Appalachian Trail-er Bunkhouse

COVID summer update: Open for lodging and shuttles.

200 Lance Ave. Hot Springs, NC

(828) 622-3319

Book a Bunk

Due to COVID capacity limitations, all bunks are currently being booked via phone or email. Please contact us at 828-713-5451 or trips@blueridgehikingco.com for more information or to book!

Book a Shuttle

Due to COVID capacity limitations, all shuttles are currently being booked via phone or email. Please contact us at 828-713-5451 or trips@blueridgehikingco.com for more information or to book!

Book Rental Gear

Due to COVID capacity limitations, all gear rentals are currently being booked via phone or email. Please contact us at 828-713-5451 or trips@blueridgehikingco.com for more information or to book!

The Trail-er

The Appalachian Trail-er is a ten person bunkhouse located on the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. True to its name, the Trail-er is a 1,600+ square foot converted double wide. It serves as a basecamp for Blue Ridge Hiking Company backpacking trips and a bunkhouse for hikers, backpackers, trail runners and paddlers.

Rates: $45 per bunk. The Trail-er is also available for private group rentals. Call for more information and to make a reservation.

The Trail-er is open Thursday afternoon through Tuesday morning and reservations should be made in advance by calling 828-713-5451. Walk up reservations will be granted based on availability and the caretaker's schedule. The Trail-er has a small retail counter that carries limited backpacking gear and Blue Ridge Hiking Company merchandise. We look forward to hosting you in Hot Springs!

A Bunkhouse with Gear Rentals + Shuttles

Gear and logistics are the two primary hurdles that prevent people from backpacking more often. The Trail-er offers solutions for both with a selection of rental gear packages and shuttle services.

We rent backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, trekking poles, camp stoves and cookware, first aid kits, and water filters. We sell trail maps and have meal packages available (with advanced reservations). You bring your clothes, toiletries, and personal items; and voila! You're ready to GO!

To access the Appalachian Trail, you can walk out the front door - or take a shuttle! Our seven passenger four-wheel drive vehicle will take you anywhere within a two hour radius. The most popular trailheads are Max Patch, Davenport Gap, and Allen Gap. From there, you can hike back to the Trail-er or schedule a pick-up! For more information, rates, and availability, call 828-713-5451.