Hot Springs, NC

“I'll be passing through Hot Springs this Fall on a week long hike. I've never been there and need recommendations on where to stay that will hold a mail drop. I'd prefer a motel/hotel in town. Anyone out there recommend a particular place ??”

“No, I don't know, but will post here to get this baby back up to the top o' the heap (ala Frank Sinatra)

Hi MDSHiker!! I met you in Nashville, right?”

“Stay at "Elmer's" Sunnybank Inn. An old Victorian house. $15.00 per night. He serves vegetarian meals also. He holds packages. 828-622-7206.”

“Hi Lizs !!

Thanks Lone Wolf !!”

“The $15 / night at Elmer's is the thruhiker rate - does that still apply for section hiker's Lone Wolf?

other possibilities (this is from a 2001 handbook so some may not still be in business):

Duckett House Inn, 828-622-7671
The Hiker Hostel, 828-622-7550
Alpine Court Motel, 828-622-3231
Bridge Street Inn, 828-622-0002
Creekside Lodging, check-in at Blue Ridge Rafting ofc.”

“Thanks everyone!

I'm looking for someone that has ACTUALLY stayed in Hot Springs and would recommend a place.

Oh, and I'll be passing though in late Oct or early Nov so I need a place that will be OPEN. hahaha

8-)”

“I stayed at Elmer's 15 years in a row. 3-5 nights each time. Nice place.”

“Cottonsocks and I are taking a trip to the Hot Springs area this weekend. A Saturday mechanized hike up through Newport and over to Hot Springs. I think we will loop back down through Maggie Valley to Cherokee and back to Townsend.

She hasn't seen much of that area and we plan on a back road cruise, taking our time and stopping whenever we decide to stretch our legs.”

“Cool.”

“I should be passing thru Hot Springs on the AT on April 26. (hopefully 3rd day of a 200 miler)”

“The Paddlers Pub in Hot Springs is open and the beer is cold.

We came back through there on our way home from Jonesborough on Saturday. It was a great day for a "mechanized" hike.”

“My favorite town and pub on the whole damn trail. I'll never forget watching the final four in there last year, with N.C. in it. Peak experience for a basketball junkie. Ask them to tell you the story of how they got their beer license.”

“I'll do it. Cottonsox and I will be car camping over there pretty often. Next trip will probably be to TrailFest.”

“Looks like a car camping trip to Hot Springs this weekend.

Next report will be on my visit to the Pub.”