Amazon Lockers offer thru-hikers a flexible resupply option that eliminates the hassle of coordinating mail drops or relying on trail town stores. These secure pickup locations let you order exactly what you need, when you need it, without the planning required for traditional bounce boxes. Located in gas stations, pharmacies, and convenience stores near trail towns, these lockers provide 24/7 access in many locations and hold your packages for three days with automatic refunds if you can’t pick up.
Understanding Amazon Lockers
Amazon Lockers are automated package pickup locations where you retrieve orders using a unique PIN code sent to your phone or email. Unlike post office general delivery, there’s no waiting in line, no business hour restrictions at many locations, and no risk of packages being returned before you arrive. You simply enter your code on the locker screen, and your compartment opens.
The system works best with Amazon Prime, which provides fast shipping crucial for trail timing. You can search for specific locker locations on Amazon’s Locker Finder by entering the address of your next trail town.
Why Lockers Work for Thru-Hikers
Flexible Timing: The three-day pickup window gives you buffer time if weather, injury, or trail conditions slow your pace. If you skip a town entirely, Amazon automatically refunds your order when the package returns unclaimed.
Secure Delivery: Your code-protected locker eliminates theft concerns that plague packages left at hostels or outdoor drop points. Only you can access your compartment, and the code expires after one use.
Cost Savings: Trail town convenience stores often charge premium prices. Buying in bulk online and shipping ahead can save substantial money over a long hike. A $1 ramen packet in town costs $0.15 when ordered in quantity from Amazon.
Gear Flexibility: When your shoes wear out or you need to swap seasonal gear, you can have replacements delivered in one or two days rather than paying inflated prices at local outfitters. Need a lighter quilt when summer heat arrives? Order it to your next stop and bounce your heavy one forward.
Food Variety: Beyond saving money, you can access foods unavailable in small trail towns. Special dietary needs, favorite snacks, or specific nutrition products ship directly to you.
Amazon Prime Benefits on Trail
A Prime membership costs roughly $15 monthly but pays for itself quickly through shipping savings and additional features useful during months of hiking.
Fast Shipping: One or two-day delivery to most trail town lockers means you can order just days before arrival rather than planning weeks ahead. This flexibility matters when your pace changes or you decide to modify your route.
Prime Video Downloads: Long rainy days in hostels or zero days in town become more bearable with downloaded movies and shows that play offline without cell service.
Prime Music Downloads: Similar to video, downloadable music provides entertainment during breaks or long road walks without consuming data.
Amazon Fresh Access: In larger towns with this service, you can order fresh produce, dairy, and other perishables delivered to lockers, giving you real food options beyond gas station fare.
Start with Amazon’s 30-day free trial to test the system during your shakedown hikes or first trail weeks.
Locker Locations by State
The following locations were verified as of December 2024. Call ahead to confirm hours before building your resupply plan, as businesses occasionally close or change Amazon partnership status. Locations are organized by proximity to common trail towns and resupply points.
Georgia
Hiawassee (Mile 69)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Health Mart Pharmacy
- Hiawassee Hometown Pharmacy, 230 Chatuge Way
- Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am-1pm
North Carolina
Franklin (Mile 113)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Smart Pharmacy
- 60 Georgia Road
- Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 10am-3pm
Tennessee
Erwin (Mile 342)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Erwin Apparel
- 1250 N Main Ave
- Mon-Sat: 9am-8pm, Sun: 11am-5pm
Virginia
Virginia offers the most locker coverage along the AT, reflecting the state’s 550-mile trail length.
Berryville/Round Hill (near Bears Den, Mile 1,009)
- Amazon Hub Locker – J&J Corner Store
- 4192 Harry Byrd Highway
- Open 24 hours daily
Luray (near Shenandoah, Mile 944)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Luray Postal Business Hub
- 21 North Broad Street
- Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 11am-4pm
Waynesboro (Mile 944)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Rite Aid #11024
- 1513 East Main Street
- Mon-Fri: 8am-9pm, Sat: 8am-8pm, Sun: 9am-7pm
Harrisonburg (near Waynesboro)
- Amazon Hub Counter – University Outpost Books
- 1221 Forest Hill Road
- Mon-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 12pm-5pm
Troutville/Daleville (Mile 731)
- Amazon Hub Locker – Northwest ACE Hardware
- 7650 Williamson Road, Roanoke
- Daily: 8am-6pm
- Amazon Hub Counter – AAA Roanoke
- 1376 Towne Square Blvd NW, Roanoke
- Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am-2pm
West Virginia & Maryland Border
Harpers Ferry (Mile 1,025, Psychological halfway point)
Multiple 24-hour options serve this busy resupply town:
- Amazon Hub Locker – Weis Markets
- 1201 Dutchmans Creek Drive, Brunswick, MD
- Daily: 7am-11pm
- Amazon Hub Locker – 7-Eleven
- 110 S Mildred Street, Ranson, WV
- Open 24 hours
- Amazon Hub Locker – Weis Market
- 217 Oak Lee Drive Suite 15, Ranson, WV
- Open 24 hours
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s 229 trail miles include several convenient locker clusters.
Duncannon (Mile 1,151)
- Amazon Hub Locker – Kind of Outdoorsy
- 9 S Market Street
- Tue-Fri: 10am-4pm, Sat: 10am-3pm
Boiling Springs (Mile 1,126)
Multiple options near this popular stop:
- Amazon Hub Locker – Weis Markets
- 351 E High Street, Carlisle
- Mon-Sat: 7am-10pm, Sun: 7am-9pm
- Amazon Hub Counter – Multiple Rite Aid locations in Carlisle with varying hours
Delaware Water Gap (Mile 1,290)
Several 24-hour lockers serve this major resupply:
- Amazon Hub Locker – Weis Market
- 1070 N 9th Street, Stroudsburg
- Open 24 hours
- Amazon Hub Locker – Norman Knight Travel Center
- 2 Simpson Road, Columbia, NJ
- Open 24 hours
Wind Gap (Mile 1,302)
- Amazon Hub Locker – Wind Gap Citgo
- 1040 S Broadway
- Open 24 hours
New York
Greenwood Lake/Warwick (Mile 1,363)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Kwik Mart
- 128 Windermere Avenue, Greenwood Lake
- Mon-Sat: 4am-12am, Sun: 5am-12am
Massachusetts
Dalton/Cheshire (Miles 1,567-1,575)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Cheshire Conv Plus
- 173 North Street, Cheshire
- Daily: 5am-11pm
- Amazon Hub Counter – Pittsfield Conv Plus
- 480 W Housatonic Street, Pittsfield
- Daily: 5am-11pm
Great Barrington (Mile 1,545)
- Amazon Hub Counter – XtraMart
- 696 South Main Street
- Daily: 5am-11pm
North Adams (near Massachusetts-Vermont border)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Print Shop Williamstown
- 36 Spring Street, Williamstown
- Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 10am-2pm
Vermont
Bennington (Mile 1,595)
- Amazon Hub Locker – TenneyBrook
- 261 Benmont Avenue
- Open 24 hours
Norwich/Hanover Area (Mile 1,700)
Multiple locations near Dartmouth College:
- Amazon Hub Counter – Lebanon Jiffy Mart #444
- 151 Heater Road, Lebanon, NH
- Daily: 5am-11pm
- Amazon Hub Counter – Rite Aid
- 10 Benning Street, West Lebanon, NH
- Mon-Sat: 8am-9pm, Sun: 9am-6pm
New Hampshire
Hanover (Mile 1,700)
- Same locations listed under Norwich, Vermont above
Gorham (Mile 1,848)
- Amazon Hub Counter – Corrigan Screen Printing
- 29 Lancaster Road
- Mon-Thu: 8am-5pm
Coverage Gaps
No locker locations currently exist in Maryland trail towns, Connecticut trail crossings, or Maine. For these sections, use traditional post office general delivery, mail drops to hostels, or purchase supplies in town. The White Mountains and Maine wilderness sections require advance planning with bounce boxes or hostel mail drops.
Strategic Planning Tips
Order Timing: Count your average daily miles and add a buffer day. If you’re averaging 15 miles daily and have 45 miles to your next locker, order three to four days before arrival to ensure the package is there when you arrive.
Package Size Limitations: Lockers have size restrictions. Large boxes may not fit in available compartments. Keep orders to shoe-box size or smaller when possible. For larger items, use Hub Counters (marked as “Counter” rather than “Locker”) which store packages behind the desk.
Backup Plans: Always know your alternative if a locker is full or temporarily unavailable. Most trail towns have post offices, outfitters, or hostels accepting packages as backups.
Phone Charging: You need your phone to access pickup codes. Keep your device charged or carry your confirmation email printed as backup.
Common Questions
What if I arrive early? Packages typically arrive within the delivery window shown at checkout. If your package hasn’t arrived but you’re in town, wait or continue hiking and pick up on a return trip if feasible.
Can I ship non-Amazon items? No. These lockers only accept packages shipped directly through Amazon orders. For other items, use post office general delivery or hostel mail drops.
What about Hub Counters vs. Lockers? Hub Counters require interaction with store staff during business hours. Lockers offer self-service pickup anytime the location is accessible. Choose based on your timing needs and store hours.
How do I handle town skips? If you skip a town with a pending package, Amazon automatically refunds you when the three-day window expires and the package returns. No action needed on your part.
This system works best when you embrace flexibility and maintain backup options. Happy trails, and may your resupply boxes always be waiting.