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Choccolocco Shelter Log Book
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External Text: Choccolocco Shelter Log Book 28 January 2012 → 19 April 2014 Introductory Internal Paragraphs Choccolocco Shelter Inside the front cover is John Calhoun's standard introductory text and a taped in business card listing his 8 long hikes. Some wisecracks were added later regarding the missing broom, and the idea that John must be unemployed to have completed so many hikes and so much trail maintenance. Being unemployed is what retired people do best, and John has certainly made the best of it! Many thanks for everything, John!!! I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 8½" x 11" wirebound book has grey front and unbleached back cardboard covers. There are no loose pages.

28	January	2012	2 Maintainers	John Calhoun, O Kenny	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. From the ATCA, here on a work trip. Left broom and new book. Here to clear all the blow downs for the next two miles south.
28	January	2012	3 Hikers	Darren B / Longstep?, Dustin B / Mt Bug, Rickie C / NoPad	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Got here about 1:45pm. Came from North Dugger at 500. Going to stay the night and hike to Shoal Creek Church for pickup by our wives tomorrow. We have really enjoyed the trail and The Shelter. We started our hike at the CR94 trail crossing at the bike trail. It's been a beautiful hike up & over Oakey & Dugger. Looking forward to tomorrow.
4	February	2012	4 Hikers	Brooke, Autumn, Craig, Camie, dogs Mikey & Karma	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Came out to have good time. Dogs are marking everything they find. Ate sandwich and chips. The dogs got all wet!!! [CAE Automan]
14	February	2012	2 Riders	Harlie, Kyle, & Betsy the 4 wheeler	-	Day	? Trail
It's Valentine's Day and we are riding through these woods. Harlie, Kyle, & Betsy the 4 wheeler! It's cold.
23	February	2012	? Hikers	below	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Liberty Crossing United Methodist Church Men's Group Backpacking Coleman Lake TH to High Point TH. "I have known what it is to have plenty or not enough; to be hungry or well fed. But I am content because of Jesus Christ, who gives me strength in all I do." Paul, 63AD
27	February	2012	1 Hiker	Lakeland Niohatak	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Monday, 9:35am. Day 113. Key West, Florida to Bell Island, Newfoundland. Peace and strength to all. ♡❊ Only dreamers have dreams that come true. So, dream & make it real. It's up to you. Go Creek Freak & Alabama Strider! If I don't see you today I expect to head north from Amicalola State Park access trail to Springer Sunday, 18 March 2012. So we should collide there somewhere. Evey day you are stronger and aclimated more. See you up ahead. Peace, Lake (Plan to go today to Laurel Passage area.)
27	February	2012	2 Hikers	creekfreek, Squid-Billy	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail?
Monday, 6:pm. Day 141. Unless Lake decides to take days off we will not likely see anything of him but his journal entries. Me (creekfreek) and Squid-Billy are now about to start our third week of thru hiking to end no later than mid-September. Thanks to the trail maintainers. Your work keeps Pinhoti second to none! 100 miles today! 2400 to go—
14	March	2012	15 Hikers	-	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Five hiked in from Rabbit Town Road 55. Expecting 10 more later today. We got some beer, Jack, acid, weed. Gonna have an awesome night!!! Hopefully no one gets naked and gets on the roof like they say they are gonna do. (Would be funny tho) To be continued: Tonight!
26	March	2012	2 Hikers	Luke, Autumn, Newnew	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
First time taking my little dog, Newnew, on a trip. She has done nothing but run around, eat fire wood sticks, & dig holes near the fire pit. Beautiful days and somewhat chilly night. Awful mosquito problem. Also, I noticed the cane pole my expedition class left last May is missing. Sorry future shelter users. Best of luck to whomever reades this.
26	March	2012	1 Hiker	65	-	Many	Key West to Canada
Arrived from Coleman Campground at 10:15 am. Beautiful day. Nice trail except for one bad large blowdown. Just stopping for a snack and signing in the register. Key West to Canada
26	March	2012	1 Hiker	Joey W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived here from Oakey Mountain Shelter to the north. Hard day climbing Dugger Mountain. Passed "65" just north of Laurel Passage. Heading south about 10 miles to the next shelter.
27	March	2012	1 Hiker	Speaker	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night after a slow lazy day.
8	April	2012	2 Hikers	Jeep29, VL Cat	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
12:59 Sunday mid day hike. Sitting in shelter reading trail log. Not much in here to read. See yaa.
10	April	2012	1 Rider	Tyler F	-	Day	? Trail
I rode up here today and found this spot. Be a great place to bring all the guys and camp. Love it.
12	April	2012	1 Hiker	Ed S / Old Pack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2pm. Nice place for a break. Flagg Mountain → Cave Springs, Ga
15	April	2012	1 Hiker	JSU Recreation Class: Austin S	Jacsonville, Al	? Days	Pinhoti Trail
We left JSU yesterday and hiked about a mile and a half. We should be done hiking this Thursday. That is, if everything works out. So far it has been really fun. There is a lot of great places here and I hope that my class and myself will discover more cool places.
27	April	2012	2 Hikers	Michael, Kaitlyn (age 5)	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
First daddy/daughter backpacking trip! So much fun already and 1 more night to go. Wish mommy was here too! "I trust in you lord, and I say that you are my God!"
19	May	2012	2 Hikers	Milkman, Mary Jo C	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived at shelter at 11:45am. Spent a wonderful afternoon relaxing and enjoying the day. Hiking northbound from Adams Gap to Jackson Chapel Trailhead, Cave Springs, Georgia. Four days left, but don't want it to end. This Pinhoti Trail is awesome! Thanks to all you folks who maintain the trail and shelter. God Bless.
3	June	2012	3 Hikers	Big G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Big G and two grills heah today. Would love some chittlins and watermelon. Bros shouln't go in the woots. Peace out.
3	June	2012	1 Rider	Laurenzo, Carl	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Rode in here with my buddy Laurenzo. My name is Carl. Nice to meet ya. Horses rock! [Hey Sammi!]☺*
7	June	2012	1 Hiker	Robin Hood	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from Pinky Burns until? Then backtracking for a day hike. 1st time on this part of Pinhoti. Nice shelter to snack & break. Thanks for maintaining.
16	June	2012	1 Hiker	Lost & Found, Eloise, Dora	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Out on day 2 of a 3 day trek from Jackson Chapel, Georgia to Pine Glen Campground. Water N from here sucks! Plan on H2O about 2x/day. Pray for rain. Lots of glorious rain & no more scorching sun. ☺ 🐾
18	June	2012	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. 1:00pm. Stopped for lunch. On another solo work trip. I was planning to do tread work on a few steep side ravines south of here. But there is so much dead limbs and trees on the trail due to the recent "prescribed burn" that all I've done so far has been to kick off dead limbs and cut over hanging dead trees. I'll come back another day to do digging work. Have a good hike and please pack out your trash. Thanks.
29	June	2012	? Hikers	R Perry, N girls	-	3+ Days	Pinhoti Trail
"Being confident of this very thing which he has begin a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ!!" Phil 1:6 Keep moving forward. Keep focused! He is still working. Keep exploring. This is my first real backpacking trip in many years. We made a noodle dinner & tea & now it's off to bed early. Many happy beautiful memories together.
29	June	2012	1 Hiker	Lindey / Deep Roots	-	3+ Days	Pinhoti Trail
Jesus is Lord... God raised him from the dead. Walking this journey of some 3+ days on the Pinhoti with my sister and my sister. What a joy. Thankful for this shelter & the jerry rigged mosquito protection that evolved with the night.
29	June	2012	1 Hiker	Kristie N / Brownie Point	-	3+ Days	Pinhoti Trail
Finally making progress on a goal I've had for a long time. Finished Section 1! Stopped Section 2 for now. Going to finish section 3 & probably 4 this trip. Having a great time with my sister and long time friend Becca. Didn't sleep too much because all of us newbs are paranoid about every animal noise.
5	July	2012	3 Hikers	Chris H / Snake Eyes, Cahill, Ed H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Burns TH with Cahill and Ed H. This is Cahill's first hike. Headed to Pine Glen with an overnighter at Coleman Lake. Trail has been great so far.
12	July	2012	2 Hikers	Augustine, Alex	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
So, it's around midnight. So technically, I guess it's Friday the 13th. We just found this shelter. It's me and my friend Alex. It's pretty stormy and we keep hearing heavy footsteps behind us. I think we should leave.
15	July	2012	1 Hiker	Milkman, NW, ednotmilkman	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
8:30am. Myself (Milkman) and NW meet up with ednotmilkman who spent the night. Are now on our way to Cheaha.
16	August	2012	1 Hiker	Stacey G	Jacksonville, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked out here to the dam early yesterday morning for a brief solo camp & trek. Needed to come and enjoy some peace away from the everyday noise of our world. Absolutely loved waking up today and dancing on to of the dam! The weather has been perfect and the solitude has been very refreshing. ☺ The forest is beautiful. Just take a deep breath and let loving peace enbrace you. If you hear a woman singing in the woods, it might be me. lol,
21	August	2012	1 Hiker	Mark C	Choccolocco, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just out for an afternoon stroll and stopped to read the log. Great to hear from everyone.
22	September	2012	1 Hiker	Florence B / Firefly	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wonderful Shelter! Hope to hike the whole trail soon. Doing a day hike from Pinky Burns to Lake Coleman. Packed out some trash! {Note from Dan: Thanks for the Trash Packout. You have no idea how thankful I am!}
22	September	2012	1 Hiker	Thomas N	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I hope to hike the whole trail too (If I can keep up pace with Florence.)
-	September	2012	1 Hiker	Lily P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just got here. Bigfoot is with us and the chipmunks are carrying the nuts! Oh, they already ate them. Love Lily P. Lily P was here.
22	September	2012	5 Hikers	Anniston Outdoor Association: Sharon B, Gail P, Keith H, Wendy F, Art M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wonderrful place. Great Hike. First hike with Anniston Outdoor Association. Sharon B Great Hike. Beautiful. Hope to hike the whole trail. Gail P Great Hike! Keith H Well worth the time. Wendy F & Art M
22	September	2012	1 Hiker	Huey E	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great day to be alive.
22	September	2012	1 Hiker	Cameron S	Oregon	Day	Pinhoti Trail
As a city kid from Oregon, I never really had the chance to see the beauty of nature, and it's awesome.
22	September	2012	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Well, today is my two month marriage anniversary, and it's my wife's first official hike. We're headed to Burns Trailhead, coming from FR540. It's been a great day.
21	October	2012	2 Hikers	Bearfoot, The Pilot	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Well, I'll be honest and admit I'm not sure of the day. Been hiking since the 7th of October. Started in Bulls Gap. Heading north to Dugger Mountain today. Been easy terrain and great weather. All the love in the world for you fellow hikers! Safe travels space cadets! Love Bearfoot & The Pilot.
25	October	2012	1 Hiker	Cindy F	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Loving the fall colors!
25	October	2012	1 Hiker	Beverly Lynn H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
25	October	2012	1 Hiker	Cheaha Cougar	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Short sleeve weather at the end of Octber! Absolutely beautiful day and hike!
25	October	2012	1 Hiker	?	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Me and the dogs (Flossie & Bugger) are having a blast. Ain't God good, all the time. Love everyone. God Bless.
2	November	2012	? Hikers	JSU Outdoor Ed: Steel Toe, Tevocks	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Camping and Outdoor Ed Class @ JSU Going over LNT Principles, solo time, fire techniques. Beautiful day. High of 75!
4	November	2012	2 Hikers	Emma, Dad	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
My first backpacking trip with my dad. I had fun. I love it when we get together and it's just me a nd him. Those are the best parts of my life. I love my daddy. Love, Emma.
5	November	2012	2 Runners	GEH	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping at the shelter for water and snacks. I'm trail running while my mother and younger brother follow behind me. Great little shelter! Plan to come back soon! Also, love seeing people fom JSU out here. My brother's school. Go Gamecocks.
10	November	2012	5 Hikers	Jim H, Matt N, Jim M, Jim D, Logan	Madison, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
5 old farts from Madison, Al are just passing thru.
10	November	2012	1 Hiker	Christopher, hubs, Sammy / The Whamster	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice, gorgeous day for a hike. Hiked all the Pinhoti in 2010 - A great year! Back through with my hubs, and Sammy "The Whamster." Peace fellow hikers and keep going!
10	November	2012	? Hikers	Scouts: Daddy Long Legs	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Daddy Long Legs in for the night with scout crew down by dam. Warm days, Cool nights. Trees in fall color. Perfect hike! Happy trails to all!
12	November	2012	18 Hikers	Edge Retreat: 5 Leaders, 13 Teenagers	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
14 mile backpacking trip with 5 leaders and 13 teenagers. Edge Retreat!
13	November	2012	2 Hikers	Kyle, Dad	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
50ish mile hike with my dad!! Leaving some maps here to get people to and a little past I20.
25	November	2012	1 Hiker	Wendy, Michael, Ben (dog)	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday afternoon hike from Pinkie Burns Cabin. Man, I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow! Beautiful fall day. Just me (Wendy) and the hubby (Michael) and Ben (dog). So beautiful and peaceful.
25	November	2012	2 Hikers	Stephen and Sharon B	Nances Creek	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just met Michael & Wendy with their dog on our way here. Like them, we are just getting in a quick hike. Nice day!!
1	December	2012	3 Maintainers	John Calhoun, Hayward W, O Kenny	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday, 3pm. Here with Hayward W and O Kenny with the Appalachian Trail Club of Alabama. (ATCA see www.pinhoti.org) On a work trip. We cleared from FS540 to here so far. Have a great hike.
2	December	2012	2 Hunters	Mark H, Luther	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out Hunting. No luck so far. Maybe on our way back we'll get something.
12	December	2012	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. 1:30pm. In for a quick snack lunch. I decided to come back today and use my Echo weedeater / brush cutter to clear what we didn't yesterday. This took from 9am to 1:30pm to clear from the shelter to Highway 55 (about 1.4 miles)! It's a lot of work but fun too. I hope all who come and hike the Pinhoti enjoy it as much as I have the past 20 years.
26	December	2012	1 Hiker	F: Jeb, Hannah, Avry, Kim, Joey	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out for a hike with the family. It snowed / sleeted.
27	December	2012	1 Hiker	-	-	25 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday, 11:00am. Have been on trail since Sunday. Not seen a single person yet. I got about 20 more days worth of trail before work starts again. Good trip so far except for tornado weather on Christmas Day!
4	January	2013	2 Hikers	Toni, Ben	Atlanta, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from 55 for a short weekend overnighter. Really pretty mild winter day. Really peaceful.
6	January	2013	1 Hiker	TrailGnome10	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike from Pinky Trailhead. Approximately 48° with slight wind. Beautiful day to hike & enjoy nature. Looking to do a 3 day hike this spring. If anyone is interested, get on alatrails.com and hit me up. Live the life you love. ☮
6	January	2013	3 Hikers	Birdman, LadyBird, EM	Oxford, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Short hike from Pinky Trailhead. Nice winter day. Happy new year. Happy Trails.
8	January	2013	2 Hikers	Mitch, Dennis S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just a day hike to start out the new year with some peace and quiet. Enjoyed a good football game last night with a good pot of chili and my hiking buddy said let's hike from Burns Trailhead so we're here. And God is Good. Roll Tide
13	January	2013	2 Hikers	Busy-B, T-real	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We hiked from CR55. So far only about a mile and a half, but plan to do 4 more and then hike back. We can't wait for spring break to do our first backpacking trip! Happy Hiking!
17	January	2013	2 Hikers	Bateaux, TN War Eagle	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Had a warm & dry night in from the cold rain. Met a lady from Germany that was thru hiking the Pinhoti. We are headed to Laurel Shelter.
19	January	2013	1 Hiker	Quakerland Forge	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Temp 24°. Bright sunshine. Came from Laurel Shelter; Headed for AT. Pinhoti is a great Trail and "German Tourist" agreed! Hard to believe: two days in a row of cloudless skys. Remember the song (by The Seekers, I think) We'll sing in the sunshine We'll laugh every day We'll sing in the sunshine Then I'll be on my way. ~Quakerland Forge I wish for you Peace and Joy
22	January	2013	2 Hikers	Someday, Bart	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
22 January ("or somewhere in there") It's a 3 pants kinda night. Decided to take a day "off" and hike here from Laurel. Loving the shelters. Maybe tonight Bart won't deflate my air mattress. No fun waking up with no sleeping pad. Bedtime @ 7. I'm old. Someday
22	January	2013	1 Hiker	HillBilly Bart	Mullens, WV	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Lovin' the shelters. Lovin' the trail. Love being out here! I'm looking forward to moving on but Alabama will be hard to leave. HillBilly Bart PS Lost a knife at Laurel Shelter by steps. Small 2" single blade, multicolor shaft. Not worth much, Just sentimental value. If you mail it to me it would lift my day & a happy present will be at your return. Thanks
26	January	2013	1 Hiker	Blister Bob	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through. SOBO Thruhike. Jackson Chapel Trailhead to Flagg Mountain. Solo.
27	January	2013	1 Hiker	Robert C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cheaha Mountaineering out for a short hike. Weather 55°, Cloudy, Nice.
29	January	2013	1 Hiker	Steve Q	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Well.. All is beautiful. All our lives for this moment! Didn't see your knife, Bart. ☹ Hope it gets back to ya! Stopped early today: 2:25. Trying to take it easy on my ankle. All the pretty music going through my head is so nice! The birds are so cute... The good life! 2012 sucked balls! But 2013 is the best ever so far! I've never known such peace. On to Maine in the morning! ☺ Hey, if y'all Facebook, look me up! Steve Q. The Indian man. Not dot on forehead Indian, but bows-n-arrows Indian.
9	February	2013	2 Hikers	Preacherman, Toneman	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Experiencing the good years together. Walking through life. Birthday trip for Toneman. John 3:16. God Bless. Happy Birthday!
9	February	2013	2 Hikers	Toneman / Chief270, Preacherman	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Headed to Pinky's. Started yesterday at Pine Glen with Preacherman. Special thanks to Mother Nature's Son for journal. Placed bible here for all to enjoy. Past through hiker.
10	February	2013	7 Hikers	Hendershot, Longstep, Switcback, Longfall, Zapman, Blister, Round the Bend	Opelika, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday, 8:05am. Seven men from Opelika, Alabama: Church of the Harvest. All on our third day on the Pinhoti. Did Dugger yesterday and were glad to make it here. We left a thing of chocolate chip pancake mix for you to enjoy. Just find something to grease the bottom of your pan. I'm sure it rained on you today. Get warm and enjoy the shelter. Take care and God bless you.
-	February	2013	1 Hiker	@it_is_Jake	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I'm running from the police. I have a moonshine still behind the spillway. I killed 4 nus yesterday. I took a big dump behind this building. I killed my little snake and I let my pet elephant go and pushed him off the spillway. I killed a wild cougar and a. 25 point yesterday. Sitting roosting nuts on a fire.
24	February	2013	3 Hikers	Sam W, Batman, Trainspotter	Stockport, England	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Today, me, my husband, and step son hiked in for my first ever hike with my step son. He has been living in Stockport, England, for 10 years and has recently moved here to Alabama with us. We have hiked this area for years, but today is especially great because he is with us. We had beautiful weather, beautiful scenery, & great company. Hope everyone enjoys this area as much as we do! ROLL TIDE! Alabama Rules
26	February	2013	2 Hikers	Munchy, Steel Toe	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed the night. Rained all night and we tried our hammock rainfly. Munchy slept in a puddle and moved to the shelter. Success was in store for Steel Toe's Hennessey. We left a Cliff Bar, two packs of ramen, and some hand warmers. God Bless.
27	February	2013	1 Hiker	Dogwood Carpe Diem	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Living the high life. Great to be on the PT to Springer Mountain. Beautiful day, low 60s, blue sky. Lots of sun. Zoom. Zoom. Zoom. Don't let the wheels of your own mind make you crazy. Take it easy. Take it easy. AT06, JMT, LT07, PCT08, JMT, FHT etc 09, CDT11, CT12
2	March	2013	1 Hiker	Jay P. A.	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Overcast with dark greay clouds. Windy/breezy with snow flurries on occasion. (Let that sink in for a minute!) Name that Song: "What I have become My sweetest friend Everyone I know, goes away in the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt" [Good song ☺]{N.I.N. -hurt (to easy) CL}[We know☺☺] Meet you on the other side...
16	March	2013	? Hikers	the Stephens	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
What a glorious day to hike. Warm sunshine. Cool wind. Blessing to all.
21	March	2013	2 Hikers	Paige, Luke	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Pine Glen today. Finishing up tomorrow because we expect bad weather (Hail, sleet, snow.) Looks like a tornado came through. All the downed trees made the last couple of miles real tough. Was a beautiful day, though, and we couldn't be happier anyplace else. PS We left a cap we found on the trail.
27	March	2013	1 Hiker	?	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Finally got off work to hit the trail a few weeks from graduating with a BS in Recreation Leadership. I love this spot in particular for the amazing views of the moon. Tonight, there was a double reflection. Amazing. PS Left peroxide and soul seasoning.
2	April	2013	2 Hikers	Robert / Father, Wiley / Son	McCaysville, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Camping and fishing trip. Really good fishing at the spillway. Caught good Brim & Crappie & Bluegill. And did not do so good at the Lake. No Fish was biting. But had a really great time with my dad. And left some stuff for y'all. Fish was really good.
2	April	2013	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Alabama	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for a short break. Cut all the trail from Co 55 to just below the dam. Hey Blister Bob, Shadow Sue, and Princess Dora. Hope you are having a great hike. Have fun.
5	April	2013	1 Maintainer	Blister Bob	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Blister Bob here for some trail maintenance. Cleared 1 leaner and the large pine roots just above the dam. Now I have to sharpen my "cutting device" before I start on across the dam.
7	April	2013	4 Hikers	F: Drury, Martha, Jennifer, Wade A	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My family was going to go here. It is my second time here with my dad. Drury, age 9. I am here with my family. It is my first time here, but my day]d and my brother and my mom did not bring candy. Martha Lyle, age 8 Very nice day for a walk. Spring is finally here! Thanks to Blister Bob for the excellent trail maintenance.
15	April	2013	1 Hiker	Vance C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Maps wrap the mind; Trees sap the time; Fiery signs on tired pines; Trails begin and end in an endless cycle, again and again. But as the road bends Remember to pray for direction, my friends. [Pretty Good ☺]
7	April	2014	1 Hiker	Vance C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Seasons of life change but the trail remains. So escape into the forest green- There is a teeming world outside away from our electronic screens. The flowers and vines are in HD out here; And there is a gigantic GPS system visible in the open night sky; You can download mystic mysteries and eternal truths out here; And if you listen to the wind in the pines, the song of the birds, and the busy gurgling of the brook... you may learn to slow down... and find yourself. ikarosproject.com
8	April	2013	1 Hiker	?	Moreland, Ga	10 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Eight days out and may pack it in by Wednesday. TStorms Thursday and I don't want to be caught in one, but until I can get to where there is cell service and contact my wingman it still looks like Friday for pickup. Started out this trip last Monday and I thought that a 15 mile day would be the average. Rude awakening. Made Maxwell Gap by Wednesday morning, Oakey Mountain Shelter by Wednesday night, and because of thunderstorms I held up at Oakey Mountain on Thursday. No T-storms but it did rain until noon. Friday I crossed Oakey Mountain and Saturday made North Dugger Mountain Shelter. Sunday was a push to cross Dugger Mountain and make the Pinky Burns Trailhead. And I made it right after sundown. So I'm fixing to fill up my water bottle and trudge towards Coleman's Lake.
10	April	2013	1 Hiker	Sissy M	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
♫ ♩ "Here I go again on my own, like a drifter I was born to walk alone" Let's Party and Bottoms Up, I miss you already! ☹ So, when you decide to hike alone for a long, long time like me, you'll find yourself in this position a lot.. Saying goodbye to someone you hiked with for weeks, even months at a time... Then "it's oh so quiet... It's oh so still, you're all alone an so peaceful until..." (That was a Björk reference. If you didn't catch it, I couldn't help it.) Well, before that I was hiking with Princess Doah but well, that didn't work out too well... I took too many coffee breaks for her liking, and I felt like a horrible zombie trying to hike 20 miles every day. Yuk. So now I think I'll take a nap... Just got to make 10 more miles today. Get your butt back out here ladies!🐾 Everglades, Florida → Springer, Georgia email
11	April	2013	3 Hikers	Rick D, Ron D, Bill B	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Great shelter from the storm.
12	April	2013	1 Hiker	Buddy L	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
I have been looking forward to this for a while now! Gathering gear here & there and finally getting to hit the trail. Dave gave me a hitch to Burns this morning to begin my southbound overnight journey. I should make it to Laurel Shelter today before hiking out tomorrow. Thanks to Blister Bob for the recent trail upkeep!
18	April	2013	4 Hikers	Cora, Lucy, Edmin, Jr	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Four of us spent the night. Got scared by a wild turkey so look out! We left some crackers, brownies, candles, and chicken with rice. Stay Strong & God Bless. TFJ [Thank You CL↜↝]
19	April	2013	4 Hikers	John, Troy, Josey, frutal	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Keep life simple.
7	May	2013	1 Hiker	Carey E	Lanett, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just passig thru. Great shelter.
7	May	2013	2 Hikers	Bonnie, Mike P, Baby Girl dog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Damn! We're tired!! Good luck!
9	May	2013	1 Hiker	Eddie B / Piddlin Round	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday. 3:25. Northbound from Coleman Lake. New pair of hiking shoes. Vasque Breeze 2.0. Big Mistake - too narrow. Back from hiking thru the Smokies (Northbound) in my Merrills. Wish I had them here. PS Beautiful day! 85°
9	May	2013	4 Hikers	Nicholas W, Luke, Paige, Tom	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Say hi to Munchie the mouse. He might appear on the supply shelf in the night. The lake was cold, but it was refreshing. There is a good water source on the other side of the creek.
10	May	2013	1 Hiker	Vince A	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
7:34pm EST.
-	May	2013	2 Hikers	Martha Lyle A, Dad	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hey, We're back! Now this is our second time. And my dad did bring candy!!!!!!!!
15	May	2013	3 Hikers	Jim, Cortney, Mike	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from State line south for 7 days. Day 3 now. Camping @ Coleman Lake tonight.
16	May	2013	5 Hikers	JSU: Beth M / Den Mother, DJ / Sir-Bathes-A-Lot / Frying Pan, AZ / Cookie, Matt / Bammer, Blake / Trail Diva	Jacksonville, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
JSU 5 JSU students here for our outdoor pursuits expedition "Backpacking" class. It's been a great trip so far. We have all earned trail names. Started from Pine Glen Campground. Stopped at Laurel Shelter on 14 May 2013 & passed through Shoal Creek. Ate at the church for a quick lunch. Passed some friends on horseback and trucked on about 5 miles. Set up camp in the middle of nowhere woods. Hiked from there to here & our teacher left us to stay here for some real "experience" backpacking. We're pretty sure he's chilling with his girlfriend, drinking cold beer, & laughing at our smelly butts still in the woods. We made a huge pot of Mac-n-Cheese for dinner on our backpacking stoves. Filtered water... Then broke filter... Now it's about 9:30pm. We're all down for the night... Which is a huge surprise considering DJ (Trail name Sir-Bathes-A-Lot / Frying Pan) stays up dancing around the fire yelling at sasquatch & pushing down dead trees while saying all types of profanity... It's like he doesn't sleep... AZ (Trail name Cookie) Just joined us here in the shelter. He was tenting it until he realized he'd have to pack up his tent tomorrow, instead of just waking up & heading out quick like the rest of us plan to do. Then we have Matt (Trail Name Bammer). He loves Alabama football! Then there's Blake (Trail Name Trail Diva). In class he seemed high maintenance, showed up late, and acted like a dive: hence the trail name... He hates it... He fished, had no luck. Then there's me Beth (Trail Name Den Mother). I've backpacked about 471 miles of the AT so this isn't my 1st rodeo. Did the Pinhoti for the first time @ age 14 with girl scouts & then segments near Cheaha with dad. Weather couldn't have been better. Highs in the 80s, lows in the 50s. Great class at a great university. We all expect to get As! You hear that Dr Jimmy? 😉 I'm planning to return with a few friends later this summer! We're looking forward to hiking out tomorrow, eating well, and showering! PS Sorry about the self portraits on the shelter... DJ got bored... Get me out of here!💗
-	May	2013	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I've been walking for 4 years. Backpacking from place to place. I am running from my seepd addiction. Trying not to slip back into a life of smuggling aliens across the border. It was an experience of a lifetime. Last person I talked to was my brother, a former college football player, now traveller. We taked about food, lady parts, and alligators for about 3½ hours. That was 13 days ago. I did meet a beaver by the lake the other day. He bit my ankle & elbow because I tried to cuddle with him. I think I am going to leave here in about 15 days. Been trying to place a spell on the shelter so I won't be so lonely at night. I buried a wiggie board under the shelter. It should pick up about 3:30am, but I won't get my hopes up. I have tried the last three days: no luck. -🚶 the walk -they are always watching
17	May	2013	1 Hiker	Beth M, Matt, DJ, Blake, AZ	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We left food for our fellow backpackers! Noodles, rice, trail mix, tortillas, Coffee, cheese, chewy bars, grits, instant potatos & more. All in 5 billy cans. My classmates wanted to leave it for the next shelter dwellers & quite frankly didn't want to carry it out! Enjoy!♡ JSU Backpacking class headed out at 7:15am!
19	May	2013	1 Hiker	-	-	9 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. Bugs were definately biting last night! Have about 10.2 miles ahead today. I've been sectioning the Pinhoti since September & made it this far. ☺ I really ♡ the Pinhoti & its solitude & subtle beauty. It rained on us for about 8 miles yesterday. Really hard, really loud (thunder & lightning) & boots, socks, clothes - all still wet. Oh well... Really disapointed in the JSU Backpacking Class. They left the shelter a wreck. Dumped food everywhere - trash, toilet paper & body wipes, crap they didn't want to pack out... If you're readingthis & new to backpacking - Please pack out your trash & leave a shelter cleaner than you found it. Kudos to Mother Nature's Son & the others who help maintain this trail. You do a fantastic job & are appreciated. Hope it doesn't rain on us today! ☺ - 9 days
-	May	2013	1 Hiker	McDowell	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Man I was glad to see this shelter. Yesterday was an absolute deluge, everything is soaking wet. Wahooo! Looking forward to some BBQ this afternoon. Cheers, McDowell That that is is
24	May	2013	1 Hiker	David	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
68°F & blue skies. The ultimate May morning. Glad to be here. Gonna Miss Alabama. "For most men life is a search for the proper manila envelope in which to get themselves filed." -Cliton Friedman
25	May	2013	1 Hiker	LR	Mississippi	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
25/26 May, Saturday/Sunday. Great place! Cool at night.
29	May	2013	1 Hiker	Tom C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wednesday. On way from Coleman Lake to High Point Trailhead @ Highway 278. Good day to take a dip. Tom C PS Water below dam was nice but quite shallow. Thanks to all who work on the shelters & trails. (ie Mother Nature's Son, Blister Bob, Shadow Sue, and others.)
25	August	2013	2 Hikers	Brad T, Chris W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
One love to all hikers. Love all, serve all & create no sorrows. Brad T Stay smart. Be safe. ☺ Chris W
7	September	2013	1 Hiker	D&K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This book is entertaining. Hope we don't find the speed freak's beaver, he sounds angry [Funny ☺] Out to scout a spot to camp for friendsbatchelor party in October. This will be a good spot. Be back in one month. Hey Doug... You wrote this... D&K
14	September	2013	? Hikers	JSU Outdoor Adventure Club: Chachi, Whitney	Jacksonville, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
First backpacking trip for the club. Fortunately no raccoons or llamas. Pretty standard trip. I'm pretty sure half of us have diabetes from marshmallows.
5	October	2013	9 Hikers	See Below	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
October 5th-7th From the instigators perspective: Hiked in from the road / trailhead for my bachelor party. 9 of us in total. Our coolers' handles broke on the way in, so we are leaving it here. Hiked up to the dam and saw a ~25-30 pound snapper near the top of the dam. He did not want to be bothered. Our list of booze: The Kraker x1 Dickel x1 Jager x1 Captain Morgan x1 Old Forester x2 Even William x2 Bookers x1 Sailor Jerry's x1 First night I lashed together a tripod to use over the fire to cook... It was not used. Late we went out to the dam to gaze at the stars. Clear skies. We could see the Milky Way. Later we played Phase 10 and got hammered. Woke up fairly early Saturday Morning to a great cup of coffee. Played awretched game of croquet. A much lighter day of drinking and eating. Naps have been had by all. Fairly prolific fishing and turned my tripod into a throne. Throne was put into fire. Good shooting with the sling shot at cans that we found. List of weapons: Slingshot x1 Spear x1 Machette x3 Hatchet x2 Knives x plenty Guns x 2 We had all the booze and weapos piled on the building's outdoor table. It was dubbed "The Barsonal." Which in turn at the sight of it scared off 5 other hikers. Good for them. We are drunken smelly messy babies. Sorry for any residual taint smells. I had a fantastic time with my boys. Dueces Ha Ha↗→↘ The Instigator - Me King for a week Beddog - Our man of the group doin' man stuff The Face - He's pretty Chief - Drunkard Showtime - Jokes and dunces Gruzzo - Fisherman / Tom Petty look a like Sweendoggie - Yes Chuckydick - Glutton Matt - (Nods Head) [And you trashed the place asshole]
5	October	2013	9 Hikers	Bad Dog (Manly Man for the Instigator)	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Ocober 5-7. First to shelter. 30 minute trip from road. 30 pound pack. Do better. Here for my brother's pre weddding thaw down. Good time, drunken times, sticky times. Don't judge me! Slept in an Eno above the other guys... Paid for it in ass punches. They will all be pissed on tonight. For futher hikers... Stop writing stupid shit. More crazy. Bad Dog. Sweendog - Hike in was good. Thank god I didn't have to carry the cooler. We have consumed more alchohol than any person should. Everything has gonew well so far, but then again someone just opened the Kraken... Chucky Dick - Brought a cooler full of ice. Made it 50 yards, almost passed out, quit carrying ice. Still almost passed out. Realized how out of shape I am. Got wasted. Got stoned. Played phase ten all night. Had a circle jerk... by myself... Punched Bad Dog in the ass repeatedly at the request of the instigator. Peace Bitches! Chucky Dick. Showtime - The nine men met at a bowling alley. After ruining everyone's day at Jefferson's wings, burgers, and oysters, we passed the local Sodomites in the midst of "Field Fest." No doubt a pagan ritual involving sacrificial virgins and a pumpkin headed demi god. The hike in was fine for some but not all. The cooler proved to be too great a burden to itself. We lost some eggs, and the Pringles were never found. Since arriving, though, our time has been filled with the usual fare. Laughter, profanity, racist diatribes, good food, high fives, sexy time dances, and enough alcohol for three great American novels. It hasn't rained yet, but I suspect a storm tomorrow. Either rain or a fierce deluge of blood and blackness from each of our assholes. It will be a tide of Lovecraftian horror. But the Waffle House beforehand will be worth it. All in all, we have had a better time than you ever could. The men in the gutter always do. See you in hell. -Showtime. Drinking again... Hike back will be easier. That guy Matt 6 October. Great time, except for snake versus snake. "Hail the serpent." Petty 10/16/13 Well, because I purchased all the food and carried it in my bag and then assisted in carrying the cooler (Ark of the Covenant style), I'm not helping carry shit else out. Fun time. -The Face. From us to you, fair traveller We have left some treats. A few Nature Valley bars, crackers, twine, toilet paper, a knife, some red sunglasses, tuna, and some Dickel. Coffee as well. Good times here at Choccolocco Lodge. Enjoy The Instigator PS 9 of us came here to slay the beast of the deep (Kraken.) Only one casualty (The Face.) Next time we will bring 10.
-	October	2013	1 Hiker	C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
[Crazy!!↝] I hate you. I love you. I will find you.
12	October	2013	1 Hiker	BSA Troop 169	Alexander City, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Aftre hiking the 8.8 miles of Section 11 of the trail we made camp here at Choccolocco Shelter. We were greeted by treats left by the batchelor party. We left most here for others. We will continue to Coleman Lake for the night and ultimately leave on Sunday from Sweetwater. Please feel free to use whatever was left. Enjoy the shelter as we did. Even left a little firewood for you.
12	October	2013	2 Hikers	Angie & Arthur H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Pinky Burns. Met a very nice troop of boyscouts. Had breakfast and hiked out. So beautiful here.☺
12	October	2013	? Hikers	Jones Brothers	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Caught some delicious spotted bass after camping out past the field. Beautiful place out here. We hate we missed the pagan field fest. That definately would have been a sight to see. I'd love to write more, but I got some fish to go eat! PS Mountain Dew marinade is pretty good... and we ate a lot of the snacks... Sorry 'bout that.
19	October	2013	20 Hikers	Hike Husband One, Hiker Wife + 18	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hike Husband One here with Hiker Wife & 18 hikers. Great day with little rain & cool temp. Crackers and toilet paper mice have raided. Clean up & haul out. Great hike.
19	October	2013	1 Hiker	Mistletoe Jones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great day for a hike. Eagle out soaring over the lake. Keep the shelter clean please!
19	October	2013	1 Hiker	BAG: Cookie Monster	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
The Cookie Monster stopped by. We cleaned up some of the food since mice had been here. The remaining perishables are in the garbage bag in the cooler.
19	October	2013	1 Hiker	BAG: Hayseed♀	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Where is everybody? Our group saw... Not one person all day long. (But that's kinda nice actually.)
19	October	2013	1 Hiker	BAG: Buzzy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
With Birmingham Adventure Group. eautiful hike from Coleman Lake along wooded gorge. Like the peace and solitude of the Pinhoti.
19	October	2013	2 Hikers	George & TaTa ;)	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Caught some fish today and hiked around for a little while. Be back later!
20	October	2013	2 Hikers	Shelly & Ron	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This is our second time here. We try to find the older book which we left messages on it. But it is not here anymore. We are happy coming back again. It is beautiful here.
23	October	2013	? Hikers	Ivan	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Fish ain't biting for nothing. Thought we were gonna starve by the lake until we found this shelter. Luckily some very kind hikers left us some tuna & beans. We had a feast! Lost a bat on the trail. Had a blast for my first backpacking trip.
14	November	2013	1 Hiker	Starfish	-	Few Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked up from Laure Shelter. Heading north on Pinhoti. Great clean shelter here at Choccolocco! Trail was great / clean, but damn near treacherous approaching this shelter. Looked like Forest Service is doing a controlled forest burn. I saw three areas of large smoke on approach with a chopper hovering over the burn sites. Mid to low 70°F's, I guess. Mid 40°F's tonight. Clear starry night! Yes indeed! Big moon, almost full! Last few day, I watched the moon phases on these clear nights. ☺ Starfish
23	November	2013	3 Maintainers	John Calhoun, Hayward W, Brandon S	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In with the AHTS work group. Clearing the trail from Co 55 south to FS540. Please pack out your trash!
24	November	2013	1 Hiker	Troop 7	Hiram, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Leaving today headed north. Shelter was freezing last night. Mitchell almost broke ankle on grate. Bear needs bigger water bottles. 5 miles in, 10 miles left. Waffle House for lunch afterward!
25	November	2013	2 Hikers	Heidi & Brian W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking through, found the book.
29	November	2013	2 Hunters	Destiny & Wesley	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Destiny & Wesley waz here(: Me n my baby wuz here killed an 8 pointer in the woods! :)
9	December	2013	1 Hiker	Ranger Rock	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through. Just enjoying stress free hike with nature. Cloudy day but spirits are shining like the the sun!
16	December	2013	1 Hiker	Zeeeemoney	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Zeeeemoney took shit on picnic table. No TP! Wiped ass on pine log.
17	December	2013	1 Hiker	JP	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
JP was here Found turd on picnic table. #ewgross
23	December	2013	5 Hikers	BAG: Hiker Husband One, Hiker Wife +3	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Go to creek & back. Creeks very high from rain.
-	December	2013	? Hikers	Michelle	Cocoa, Fl	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Came all the way from Cocoa, Fl to enjoy the lovely woods with wonderful friends!
4	January	2014	1 Hiker	Captain Hook	Chattanooga, Tn	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Taking a little break after Holiday madness. Hope everyone has a great 2014. Cool shelter. The Pinhoti trail is wonderful. Got down to 20° last night. But clear.
4	January	2014	1 Hiker		Anniston, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Holiday vacation. 2 nights GSMNP Bryson City, NC 4 nights Holy Spirit Monastery Conyers, Ga Day hike here! Nice break.
18	January	2014	? Hikers	Allison, 10	Alabama	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
First backpack trip to a shelter. It was cold and fun.
25	January	2014	2 Hikers	Kyle	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Took a little hike today, with Kyle!
29	January	2014	4 Hikers	Josh L, John T, Zack J, Matt T	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I went into the woods to get it. I sat down to try and find it. I could not find it so I came so I came out of the woods with it. What is it? [no] {℞}
13	February	2014	2 Hikers	Gramps & Taylor	-	Many	Great Eastern, North Country & Eastern Continetal Loop
Stopping in for lunch on our way to Dugger Mountain Shelter. As always, the log book has been very entertaining, especially the big party. All of the shelters have been very nice, so thank you to whoever maintains them. We still haven't seen any other hikers, but we did start off into a blizzard. Soeone please bring us pizza & beer. Flagg Mountain → New York → Maine → Springer → Flagg Mountain
16	February	2014	2 Hikers	Vern & Pud, dogs Palin & Sally	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Vern & Pud here for an afternoon stroll. With our two dogs, Palin & Sally. Over & Out.
23	February	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Little hike from Pinky's cabin. Nice shelter, nice day, especially for February. That's what is nice about Alabama & the weather. Ya never know what you're gonna get & if you don't like it, it will change soon. This book / record has been funny. Wish I had a good joke for ya. add pic at 11pm cozy. @ 4am He's hanging off bed~~ (Just in case you couldn't get my drawing.) Enjoy.☺☺☺
29	February	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Returned with and extra broom from home.☺
1	March	2014	2 Hikers		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Went fishin' with my buddys. Had an amazing time. Remainder pornographic.
2	March	2014	1 Hiker	Supertramp	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Supertramp super exhausted.
3	March	2014	1 Hiker	Jenson M	Florida	Day	Pinhoti Trail
MADE IT!
3	March	2014	1 Hiker	JFarm	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in soaking wet & freezing.
3	March	2014	1 Hiker	Jenna B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cold & wet but happy. ☺
3	March	2014	1 Hiker	Micah P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hungry, wet, cold, but having a blast.
4	March	2014	1 Hiker	Jacob A	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Glad to have made it throughthe night dry! Off we go!
4	March	2014	1 Hiker	Nick A	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Looking forward to some real food. Bag is super light cuz I've eaten all my food. Knee is causing me problems. Hoping to get it figured out so I can thru hike the AT. MRI!
5	March	2014	1 Hiker	Smurf	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Smurf back on the trail, headed to south terminus. Stopped here for lunch & break & water. Walking on blisters from first two days (Georgia - North Dugger) of tough section. Looking forward to flat walking. Great day but looking for rain tonight. Walk on!
9	March	2014	1 Hiker	Todel E / Imagine	Gadsden, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Last day. Hiking out to Burns Gap this morning. Started Monday evening on Cheaha. Been 7 great days. Not many people, and other than 1 day of rain perfect weather. Cool nights, warm days. This shelter is too close to the trailhead. Too much stinking trash from the car campers. I'll pick up at Cheaha in a couple of weeks heading south. Been a Hoot.
15	March	2014	1 Hiker	Katerri, Emily	Altanta, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Emily and I came out for a few miles of fresh air and conversation. Sweet Times, Beautiful weather, and great fellowship! God Bless! Katerri JSU alumi visiting from Altanta Emily
-	March	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Shelter is very "well used."
15	March	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Opening day of turkey season. Haven't been in this section of woods in years. Hated to find this damn shelter, & all the trash it brings with it. The NF is better off without these shelters, & without the longleaf "restoration" programs. We all know the reason for longleaf is for timber production... ie, money for the politicians to blow.
30	March	2014	3 Hikers	Caleb, Carley	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Caleb & Carley are here today. This is the first time for them here. They said they will be back. sCAB
20	April	2014	1 Hiker	Dylan, Ryan, Brittany, dog Cooter	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I'm Dylan. Hey, I was frog giggin' recory team with Ryan and Brittany / dog Cooter.
23	April	2014	1 Hunter	John	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I'm John. Turkey hunting & not hearing anything today after walking for miles. Just my luck.
23	April	2014	2 Hikers	Eddie, Paul	O.S. / Biloxi, Ms	Many	Pinhoti Trail
23/24 April 2014. Eddie, Paul from O.S. / Biloxi, Ms. Going for Cheaha Mountain. Great day & night.
24	April	2014	3 Hikers	Don H, Dennis N	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great day for a short hike. Trying to get my hiking legs, lungs, cardio re-conditioned. Feels great to be back in God's Cathedral of beauty and quiet. What a blessing. Here with friends Don H and Dennis N.
24	April	2014	1 Hiker	Oliver M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great hiking ya'll. A great place to communicate with thought. Feelings and Peace.
24	April	2014	3 Hikers	Don, Denni, Randy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Enjoyed a day hike with a couple of friends. A beautiful place, a beautiful lake, a beautiful day. All brought to us by a beautiful God.
26	April	2014	1 Hiker	Nana L, Dee, Eric, Efren	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
H clan made it to the lake. Didn't encounter any snake. Unbelievale views and an unbelievable God we have.
17	May	2014	1 Hiker	Strut	Outcast Ridge, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday, 4pm.
-	May	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
"These thousand hills... Roll ever on, The footprints of a mighty God" "They bring me to... my knees in praise, Amazing Love, Amzing Grace.
19	May	2014	3 Hikers	Buddy, Ben, Dan H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Coleman Lake to Burns Trailhead, day hike. Congrats on your graduation, Buddy!

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