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Blue Mountain Shelter Log Book
2013 - 2016

Cover of Blue Mountain Shelter 2013 - 2016 Log Book External Text:
Blue Mountain Shelter Log Book 16 December 2013 ↓ 9 April 2016

Introductory Internal Paragraphs
Left Log Book in shelter 16 December 2013.
Placed Log Book with Marion Campbell.
I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 8¼" x 11" wirebound book has green front and unbleached back cardboard covers and no external text. There are no loose pages, but many pages have been chewed partly away.
Text missing due to rodent chewing marked as ~~~.

31 December 2013 1 Hiker Deirdre J, Charlie J, Gwyn ~ - Day Pinhoti Trail
~~~ Year's Eve ~~~ from Pensocola - Gulf Bree ~~~ staying at our cabin off Cheaha & hiking back to shelter with German Shepard
1 January 2014 ? Hikers - - Day Pinhoti Trail
Started playing spades. Too cold. Renting cabin instead. Scores: ~/M 70, S/B 201
1 January 2014 1 Hiker Noah W - Day Pinhoti Trail
2 February 2014 ? Hikers Troop 128: Brandon A, Sawyer S - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Backpacked out of Co Rd 24, got a good night's sleep, & headed to the lodge.
8 February 2014 2 Hikers Gramps & Taylor - Day Great Eastern Trail
GET Thru Hikers. 2013? "How to they get H~~~ out of watermelons~~~~~
14 February 2014 1 Hiker SKros - Day Pinhoti Trail
Ice Storm 11 February 2014.
18 February 2014 1 Maintainer Blister Bob - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
18-19 February 2014. Spent the night & doing trail maintenance from ice storm.
1 March 2014 5 Hikers Meeks, Matin, Luke, Wishbone, Waugh - Day Pinhoti Trail
Come by to check out shelter.
1 March 2014 2 Maintainers Larry W, John Calhoun - Day Pinhoti Trail
Bald Rock Trail cleared & open. Pinhoti Trail cleared & open from CCC Road to Cheaha Trailhead. (Work on Pinhoti done from CCC Road to ? on 23 February 14.)
1 March 2014 8 Hikers Georgia State University - Touch the Earth - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Georgia State University - Touch the Earth
Started at Cheaha Trailhead and came up to the shelter. The 8 of us will stay the night here and back out tomorrow.
4 March 2014 1 Hiker Tod E Gadsden, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Started @ Cheaha. Headed to Burns Gap.
7 March 2014 1 Hiker SL, WG - Day Pinhoti Trail
Cold, but Dry!
7 March 2014 2 Hikers Mark & Madalyn M - Day Pinhoti Trail
Mark & Madalyn M (AT Conquered) 2014 Pinhoti & AT Thru Hikers. 81 miles in and loving it. See you at Katadhin.
8 March 2014 1 Hiker Stephen L - Day Pinhoti Trail
Soon to be famous writer was here. By the time you read this I should be published. (Series: Fatebound Web: deadsquirrelpro.com) Spoiler Alert Tenchi kills Kenchi. Spring Break 2014.
8 March 2014 1 Hiker Paul P - Day Pinhoti Trail
08:40 hours. "What happens next, what you choose to do, comes out of your understanding of what is happening right now."
9 March 2014 1 Hiker Mansfield - Day Pinhoti Trail
21 March 2014 2 Hikers Clay, Alex - Day Pinhoti Trail
24 March 2014 1 Hiker Alex - Day Pinhoti Trail
"If I could do all 18 miles of Secton 6 in one day, you can do anything. So get off your lazy ass and do it."
PS Make sure you have plenty of H2O.
24 March 2014 1 Hiker Clint - Day Pinhoti Trail
I'm with Alex. We just arrived after almost a whole day of hiking. At least 18 miles. Needless to say, I won't be doing any more 18 mile day hikes.
25 March 2014 3 Hikers Fleece, Fresh, Zippers - Day Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch. Trail Mix and Jerky.
27 March 2014 3 Hikers Ben, Christian, Noah (Walking in Repentance, Belief, to Fight.) - Day Pinhoti Trail
30 March 2014 2 Hikers Al & D from PCH - Day Pinhoti Trail
Just checking it out. As nice a shelter as we have seen on the AT Trail. Look forward to coming back.
13 April 2014 1 Hiker Shawn, Cody - Day Pinhoti Trail
Cozy when windy. Romans 10:9
17 April 2014 1 Hiker - - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
17-18 April 2014. Did a 23 mile day to get here from just outside Heflin. Spent the night. Now to Cheaha State Park the in-laws. Wedding, etcetera. Glad to get some time in these woods. Raining as I'm heading out.
3 May 2014 2 Hikers Mark, Thomas - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Cheha Trailhea yesterday. The two miles in was tougher than expected for 9 year old Thomas' first outing with "real" backpack. He was glad to see shelte & said that now he understands what it means to be a "weary traveller."
Had the shelter to ourselves. No other hikers & no mice. Deer outside the shelter for at least an hour. Must have been a buck by the way it stomped & blew whenever I moved. Great shelter. Love the timber framing. Nice name & elevation plaque. Would like to see the age / year of construction somewhere. I guess I could find the construction year online but it would bve nice to have it on the structure. I have looked but cannot find. After more looking, I can make out a "94" and a "95" carved into the NE front post. I'm guessing that is right. I thru hiked the AT in '94, but there were no shelters on the Pinhoti when I hiked it in earlier 90s or late 80s. As I have been pacing around here this morning eating my oatmeal, I realized it was 20 years ago this week that I started at Springer Mountain. I have not slept / been in a trail shelter since that year, but now I'm sharing this great shelter with my 9 year old son. He loves it. We will be back - definiely bring the little brother next trip.
Big THANKS to Marion, John, Blister Bob, Larry, & other maintainers. Great Job! Many Thanks!
3 May 2014 1 Hiker Jax, Rex dog - Day Pinhoti Trail
Jax was here. And Rex the adventure dog too! Beautiful trails. Beautiful life. ☺
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May 2014 2 Hikers Paul
Eddie
Biloxi, Ms
Ocean Springs, Ms
11 Days Pinhoti Trail
2.5 miles to car which we left 11 days ago & started @ Pinky Burns Trailhead. It was planned 1 year ago and now it's done! Going to watch Sprint Cup Race @ Bald Rock today after buffet @ mountaintop restaurant. It was a fantastic trip!! & thanks to Buddy U & Jacks Flea Market!
7 May 2014 4 Hikers Alex, Eric, Shane, Dom - Many Pinhoti Trail
Thru hiking the Pinhoti. About to spend our third night in the Blue Mountain Shelter. Enjoying the break from school & work. Roll Tide!! Go BLazers!! In a Wallace state of mind!
10 May 2014 1 Hiker Mary / Denali Niceville, Fl Day Pinhoti Trail
Lunch in this lovely shelter after hiking up from Cheaha Trailhead. Waiting for the heavy rain to slacken before heading back. This is a four-star shelter! And thank you to the maintainers. You've done a great job since the ice storm and the recent floods. I'll have to do a thru hike...
Mary from Niceville, Fl AKA Denali '06 '07
10 May 2014 2 Hiker Eva, Mary / Denali Fort Walton Beach, Fl Day Pinhoti Trail
My first time in this part of Alabama. It is beautiful. We (Me and my friend Mary of the previous entry) are checking out the Pinhoti Trail. We are members of the Choctawhatchee Chapter of the Florida National Scenic Trail. We too are trail maintainers and appreciate all the hard work that goes into maintaining a trail. This shelter is great. Keep up the good work. Eva - Choctawhatchee Trail Hog. www.floridatrail.org
11 May 2014 2 Hikers Jacob, Joel Carrolton, Ga Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night, rained all day, could not start a fire! Otherwise good trip. Had to get the hell out of Carrolton, Ga for a weekend. Peace.
13 May 2014 2 Hikers Josh L, Michael B - Day Pinhoti Trail
free running found this sweet spot.
24 May 2014 2 Hikers Sherri & Cecil Conyers, Ga Day Pinhoti Trail
Can't harldy believe the incredible and quiet beauty of the spot.
What a beautiful shelter.
We are in awe of all the great trail maintaining!!!
After a rest and snack → Back up to Cheaha → Bald Rock → Campground
Alos grateful for Memorial Day and that we recognize human sacrifice in our great country.
Way to go God! Thankful & Blessed. ♡
24 May 2014 ? Hikers BSA Patrol: Thomas S, Zach S Wilcox County Day Pinhoti Trail
Yea=fan
24 May 2014 4 Hikers Tony M, Lee M, Lane M 7 y/o, Taylor C 10 y/o Franklin, Ga Day Pinhoti Trail
Came hiking for my son's birthday. He will be turning 10 on 27 May.
Lee: (Birthday Boy) I am having a great trip.
26 May 2014 2 Hikers Missy S
Taylor L
LaGrange, Ga
Hogansville, Ga
Day Pinhoti Trail
Passing through, enjoying the trail. Happy Memorial Day!! ♡ Love and happiness to all. ☺
30 May 2014 8 Hikers Nathan B, William G / Clench, Samuel B, Ben H, Chase P, Gareth H, Connor J, David H Crew Adult Advisor - Day Pinhoti Trail
Philmont Bound Venture Crew G12!
ZIGGY WOGGY, ZIGGY WOGGY G12!
ZIGGY WOGGY, ZIGGY WOGGY BOBBLE HEAD CREW!!
7 June 2014 2 Hikers F: Shawn, Courtney - Day Pinhoti Trail
Love the beautiful outdoors that God has created & enjoy hiking through it with my dad. God Bless! ~Safe Travels!!
10 June 2014 3 Hikers Kimmy M, Taylor N, Chuck Foley, Al 5 Days Pinhoti Trail
Porter's Gap → Cave Creek → Cheaha Shelter → Here! ☮
Hiked from Cheaha Falls Shelter this am. 2 miles from Cheaha Trailhead was harder than expected. Glad to arrive in time for lunch & a rest!
It will test you out here!
PS Left a Karma bag & a trash bag! "Leave no trace" [I left a trace]
Instagram: @kimmywashere
Happy Trails ♡ Kimmy
☮ one love (: "Take nothing but memories, Leave nothing but footprints!" Taylor N ♥
This has been an awesome experience. Came with my wife and sister in law. There were a lot of frustrating times, but more often good times. I've learned a lot over the past 5 days but all I can say is enjoy the simple things in life, enjoy having your family, enjoy life. Chuck
11 June 2014 1 Hiker Zea, Emily 6, Zachary 9 - Day Pinhoti Trail
We made it for the second time. I ♡ the Blue mountain Shelter.
27 June 2014 2 Hikers Haley R, Brandon A - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
This is my first time actually hiking anywhere, and these two miles were tougher than expected! We started at the Pinhoti Trailhead and worked our way here to stay the night. It started pourng rain halfway here, but it was still a fun & beautiful hike. We gathered a lot of firewood and made a large fire, but there is extra so enjoy it!
My boyfriend has made this hike before (2 February 2014) and made it sound easier (They always do!!☺ -Alf) than it was! We still had a great time together.
PS If the wood is still good, it's to the left if you're in the shelter.
5 July 2014 2 Hikers Chuck & Mary W, Jimmy dog - Day Pinhoti Trail
Fourth of July Jimmy the Wonder Dog 4th of July Weekend Great day for a hike, amazingly cool for a summer day. Even had water in the branch to filter and cool off with. Chuck
1 Corinthians 1:24 But to those who are called, whether Jew or Greek, Christ [is] the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Mary: Choose happy today in any circumstances; take one day at a time. Love. Forgive. Be free from that that binds you.
Jimmy the wonder dog came too🐾🐕
youtube - fiysubcompact our adventure
2 August 2014 2 Hikers Brent & Kristy W Lucerne, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Married on 1 August 2014. [SWEET ♡]
4 August 2014 1 Hiker Kerri? - Day Pinhoti Trail
The wilderness proclaims the glory of God. Heaven will be even greater! Trust in Christ Jesus to save you now and forever.
4 August 2014 5 Hikers F: Chuck W, Mary W, Emily W, Kaylee E, AJ E - Day Pinhoti Trail
Family camping in hammocks trip. ☺
God is love!
Bacon! Because America, that's why!   'Merica I will live here...  
AJ, Kaylee, Chuck, Lucky Fuzz, Bamfie
AJ

Windy Caverns
Kaylee

Bch be Trifling
Chuck

Blazy Trails

AKA Leans Left

Lucky Fuzz

Bamfie
6 August 2014 3 Hikers Casey, Mike, Jacob - Day Pinhoti Trail
Great tail! Haven't been in years! Have fun and be safe everyone.
Eagle Scout 254 Casey
16 August 2014 1 Hiker - - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
We survived the night after being ransacked by coyotes and raccoons. One of our members broke her back on a rock after falling out of her hammock. Great spot, just watch out for the scorpions, yellow jackets, and the hashslinging slasher!!
[Mika, Michael, Patrick, Caitlin, Jessie, Joseph, & Pore Think this is hilarious. 9 November 2014]
16 August 2014 1 Hiker Holli ♡'s Richard ☺ - Day Pinhoti Trail
Our third time to come together!
My husband and I have come three times together here. My first time I thought I would never make it, the second time was pretty awful, the third time it seemed to take no time at all! Love it here! Beautiful weather, peaceful.
30 August 2014 1 Hiker Sir Trips A Lot (Wife gave me my trail name.) Ozark, Al 5 Days Pinhoti Trail
Arrive late on 28 August 2014, stayed at the hunter's camp.
Started 07:30, 29 August 2014 Cave Creek Trailhead. Stop for snack. Took to Morgans Cascade Pass CR24. Arrived there around 3:00 (15:00). Did some fishing with PVC pocket diy kit as seen on youtube. Caught 3 fairly good size perch. Headed by over CR24 to friendship campsite. Had dinner and lots of water!
Started back 30 August 2014 , arrived at 3:00 (15:00) at shelter. Got caught in the rain "Loved it, cool down" Drank more water. Stream a little low but still has water.
Should be leaving 31 August 2014. Headed back to car and stay at Lake Chinnabee (Not sure if correct name.) Going to do some more fishing. Will leave 1 September 2014 back to Ozark, Al.
31 August 2014 1 Hiker Wesley - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Last day of August, 2014. Great hiking from Cheaha to shelter. Also first hiking trip ever & loving it other than the butt naked boy asleep in the loft. Oh well, at least I'm in my own tent.
1 September 2014. Up early & naked boy is gone. Had a good meal & on my way to Georgia. (Great shelter) Watch out for naked boy.
31 August 2014 2 Hikers Eric, Abbey, Zada Bug dog - Day Pinhoti Trail
21 September 2014 5+ Hikers Bill P, Jordan, Timothy, Taylor R, Matt K, more... - Day Pinhoti Trail
We took all the trash. Please keep it clean!
21 September 2014 2 Hikers Nikva, Kakesh - Day Pinhoti Trail
Thanks to Bill's clan. This is a cool spot.
2 October 2014 2 Hikers Nick & Anna G - Day Pinhoti Trail
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge hime and he will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6
4 October 2014 2 Hikers 91Bravo, MTM - Day Pinhoti Trail
Were here! ESEE Rules!
6 October 2014 1 Hiker Bean Cullman, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Nice little stopping point. Next time I'm bringing a goddamn machette for all the shrubs. Love the place and will definately be back.
6 October 2014 ? Hikers Chris R - Day Pinhoti Trail
We made it! 7oolygitto???
11 October 2014 4 Hikers Kelsey, Amanda, Eddy, Jordan - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
We found peace, love, and shelter here... Caught in a hopeless situation. Desperate to get / find shelter. No food or water. Here, we found both. And moonshine. ☺ Stayed the night and are ready to head home now. We hope that others find shelter here as well.
18 October 2014 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Up from Mississippi again, great place! Stayed 2 May 2014 on hike from Pinky Burns Trailhead.
Cool night but OK, the Navigator Eddie's & Girlfriend sic & couldn't make this trip. Heading to Bald Rock & Buffet & watch the Sprint Cup. Good luck # 4 K Harvick. You have supplied me with Blooming Onions @ Outback all year!!!
24 October 2014 1 Hiker Nathan - Day Pinhoti Trail
Great short day hike to the shelter. Got here right at dark. Little cozzy place. Me and my - love it! Infinity and beyond tomorrow. Unfortunately the babes decided not to come. Oh well, who needs em.
- October 2014 1 Hiker Lucky - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Great first day! My - and I are headed to 431 Trailhead then to the Cheaha Country store where my girlfriend will pick up. Here's to 13miles tomorrow! I can't believe I'm going to miss the Tennessee vs Alabama game, but it is worth it! Go Vols
25 October 2014 2 Hikers Captain Blood, PacMan Blood - 4 Days Pinhoti Trail
1st day of 4 NOBO. Pretty Trail, Pretty Shelter. Like Hawk Mountain on AT. War Damn Eagle!
26 October 2014 5 Hikers F: Ethan, Dad, Britt, Mom, Lauren, dog Sadie Trussville, Al Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Dear Newcomers:
First backpacking trip. I am 8 years old. Came with Dad, Britt, Mom, Lauren, dog Sadie. By the way my name is Ethan. We live in Trussville, Al. It was awesome, but someone before us left a surprise. Not pleasant though. While I was here I played baseball with my family. On the trail I fell two times. But I'm OK. I'll be coming back soon. Also, Go Dawgs!
Hiking along, Ethan.
26 October 2014 ? Hikers Cleburne County Search & Rescue - Day Pinhoti Trail
Message eaten by rodents. ~~~
27 October 2014 3 Hikers P, R, K - Day Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day for a hike in Alabama. Temps are in the low 80s. Lots of downed trees on the trail. ☹ Coming down from Bald Rock parking lot. Blessed to be able to hike.
28 October 2014 12 Hikers Sourpuss et al - 3 Nights Pinhoti Trail
TSS? out for a 3 night backpack. Last night was nice. Everyone loves a rain @ dawn too! Happy Trails, Group of 12.
For the rest of the book, many pages were partially chewed away by rodents.
Missing text denoted by tildes. ~ ~~~~
3 November 2014 1 Hiker Warren - Many Pinhoti Trail
Warren findingwarren.com
Thru-ed in '08 to Maine
Thru-ed APT 09 to border
Thru-ed APT 10 from border
Working on 4th thru, and maybe more.
Did not leave ~~~ of junk and~~~~~~~~
8 November 2014 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
- Gorgeous hike down th ePinhoti Trail.
- Colors are perfect.
- Cleaned the place up a bit, lots of junk has been left by previous campers.
- Looking forward to one cold night.
[Sign it!]
9 November 2014 8 Hikers Michael, Milea, Jesse, Patrick, Caitlin, Bre W, Joseph S, The Marine - Day Pinhoti Trail
We hiked this in the dark to meet up with them. Arrow to first 5 listed. I guided The Marine all the way here. No big deal. It was freezing, bu overall the place is beautiful
16 November 2014 2 Hikers Hannah, Tim - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Found shelter in the morning after sleeping all night in a freezing tent... Beautiful hike! (Lots of trash left when we found it.)
16 November 2014 ? Hikers ♡? - Day Pinhoti Trail
This is my first hiking trip, and it is beautiful! A little chilly though. We can tell someone has been here recently. Temps are a little chilly, but totally with it! The leaves are changing, and it looks breathtaking! PS Happy Tuesday.
25 November 2014 1 Hiker ~~ - Day Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Out all ~~~ sunshine to dry ~~~deluge ~~~ terday sundown ~~~ deluge ~~~ miles ~~~~~~~~~~~~
26 November 2014 1 Hiker Flyin' Moe - Day Pinhoti Trail
Here for a quick out & back. Sunny & upper 30s. Could be a great shelter if the mouth breathers before me had packed out their trash! Rats in shelters kill hikers!
27 November 2014 1 Hiker John / Mountain Man, Sophie dog - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all. Last night stayed at semi primative campground on the ridge. Wicked ~~ls, but all OK. Sophie's ~~~ hiking trip. She's a 12 year ~~~ e dog. Seems ~~~ aybe to the ~~~~~~~~~~
28 November 2014 2 Hikers Detour, Stovie - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Detour stopped with Stovie but ugh, too much trash. I would take a bit, but not carrying 5 pouds of trash for 3 days. I'll come back and get it next week. Day hikers, if you can help, that would be great. Upstairs trash too.
11 December 2014 1 Hiker Wayfarer AT '06 - Day Pinhoti Trail
Thursday. Sad that people who love hiking would violate the common rules of taking out their own trash.
Long distance hiking through area. Started 8 October 2014 from Jacksonville, Florida. 518 miles on Florida Trail, then up through Alabama to here.
Connecting to Geargia Pinhoti & Benton MacKaye Trail to link up to the AT around the 10th of January.
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15 December 2014 2 Hikers Zach J, Sam H - Day Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Planned a hike from Bull's Gap to Cave Springs. The dog we brought with us needs tougher paws. We do too. We started our trip to Cheaha → Sweetwater Lake. 8 days, hopefully lost. There were a few large trees on the trail up here. This shelter is trashed out currently. We will take what we can.
"Without dark, there is no light."
16 December 2014 1 Hiker Dan B, ZO dog - Day Pinhoti Trail
On a day hike from Cheaha Trailhead. Nice Walk. Have been on several day hikes in this forest. NONE are better than others. Got my dog (Best Friend) ZO. Gonna eat lunch, head back on weeks vaction. Live about 40 mins west. Breeze up in the mid 50s.
FIGHT FOR OUR FOREST LAND, THIS COULD BE NEXT ON THE LIST.
17 December 2014 2 Hikers James R, Bobby Y - Day Pinhoti Trail
Merry Xmas!
26 December 2014 1 Hiker ~ - Day Pinhoti Trail
Friday, 1:30pm. Stopped for lunch on an out and back from Cheaha Trailhead. I'm taking one bag of trash ~~ s another upstairs. Someone please ~~~~ ther if you can carry it~~~ thing together... ~~~~~~~~~~~
28 December 2014 7 Hikers Erin, Aunt Tennie, Austin, Dad, David - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Hiked up here with my dad, Aunt, & Cousin. Met some really nice people, and in total there were 7 of us. Really fun night eating marshmallows, telling stories, singing songs, and playing trivia crack!! Here is an accurate picture of our squad. Watch out for Ghost Chickens! ☺ ~~~~~~~~~~
Family
Me
Erin
Aunt
Tennie
Austin Dad
28 December 2014 1 Hiker Daniel
Chief Smoke Stacks
Brian H / Sickers
Chief Patty Whach Gravy Train
Birmingham
Trussville
Overnight Pinhoti Trail
My first time here, but I came with two friends that have come numerous times. It rained the entire time. We planned to cuddle in the shelter for warmth but we were luck and 4 people were already here and had a fire going. Had a great time but we did have a casualty. Brian slept on his Snickers Bar last night and ruined it.
25 January 2015 1 Hiker Ryan H - Day Pinhoti Trail
My name is Ryan H. I came to the Blue Mountain Shelter.
- February 2015 2 Hikers Mike & Michelle I - Day Pinhoti Trail
12 February 2015 1 Hiker OREO - Many Pinhoti Trail
NOBO on the Pinhoti.
15 February 2015 1 Hiker F: Carlesons Seattle, Wa Day Pinhoti Trail
2 March 2015 2 Hikers Jenny / Lost & Found, Dwight / Rookie, BooBoo & Baby Boop puppies - Day Pinhoti Trail
Rain, 50°.
13 March 2015 ? Hikers Monte Sano Youth Group: Isaac R - Day Pinhoti Trail
#(@MSMCYouthGroup)
21 March 2015 2 Hikers Misty & Hubba - Day Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day ~~~~~~~ Great Shel ~~~~~~~~~~
21 March 2015 1 Hiker Chizzlin Cheswick - Day Eastern Continental Trail
Good trail. Through the Pinhoti to here. Finally got some good hiking. Started from Miami 31 December 2014. 1,300 miles down, 3,500 to go all the way to Canada. ECT thru hiker.
31 March 2015 1 Hiker Peanut Butter & Jelly PEI, Canada Many Eastern Continental Trail
Flagg - Springer Luvin' the Pinhoti & this section is brill!
5 April 2015 2 Hikers Blister Bob, Shadow Sue - Day Pinhoti Trail
Just passing thru to the Easter Buffet at CSP.
6 April 2015 1 Maintainer John Calhoun Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
In for a solo work trip to clear Bald Rock back to parking lot @ Cheaha Al 281. Hope all hikers enjoy what we have here in Alabama.
~ April 2015 1 Hiker - Day Pinhoti Trail
- April 2015 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
~~~ to long since ~~~~~get~~~~~~~~~~Lord Jesus ~~~~~utiful.~~~~~
11 April 2015 1 Hiker Susan D, Brody D, Tony D, Shelly, Hannah, Sarah, Davis - Day Pinhoti Trail
Flowers, Cupcakes, Faces Space Ship 🌷♡🌸♡🌺Space Ship! Brody
12 April 2015 1 Hiker In Fuego - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hiking the "Southern Appalachian Trail." Started down in Florida. Feels like the first real trail shelter. (Florida: a floor and a roof does not a shelter make, especially with your torrential rain & wind.) Anyway, love Blue Mountain Shelter, feels like it belongs in the landscape & loving the Pinhoti Trail so far. Sorry I have to be back to work at the end of the month. Always happy in the Mountains.
- April 2015 1 Hiker Captain Squirrel - Day Pinhoti Trail
Sometime in April, 2015. Being in the outdoors is truly a gift from God! Second time here. (That's a rough two miles.) And I have logged quite a few miles in my day. This shelter rocks. ☺
25 April 2015 1 Hiker Bones - 4 Days Pinhoti Trail
Come from 77. Nice 4 day hike. Goal for shelter last night... Good rain storm came in. Happy Hiking. Bones Pinhoti 2014
- April 2015 3 Hikers Pack Male, Peach Fuzz, ~WI - Day Pinhoti Trail
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with the living God? Psalms 42:1-2 2015 ~~~~~~~~~~
- April 2015 1 Hiker Jamie E - Day Pinhoti Trail
Day 182. 11:37am.
It's been a long, arduous winter. Food reserves are low. We're down to half rations. The men have resorted to foraging...
We lost another man last night to the she-deer. As we huddle around our small fire at night, we can hear them stalking in the shadows just beyond the reach of the life giving fire. We hear their haevy breath. We see the soft glow of the tender flames reflecting off their dead eyes.
Only six men left now. Pray that the weather holds out. Pray that the stars do not become lost to us. They are our only guide now. May God be with us all.
- April 2015 5 Hikers Dane, Rayne, Aaron, Amber, Jamie E - Day Pinhoti Trail
Day 183: Eating lunch with Dane, Rayne, and Aaron. Ruin is yet upon us. Plus Amber is our lovely guide. Jamie E. South Alabama Geology '15
- April 2015 1 Hiker Keith L / Big Country - Day Pinhoti Trail
Nice views. Came through heading north. 15+9-19
- April 2015 1 Hiker I - Day Pinhoti Trail
I was here.
12 June 2015 4 Hikers Collin, Sam, Collin, Chandler - Day Pinhoti Trail
It was a swampy day. Hot / muggy conditions. This was day 1 of our hike. Ganja rations are at an all time high. 🍁
It will be nice to relax for a few days and have the solace to our advantage.
8 August 2015 1 Hiker *Caveman - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hard to believe the shelter is still here 5 years or so since my last visit. Hard to believe I'm backpacking in damn August. No others on Pinhoti today!
5 September 2015 1 Hiker Charles U MEGA2k - Day Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful late summer day here. Out hiking with newly mack fricada. Hope to make it to make it to Hillabee by dark.
5 September 2015 2 Hikers Landon D, Tyler S, Jack Daniels - Day Pinhoti Trail
It rained, but my friends Tyler from Carrollton, Ga and other friend Jack Daniels make it worth it. Pretty sure I just saw a frog drown, but still fun. Would it kill someone to clear a trail once in a while.
5 September 2015 3 Hikers Emma - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Emma Emily Emma R 3rd time here. I love it. It is fun to hike and the nature is pretty too. Emily Emma R ♡ ☺ Thank you for making this trail. Love, Emma. Emily 7
6 September 2015 3 Hikers Zea R, the mom. Zach 10 years, 3rd time - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
13 September 2015 3 Hikers Monty, Jack, & Savannah - Day Pinhoti Trail
Monty, Jack, & Savannah stopped here to escape the night ghost of Cheaha Restaurant.
Sometimes she's a ghost, sometimes she's a witch. Sometimes she likes to cut off the toes of the last people in her buffet. After some delicious pudding from the restaurant she turns up. She turns up on banana puddin'... That's how she got the name NILLA WAFER WITCH. She chased us here hollering "Y'all should taste my pudding!" At a certain point she seemed as though she couldn't cross and pursue us further. We could faintly hear one last warning.
"Puddin!! Puddin!! Puddin! Eat it, or I'm Puddin you in a grave!" She cackled as she held on to her buffet broom. We ran down the trail and looked into the sky. The buffet broom was above us! She was flying by to drop pudding on us. Not any normal chocolate or vanilla, but witch puddin', full of frog's eyes haw ~~ ones, and and witches love, which is no love ~~ all. Poor Savannah fell for the trick ~~~ ate the puddin!!! Jack ~~~ bones into 2 ~tract ~~~~~~ e is known to ~~~~~~~~~~~
17 September 2015 2 Hikers Michelle & Donald B - Day Pinhoti Trail
Stopped in. Headed to Cheaha Mountain.
27 September 2015 6 Hikers Eddie B, Dewey C, Jimmy M, Keith G, Eric & Carol S - Day Pinhoti Trail
8:45am. Headed north.
27 September 2015 2 Hikers Fancy Pants & Rough Trail - Day Pinhoti Trail
Pretty shelter. We are on a southbound thru hikeof the Pinhoti. If you are going north, lots of poison ivy. I filled up on water at lunch, haven't seen any since. Have not seen any ghosts, bears, jaguars, or such. Did see a huge alligator in the stream. Ifthey tray to bite you, just grab them by the tongue. (Works on bears too!) I wish people would quit packing out their trash. Try to let it accumulate for the rats! Please.
PS Notice the ra ~~ up there. It has been made from ch ~~~ t paper. Gross. I use natural ~~~ "~~" peice which I ~~~~ Ass ~~~~~~~~~~~~
10 October 2015 1 Hiker Joe / Preacher, Miranda / Ms Pinhoti - Day Pinhoti Trail
My name is Joe. Me and my very beaytiful girlfriend spent the night here. We hiked down from Bald Rock to Pinhoti. I remember my first hiking trip on the Pinhoti. Me, Zach, Andy & Corey started at Adams Gap and hiked here. If you are heading from here continuing towards Adams Gap I'll give you a fair warning. There is not much drinkable water after you cross the road, so be prepared. I'm leaving behind two cans of Campbell's Chunky "Spicy Chicen Quesadilla" soup and bottles of Deer Park Spring Water.
My girlfriend and I have really enjoyed our stay. I love her very much. She is "Ms Pinhoti." Ha Ha. Love the Preacher. PS "Watch ~~~ Top Knot!"
Miranda - M ~~~ Pinhoti! - lookin ~~~ hat hike ☺ ~~~~~~~~~~
11 October 2015 2 Hikers Trucker Hat, I Got Nothing - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Passing thru on an out and back from Cheaha Trailhead. First over night for "I Got Nothing." Beautiful Alabama Scenery. Hope the trail connects to the AT before too long. Enjoy the fact that you made a little trail magic. Unfortunately there's trash here. I'll come back on the next trip empty and hike some out. ? & God Bless
13 October 2015 2 Hikers Hannah J, Cindy W - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Fall break / Birthday. Camping & ~~ Trip
24 October 2015 3 Hikers Marion C / ~ Wreck, Emily C, Nerissa C - Day Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. In for a day hi ~~~ Beautiful day! Came from Bal ~~~ Watch your to ~~~~~ Watch Yourn!
27 October 2015 1 Hiker Thomas B Louisiana Day Pinhoti Trail
Came from Louisiana for the week. Very nice place to hike. Wish we had places like this in south La. Also saw a few cute chicks on thetrail. One more thing... Go Tigers LSU
29 October 2015 1 Hiker Greg & Andrew - Day Pinhoti Trail
On the Pinhoti for my 40th birthday with my son. Great trail & shelter! Great company. Many blessings
31 October 2015 2 Hikers Tyler P - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hiked through with my best friend Aaron. G ~~~~ y Trojans!
31 October 2015 1 Hiker David & Sandychelle M - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hallowe ~~~~ ht. Hiked first miles N ~~~~ 431 with my wife Sandychelle and ~~~~ oxy Warm Dry S ~~~
13 November 2015 2 Hikers Tom K, Blaine Wasilla, Alaska 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
13-15 November 2015. Great shelter for the weekend. Feels good to get away from school work. Drove from Tuscaloosa, Al. Got a very late start on Friday, and a flat tire on the way didn't help! Got to the Cheaha Trailhead parking lot right at dusk. 2 miles to the shelter was quite the adventure in the dark! Lost the trail several times, and what a relief it was coming across the shelter! Came with my roommate Blaine. First hike together this semester! Temps dropped into the low 30s at night, glad to be out of the wind. Genuine ~~ e out in the wilderness. Sure beats drinking ~~~ the strip!
13 November 2015 2 Hikers Tom K, Blaine A Charlotte, NC 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
13-15 November 2015. Travelled from Tuscaloosa, Al with my buddy Tom. Great escape from school and football / society. Got here 13 November as the sun was going down. Hiked 2 miles in the dark with Tom and finally found BMS! Immediate;y started a fire and ate dinner. Temperature was in the 30s, bundled up in the loft.
14 November. Woke up to a cold, crisp morning! Beautiful day, started a fire and relaxed in my eno! Built a bow and arrow, I'll let you know how it ~~ ... doesn't work, need to find a new pie ~~~d. Heading to the top of the mountain to ~~~ and get a good view!
The peple below came ~~ were trail maintenance. Just ate lunch with Tom at Bald Rock. Great View! Just got back and the trail maintenance decided to sign under my unfinished entry. LOL. Starting another fire, getting ready for dinner. Made dinner over the fire. Rice, tuna, carrots. Finished off with dessert: Jerky & Cheese. Late night snack two Jolly Ranchers!! Going to bed, waking up, and heading back home. Great weekend escape! Signing off.
14 November 2015 2 Hikers Ang ~ yan - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hiking the Pinhoti ~~~ my Fiancé for our 5 years anniversary. B ~~~ day & great Trail! - Happy Hiki ~~~ -
14 November 2015 5 Maintainers Mary K, Marion C, Cal H, John Calhoun, Hayword W - Day Pinhoti Trail
Clean U ~~~~~~~~~
16 November 2015 2 Hikers Tom, Shane - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Ding a short 3 day hike. We started today at Cheaha State Park and are walking to 231. Downhill, because we are lazy. Love this trail, Love fall in Alabama.
22 November 2015 1 Hiker ♡ Moriya Mobile, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
This was my first backpacking trip and longest distance (27 miles). I started at FR500. Backpacking is addictive. Looking forward to my next trip. Stay warm.
~ November 2015 2 Hikers Tammy, Charlie Millry, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
~~~!! Started at Shoal Creek Ranger Station. ~~~ Beautiful days to see the mountains of Al. Great Weekend. Right here in our backyard. Encourage someone to get outdoors!!
- November 2015 1 Hiker Jackson L, Toby, Zack - Day Pinhoti Trail
Toby Made by Jackson L. Toby Drew by and He~~~ dad keyring. Me was here. Zack
22 November 2015 1 Hiker Tyler - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hey, this 13 yo boy Tyler ~~~~ at this shelter twice. I ~~~~ everybody to sta away beca ~~~~ I have spotted sasquatch twice and m ~~~~ my family ran out this ~~~~ I just wanted to let Y' ~~~~
23 November 2015 3 Hikers King of Dingus, King of the bed, Connor M - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
We came, drank whiskey, built ~~~~ We'll be back.
24 November 2015 2 Hikers Jake, Rua - Day Pinhoti Trail
You left your fire smoking. ↑
I also heard a sasquatch here ~~~~ Jake! Tonight it's just me & ~~~ Rua. I'm on twitter @ C ~~~~ PS Enjoy these hand ~~~~& extra firewood. Rest ~~~~~
~ November 2015 2 Hikers Jessi, Clemencia - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
~~~ is our 8th annual Thanksgiving ~~~~ cking trip. We finally picked up somewhere ~~~ This has been a beautiful week! ~~~~ rted at the Trammel Th, followed ~~~~ th a short detour to Cheaha ~~~ ne ending at Shoal Creek Trailhead. ~~~~ The She We bought ice cream ~~~ store this afternoon. a real ~~~~ 0.2 miles! ~~ elter is beautiful. We watched ~~~ ll moon rise and are now ~~~nd a warm fire. Happy ~~~~~
~ November 2015 ? Hikers ~~ and Dreamcatcher - Day Pinhoti Trail
~~~ his lovely shelter ~~~~ day morning. We are ~~~~ short 14 mile Vern ~~~~ great Pinhoti Trail.
- November 2015 2 Hikers Let's Party, Bottoms Up - Day Pinhoti Trail
Returning to the Pinhoti! What a beautiful muggy sunny November day.
20 December 2015 4 Hikers Nadia / Russian Roulette, Kia / City Gyal, Tevin / Black Trail Ninja, Charnice / Blondie - Day Pinhoti Trail
I don't know why we decided to hike on a chilly day. W stay in Ga. We are hungry, tired, and not prepared to stay overnight. We need trail names. By the way, we are new to this.
20 December 2015 3 Hikers Dakota M, Noah W, Hunter T / Another One - Day Pinhoti Trail
Blisters and sore backs to start with but this experience has been eye opening. It is beautiful and peaceful. Bless up, Give thanks
21 December 2015 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
The view is great, we built a fire, and sat on rocks to drink hot chocolate.
I AM ANOTHER YOURSELF
This place is a holy place
Please respect it!
Respect nature and cherish it
Respect yourself
Respect others
It looks like fields of gold with this yellow grass growing throughout the ridgeside.
Try to be in the moment at all times
Try to feel all five senses
and enjoy the stillness
and equilibrium that is
GOD'S LOVE
-∞+
En-lak'-che
26 December 2015 4 Hikers Alex, Brian, Adam, Andrew - Day Pinhoti Trail
Alex, Brian, Adam, & Andrew were here. We attempt to do a hiking trip here once or twice a year. We love it up here. It's very peaceful to get away.
Any one who wants to type the long table of spades scores that follow can contact me - Dan
28 December 2015 1 Hiker Ataman - Many Pinhoti Trail
Thru hiking 335 miles of the Pinhoti Trail. This is day 3 and I am at mile mark 81.2 I believe. Making good progress. Today's hike got shortened because of rainy weather. Hiked 9 miles in the rain and hung out at the state park store for a while, and dried my things. Beautiful trail, althought haven't seen too many people on the trail (Actually, none.)... Blisters are coming in as usual. Can't wait to be done! Adios amigos.
30 December 2015 1 Hiker Dallas, Carson, Andrew - Conquerers of the Useless! - Day Pinhoti Trail
Took a spontaneous camping trip with some friends before carson has to go back to San Antonio. No destination in mind on the trail, just hiking for the journey.
1 January 2016 1 Hiker Clay F, Daniel M, Ethan C, Richard C - Day Pinhoti Trail
First ones of 2016!
- January 2016 1 Hiker Kordi - Day Pinhoti Trail
Kordi was here.
2 January 2016 1 Hiker - Day Pinhoti Trail
My first outing of the year. Never buy Checzk military surplus, you will regret it.
- January 2016 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
AaBay φam RRTY3
16 January 2016 2 Hikers Mike, Michelle Anniston, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Nice weather, great hike with the dogs.
23 January 2016 1 Hiker Casey H, Keith M, George - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
This is my first time camping. It was cold. I loved it. Bring potatos next time.
30 January 2016 1 Hiker Gray Wolf - Day Pinhoti Trail
Today has been very enjoyable. Althoug the path was VERY rocky. Not too much wind. The streams were COLD! today.
7 February 2016 ? Hikers Wrecking Crew (Remodeling Crew) - Day Pinhoti Trail
Waked it. Baked it. Nipples were hard.
13 February 2016 4 Hikers Allison, Vlad, Scott, Clint, Spagehetti & Avery dogs - Day Pinhoti Trail
Spaghetti & Avery ♡ Zac Zac
If you would stop and notice
that we number everyday
but allow the many moments
left uncounted slip away

You don't have to count them
Just enjoy them one by one
then things would take a different hue
and sparkle in the sun...
- Scents and Subtle Sounds
PHISH♡♡♡
🐕🐕
20 February 2016 1 Hiker HJ Brown Mt Juliet, Tn Day Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. The Pinhoti is the best kept secret in the backpacking world! My thanks to all the trail maintainers. I will continue on my retirement party.
PS Mike & Kelly, I REALLY enjoyed meeting you and sharing tales. Best of luck. I don't do Facebook, but my wife does.
20 February 2016 10 Hikers Trail Life Troop Al-0001: (Lou E, Ralph N), Ben W, Ethan N 13, Joshua S 13, Elijah P 13, Nathan S, Ben S 16, Micah P 15 / Goat Man, Kobe M 14 Alabaster, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Weekend of camping and hiking on the Pinhoti. Enjoyed a nice break at the Blue Mountain Shelter. Nice weather & challenging trails. Great weekend to be outdoors.
11 March 2016 1 Hiker Bearcat / Blue Bog - Many Eastern Continental Trail
Saturday. Day 9 on my journeys. Having a great time on my first leg of the Appalachian Trail! Olny 2500 miles to go! If anyone else is on a similar trek, please call / text me at:---
-Bearcat, now called "Blue Bog" (Name was given to me by a fellow hiker, and the name suits me better.)
14 March 2016 1 Hiker THE Michigan Wolverine - Day Pinhoti Trail
Pinhoti's Kickin' my butt.
19 March 2016 3 Hikers Mark, Hayden, Brad - Day Pinhoti Trail
First time back here in several years. Brought back good memories. This time with grandson. First day of spring. Beautiful but 40°. Enjoy the trail. Left pencil & snack bars.
21 March 2016 1 Hiker Jackrabbit - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful start to the third day of my first solo backpacking trip! Much warmer and sunnier than my start yesterday. Unexpectedly given my trail name yesterday by two seasoned hikers. Sad my thrre day trip on the Pinhoti ends tonight. Can't wait to come back for a longer expedition soon!
26 March 2016 1 Hiker Fairhope - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Out for an overnight backpack outing with my son. We camped about two miles north of here, nice flat gap with good water. Stars were unbelievable - gorgeous night, but drizzly in the morning. Take Care. Fairhope. GA→ME '92
PS Thanks Mark, Hayden, and Brad for the snack bars!
26 March 2016 2 Hikers M & J - Day Pinhoti Trail
First day of our 2 day / overnight backpacking experience. I always wanted to do it (backpacking) and finally I'm doing it.
I can't wait for more days like today. The weather ~ amazing 68-70F. The only thing is that is cloudy and ~~ dying to see the night sky. without city lights. Who knows, maybe it will clear some.
Have a great hike!
29 March 2016 6 Hikers Trevor, Aaron, Reid, Noah and George - Day Pinhoti Trail
Trevor, my brother Aaron, and Reid hiked Blue Mount ~~ and share camp with two h ~~ men Noah and George had a great ti~~
★★
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30 March 2016 1 Hiker Reid / Forkless, Aaron P, Trevor P Birmingham, Hoover, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Cheaha State Park. Don't remember that hike being so demanding. A little sad to see that the log book from our previous visit is long gone. Shared the shelter with Geoge and Noah, couldn't have asked for better bunk mates.
PS Left 28 Candles... enjoy.
31 March 2016 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
"yuck" STORMY NIGHT!! Pinhoti - south to Porter's Gap
- April 2016 1 Hiker Rico - Day Pinhoti Trail
Rico was here.
8 April 2016 2 Hikers Onesimus, Trixy - Day Pinhoti Trail
Steppin' in. On our way from Florida back to the AT. -Sight- seein' on the way. Thank God for Jesus.
9 April 2016 2 Hikers Randi & Seth - Day Pinhoti Trail
Tired and wishing we had more Mac 'n Chees
14 April 2016 2 Hikers Jay & Frank: The Lazy Brothers - Day Pinhoti Trail
16 April 2016 1 Hiker ♡ Carolyn & Ross - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful hike. Slept in a cloud.
16 April 2016 1 Hiker Hunter - Day Pinhoti Trail
Had a great time.
18 April 2016 1 Hiker Courtney C - Day Pinhoti Trail
Just started my solo hiking career. So in love with life. Can't wait for all the trails to come
23 April 2016 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
No one comes to the Father except through me. Jesus Christ
25 April 2016 1 Hiker Bones - Day Pinhoti Trail
ohhh! Pinhoti. We just love Bones. 2014, 🔅? 2012
7 May 2016 1 Hiker Brandon M / Merle - 2 Days Pinhoti Trail
Sorry out of order but this page was not written on.
Started at High Falls Trailhead and now here it's 4pm. Did this in 2 days. Getting my survivorman on, yeah!!! Built a fire using a flint bar & striker. Loving it. Looking forward to doing yoga in the morning and getting to Cr24 in Oxford. Beware of bumblebees. They are a little curious at first. Love this shelter. Planning a 4S hike in AT by July tte first getting a taste of it. Now love it. It's awesome and so is NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC November 2014 edition on parasites. Check it out and check out widespread panic's music.
Team Panic.
PS Also a favorite quote from Mark Twain: Give a man a fish he will eat for the day, give a man religion he will starve to death praying for a fish!!
Thanks for the candles and a portion of fire started log thing. It was helpful.
9 May 2016 3 Hikers Davy S - Day Pinhoti Trail
Coloradan with his fiancé and almost mother in law. Trails gorgeous, lots of toads. Remember everyone, Pack it In, Pack it Out!
9 May 2016 1 Hiker Sunny-D - Many Eastern Continental Trail
So this is what happens when people use a whole sheet to themselves. No more notebook. Day 35 from Amicalola Falls / Springer Mountain. 10 week walk to connect AT to Florida Trail. SOBO Sunny-D
AT 2011
Florida Trail 2016
2016
AT → FT
ECT
27 June 2016 1 Hiker JDT - Day Pinhoti Trail
Wife wants a divorce. I want to go hiking. Guess we are both happy. Have a safe trip.
4 July 2016 6 Hikers F: James L 57 dad, Vicky L 38 mom, Eli L 14, Jackson L 12, Jacob L 9, Gabe L 3 - Day Pinhoti Trail
4th of July 2016. Family hiking. God Bless America! As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
21 July 2016 3 Hikers Mason, Rich, & Brittany C - Day Pinhoti Trail
24 July 2016 1 Hiker Tim - Day Pinhoti Trail
Needed to escape life for a day. Grateful for the solitude & quiet.

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