Welcome to Franklin
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
