Outdoor 76

By hikers, for hikers. At O76, we’ve been hiking the trails of Western North Carolina and North Georgia for decades. And we know the right gear can make all the difference. If you’re planning an overnight stay on the Bartram Trail, a “thru” (or section) hike on the Appalachian Trail or enjoying countless other trail networks in North Georgia & Western North Carolina, we’re here to make your journey memorable and prepared – and if we can’t help, we’ll get you in touch with one of our local partners who can.

Did you know? Outdoor 76 offers additional perks to love on our hiking community – We happily offer a 10% off thru-hiker discount, as well as free mail drops, shipping services, in-store WIFI, a full selection of trail food, gear, footwear and more. Everything you need for your journey afoot is located within walking distance, right here in downtown Franklin, NC and Clayton, GA!

At Outdoor 76, our highly-trained staff is armed and ready to provide you a custom biomechanics fitting experience that is second to none! As hikers and outdoor enthusiasts we know how important it is to care for your feet. Our fit specialists continually research different shoe technologies on the market and provide the best products available.  Every year we fit thousands of hikers, runners, walkers and workers.  Stop in today for a free evaluation and we’ll get you on the trail primed with your best footwear experience yet or fill out the shoe fitting appointment form below and one of our associates will contact you with details!

Questions?  Feel free to call us at (828) 349-7676