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Davis Mountain Shelter Log Book
2004 - 2015

External Text: None Introductory Internal Paragraphs Water ↓ .3 south on trail. year round I will archive this log book with John Calhoun. This 8½" x 11" adhesive bound book has a blue front cover and no back cardboard cover. Pages are missing, but water damage is minimal: mildew and ink running not affecting readablity.

31	July	2004	1 Hiker	Bobby B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
How did this shelter get here? This shelter was built by the volunteers of hiking trails groups here in Alabama for your enjoyment. Alabama Trails Association acquired the funds and transported the shelter to the site. Other groups helped in the construction. Alabama Power paid for the kit along with a donation for transpotation from H??s Outdoor Shop. Gene Padgem lead the {⅓ of page torn away, ~ means missing text.} Con ~ We ~ visit an ~ who you are wh ~ here and where y ~ Please be careful wit ~ you are on private property. So respect it and stay on the trail. Please sweep up and ?? when you leave. Enjoy your stay! Bobby B Alabama Trails
31	July	2004	1 Hiker	Solo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Enjoy your new shelter!!
25	September	2004	? Hikers	Ed B, ATA Group	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My first adventure hiking with the ATA Group. The shelter & furniture looks great!
25	September	2004	1 Hiker	Cathy A	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
The new shelter is awesome! Thank you for all your hard work on this beautiful site!
25	September	2004	3 Hikers	Evin & Connie T, Ben dM	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
15	October	2004	1 Hiker	John Calhoun, Happy Feet / Diane, Hatman / Bill, Roni from Israel	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
John Boy here with Happy Feet / Diane and Hatman / Bill and Roni from Israel. Roni just finished his Triple Crown at Glacier NP on October 1. Great shelter, I helped a little. John N Calhoun / Mother Nature's Son TrailJournals.com
10	December	2004	1 Hiker	J Payton	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch.
25	January	2005	1 Hiker	Ed B	Tuscaloosa, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great day for hiking. Started at the trailhead on Hwy 278. Wind blowing & 55°,sunny & clear. Shelter is clean & in good shape. Ed B ATA Tuscaloosa, Al
1	February	2005	1 Hiker	Mark McI	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Overcast 40°, trail is in excellent condition after ice storm! Day hike alone from 278 trailhead. I hope this nice facility gets lots of use and provides plenty of enjoyment. Email
12	February	2005	4 Hikers	ATA Group: Phillip A, Gene P, Hugh / Solo, Bob W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Visited on a sunny day (60°). Hiked in from Salem Church Road on an ATA Group Hike. Hope to see more folks n the trail!
20	February	2005	3 Hikers	Jeffrey H, Hugh / Solo, Phillip A	Chattanooga, Tn	Day	Pinhoti Trail
What a great shelter! I'm here with Hugh / Solo and Phillip A on a day hike from Salem Church Road. I only have 2 more miles to go to complete the Pinhoti from Porter's Gap to the Alabama / Georgia Line. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Al Pinhoti and look forward to the day when the trail goes on through to Georgia. Thanks to all the volunteers who makehiking possible!
3	March	2005	1 Hiker	Jerry R	Temple, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great day. Great Trail.
4	March	2005	1 Hiker	Boyd S	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
15	March	2005	1 Hunter	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Turkey hunting, took time for a break, appreciate the seat
19	March	2005	1 Hiker	Robbie G / Boo-Boo	Kimberly, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Walking solo this weekend; my trail buds couldn't make it. We have section hiked up to this point from Talladega. Heading up to Al/Ga line tomorrow. After seeing this shelter, I'll certainly re-visit! This is the best shelter on the Pinhoti. Thanks for the hard work. Boo-Boo IBEW 841 Al Power
20	March	2005	2 Hikers	Joe & Alice	Huntsville	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiking ATA Section. Thanks!
22	March	2005	1 Hiker	Bird Legs, Jack O' Lantern	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
From N. O. P-Cola - Will do ATA & then hop down to Section 8, to "finish" Pinhoti. On to AT next month, but back here often because it is close, and it is good! Many thanks to the shelter builders. Will thank Hank of Urban Outpost in person on Friday.
26	March	2005	1 Hiker	Little Tommy Tuckered Out	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Sobo PT thruhiker. Nice Shelter. GA-ME 89 thru 04
28	March	2005	2 Hikers	Snake Stick Man, Soveless	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
4th trip to finish this trail. Glad to see it complete. Nice shelter. After hiking sections I look to the time we can do it from end to end. Kyle D, Kevin M
3	April	2005	1 Hiker	Steven T	Piedmont, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
11:00 hours. Sunny, windy, 60°. I'm a local resident and beginner on day hike. This is my 4th section on the Pinhoti. Many thanks for all your hard work and this great shelter! I'm already planning an over nighter to make use of it. email
23	April	2005	? Hikers	F: The Grays and Dickies	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
5:08 pm. This is a great place. God's beautiful mountain! Thanks for the shelter. It's really nice.
3	April	2005	1 Hiker	Evergreen / ELEGHANT	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Was here scouting for tronslls hike from Wisconsin to FLORIDA. My web page would be probably ZAKHIKE or HikingFORPEACE. Build more wonderful shelters like this and you ~ with the around like they have on the AT. I hiked AT for years. It's getting worse every year. They even have some type of hiker's police. They are called ridge runners. Most of them are polite, some are not. Think about this while developing this trail. OVERCROWDED SHELTERS, HOSTELS ADVERTISING, CRIME, GARBAGE, LAND SPECULATORS, MORMONS AND OTHER JESUS FREAKS. Tirst ??? ??? swallow trails of μlands, 76°F beautiful day. So long / Evergreens /
20	April	2005	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hey dude, quit your whining and just enjoy the trail.
24	April	2005	5 Hikers	Bilelt, Pace, Zach, Matt, Rob	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
34 Degrees. Had to get in one more trip before hot weather sets in. Going to Georgia state line today. Enjoyed the shelter last night. Beautiful full moon, but very windy.
1	May	2005	3 Hikers	George, Teresa, Billy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike from GA to Hwy 278. Great job on the shelter.
20	May	2005	2 Hikers	Andy S, Zach S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Awesome trail & shelter. Thanks for making it possible.
30	May	2005	1 Hiker	Katie N / Kaku	Fort Worth, Tx	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day Hike
29	July	2005	1 Hiker	John B	Southside, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sort hike from 278 trailhead. Trail in good shape. Weather hot. Thanks to all the volunteers that made this shelter possible. Shelter was clean. email
24	September	2005	1 Hiker	Ricky L, Esquire	Birmingham, Al	Many	Pinhoti Trail
65° windy kida cool. Me here with Philys E and son Anthony. Left ATA picnic about 2:45. Got here little after five. Great shelter. John Calhoun drove my car back to Birmingham. Me and him stayed at Lower Shoal Shelter last night. My last cigarette was this morning in the parking lot at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant where we had a great breakfast. Maybe John Calhoun will meet us at Blue Mountain or something. The food was good at the ATA picnic. This is my first Pinhoti through hike. I call it cold turkey on the turkey Trail. I will soon clean out the fire ring at Lower Creek Shoal Shelter because it really needs it. Me and John belong to the Appalachian Trail Club of Alabama. Howard G Pres, O Kenny Veep. Happy trails
24	September	2005	1 Hiker	Phillip, Anthony A, ATA	Westover, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Jackson Chapel Road. Trying to make 148.
25	September	2005	1 Hiker	Ricky L / -Waffle-	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Leaving for Terrapin Creek in a minute. Slept great on the picnic table. ? I checked my khaki pants 'cause there was a scorpion in there (Palumnersus). Davis Mountain Shelter is tops. Oh well, goni' south. My stove worked great last night after I replaced an "O" Ring. I wish the ATC of Alabama could be here now. Ricky L from Birmingham. (I only got lost 2 or 3 times to get here from Salem Church Road - but got here just the same. I think getting lost some is part of the adventure but there are many who would beg to differ and jump up and down complaining about way too few blazes to mark the trail- Later again Ricky L trail name -Waffle-
7	October	2005	1 Hiker	Jason B	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
7-8 October 2005. Started at 278 Trailhead @ 1:00pm and arrived about 3:08pm. Weather conditions rain and fog with temps dropping remainder of evening. Excellent overnight hike but no fire. Great shelter and many thanks to all involved in its installation. Now at 6:38 pm we managed to make supper and fire but rain started again. First time in this section and plan to hike through when time permits. Once again thanks to all for making this possible. Happy Trails.
19	October	2005	2 Hikers	Steve & Caleb M	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started @ 278 trailhead arond 10:00 am. Got here at 11:40 am. Pretty tough uphill. Great shelter, nicest we've seen! Just eating lunch, but we plan to hike to Georgia Line & back. Our plans are to spend the night here tomorrow night.
20	October	2005	2 Hikers	Steve & Caleb M	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed @ tent platform in Hawkins' Hollow - very, very nice! Great place to camp - Caution - I didn't get a lot of sleep due to animal visitations all night! Heard pack of coyotes& also heard bobcat or mountain lion - Left rather large cat tracks! Hiked to Pitts 2 at Indian Mountain, but decided to come back. Only resting here this afternoon. This shelter looks like it would be a terrific place to camp - will come back some time!
21	October	2005	1 Hiker	Jim B	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
21 & 22 October 2005. Trail is in good shape. Had a good night's sleep. Thank you for all the work building this shelter.
12	November	2005	1 Hiker	Michael & Sharon B	Ohatchee	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
1030/A Overnight hike from 278 trailhead to Hawkins Hollow. The ladder @ the beaver pond was great! Really enjoyed the platform and picnic table ō fire ring at Hawkins. Very nice overnighter. Walk about Mic
12	November	2005	2 Hikers	Jimmy & Alex McD	Birmingham, Hayden, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
This is the only section of the Pinhoti that I haven't hiked. Me and my 12 year old daughter is making this section and we will really enjoy the shelter. It's sunny & 65° with a good breeze. We are looking forward to the night.
27	December	2005	1 Hiker	GREENMAN	Anniston, Al	Many	Pinhoti Trail
This is a nice shelter! This section finishes me up to Chandler Gap. Hoping the Pinhoti eventually hooks up to the Conecuh Trail and F. T. Up to about 2700 miles of the ECT now, and will be doing Cali. this year to finish the PCT. I can't get enough! Everyone passing through enjoy the Pinhoti. So many awesome spots you won't wanna do a whole lot of miles a day! Dugger will kick your ass so don't think these foothills won't offer a challenge.
4	March	2006	2 Hikers	David & Jody P	Gadsden, Al	Many	Pinhoti Trail
60° and a sunlite day. A great job on the shelter and the trail. This section will put us almost doing the hole of the Pinhoti. Have a great day. God is Good.
16	March	2006	2 Hikers	Dennis & Mary Jane N	Rome, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wonderful early spring day. Breezy, cool, but sunny. Nice shelter. We've been up Indian Mountain Section many times. This is our first hike from 278 toward New Salem Road. Great trail!
14	June	2006	1 Hiker	BCM 🎷 Bass Clarinet Man	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
3:30pm. On my way to Ga Line. Decided to dry out (sweat) and let the feet rest. Leaving at 4.
9	October	2006	1 Hiker	Trevor K / Space Cowboy	Houston, Tx	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Nice shelter! I like the stools! I did the "regular" Pinhoti in April '03. It was the first long distance hike after back surgery 4 months before, so this trail has a special place. Went to Ga Border & back to finish this section. Good warm up for some hiking in the Black Mountains in the next few days. Perfect Indian Summer days. I hope it will hold for a few more days.
15	October	2006	2 Hikers	George & Billy	Cedartown, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike going south. Beautiful fall day. 68°F Snakes still out. Wasp gone. BUSH
24	October	2006	1 Hiker	Book Burner	-	9 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Finishing up my NOBO thruhike tomorrow at the Ga Border. What a journey - - 136 miles, 8 days, 10 turkeys, 5 deer, 1 snake, 3 days of rain (Maybe 4 - we'll see tomorrow), 4 gorgeous days. Saw 2 other hikers SOBO, 16 candy bars, 12 pop tarts, 1 tree that almost fell on me, 64 liters of creek water, 38 stunning views, 2 good books, 2 sore feet, and 1 heck of an adventure! Hike well, ignore the smell.
31	October	2006	1 Hiker	Walk About Mic	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Co. Rd. 55 Pinkey Cabin going to Cave Springs, Ga. Where are the hikers? Just stopped here for lunch. 1:00pm
18	December	2006	1 Hiker	Two Speed & Barney	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch. Started @ Porter's Gap, should be in Cave Spring tomorrow. The view is awesome today!
20	December	2006	1 Hiker	Preston	Birmingham, Al	10 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Bull's Gap on the 12th, what a trip! Stayed at Oakey Mt Shelter last night and plan on spending one more night at here. It to the state line tomorrow to finish my through hike. I can't count the number of beautiful views and sights I have seen. The Pinhoti is a great trail! Have seen only 5 other people on the trail the last 9 days. This shelter is great, looking forward to one more good night's rest out here. (Although it will be nice to sleep in my own bed tomorrow night!) Thanks to all who make these trails & shelters possible! email
3	February	2007	2 Hikers	James F, David P	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived here at 1:50pm. Staying the night. Great looking shelter. Thanks to everyone involved in the shelter & trails. 5:15pm 40° at this time. Started at Salem Church Road, was going north to Al/Ga line but they have ogged in that area, didn't see any markings. Going to trailhead @ 500 by railroad tracks. From Atman, Al, on Fl. line. Have hiked from 278 to st. park before. Hello Steve & Caleb M. Woke up @ 5:00am - about 30°-32° windy. Left @ 7:15 am going south. Thanks again shelter & trail workers.
18	February	2007	4 Hikers	Mt. Dog, Peanut Butter, Firestarter, Bird Legs	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Four of us hiking N→S starting this AM at Jackson Chapel Trailhead west of Cave Springs, Ga off Highway 411. Great hike until the logging south of Hurricane Creek, which continues to here. Markers almost completely obliterated, so use discretion before heading north. Two of us have hiked this stretch before, but I can't truthfully say that helped much. Be alert, hike happy!
26	April	2007	1 Hiker	Hammock Hanger	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Date unsure. Camped down off the dirt road last night. Dark coming up from 278 & ??? obvious "Turkey Track." It is now 8am & beautiful. The State of Alabama is almost history for me. I should be in Ga soon. Thanks for all the great shelters and nice trail from Hammock Hanger to all the Trail Clubs that work so hard!! AL-GA-TN-KY-VA-WV-MD-PA-NY GREAT EASTERN TRAIL www.trailjournals.com/hammockhangerGET06
19	July	2007	2 Hikers	BB & Audrey S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday, 10:39am. We started at 278 about an hour earlier. Cool breeze & sunshine with temperature about 80°F. Not bad for 2 in their mid 70s. 12:45. We're back logging operations and poor marking make the trail difficult to ?? impossible to discern.
22	September	2007	? Hikers	Sharon B / Legs	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
This is our 2nd try at hiking this section of the Pinhoti. The first time I had major difficulty at finding trail markings. We are having much better luck today! It's 86 degrees right now with a nice breeze. We'll be staying at this shelter tonight. 2:10pm
22	September	2007	1 Hiker	Robin R / Sketcher	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
1st overnight backpacking trip - so far so good! New packs are great - now we get to try out the rest of our new gear. It has been a gorgeous day - great shelter. Next & rarr; a week on the AT
21	November	2007	1 Hiker	Sissy & Waldo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Windy, with showers tonight! Great shelter! Thanks! Headed towards Ga, then backtrack.
23	November	2007	1 Hiker	Tim R	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike checking things out. First time up here for me. Great shelter! Thanks!
1	December	2007	8 Hikers	Troop 532: Tobasco, NatDawg, Nash, Cheezy, Latte, Lil General, Blondie, Mexican Squirrel	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Troop 532 out for the weekend. Beautiful day! Awesome shelter!!
6	December	2007	1 Hiker	Jake, Tus🐾	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Jake + Tus🐾 once again. Bama is almost over and it has been nice. There's actually another human here, Tim from Birmingham. Seems like a good guy. It is odd to have someone to talk to. Mañana it is to be a beer and a cheeseburger for me with a T-Bone for dessert. Cave Spring here I come! Thanks to all the Bama Trail Maintainers & shelter builders, Yoo boys have been awesome! Happy trails to Ya'll.
7	January	2008	1 Hiker	Billy Goat	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
7	January	2008	1 Hiker	Captain America	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Davenport Gap Smokies to Florida. Piecing ECT together. (Decided to do whole Benton MacKaye.)
31	January	2008	1 Hiker	Maxie C	Silver Creek, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiker going north. It's cold and the wind is up to 20-30 miles per hour but I have never been on a bad hike. It's just me and God up here and lots of time to just think on good things. God bless all who pass through here.
2	February	2008	3 Hikers	Posty, Mdjacks, Rufus	Birmingham, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Three friends form Birmingham hiking the Pinhoti and stumbel across this awesome shelter. We decided to stay the night! The weather was nice during the day but got cold overnight. About 60° at mid day and 37'ish at night. Going back to the world tomorrow.
1	February	2008	2 Riders	Chris, Jonathan	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Me and Chris rode the four wheeler up here from the club. We cooled off.
9	February	2008	1 Hiker	Strut / Sticks	Piedmont, Al	Many	Pinhoti Trail
A beautiful cloudless day, temp in the 60's. My first time on this section of the trail and it has exceeded my expectations. I am section hiking the APT and should be done quite soon. Need to move along to Salem Church Road and back to 278 before dark. Greetings to everyone, especially those who will sonn be passing through bound for Maine and beyond.
18	February	2008	2 Hikers	Brad S, Mike M	Centre, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
A great place to rest!
24	February	2008	3 Hikers	Dairyman, Back Porch, Geocacher	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Days are gitting better, overcast, good hike. Dairyman GREAT TRAIL! No People!! Back Porch I'm Lovin' it! ½ of Marlishdao Geocacher
6	March	2008	3 Surveyors	Larry Walker Land Surveying: Drew S / Crew Chief, Adam B, Andy W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started this project 26 February 2008. My crew and I began surveying this part of the Pinhoti Trail from 278 to Salem Church Road to the Al _ Ga line. We started at Salem Church & went north to hunter's ridge. And now we have started at 278 and have reached the Davis Mountain Shelter. It has been quite an experience. Today the weather is close to 70°. We are close to finishing the day out. About ¾ mile is all we can traverse in a day. So if you see our points in the trail please do not disturb them. This section of trail from 278 to AL + GA Line will now be located & mapped to the exact locations based on GPS surveying & conventional methods. This shelter is very nice & a great spot for a break. To all hikers be safe & courteous.
8	March	2008	? Hikers	Troop 1	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
We stayed here cause it was warm & we used a tarp to make it better.
11	March	2008	1 Hiker	Peyton	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
This is my last night on the Pinhoti after starting from Bull Gap. Feels funny to know I'll be in a bed tomorrow in Birmingham. Beautiful sunset tonight at this shelter. May God bless everyone's journeys on this trail like he blessed mine.
14	March	2008	3 Hikers	Commander Kyle, Blue Door, Nards in a Flask, Royal Rangers Outpost #8	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
3 guys from Evangel Assembly of God, Mt Olive, Al. Started at Cave Creek today and heading to Bull Gap. Stopped for lunch, heading to Oakey Mtn Sheletr for the night. God bless and remember Phi. 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Commander
14	March	2008	1 Hiker	Darwin / Mr Questions	Bloomington, In	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Cool! I get to spend my last night on the Pinhoti at yet another awesome shelter. Thank you all again for all that you have done for all these sheleters & the trail. I really do appreciate it. Today was rather difficult when it came to knowing what I should wear. It rained off & on & the temp kept going up & down. Pretty crazy. Stiil, God brought me through it all. Now I'm sitting at the picnic bench watching te sunset & also hearing thunder (I think.) Will be reaching the end of my Bull Gap - Cave Springs, Ga trek. God willing, tomorrow. Boy, I really do smell bad.😋 May God bless you all in Christ. Take care.
1	April	2008	1 Hiker	Mortis '01	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
The rain finally stopped and now it's actually quite warm. See you soon Tortuga. Geocache... Hope you find what you're looking for. yuk yuk
1	April	2008	1 Hiker	Green Tortuga	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
I came. I saw. I sweated. It's so hot, I was able to wring sweat out of the shirt I am wearing. Even in Florida I was never able to do that. Wish I could stop and spend another night in a shelter (The chairs are a nice touch.) But alas, I have miles to do and the day is still young. Georgia, here I come! Key West → Spring Mountain wwww.floridatrail2008.com PS I just placed a geocache for you, Warren, but since I don't have a GPS, I can't tell you where it is. 😉 Found it! PPS Letterboxes rule Not
1	April	2008	1 Hiker	gubbool / Warren	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Geocahing my way to Springer Mountain. I stayed at all the shelters between Bull Gap & here. All were good, some better. Shelters near water have no cell service and the morning always starts with a climb.Shelters like this one have a view and great sun in the morning. None of the shelters have it all.
17	April	2008	1 Hiker	Bill W / MoBill	Gadsden, Al Woodstock, Ga	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful sunset! + a full moon tonight☺ Beautiful day and it must have been 80. This is my last shelter night & then on to finish my Bull Gap to Ga hike. Native azaleas, dogwood, sweet shrub everywhere you look. Stop and look around, don't just do the miles. Great shelter! Wish I had a steak to grill! Many thanks to all the volunteers for the Pinhoti. Saw ten hikers in 130 miles or so - half of those in Cheaha or Coleman. Let's not tell anyone about this trail! I've only had camping company in 2 shelters on my whole trip from Bull's Gap. Wish Ms Bigfoot would visit, I'm lonely tonight.
28	April	2008	1 Hiker	Brian / T-Back	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Monday. T-Back here on my way to Springer. I was involved in a rockslide near Cheaha SP and spent a month off the trail to recoup. I'm doing better now but having to take it easy on my back. The time off and reduced pace has cost me my ECT hike. My plan is to reach Springer and then fly to Maine to SOBO the AT. If all goaes as planned, I will return to finish the IAT when it warms up next year. This is a great shelter. It seems my only company for the night will be a small bird that has nested on the front, overhead beam. I was going to push farter today, but this shelter is just too nice to pass up. Thanks everyone, for all the hard work that made it possible. Good hiking. Walk by faith...
5	May	2008	1 Hiker	Wayne B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Out on a day hike from High Point Trailhead to the shelter. Nice 70° weather with a cool breeze. Very nice shelter, can't wait to come back and stay overnight with some burgers to grill. Hope everyone enjoys this weather while it's here. Happy trail & safe hiking.
23	May	2008	1 Hiker	Trey H	Alexandria, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Short day Hike from Salem Church to the 278 trailhead. Very nice shelter. Decided to take a break here. Take care!
23	May	2008	1 Hiker	Randy B	-	Jacksonville, Al	Pinhoti Trail
Nice shelter! Day hiking from Salem Church with Trey.
3	June	2008	1 Hiker	M Aderholdt	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice here - day hiking from 278 trailhead.
27	June	2008	1 Hiker	Greg S	Glencoe, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiking from 278 Trailhead.
2	August	2008	1 Hiker	Skip & Mary M	Atlanta, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike from 278. Exhausting but beautiful!
13	September	2008	1 Hiker	Edwin or ednotmilkman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Why did they put two books here - ?ad my journal in the other book! Edwin or ednotmilkman on www.alatrails.com. Great website for discussion and fun.
22	September	2008	3 Hikers?	Johnny S, PawPaw & Mtn Mint	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Southbound
26	September	2008	2 Hikers	Greg & Susanna S	Glencoe, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike from 278 trailhead. "There and back again, a hobbit's holiday"
12	October	2008	2 Hikers	Steve & Andrew	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Overnight from 278. Good trip. Good shelter. Thanks.
7	December	2008	1 Hiker	Joal	Rockmart, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I'm on a day hike with my dog from 278. Had No Idea how cool the Pinhoti could be. Awesome shelter; Can't wait to try an overnight here. It's quiet, wild, and starkly beautiful from the fire. I look forward to exploring the rest of the trail. Joal here, new to Rockmart Ga email Watch your head! I think I hit mine 3 times on the shelter soffit.
14	October	2008	1 Hiker	Rubber Duckie	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped on return from Ga Line. If you're headed north, add a mile & a half to detour upstream around a bridge that's out. Nice trail. Nice shelter. I wish I'd stayed here Friday night instead of tackling it all in two days.
27	December	2008	1 Hiker	David M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
22	January	2009	3 Hikers	Beverly Lynn P, Cindy PL, Den Den Ç	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
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31	January	2009	1 Hiker	Minnesota S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I made my main entry in the other book. Trail maintainers, how about removing one? www.trailjournals.com 2006 GA-ME 2008-9 AL-ME
3	February	2009	1 Hiker	☮ & 🐺 Wicked	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent a cold night here. Awesome night none the less. Earliest start so far (8:00am). Georgia Bound. Thanks for a great trail experience Alabama hiking clubs & volunteers. You make your state proud.
7	February	2009	2 Hikers	Joyful Survivor & Wagon-Ass	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Day hiking w/ dear old dad. Lots of cool rocks & moss up here!
21	November	2009	5 Maintainers	Jim O John Calhoun MNS PTA Rusty W Steve S VTA Huff & Puff ATA	Pelham, Al Leeds, Al   Odenville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
ATA Work Crew
23	November	2009	2 Hikers	Fireman & Kodak	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
In @ 12:00n northbound. Last night @ Oakley Mtn Shelter. Bound for platform today, then out in Cave Springs tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving! We out... Florida Gator Fans
4	December	2009	2 Hikers	Phreak & Chicken Feathers	-	? Day	Pinhoti Trail
Burns TH to Jackson Chapel TH
22	December	2009	1 Hiker	Bearpaw GA⇒ME '99	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
My last night on the Alabama Pinhoti! Easier day than I expected from Oakey Mtn Shelter. Tomorrow wraps up the 5 section hikes that have allowed me to hike the entire Pinhoti in Alabama. I am loving sitting at the picnic table with the late afternoon sun warming me. My thermometer reads 56, the highest of the trip so far. Thanks to all who build and maintain the PT & its corridor. Maybe I'll be back around next year to hike GA!
15	January	2010	2 Hikers	Snead, HB & Paul D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hung like Einstein; Smart as a horse!!
3	May	2010	1 Hiker	Sunset	Sunset, SC	Day	Pinhoti Trail
AT - '02 '04 PCT- '06 CDT- '08 FT - '10 Sunset in for a half zero. Slow on to Cave Springs for a food drop! Sorry I missed Huff & Puff. I was in town stayed over for wather & church. Very good trail angels in town! Sunset FT → Foothills Trail '10
2	November	2010	1 Hiker	Foxtrot	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hmm, I didn't accomplish much today, but I think I'll stop here anyway... AT x 4 PCTx3 CDTx1 etc. '95-'10 Al Pinhoti Trail N→S 2010
25	September	2010	1 Hiker	Lily P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking up here has been a pleasure. I love it is a good shelter.
13	January	2011	1 Hiker	Rickey G / Glove☺, Derek E	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thanks ya'll for shelter. Great snow day up here in mts. 6 inch snow on ground.
21	February	2011	1 Maintainer	John N. Calhoun Mother Nature's Son	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Monday - 1pm. In for a short work trip.
4	March	2011	3 Hikers	Muffy, Robman, JDub	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Awesome day hike from 278, nippy winds and consistent cloud cover. Lively up yourself. Oh Yeah!
19	March	2011	6 Hikers	John S	Cedartown, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Troop 40, Cedartown, Ga - 4 boys, 2 leaders. Great weather. Hiked from 278 trailhead, camped overnight here, will be met at Prior Station Road 3 miles into Alabama from our good ole home state. The trip fulfils the core requirement for Camping Mint Badge, required for Eagle, and all these boys are hopeful of achieving that rank. So grateful to the trail Ass'n and all who keep this precious part of out heritage so beautifully. Praise the Lord and God Bless all who pass this way. John S, Scoutmaster
8	May	2011	2 Mappers	YakPak & Cuffs	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
10:30 Passing thru to make new Pinhoti Maps!
22	July	2011	1 Hiker	Oak-Mtn-O	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Oak-Mtn-O 9:30am. Just a long day hike today starting at the High Point Trailhead. Very hot & muggy today. Hope to do the whole Al section when it cools off this Fall.
19	December	2011	1 Hiker	Xander R	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Caught in the cold on a trial run to Georgia. Hands are frozen. Left a Cliff Bar on shelf... Stay Gold. Don't get too excited... It's coconut.
18	February	2012	4 Maintainers	John Calhoun, Hayward W, Phillip A & GP	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here with Hayward W to trim & cut many blowdowns. Phillip A & GP are working on the Hurricane Creek end. Have a great hike.
29	February	2012	1 Hiker	Lakeland N	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
11:17am. Lakeland N. Day 115. Mile 1600. Key West to Newfoundland. Onward to the border! Georgia on my mind!
7	March	2012	1 Runner	Bama Runner & Dog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Love this hike.
13	October	2012	1 Hiker	Troy, Roger, Drew, Carlos, Scott, and Vida	Cartersville, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Venture Group 15 had fun going up the trail. 9 more miles to go today to the next shelter. Wish us luck.
13	October	2012	7 Hikers	Jacob, Daniel, Josh, Dawid, Allie, Rachel, & Michael.	Atlanta, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
13-14 October. K-towners & Atlantans. Watch out for snakes!!
1	January	2013	1 Hiker	Thomas	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I miss the trees.
5	January	2013	1 Hiker	Tom C, John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cleared from here north to Salem Church Road - ATA work trip.
14	November	2013	1 Hiker	German Tourist	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night. I love these shelters! Great to get out of the rain.
3	February	2013	1 Hiker	Crow	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Spent the night. Thank you volunteers! On to Maine!
5	February	2013	1 Hiker	The Roman Noodles	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Met German Tourist on the AT 2 years ago near Neels Gap! Day hiking 278 → Jackson Chapel. Love the Long Leaf Pines! The Roman Noodles GA→ME '04-'06 JMT '08 Thru Hikers: Need ride to town (Rome)? Phone # email
9	February	2013	22 Hikers	John Calhoun	Anniston	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here with 22 folks! On the AOA (Anniston Outdoor Association) Hike. Great day.
9	February	2013	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
60's Child & Mad Hatter here again. Beautiful weather. Here with a group of 22. Flushed 3 turkeys & saw 5 deer.
9	February	2013	1 Hiker	Boyscout	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Only Boyscout today, but having a great time!
9	February	2013	1 Hiker	Mitch C AOA	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
9	February	2013	1 Hiker	Christie P AOA	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
9	February	2013	1 Hiker	Daniel P AOA	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wonderful place & well built shelter.
27	April	2013	1 Maintainer	Tom K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Al Trail Assoc member Tom K. Salem Church Rd to High Point TH. Clearing things off the trail. Thank you God, for your love for me, & this day with you.
4	May	2013	2 Hikers	Barbara & Mark M, Callie T, Joe J (AHTS)	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from High Point to Jackson Chapel TH on a wet, rainy day. ☺
26	May	2013	6 Hikers	Scotty R	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
What a beautiful day with friends. Hope I am invited back.
26	May	2013	6 Hikers	Scotty R, Taylor bug, Shane, Jonathan, Donald! Shay	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I love Scotty R! Fun in the mountains with friends & family! Missing Clay baby. He is with his daddy this time. We have Taylor bug! Shane, Jonathan, Donald! Shay CA
26	May	2013	6 Hikers	Taylor C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
17	August	2013	1 Hiker	Ted With Quentin & Lily (the chocolate labs)	-	overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Had some unusually cool weather this weekend. 60°s / 70°s So we took advantage of it and did an overnight hike to here. It was rainy with low clouds all weekend - Perfect weather!
25	August	2013	1 Hiker	Schlanky	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiked from 278 TH to Salem Church Road & stopped by for a break. Sunny, breezy, & about 80 - perfect weather.
14	November	2013	4 Hikers	Bill B Rick, Roo, Mike D	Arlington Tx Tampa, Fl	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked here from Chief Ladida. Great weather & great views.
16	November	2013	16 Hikers	BAG: Me & Me Too	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Birmingham Adventure Group (BAG) 16 hikers. Overcast but warm. Great crunching on the leaves on the trail. The woodpeckers must be happy since the Long Leaf Pines are coming up. We're hiking south to north. PS Thank you John ? Calhoun for repainting the blazes! Thank you, Tom K, too!
16	November	2013	1 Hiker	Cookiemonster	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Ate all the cookies here. BAG
22	November	2013	1 Hiker	Arrowhead Man	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed Friday night here. Good job on building the shelter. Right size. Good design. Affords all the comforts needed. Headed to cliffs and then to 278 Trailhead.
15	December	2013	1 Maintainer	Tom	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
From HP TH (278), clearing trail, thank you, God, for this your son, Tom
16	December	2013	1 Maintainer	Blister Bob	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Placed 4 blazed trail markers @ old Jeep road crossings.
8	February	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
38° this AM. Partly cloudy, probably 50° by noon or so. Beautiful day for hiking & great trail.
18	August	2014	1 Hiker	Stevebo	Atlanta, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Great trail shelter. Love the view! Stopped up here for lunch. Probably camping south near water. ? trail is overgrown - had lots of trouble at the pits. Very hard to find at times.
11	November	2014	? Hikers	F: Painters, Lockridges, Boles	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Painters - Lockridges and Boles kids. One of the adults fell out of a tree. She is OK.
15	October	2015	2 Hikers	Chris M, Brian G / Journeyman	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
11:21. I am finishing my first 3 day hike with a more experienced friend Brian G / Journeyman. We have hiked from Highpoint to Spring Creek and are coming back. We would have gone much farther, but lost too much time on the rough confusing parts of the Pinhoti Trail. The blue blaze markers need to be refreshed. This spot was my favorite though. I learned a lot.
24	November	2014	2 Hikers	Brenda & Larry W / Hazben & Towsack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from County Road 8, heading to High Point Trailhead. Love this spot! In training for 2016 AT Thru Hike.

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