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Update To Fees And Rates Page - April 2013

appalachianservices — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:22:00 +0000

We have updated the information contained in the “Fees And Rates” page. Please click HERE to view the updated page.

Vacation Info - 2013 - Posted

appalachianservices — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:39:27 +0000

Our spring vacation dates have been posted, the fall vacation dates are still pending. Click HERE for information regarding this and for other scheduled (holiday) closures.

Thanks for visiting our website. We appreciate everybody’s support.

Happy Hiking!

Hiker Support

appalachianservices — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:07:14 +0000

The Hiker Support portion of Appalachian Services was established in 2001. Our primary service area is from the Atlanta, GA airport to Damascus, VA, however our full range of service is from Jacksonville and/or Daytona Beach, FL to Harper’s Ferry, WV. We also provide service to/from other locations of equal distance (approximately 575 miles) from the Cherokee, NC entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

We provide a wide range of support options to hikers such as shuttles to/from major airports or bus/train stations, re-supply at major road crossings, and vehicle relocations designed to allow you to hike both away from, and toward, your vehicle. The vehicle relocations are especially useful for groups of 5 or more such as hiking clubs, church groups, or college/university outings.

Rate quotes are free for the asking. For an accurate quote please provide us with the planned start and end points, the approximate date(s) our services would be needed, the number of hikers in your group, and the type of service(s) you are interested in. We will also help you decide where to hike and/or assist in planning your hike if you are new to backpacking.

For more information or to schedule a hiker shuttle please contact us at AppalachianServices@msn.com. When emailing please mention something about hiker support in the subject line so our spam filter does not send your inquiry to the “junk mail” box.

Thanks for your interest in our services.

Happy Hiking!

About Us

appalachianservices — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:44:31 +0000

Appalachian Services is neither a taxi or a limousine service. We are a trip-by-trip personal transportation service providing both one-time and multi-trip contract transportation for individuals or small groups. We began in 2001 as a support and transportation service for hikers on the Appalachian Trail as well as trails in, or near, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In 2003 we expanded into providing non-emergency transportation to non-hikers for things like doctor/dentist visits, physical therapy sessions, cancer treatments, and trips to/from airports and bus stations. In 2005 we expanded into providing long-distance transportation to those who do not like the hassle of flying or the long delays encountered when traveling by bus. We also included relocating vehicles for both hikers and those who are moving but do not wish to, or are unable to, drive their vehicle to their new residence. This year, 2012, we added providing support and transportation services to cyclists (bicycles). Even more services are planned for the near future.

For more information on any of the above please click on the appropriate tab at the top of this page. To schedule a shuttle or other service please contact us at AppalachianServices@msn.com.

Thank you for your interest in our service(s).