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    Default Airport/Trail shuttles near Hampton TN

    Hey,
    I'm wondering about the closest airport and reliable shuttle service to get me to US321 near Hampton TN. I think it's US321 anyways. I got off the trail near Watauga Lake/Dam in 2004. I'll be traveling from Maine and hiking home. This would be for mid/late spring 2019.

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    Tri Cities Airport. Johnson City, TN.
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    Lightbulb I'll start

    > I think it's US321 anyways.
    > I got off the trail near Watauga Lake

    The Trail crosses US Highway 321 at Watauga Lake.
    https://tinyurl.com/yculyxxb

    > wondering about the closest airport

    That would be Tri-Cities Airport.
    https://triflight.com/flights-booking/flight-tracker/

    > reliable shuttle service to get me to US321
    This is absolutely NOT the final word on this subject, but only a start. I'm sure there are better choices out there, but this is one to START with, for comparison.
    Anyway, Mountain Harbour will shuttle between Tri-Cities Airport and Lake Watauga for a total of $130. They may charge less because the lake is between them and the airport.
    https://www.mountainharbour.info/home/shuttle

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    We have used Mountain Harbour for shuttle and they are good folks....highly recommend.
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    +1 on Mountain Harbor.

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    Google search parameter for future reference:
    airport near hampton, tn
    Quicker than asking here.
    Wayne

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    Thanks for the advice. I did Google search prior to posting here but it's nice to have things confirmed by people in the know.

    Cheers

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    I’ve driven the area more than a few times. Visually verified!
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    Suggestion:
    Call Mountain Harbor. Ask for a quote for a shuttle from their location to Tri-Cities. You hike to there location ON THE AT. As I understand it, it’s not that far from the Lake to Mountain Harbor.
    Wayne

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    Quote Originally Posted by Venchka View Post
    Suggestion:
    Call Mountain Harbor. Ask for a quote for a shuttle from their location to Tri-Cities. You hike to there location ON THE AT. As I understand it, it’s not that far from the Lake to Mountain Harbor.
    Wayne
    $75 from their MH to Tri-cities airport for 4 people then additional $10 per person per their web site.
    $100 to Asheville airport where there are more flights.
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    Real research.
    Thanks!
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