttle providerFebruary 15, 2013Page 9 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.WEST VIRGINIA (Harpers Ferry area)Harpers Ferry train service:Amtrak (800) USA-RAIL.(www.amtrak.com) Mid-day service fromHarpers Ferry to DC’s Union Station,frequently runs late; early evening return;both 7 days a week. Reservationsrequired. Call toll-free number above tofind out if train is running late.Harpers Ferry parking note: Hikers canpark vehicles for up to 2 weeks at theHarpers Ferry National Historical Parkvisitors center, located on the south sideof US 340 at the Washington St. stoplight.You must pay a $10 entrance fee, andregister your vehicle during businesshours. The lot is gated at dusk. A shuttlebus runs between lower town and thevisitors center. An overnight parking formis available atwww.nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/index.htm. For more information, call (304) 535-6298. For Harpers Ferry maps andadditional information about parking,contact the ATC visitor center at(304) 535-6331 or 799 Washington St.Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC)(866) RIDE-MTA(410) 539-5200www.mtamaryland.com/-services/marcTwo trains a day on the Brunswick lineleave Harpers Ferry for Washington, DC'sUnion Station in the morning and return inthe evening, weekdays only. Buy ticket onboard when Harpers Ferry station isclosed.Teahorse Hostel (1/2 mile west of ATC)1312 W. Washington St.Laurel DrakeHarpers Ferry, WV(304) 535-6848teahorse@live.comwww.teahorsehostel.comWest Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, andWashington, DC area; also local shuttles.Parking: $5/day for non-guests; $3/day forguests (free for the night of stay)River RidersHarpers Ferry, WV(800) 326-7238(304) 535-2663www.riverriders.comDan PerkinsHarpers Ferry, WVatshuttler@gmail.com304-283-5174Front Royal to Pen MarEmail preferred; if calling, provide emailaddress in message if you have one.Ken duBourgHarpers Ferry, WV (15 minutes south)(304) 725-7113 [home](304) 268-8216 [cell]Kam’s Taxi(304) 279-5822Ranson, WV$1.80/half mile. Special airport rates.8-seat van available.Community Taxi ServiceCharles Town, WV.(304) 725-3794N. Virginia and Maryland$2.30/mile, unlimited distance. Surchargefor trips not to or from Charles Town andfor crossing state lines.ERU ServicesKearneysville, WV 25430(13 miles west of Harpers Ferry)(304) 724-2202Airports: From/to Harpers Ferry to/fromDulles ($128.50), BWI ($137.50), andReagan ($143.50). A.T.: Harpers Ferry to:US 40 ($110), PenMar ($125), FrontRoyal ($130), Chester Gap ($145),Manassas Gap ($145). Rates are for 1 or2 people, including tax. $7 EAP. At least2-day notice recommended. Rates subjectto changeEnterprise Rent-A-Car610-A East Washington St.Charles Town, WV 25414(304) 724-6605www.enterprise.comWill pick up at ATC HQ in Harpers Ferry.No one-way rentals.For greater Harpers Ferry area shuttlessee also : River & Trail Outfitters in Maryland.Vandalism in West VirginiaKeys Gap, WV (Route 9) trailheadcaution. This location has a history ofsporadic vandalism, which has occurredboth overnight and during the day. Lastreported incident September 2012(multiple vehicle break-ins on weekday).Cars with out-of-state plates have beendisproportionately targeted. This is thesecond incident in 2012.MARYLANDRiver & Trail OutfittersMr. Lee BaihlyKnoxville, MD (near Harpers Ferry)(888) I-GO-PLAY(301) 695-5177lee@rivertrail.comwww.rivertrail.comShenandoah N.P. (as far south asHarrisonburg/Elkton/Swift Run Gap),northern Virginia, Maryland, and PA (northto Duncannon).HostelHiker(202) 670-6323(301) 751-2011 (emergencies only)www.hostelhiker.com(routes and schedule)www.hostelhiker.eventbrite.com(online reservations)Shuttles between Harpers Ferry Hostel (inKnoxville, MD) and Washington DC HIHostel every Monday, Wednesday, andSaturday ($10); departs 12:30 p[.m. Airconditionedluxury bus with room for 14people plus gear. Reservations requireentering guest’s name, e-mail, and billinginformation. Credit cards accepted. Onlinesales will close at 9:00 the night before.After that seats will be available firstcome,first-serve via cash or credit cardon-board the bus.Sawbriar’s A.T. Shuttle ServiceMiddletown, MD(301) 471-3021Central Shenandoah to Pine GroveFurnace.
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