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SHUTTLE RIDES for AT HIKERS


AT hikers coming into Franklin for re-supply, a good meal, and a soft bed should have no trouble finding a ride to and from the trail.

CLUB MEMBER SHUTTLES

Driver

Phone

Can Receive Text Messages

Gail Lehman

828.524.5298

Yes

Katharine Brown

828.421.4178

Yes

Steve + Dori Cameron

678.480.2580

Yes

  • Club members offer no-charge rides with AT LEAST 6 to 8 hours notice.
  • When calling for a ride, let your driver know how many hikers are in your group.
  • Dogs may not be allowed by some shuttle drivers.
MACON COUNTY TRANSIT

Macon County Transit provides shuttles from the downtown Gazebo to and from Winding Stair Gap and Deep Gap three times a day, Monday through Friday only. The fee is $5 per person. Call 828-349-2222 (M-F) for possible shuttles to other local destinations.

SHORT + LONG Shuttles (fees may apply)

These drivers are available for both short drives and longer hauls.

Driver/Service Name

Phone

Can Receive Text Messages

Greg/Sunset Shuttles

715.315.0849

Yes

Sherpa Al

305.216.7234

Yes

Western Carolina Shuttle

847.400.7169

Yes

LONGER SHUTTLES (fees may apply)

Some drivers are available for long-distance shuttles, such as to and from Springer Mountain, Atlanta, or Asheville airports or bus depot, & Georgia or Virginia sections of the Trail, etc.

Driver/Service Name

Phone

Can Receive Text Messages

Gail Anderson

828.342.7363

Yes

Bryan/WNC Shuttle

828.200.4433

Yes

Nancy + Tom Hoch

828.479.3677

Yes

Darlene/Road Runner Driving

706.201.7719

Yes

Larry Jacobs

828.421.4987

Yes

Judy Lake Taxi

828.369.5042

No


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