Big Walker is a mom and pop motel with clean, quiet rooms for under $60. The full bathtub was spotless and ready for a soak in plentiful hot water. Across the street there's a convenience store with a Dairy Queen. Subway and Dollar General are about 1/4 mile away. We used the picnic tables, deck and gazebo for cooking, relaxing and drying our tarp.

Best of all, the people there are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about hikers and their needs. When cold, wet weather made us miserable, they made us comfortable. We were easily able to arrange shuttles and convert our trip to a slackpack. I'd recommend this place to anyone needing a day off the trail in this area.