>>2752894To expand in this:
The logistics of getting to a trailhead in another part of the country often necessitate accommodations before starting a hike (or fishing trip, hunt, climb, bird watch probably, ski trip, and so on). It’s often infeasible to fly, take a shuttle, and get started in the afternoon.
My trips are all hikes. After landing, I have to Uber (or take transit) to someplace that sells fuel for my stove. Then I have to take a private shuttle (or a bus one time) to the park. The airport, the Walmart that sells fuel, and the bus stop aren't at the trailhead.
A private shuttle can get you straight there, but if it’s a park that requires you stay in designated sites then you’re rolling the dice with being able to make it on time, and you’re pigeon holed into the route you take. Driving yourself faces similar hurdles, though obviously not as dire.
The obvious, easy solution is to get to the park and stay in one of the campgrounds that night. You can then start as soon as you’d like. Another night at the campground after the hike will s pretty much necessary as well (plus they have showers, lol).
Hotels work too, obviously, but they’re very expensive in peak seasons around national parks. They’re sometimes a better solution for this particular problem. It just depends on the location and how much is in your budget.
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