Franklin, NC - Hiker Fool Bash - April 2nd & 3rd 2010 - Appalachian Trail
Every year lots of people come through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail. Franklin, NC is one of the favorite spots to stop. Many merchants accommodate these hikers. I asked a friend if he would like me to help get the word out. Ron's info is below.
Friends while making your 2010 northbound hiking plans please keep in mind the sixth annual April Hiker Fool Bash. This will be held on April 2nd & 3rd at The Sapphire Inn in Franklin, NC, as in the past we will be having some of the same fun and some new. Same as last year the town of Franklin,NC has some sort of entertainment planned for hikers, vender's, music, food and fun for everyone.
If you would like to make reservations early we will have 30 rooms available at The Sapphire Inn 828-524-4406 if you want lodging at the bash. If you prefer lodging a little quieter our Budget Inn Motel is only 1,000 feet from Sapphire Inn. Last year both motels filled long before the bash and many hikers stayed at The Franklin Inn only 3 blocks away.
We will have transportation back and forth to Budget Inn & Franklin Inn. Ron Haven is now the new owner of the Franklin Inn also which he purchased in September 2009.
Reservations: 1-800-433-5507
As many know and in your guide books list we make 2 or 3 runs 
each morning from these three motels only free to Winding Stair, Rock, and Wallace Gaps trail crossings. At 4pm we run free an in town guest shuttle to the Post Office, Outfitter, Grocery Stores and Shopping Centers. We will be running even during the bash.
This scheduled shuttle runs in March & April only. If you call Budget Inn at 828-524-4403 we will shuttle you year around. Also we can arrange shuttles from Amicalola to Fontana too.
We look forward to seeing you here in Franklin, NC. If you have questions feel free to call us, PM me or post a question here. Thanks to all who has helped in the past to make this event possible.
Appalachian Trail ~ Thousands of visitors have come through Franklin, NC on the Appalachian Trail. Many of the locals help them out with rides, shelter, food, fun etc...
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