Category Archives: Virginia

AT Trail Angel Hosting Hikers in Huntly, VA

From: Ms. Barry McAlister <[email protected]>
Subject: Near Chester Gap/Front Royal, VA
Message Body: Hello!
I have been hosting AT hikers at my home in Huntly, Va for two years.  I post on the Facebook page of “Women Hikers of the Appalachian Trail”, and I provide sleeping quarters, laundry, dinner al fresco, swimming pool and p/u/ d/o at HWY 522 near Front Royal/Huntly.  Hikers can find me on Facebook @ Barry McAlister.   My email is [email protected].  Usually, I like to get a text a day before a hiker needs a pick up, but I have been able to accommodate last minute.  A small donation always appreciated.

AT Trail Angel supporting from Harpers Ferry to Glasgow

From: Gabe Osiier
Subject: Trail Angel supporting from Harpers Ferry to Glasgow

Message Body:
Wife is section hiking SOBO, Virginia. During the course of visiting her, I have become addicted to being a trail angel. Contact me if you need a place to stay for a day or more, many can sleep in my house, if you need a ride somewhere, or if you need you to bring you something. I can make almost any time work. Text or call 540-288-7027. Shout out to the great hikers I have met this year, including Hummingbird, Dandelion, Hazmat, Fireball, Minnesota, Old School Hippy, Viva, Tuttleman (so cool I got to see you finish your flip flop!), and of course my lovely wife Maria (please somebody give her a trail name!). Hike your hike!

Appalachian Trail Shuttles near Rockfish Gap VA

From: Pam Bennett <[email protected]>
Subject: Appalachian Trail Shuttles near Rockfish Gap VA

Message Body:
I have been shuttling for over 15 years and love it! I go anywhere within about 125 - 150 miles of Rockfish Gap including Shenandoah national Park. Advance notice appreciated and available mostly on weekends.

Trail Angels in Burkes Garden, VA – Appalachian Trail

Trail Angels don’t grant three wishes to thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail — unless they are wishing for cold water, free food they didn’t have to carry or some other creature-comfort not easily found on the trail.

We’re told: Don’t trust people you don’t know.  Never take candy from strangers.

We believe: Trail Angels are different.

Need an example?  How about the folks in Virginia at Burkes Garden Central Lutheran Church.  They practice what they call “AT Trail Hospitality.”

Source: Trail Angels in Burkes Garden, VA – Appalachian Trail



M.A.S.H. Mobile Assistance and Shuttles for Hikers. I may be along the Appalachian Trail anywhere from Georgia in March to Maine in September.

  • Janet Hensley of Erwin, Tenn – www.facebook.com/themissjanet
    Comment: M.A.S.H. Mobile Assistance and Shuttles for Hikers. My services are provided on a donation basis. I may be along the Appalachian Trail anywhere from Georgia in March to Maine in September.
    Tel: 423-483-0620

I am new to the Roanoke area of the trail but I am always willing to help out a hiker when I can

Name: Dennis Talley
Email: [email protected]
Comment: My name is Dennis and I am available at times to help if needed. I am new to the Roanoke area of the trail but I am always willing to help out a hiker when I can. I am retired but managed by SWMBO. Give me a holler if I can help.



I do shuttles in the Daleville Va area.

Name: Karen Dillard
Comment: I do shuttles in the Daleville Va area. I charge 50 cents per mile for section hikers & slackpackers. Free rides around Daleville. I’m not in the guide books but I do have a place in my home for hikers that are injured etc… It’s just word of mouth. I don’t charge anything to stay with me. I live 5 miles from the trail crossing in Daleville. My cell # is 540-815-1289. I’m known as HikerMom.