Accommodations & Supplies
Accommodations
Amicalola
Falls State Park has a beautiful lodge and restaurant at the top of
the mountain, campsites that include showers and a laundary facility with
the fee, and walk-in primitive campsites with a privy for late arrivals. Coke machines and phone are near
the park office at bottom of falls
and at the top of the falls near the Hike Inn parking lot. Park office closes at
5:00 p.m.
(706) 265-4703 or (800) 864-7275.
Len Foote Hike Inn
is located 5 miles by trail north of Amicalola Falls State Park and 4.5 miles by
trail south of Springer Mountain. Guests hike in the five miles from Amicalola
Falls State Park. The inn has hot showers, hearty, family style
dinners and breakfasts (the inn does not serve lunch although trail lunches are
available for guests), educational programs and environmental demonstrations.
Rooms are minimal accommodations. Each room has two extra-long, twin size bunk beds. Rooms are cooled with mountain breezes and have a fan. For winter, warm blankets are supplemented by a heat panel in each room. Room rates which include dinner, breakfast and taxes. There are discounted rates for children and some seasonal discounts. Reservations may be made through the State Central Reservation System by calling (800) 581-8032.
Hiker Hostel is located 6 miles from
Woody Gap and is run by former thru-hikers Josh and Leigh Saint. The Hostel is a
full service contact for all hostel, slackpack, shuttle/SAG and logistic
needs for hiking the Appalachian Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail or cycling in
North Georgia. (770) 312-7342.
Supplies
At Woody Gap (paved GA Hwy. 60)
Suches Gas Station & General Store
West approximately 3 miles in Suches, GA, at the intersection of GA
60 and GA 180 is a gas station/general store. Suches is a small community
with a part-time medical clinic and volunteer fire department with emergency
medical technicians. Jim and Ruth Ann Miner (11663 Miner-Scales Drive,
Suches, Georgia 30572) (706) 747-5434 are friends of long distance hikers.
Dr. Don Pruitt's Medical Clinic
The medical clinic is 1.5 miles from Woody Gap in Suches, and is open for
medical emergencies from Mon - Thurs, 9-5.
Shopping in Dahlonega
Shopping is available on GA 60 in Dahlonega, GA, and includes grocery
stores, post office, hospital, hardware, motels, and restaurants. This area
was the site of the first gold rush in the United States.
At Neel Gap (US 19/129)
Mountain Crossings Backpacking Outfitter
A.k.a. The Walasi-Yi Center (9710 Gainesville Hwy., Blairsville, GA
30512, (706) 745-6095) is a backpacking outfitter and short-term grocery
resupply store located directly on top of the Appalachian Trail at Neels
gap. The store is run by Winton Porter. Winton and his staff give lots of
support to long-distance hikers who come through every spring. The center is
open from 8:30am to 6:30pm, seven days a week and offers a great deal of
services for all hikers.
The store carries a wide variety of tents/shelters, sleeping bags, hiking boots/shoes, hiking apparel, hiking guides/maps, freeze-dried foods, plus much more. White gas and denatured alcohol are sold by the oz., and canister fuel is also available. The hiker hostel, which includes a shower w/towel and a bunk, is available for all hikers on a first come first served basis for $15. Laundry facilities are available for an additional $3. Dogs must stay outside the hostel. A mail drop service is available, but Winton requests that people mail packages within one week of their arrival. Calling to inform the store of an incoming package would be appreciated. The store can also mail out packages using UPS services. More information can be obtained at the Mountain Crossings web site, or by emailing Winton Porter at: mountaincrossings@alltel.net
Vogel State Park
North on US 19/129 3.0 miles is Vogel State Park with cabins,
campsite, limited supplies, laundry, telephone, hot showers and friendly
folks.
Goose Creek Cabins
North on US 19/129 3.5 miles from Neels Gap is Goose Creek Cabins and
campground. Single rooms and rooms with kitchens. Contact Keith and Retter Bailey, 7061 Goose Creek, Blairsville, Georgia 30512, (706) 745-5111.
Blood Mountain Cabins
South on US 19/129 0.3 miles is Blood Mountain Cabins (each sleeps up to
six) with showers and kitchens. 706-745-9454 or 800-284-6866 or E-Mail:
bloodmtn@alltel.net
At Unicoi Gap (GA Hwy. 75)
Helen Alpine Village, Accommodations, and Shopping
Helen, Georgia is 10 miles south on Hwy. 75 with alpine tourist
theme, post office, stores, fast food, small hiking shop, expensive hotels,
laundry, restaurants. Check
Helen Chamber of
Commerce for more information.
At Dicks Creek Gap (GA Hwy. 76)
Clayton Shopping, Accommodations, Restaurants, and more
Clayton, Georgia is 18 miles to the east with stores, motels,
laundry, restaurants, theater, fast food, post office.
Hiawassee Shopping, Accommodations, Restaurants, and more
Hiawassee, Georgia is 11 miles to the west with post office,
Mull's Motel, Waffle Shack, Georgia Mountain Restaurant, good grocery store,
laundry. Everything is centralized for easy walking. If you need a shuttle
back to any part of the AT in Georgia, call Gene Hamilton, (706) 896-2077,
or ask Mull's Motel manager. The Hiawassee Inn, 193 E. Main St. (Hwy. 76)
(800) 711-6961 has rooms for $42-$44 and will provide transportation back to
Dick’s Creek Gap or Unicoi Gap after a night’s stay. (no pets)
Buckhead House
130 N. Main Street, Hiawasee, GA 30546, 706-896-0028
Hiker resupply store that carries dried food, fuel, clothing, very limited gear. Located next to post office.
Blueberry Patch Hostel
This hostel is 3.5 miles to the west, look for sign on left side of
highway. It is an organic farm and hostel owned by ’91 thru-hiker Gary
Poteat and his wife Lennie. Overnight stay includes shower, laundry,
breakfast and a ride back to the AT at 9:30 AM. There are bunks for 6
people, 4 others can tent on site, no dogs allowed. Hikers should plan to
arrive at the hostel between 10 AM and 6 PM. The Poteats will hold UPS and
Postal Service packages mailed to 5038 US Hwy. 76E, Hiawassee, GA 30546 for
hikers who plan to stay a night. Phone number is (706) 896-4893. The hostel
is open for Northbounders February 15th -April 30th. Southbounders may call
to make arrangements in the fall.
Disclaimer
The information provided here is subject to change and is beyond the control of the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club. All information should be confirmed ahead of time.