Appalachian Trail-er Bunkhouse

200 Lance Ave. Hot Springs, NC 28743

(828) 622-3319

The Trail-er is currently in "off season" mode (offering full-house reservations and lodging+hiking packages). Contact us at 828-713-5451 or trips@blueridgehikingco.com for lodging, shuttle and gear rental inquiries.

Book a Bunk

Because of COVID, all bunks are currently being booked by phone or email. Contact us at trips@blueridgehikingco.com or 828-713-5451 for more info!

Book a Shuttle

Shuttles are being booked via phone or email during COVID. Contact us at 828-713-5451 or trips@blueridgehikingco.com to set something up or learn more!

Book Rental Gear

All gear rentals are being booked via phone or email because of COVID. Please contact us at 828-713-5451 or trips@blueridgehikingco.com for more info or to book!

The Trail-er

The Appalachian Trail-er has space for ten and is located on the A.T. in beautiful Hot Springs, North Carolina. True to its name, the Trail-er is a 1,600+ square foot converted double wide that serves as a basecamp for all manner of BRHC trips, as well as a bunkhouse for hikers, backpackers, trail runners and paddlers.

In season (March-October), the Trail-er is open Thursday afternoon to Tuesday morning. Reservations should be made in advance at 828-713-5451 as walk-ups are based on availability and the caretaker's schedule.

The Trail-er has a small retail counter with limited backpacking supplies and BRHC merch.

$45 a night (in-season) gets you a clean bunk, a hot shower, towel, wifi, TV, kitchen access, and all the amenities Hot Springs has to offer. The Trail-er is also available for private group rentals. We look forward to hosting you in Hot Springs!

A Bunkhouse with Gear Rentals + Shuttles

Gear and logistics are the two biggest hurdles that keep people from backpacking more often. With a selection of rental gear and shuttle services, the Appalachian Trail-er offers a quick fix for both.

We rent packs, tents, sleeping bags and pads, trekking poles, camp stoves, cookware, first aid kits, water filters, you name it. We also sell trail maps and have meal packages available (with advanced reservations). Just bring your clothes, toiletries, and personal items and you're good to go!

To access the Appalachian Trail from the Trail-er... just walk out the front door! Or take a shuttle. Our seven passenger 4WD vehicle can take you anywhere you want to go within a two-hour radius, with the most popular trailheads being Max Patch (2o trail miles south), Davenport Gap (36 trail miles south at the north end of the Smokies), and Allen Gap (15 trail miles north). From there, hike back to the Trail-er or schedule a pick-up! For info, rates, and availability, call 828-713-5451.