It was open in 2014, but it may have taken a season for the owners to learn what things hikers really need. Monson, ME has hiker resupply at Pete’s Place. There are some recent updates that are good news for hikers: Thanks for this super helpful article, Jessica! Related Reading: The Best Towns to Send Mail Drops on the Appalachian Trail Both hostels in town (Shaw’s Lodging and Lakeshore House Lodging and Pub) allow mail drops. Resupply options are limited to a convenience store and two hostels and–unless you’re planning on paying for a mail drop in the wilderness–it is the last place for a convenient resupply until Katahdin. Monson, ME: This is the last stop before the hundred mile wilderness but has no grocery store.
Both hostels (Harpers Ferry Hostel and the Teahorse Hostel) allow mail drops. The nearest place is a 7-11 that still requires a hitch. Harpers Ferry, WV: Harpers Ferry is home to the ATC headquarters, a few great hostels and an outfitter, but surprisingly has no place to resupply.However, the general store and gas station definitely make it possible to avoid sending a package here. It also is home to the Fontana Hilton and is the last stop before entering the Smokies, so many people take a zero day here, which gives you more time to be in town during post office hours. Fontana Dam, NC: This is basically a resort town and they only have a very expensive general store and a gas station.Below are a few towns in which I was thankful to have a package. They do come in handy if you need certain items (like medication) that you can’t get at stores. That being said, I did send myself a few packages. Nothing’s worse than having to go into an inconvenient town to pick up a mail drop, especially if you’re hiking in a group of people who do not need to go into that town. You’re also not going to know the towns you will want to stop in until the time comes. I never want to eat another ride side again. And due to lack of funding, many post offices (especially those in the small towns you predominately will be hiking through) are having their hours of operation cut shorter and shorter. There’s nothing worse than having to alter your schedule and speed up or slow down to pick up a package at the post office. These businesses typically have much longer hours than post offices. Thru-Hikers’ Companion by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. These businesses are marked in AWOLs Guide and the A.T. Many businesses along the way allow hikers to send packages for free, the cost of staying at the business or for a small fee. I would highly recommend using this method over sending packages post office to post office. Send a package from your post office to a hostel, hotel, outfitter or other trail-friendly business (using the text below from AWOL’s guide). Send a package from your post office to other post offices along the trail (use the text from AWOL’s The AT Guide).Ģ.
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