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Foothills Trail Shuttle and

Hiker Accomodations

Who
we are

We are a small community of neighbors who share a deep love for hiking and a special affection for the Foothills Trail. We noticed a common challenge for thru-hikers and section hikers alike: there simply aren’t many convenient, affordable, one-night accommodations near the Table Rock trailhead that truly cater to hikers’ needs. By opening our homes hostel-style and offering shuttle support, we’re filling that gap with a welcoming, trail-friendly place to rest, recharge, and get back on the trail with confidence.

Scenic view of a waterfall cascading over rocks into a shallow creek surrounded by trees with autumn leaves and lush green foliage under a clear blue sky.

Our Services

Brown trail sign with yellow lettering indicating Foothills Trail, Cheohee Road access, Jumping Branch (1.4 miles), Oconee State Park (6 miles), and foot travel only, with trees and fallen leaves in the background.

Shuttle Services

We offer all types of shuttles to and from trailheads. Need an airport shuttle? We got you. Need a food cache? We can do that too. Check out our shuttle options below.

Bedroom with a wooden bedframe, white and navy bedding, wooden dresser with framed photos, a wall-mounted TV, a ceiling fan, a lamp, and an American flag wall decoration.
A cozy bedroom with dark blue walls and a sloped ceiling. It features a bed with a gray quilt and yellow pillows, a wooden side table with a lamp, a small brown armchair, and a vibrant patterned rug on wooden floor. Two shelves with books and decorative items are mounted on the wall above the bed, alongside a window with gray curtains.

Accommodations

Enjoy a hot shower and soft bed the night before or after your through hike or section hike. We currently have three homes in our neighborhood that offer one-night pre-hike and post-hike stays. Privacy options vary. See below to find out more.

Accommodations

  • Hiker's Haven $45

    One-night accommodation for your pre-hike and/or post-hike stay. This single room is above a detached garage. It includes a full-sized bed, full bathroom, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. Pet friendly. Best suited for one-person as the bathroom is only separated from the bedroom by a room divider, not a door.

    A cozy bedroom with dark blue walls, a wooden floor, a bed with gray quilt and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, a small bathroom area with a shower screen, a chair, and a folding room divider.

  • Yamastay $50

    One-night accommodations for pre-hike and/or post/hike stay. This room + bathroom suite is located on the lower level of a beautiful private home. It includes a queen-sized bed and full bath with access to kitchen on main level of home. Must love dogs — two curious and energetic Aussies will be your new best friends.

    A bedroom with a ceiling fan, a mounted television, a bed with a nature-themed quilt, wooden furniture, and a wall decorated with an American flag.

  • Cozy Cottage $80

    One-night accommodation for your pre-hike and/or post-hike stay. This cottage features a full-sized bed, kitchen, laundry and den. Plenty of privacy. Perfect for one or two hikers. No pets, please.

    Living room and kitchen area with white walls and dark wood flooring. The living room has a white sofa with brown pillows. The kitchen has a granite counter with two black stools, white cabinets, black appliances, and a microwave. There is a clock on the wall and some curtains on the window.

Shuttle from Table Rock State Park to Oconee State Park with Food Cache Stop (or vice versa) - $80

We offer shuttle service between the state park trailheads. Leave your car at one end and we’ll shuttle you to the other end with an optional food cache stop. Food cache provided free of charge at the FHT access point off Hwy 130 near Whitewater Falls where you can leave half of your food in our cans.

GSP Airport or Asheville Airport Shuttle to Oconee Trailhead with Food Cache Stop - $150.00

We will pick you up at the airport and shuttle you to the Oconee State Park Trailhead with an option stop to cache food at the FHT access near Whitewater Falls off Hwy 130. If you are staying the night at a Cherokee Hills Neighbor-Hostel accommodation, we will drop you there and pick you up the next morning to take you to the trailhead at no extra cost (a “divided” shuttle).

Shuttle from Table Rock State Park to GSP or AVL - $100.00

Return shuttle to GSP or AVL if ending your through hike at Table Rock. If staying at a Cherokee Hills Accommodation post-hike, we will pick you up at Table Rock, drop you at your overnight accommodation and pick you up the next day for your shuttle to the airport.

Weather/Emergency Bail Out Services: Oconee State Park to Bad Creek Access - $80.00

Stuff happens: weather, injury, illness, equipment failure, bear steals your food canister. If you need to bail out between Oconee State Park and Bad Creek Access, give us a call. We will take you to your parked car at Table Rock State Park, with a stop to pick up your food cache if needed.

Shuttle Services

Weather/Emergency Bail Out Services: Bad Creek Access to Laurel Valley - $50.00

Bailing out between Bad Creek Access and Laurel Valley can get tricky. You can either hike out to Gorges State Park on the Auger Hole Trail or get a boat shuttle out from Jocassee Boat Tours on Lake Jocassee at the Canebrake Boat Access point. We can pick you up at Gorges State Park or at Devil’s Fork State Park, depending on the option you choose for getting off the trail.

Weather/Emergency Bail Out Services: Laurel Valley to Sassafras - $40

If you are parked at Table Rock, but need to leave the trail at any point Laurel Valley and eastward, we’ll fetch you.

Questions

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Have questions about the trail? Interested in booking a shuttle or stay? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. Please include any relevant dates. We can’t wait to hear from you!