McAfee Knob has exploded in popularity and is one of the most visited -- and photographed -- areas of the AT. In order to keep it that way Roanoke County a couple weeks ago started a shuttle bus service Fri-Sun from a Park and Ride lot off of I-81 to the trailhead. $5 one way or $10 roundtrip (plus processing fees of course). The shuttle runs every half hour. I've never had a problem finding a parking spot at the trailhead, but it's been at least 20 years since I've been there and apparently that's no longer the case for some people. This adds $42.40 to the cost of hiking for a family of 4 that opts to take the shuttle rather than risk not finding a parking spot on arrival.
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The bus is ADA compliant even though the AT isn't. This was required to obtain funding for the shuttle.
Your ADA service dog is allowed to ride, comfort or emotional support dogs do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. Good luck to the bus drivers trying to enforce that one.
mcafeeshuttle.com/
The bus is ADA compliant even though the AT isn't. This was required to obtain funding for the shuttle.
Your ADA service dog is allowed to ride, comfort or emotional support dogs do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. Good luck to the bus drivers trying to enforce that one.
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