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North Dugger Shelter Log Book
2010 - 2014

External Text: None Introductory Internal Paragraphs 2010 -2014 Dugger Mountain Shelter Log Book For more information on the Pinhoti, please see Hugh Hickman's Site pinhotitrailalliance.org It has links to all the 6 clubs which maintain the trail in Alabama. Also see www.trailjournals.com for many journals on hiking the Pinhoti and many other trails all over the world. and postholer.com for other journals. Note Book Complements of John N Calhoun "Mother Nature's Son" & Arnot In Back Cover By Hook or by Crook, I'll be Lost in this Book. MBA I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 8½" x 11" wirebound book has a black front and unbleached cardboard back covers. There are no loose pages and little water damage.

6	March	2010	5 Maintainers	ATCA Work Trip: John Calhoun, Tim R, David S, Mark D, Hunter S	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great weater & great friends. Hope all who pass this way have a great hike.
-	March	2010	2 Maintainers	Tim, Dave	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
In for a quick overnighter. Great to meet MNS, Mark, & Hunter. Thank you for your trail work. Makes the walk all the better!
10	March	2010	1 Hiker	Mello	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday. Out on the trail for a couple of days during spring break. Enjoying the quiet and solitude. Been a little wet the last two days but seems the trail is holding up well. Temperature is nice. Glad I'm not freezing my butt off. Well, it's time to ease off to dreamland to the tune of rushing water. Mellow '04
12	March	2010	3 Maintainers	Marion C / Train Wreck, Emily C / Burning Toes, John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. Puttin' up signs & makin' friends.
17	March	2010	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wednesday. Overnight here. Just left Choccolocco Shelter. Stayed 2 nights. The dam and overflow was quite a sight.
12	March	2010	12 Hikers	Saly Dog, Schwartz	South Carolina	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday.
21	March	2010	2 Hikers	Terrapin Trekkers: SY, NJ	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. From Burns.
6	April	2010	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. Well, I'm back again. Today I cleared trail north of Maxwell Gap almost to Lanie Gap then drove back here to spend the night in quiet. Probably work south of Co 94 toward Oakey Mountain Shelter tomorrow. Weather was very warm today, The TV folks predicted 87°F
-	April	2010	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
High! Where did spring go? Anyway, going to see my mom in Aiken, South Carolina Thursday, and then head home. Hope all who visit here have a good hike and please respect our trail, signs, shelters, etcetera. All of this is maintained my volunteers. We do not get paid for our time, gas, tools, etcetra. Please consider giving back to the trail some time. Thanks. John N Calhoun Mother Nature's Son Appalachian Trail: Pacific Crest T: Continental Divide T: Arizona Trail: International AT: Superior Hiking T: Pacific Northwest T: 2001 2003⁠-⁠5 2004-9 2009 2008 2009 2010
9	April	2010	1 Hiker	Strut / Sticks	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. 3:30pm. Just out for a short stroll this afternoon. All these new signs are really awesome and the trail is in great shape. I hiked from CR 94 to FS500 two days ago and hoping to hike thought Dugger Wilderness one day next week if they re-open it. Thanks to all the trail maintainers; Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
9	April	2010	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. Back one more time. Met "Strut" near Oakey Mountain Shelter Wednesday. Today I cleared all the dead fall from Highway 278 to just south of Lanie Gap where I'd stopped last Tuesday. I'm enjoying the work days even though it's hard some times. A whipoorwill sang for about an hour here on Tuesday night. Maybe he'll be back tonight! The USFS sent me an e-mail this morning which said Dugger Mountain Wilderness Trailhead would be open 12 April 2010 (per Lesley H.) I hope all who visit here keep the place clean and use "Leace No Trace" ethics (which are a combination of the Golden Rule and Love of Nature and Common Sense.) Thanks.
10	April	2010	2 Hikers	Cain K, Ty F	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Just got through with a 3 hour hike... It was great. Time for some hot dogs, rest, and a quick hike tomorrow. Trying to get some quiet time before finals. Finally got my buddy on the trail... I think we will have another hike soon! Daily Scripture: James 4:7-8
22	April	2010	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
In for an overnight break from doing trail maintenance again. I cleared brush using my loppers along the trail north of Lanie Gap. I started at 9am and got back to the truck at 5pm. It took a little over 2 hours just to walk in and back so I guess I actually worked only 6 hours. I probably cleared about .7 miles of trail, so there's still plenty more work to be done heading on north to Highway 278. Anyone want to volunteer? Your work will be greatly appreciated. MNS still here. I was just looking at my map. It has taken 5 days to clear from Co Road 70 (Maxwell Gap) to just south of Lanie Gap! One day, I had the help of Mark D but the rest I was alone.
23	April	2010	1 Runner	Josh K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. Making an out-n-back run from High Point to here (32 miles round trip.) Great day and great trail. After this run, I'll have covered every inch of the Alabama Pinhoti. Be well. papaof3.blogspot.com
1	May	2010	1 Hiker	Sunset	Sunset, SC	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Where did April go? Now May 1st. In for a break. Good job John Calhoun. Your efforts are very noticed. I try to do small stuff to help out. Just in for a quick one - Moving on north - Next shelter. Then check out the north towards the AT. Thanks again, and I know the hikers do also! Pinhoti is Tops! Sunset - Triple Crown - Sunset, South Carolina
1	May	2010	1 Hiker	HR Huff-n-Puff	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
11:44am. Just a quick note and thanks to the trail maintainers, especially this guy working solo to clear trail. Arrow to a John Calhoun entry. Someone please do me a favor and tell him he's a Bad Ass. ☺
14	May	2010	1 Hiker	Hugo R	-	6 Days	Pinhoti Trail
This is my 6th day on the Pinhoti. Great job on trail maintenanace. What a wonderful forest. I hiked 20.6 miles today. It's 18:47pm but I'm going to bed now. Thanks!
28	June	2010	1 Hiker	Soaring Crow.	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked down to Terrapin Watershed and "borrowed" a boat for a nice little journey across the water. Narrowly escaped river monsters. However, I think they're still tracking us. By the time you read this, it may be too late. Save yourself!
28	June	2010	1 Hiker	Tugboat Joe	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
On the way back from the watershed with my bff Soaring Crow. She's right about the river monsters... I can hear them on our trail. If it comes down to it, I may have to sacrifice her & save myself. I've got more to live for anyway. If you're reading this & heading north, avoid the water at all costs. If you're heading south, consider yourself lucky. Good luck on your journey & Godspeed!
3	July	2010	1 Hiker	Strut	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
7:30 pm.
10	July	2010	1 Hiker	Grizzly Greenman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
PS Bama I found your treasure you left at Pinky's! Well, ran into "Snakeman" and gave him the keys to the truck! I think he could the toughest part of this section! I just say "More Cowbell!", "More Cowbell!" HAIRNT! One great thing about being from North Alabama and this trail is the Blue Blazes! I know I am a natural BLUE BLAZER! I hiked for 16 miles on the AT and kept wondering when I was gonna get one and why all those white blazes. BLUE BLAZIN' HIKER TRASH GRIZZLY GREENMAN
22	August	2010	1 Hiker	Cowboy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just came to check out the trail and campsite. And maybe start a little campfire and watch it blaze for a little while. It's really a beautiful day. A little hot. The winds blowing just enough to feel good and cool. Right now the pine trees shade you pretty good. Whoever was here before today has really been doing a good job of taking care of the place. So thanks a lot!
17	September	2010	1 Hiker	Strut	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
6:30pm. Me again...
25	September	2010	4 Maintainers	Kenny, Lynn, John, Francis M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
ATCA (Appalachian Trail Club of Alabama) outing today. And work trip. Put Gene P's new picnic table at Choccolocco Shelter this morning. Thanks so much Gene! John N Calhoun. PNT 15 July 2010 → 17 September 2010. Mother Nature's Son Wonderful day with Kenny, Lynn, & John. Put Picnic Table at Choccolocco Shelter. Francis M
18	October	2010	1 Hiker	John M	Pell City, Al	9 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Thru hiking NOBO from Bull Gap to Jackson Chapel Trailhead, approximately 140 miles. I started my hike on 9 October. This is my 9th trail day because I spent one zero day at Cheaha State Park. I have been solo the last two days since I left Pine Glen Campground where I parted company with my son and nephew and enjoyed some really good trail support from some of my firends. Thanks Scott T. I arrived here today at 5:07pm from Choccolocco Creek Shelter. It was a good hike over Dugger Mountain: Pretty clear trail on the ascent, but found a lot of blown down trees that made coming down interesting! I repaired the fire ring by digging it out and building it up with several new rocks. Thanks to whoever left the fire wood; I'll try to pay it forward. It is unusually warm compared to my last night at the watershed; I'm not even wearing socks! It feels almost like a late summer night, nothing like fall. I saw no one on the trail the last two days and that's OK; The solitude has been nice. I will hike ove Oakey Mounatin to the new Chief Ladiga Trail Campground where I will enjoy a good shower and some comfort food from the camp store! As of now, sites rent for $15 per night, and that includes firewood, all right next to Terrapin Creek. Thanks to all the trail maintenance folks who work to make all this possible. Keep up the good work. It's been a good hike thus far and I'm looking forward to the finish.
5	November	2010	1 Hiker	Dennis D, Angie R	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Burns to here. Yellow Blaze back to Burns. Dugger Mountain needs more BLAZES. Lost the trail many times. Great time however. [☆ - No blazing allowed in wilderness...] Actually, Minimal Blazing is the rule...
13	November	2010	1 Hiker	Cuffs	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cuffs in for a break. Moving on to Choccolocco Shelter. aloutdoors.com 33° at dawn @ Terrapin Creek
28	November	2010	3 Maintainers	O Kenny, T Coffield, H Gillham	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. In for the night. Working blowdowns. Came Friday, spent Friday night @ Lower Shoal Shelter. Very cold. Thanks G Padgett for your hard work on this maintaining this area (My hands are cold.), and John Calhoun for all you do also. Hope everyone's enjoying hiking on the Pinhoti!
29	November	2010	2 Hikers	Honey Bear & Bear	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Were here just taking a day to enjoy each others and the great outdoors. True love always!
30	November	2010	1 Hunter	JL	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out just huntin', thought I would take a break.
18	December	2010	1 Runner	TWM	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out Trail Running. Found this place.
21	December	2010	2 Hikers	Sam D, Ruger	Gadsden, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Highway 94 to here. Will camp across FS500. Trust in God with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.
21	December	2010	2 Hikers	John B Dawn W	Helena, Al Athens, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
9:03pm. This shelter a welcome sight as darkness was closing quickly on a damp and dreary December day. Rain has flirted all day since start at Co 94. Third trip to Pinhoti and all enjoyable. This section very different from the sections south from Co 55 to Shoal Creek. Challenging vertical charges and rocky (leaf covered) trail working on these joints! The vino and Motrin should soothe and prepare for day two. Awaiting the parting clouds and full moon to complete the relaxing evening campfire. Will retire soon if it does not show. Happy Trails.
24	December	2010	2 Hunters	Chip, Autin S	Sylvania, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hello fellow hiker. Me and my son are huntin' today, but decided to hike up and see the shelter. Trail is in very good condition & the shelter is a welcome site for travellers. Well, we are headed down to spend time with family. Merry Christmas and God Bless. War Eagle.
2	January	2011	1 Hiker	Scott B, Matthew M	Jackson, Ms	Many	Pinhoti Trail
This is our first time on the Pinhoti Trail. It's in great condition and the shelters are awesome. We had to spend two days at the Chief Ladiga Campground due to a real turd floater. Spent New Years under the porch of the camp store. It's supposed to be a cold night tonight. Around 20°F. I hope we don't have to huddle together for warmth... Gross. Happy Hiking. Go State!
15	January	2011	4 Hikers	F: A. Studdard	Piedmont, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Walked here on a day hike with our two girls (ages 3 & 4.) Super nice shelter. Plan to return & stay a night soon. War Eagle!
29	January	2011	1 Hiker	Cole S / Trail Boss	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
6	February	2011	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
5:12pm. First time at shelter. Thanks to those who made it possible & those who keep the trail up. The serenity prayer could have been written here. What amazing peace in the forest silence that speaks to us about who we truly are. About where we came from and where we are destined to go.
6	February	2011	2 Hikers	F: Hunter & Bro John	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Life is truly amazing. Thank God for freedom and all his blessings. Be home soon little buddy.
15	February	2011	1 Hiker	Cindy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Lovin' this trail & this shelter.
18	February	2011	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
3:00pm. In for a break on another solo work trip. I finished clearing the sections from Highway 278 to Chief Ladiga Rail Trail and just started clearing north from the shelter trail for maybe .1 mile. It'll take several trips to finish this. Hope all who hike have a great trip. Please pack out your trash. Thanks.
19	February	2011	2 Hikers	Sonny & Brenda	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
11:00am. Just looking for the beauty God has created for our pleasure. The time to be alone with my wife and God. Thanks to all that make this a special day.
19	February	2011	3 Hikers	Bobby R, Pam J, Ashley S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just hiked up old road to tower on west side of 500. Then hiked back down to car. Saw sign across road that shelter was ¼ mile. Hiked here to see it. Great day for a hike! God's nature is awesome!
22	February	2011	1 Hiker	John Calhoun	Leeds, Alabama	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday, 12:30pm. In for lunch. Here again on another work trip. Still cutting brush going north towards the ridge. Trail is in good shape, thanks to Gene. But I'm just manicuring it a little. Hope you all enjoy the Pinhoti.
2	March	2011	2 Hikers	Pat & Wilma W	Oak Level, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Enjoying my mother's first hike, just for the day. Great job on the trail maintenance & great shelter.
2	March	2011	1 Hiker		-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent a peaceful night. Teriffic Shelter. Props to the trail crews: Good job. This is a good trail. Thanks.
4	March	2011	1 Hiker	Lucky	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
In for a break. Florida → Georgia
6	March	2011	1 Hiker	Totes	East Point, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice little shelter. Verily ¼ mile from 500, but I should say only 1⁄10 m (not ¼ mile) from that last sign. Totes will destroy you.
7	March	2011	2 Hikers	Killer	Mobile, Perdido Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Start at Piedmont, got here at 6:00pm, Good shelter.
11	March	2011	1 Hiker	Mountain Feist	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
This weekend I will complete the 140 miles of Alabama Pinhoti! My first time in the Dugger Wilderness. Fantastic views. Reminded me of views on the Georgia AT. Thanks to all who help maintain the Pinhoti. It's a great trail, not to mention how nice it is to have so many shelters between Highway 78 and Georgia. email
13	March	2011	3 Hikers	Dick H / Tin Cup, Dan Bedore / Fashionplate Dan, John N Calhoun / Mother Nature's Son	California, Pennsyvania	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night on our thru hike. Saw a garter snake, smooth earth snake, and water moccasin today. Plus 3 turkeys. Also saw Larry from Iowa who we saw on day 2 of our hike. We started on 7 March 2011 at Bull Gap. Go NEEDLES Go! (Dan)
8	March	2011	1 Hiker	Lonnie S, Cole S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
25	March	2011	1 Hiker	Matt	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
It's a beautiful day. Perfect temps, blue sky, deer and turkey everywhere. I'm so lucky to be able to spend my days soaking up evolution's creation. I wish everyone could be similarly fortunate to enjoy days like this. PT'11
2	April	2011	2 Hikers	Chris S / Polite Ghost, Clay B / Roflawfulgator	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Only through the overwhelming discipline that was imparted to the Polite Poltergeist via the Marines were we able to wake up at the crack of noon. A beautiful day greeted us, as well as a strage, elderly couple from Biloxi, Ms who were very talkative, very friendly, and who -God bless 'em- couldn't pronounce the name to any of the local camping sites correctly. PS If you're gonna hide money in the woods, remember to bring a spade.👓
4	April	2011	1 Hiker	Redman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from road. Nice day. Warm, cool breeze. Like shelter. Cool. Set and rested. Had a bottle of water. Took a breath of fresh air.
4	April	2011	2 Hikers	Paul U / Navigator, Rose U / Powerglide	Biloxi	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Breezy, partly cloudy, 80°. Left Oakey (I was calling it Oakley) Mountain Shelter @ 8am. Arrived Dugger Shelter 2:30pm, with 1 hour break @ Terrapin Dam. We woke up Chris & Clay @ noon 3 April 2011. Didn't know I was strange, Maybeesow! Bad weather in store for tonight, heading SOBO in AM. PS Storm came in @ 8pm. Lots of 🗲 to the north and south, but no strikes in camp site. Had rain & strong winds, shelter was great protection! Heard sirens going off, or was it tornados.
11	April	2011	1 Hiker	JB, Sonny	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing by on a thru hike. Man, the Dugger Mountain Wilderness is gorgeous, but hikers will not find any fire ring or established campsites (in the wilderness.) Those are illegal and I just removed about 5 that were in the wilderness. I also hiked out the tin cans, Jolly Rancher wrappers, napkins, cigarette butts, and aerosol can that was around the sites. Remember wilder sites are by law meant to remain free of man's use or signs of previous work. So if you do camp there, break up your fire ring and for God's sake hike out your trash. Thanks. PS The shelter is in great shape. Thank Y'all.
6	May	2011	2 Hikers	Lori, Eddie	Piedmont, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Heard about Dugger Shelter from neighbors in Piedmont. Wanted to check it out. Gorgeous day. Had PB&J sandwiches and stretched our legs. Really impressive how well shelter is Built.
9	May	2011	2 Hikers	Cuffs, Yak Pak	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nap Stop. Moving on.
20	September	2011	3 Hikers	F: Aaron, Morgan, & Melanie S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
23	September	2011	1 Hiker	Jim H, Jim M, Logan C	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
We'll meet our 3rd Jim (D) at the dam in the morning.
24	October	2011	1 Hiker	Randy M, Dennis N	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. Got in yesterday dog tired from the hike from Oakey Shelter. Bot what a hike for two old guys. The last two miles seemed the longest. Never thoughtwe would get here from Terrapin Dam. That two miles seemed like five. By the grace of God we got here. Dennis was ahead of me and already had a nice fire going. We rested, ate, sat up 'til close to nine hoping Alabama beat Tennessee. Last reoprt from my daughter was 6-6. All in all, this was a great, blessed weekend. And what better way to do it with God and a friend. Good hiking Y'all.
3	November	2011	2 Hikers	Jon, Payton	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Spent last night here. Going to Georgia.
7	November	2011	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful!! Smart as a horse, Hung like Einstein.
10	November	2011	1 Hiker	Aaron, Morgan, Melanie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Came in after school this pm, almost dark. Built a decent fire. Ate supper. Spent quality time with the kids. This is the stuff you can't miss while thay're little. Hope they're having as much fun as me. Go Dogs!
19	November	2011	? Hikers	Troop 76: M & Koz	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Burns Trailhead to here with Troop 76. Awesome but tired.
22	November	2011	1 Hiker	AS	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
James S was spot-on. Rained 'til about 6:00pm. Windy a little. But a great day to be in God's country.
23	November	2011	2 Hikers	Bill S, Orvil F	Cincinnati, Oh	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
7pm. Arrived around 6:30pme after 10.5 mile day, mostly through Dugger Wilderness. Finishing a 5 day / 5 night hike with my buddy Orvil. 38 miles from Fs500S to FS500N. Will relax tonight and get a ride back to our car from "Blister Bob" & "Shadow Sue" (pinhotitrailheadshuttle.com). Awesome trail angels. Thanks to all who have worked on the trail and shelters. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
24	November	2011	1 Hiker	Nurse Steven	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch between Oakey Mountain and Choccolocco Shelters. Perfect weather. Happy Turkey day!
25	November	2011	1 Hiker	Sam / Weathermason	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
1st time back here in 7 years. Still awesome! Love the shelter!
26	November	2011	1 Hiker	Craig	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Scouting various sites along the Alabama Pinhoti I have not seen before this weekend in preparation for a spring thru hike from Bull's Gap to Cave Springs has brought me to Dugger Mountain. Wonderful shelter to weather the storm. The sleeping table is a nice addition to the camp & especially good for star gazing. Leave no trace.
3	December	2011	4 Hikers	Christy H, Chris H, Cole S, Jack B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Was here on this nice evening. Enjoying the nice weather.
28	December	2011	2 Hikers	Time Traveller, Toe Stumper	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wednesday. Hiked in from Oakey this morning. Got here around 11:30. The Terrapin Watershed and mountains were an awesome view. I think the two miles to here, though, is a little off. Especially if it's ¼ mile from the sign to here, then the ¼ mile from the sign to the road is more like ½ miles. Maybe it needs to be restepped. Anyhow, nice trails. Was gonna stay here nut we had bad news at home. So had to hike through the wilderness to get to the truck. Probably better that way anyhow. Hope to come back and do it again with my daughter & Toe Stumper's Family. Peace out.
31	December	2011	2 Hikers	Solo, Adze	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out for a day hike from Terrapin Creek & back. Blue sky is great! Happy New Year!!
1	January	2012	1 Hiker	Jim L	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hike up from road ¼ mile. Came to watch sunrise. Beautiful. Happy New Year. God Bless This Country.
6	January	2012	2 Hikers	Lori, Eddie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Terrapin Creek. Enjoyed ourselves. Peace out!
14	January	2012	1 Hiker	Ed S / ICXC NIKA	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Spent a peaceful night here. Starting a 2 night trip on MLK weekend. This is a beautiful and peaceful hilltop retreat.
-	January	2012	2 Hikers	Cliff H, D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
3	February	2012	1 Hiker	Bobby W R	Spring Garden	Day	Pinhoti Trail
11:18am. Just got thru hiking up the old tower road to the top of the mountain. Then hiked down the trail and came here. This is the third yearthat I have done this. Last year Pam J and Ashley S hiked with me. You can find our message we left last year 19 February 2011. I made the hike alone this year. Unfortunately, Pam is having to take chemo for breast cancer. Been praying she gets better. Plan on making this hike an annual event, so hopefully I'll be writing again in this journal next year. Until then, God Bless!
19	February	2012	5 Hikers	Zach, Choules, Jacob, Megan, Jarod	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I like turtles.
26	February	2012	? Hikers	F: Andrew	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Making good on a promise to stop here after a grueling 0.25 mile hike from the car and have a do-nothing boys weekend. Last time we parked at FS500 saw the shelter but passed on towards Oakey even though the guys wanted to stop and make bows/arrows, traps, shelters, and so forth. Instead we hiked and never found the Oakey Shelter. We made camp on the trail at dusk. This time, we stayed at Dugger Mountain Shelter, shot BBs, cooked on the fire (shh!), threw knives, threw rocks, and all sorts of things mother would never allow. All in all a great weekend.
28	February	2012	1 Hiker	Lakeland Nidhatak	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
8:55am. Day 114. Key West to Newfoundland. Peace.
1	March	2012	2 Hikers	Creekfreek, Squidbilly	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
8:04am. 16th day. Coming from Bull's Gap / Sylacauga, headed for main
11	March	2012	7 Hikers	Matt & Sandra A, Ty F, Trevor F, Samantha B, Brett A, Dylan A	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
11	March	2012	1 Hiker	Stinger	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Canada or Bust.
12	March	2012	1 Hiker	Max ☺	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Rained on me most of the day. So what a welcome relief to be in this lovely shelter tonight. Started at Bull's Gap 3 March 2012.
17	March	2012	1 Hiker	Cheech & Chong!	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped by, on our way to the watershed to camp & fish.
20	March	2012	2 Maintainers	John Calhoun, Bill M	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for a work trip. This time with help, Bill M. Went all the way through Dugger Wilderness. Cut brush from Dyer's Gap to FS500. Someone else cut the blowdowns. THANK YOU!
10	March	2012	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
12pm. Today I smoked two blunts here. 1:30pm. Just heard Sasquatch. Gettin' my rifle. 3pm. Shit. So high. Got lost a minute ago hunting for wild Sasquatch. I shot one about 8 feet tall. Stank like feces, but I lost him. I was following his trail of blood when raccoons dove out of a tree and began kung fu fighting me. I shredded them with my helicopter dick. Then the sasquatch comes around a huge boulder and throws a straight right hand that I blocked with my forearms. The punch sends me crashing through hundreds of trees until I land here. It is here, that I, the fucking man, turn into a super savior on these very steps, and blast a kanehamaha at the sasquatch, defeating him. Man I'm awesome!
10	April	2012	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We hid the body 12 paces behind the shelter. We couldn't take the smell anymore, and we were out of Vaseline. Then I sat on my front porch and drunk my beer with my finger in my belly button. Just thinking of all the disgusting things I've done. Over 30 bodies scattered all over the place. And that's when my buddy Holly comes in with his coke bottle glasses and 24 round clip shotty2hotty and mows down the grass with it. And by grass I mean boys and poodles. It's sad that not a day goes by that I think about how I buried my wife out here years ago. Now my other son can be with his man at last.
21	April	2012	1 Hiker	O Kenny, Dale, Allen, Lynn, John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here with the ATCA Outing. (Yesterday I worked on the first mile or so going south.)
15	May	2012	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. Here for another solo work trip. Cleared from the first dirt road north of here almost to the lake. Still needs a little trimming in a small patch of maple leaf viburnium. Next I guess I should go clear the southern slope of the Wilson Tank Top Ridge between Co Road 90 & 74? Southern Maxwell Gap. Going to Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia next weekend and plan to go to ALDHA in October. Have a great hike and enjoy the woods.
20	May	2012	3 Hikers	Kenny, Gary, Ted	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
8:00am. Hiked in yesterday. Hard hike from Pinky Burns Trailhead (for me, anyway.) Took us 6 hours. Spent a lovely evening telling lies and drinking. Not to mention a left handed one or two. Had a good night's sleep, ate a good breakfast with some excellent coffee, filled our water containers down at the creek for the next leg of our journey. It's on to Oakey Shelter for another evening of drinking & lies. PS Was here about 3 years ago hiking the other direction.
20	May	2012	1 Hiker	Weenail	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started hiking today at Pinky Burns with a goal of completing the Pinhoti. I have done section hikes since 1993 and only have this last section to go. Be careful on this part of the trail. Back a mile or so I saw a young boy and a girl dressed like a country ham. They got real scared when I came up behind them. After I passed them I came up on a real quiet guy named "Boo." He was a little scary. I just hope I don't end up with a kitchen knife stuck in my rib cage. Weenail 2010
20	May	2012	2 Hikers	Milkman, Believa	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Day 8. 82 miles from Adams Gap. Still headed to Cave Spring (Jackson Chapel). Ran into Weenail and Laggin'. Having a great time here at the shelter tellin' trail tales. Going into Ladiga Campground to hook up with Peppermint Patti. Maybe get a hitch into town for a "Town Meal". And definately gonna get a shower, maybe two. Happy Trails to Everyone. Believa will be signing in at Oakey Mountain. Take Care.
5	June	2012	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. In for dinner. Just got through using the Echo Blade Cutter to clear the rest of the two miles from FS500 north to almost Terrapin Creek Lake. Still needs work onward towards dam. This morning I cut brush on the west side of the scenic drive south of US78 where the tornado hit on Mother's Day 2008? or 2009? Still got more work there. Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia, was great. Then my wife and I rode horses in Colorado for a week. Hope all who hike our Pinhoti Trail have a great time and Please: pack out your trash and others' also.
9	June	2012	2 Hikers	2 Birmingham Boys: AM	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just finished hiking from FS500 to Burns Traihead and back here. Scenic beauty of east Alabama. Peace.
14	June	2012	1 Hiker	Edwin	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great night last night camping at Terrapin Lake. Got tenting and swam at the lake for almost an hour to cool off. But temp was moderate anyway. 82° @ 3pm. Walking south to meet up with "Milkman" (Bobby Jo) and Neil tomorrow morning at Chocclocco Shelter. Then south as far as we can by Thursday. Edwin "ednotmilkman" on alatrails.com
14	July	2012	1 Hiker	Edwin / ednotmilkman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Good work John, trail looks great north to the lake! I'm hiking south from US278 after a day with FUNGI (Brent W) weedeating and clearing blowdowns from CR70 to US278.
18	August	2012	1 Hiker	Hunter A	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Joshua 1. Stopped here for morning devotional. This is a beautiful spot! Never drink orange juice before you start. Serving the King.
22	August	2012	1 Hiker	Tim L	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day. 85° and sunny, low humidity! My first experience hiking this area, how lucky you local folks are. Graduated JSU two weeks ago, starting grad school "MBA" next week. I hope to return here often and enjoy this beauty in the fall. - Hiked to watershed. 2 miles maybe? - Thank you to trail volunteers, your work is appreciated. ☺ - Gods speed —
30	August	2012	1 Hiker	Strut	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
3:15pm.
5	September	2012	1 Hiker	Gail P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
From Oakey Mountain Shelter to here - 4½ hours. Humid, hot, great hike. Thank all who made the trail possible.
5	September	2012	2 Hikers	Art M / Ditto, Sharon B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
21	October	2012	2 Hikers	Bearfoot, Pilot	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Okay, so today we hiked 17 miles. I'm gonna pass out.
24	October	2012	2 Hikers	Bearfoot, Pilot	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Okay, so we are back. Bearfoot and Pilot and Sharon B / Trailmaster and Gail P / Cookie Lady. We all met and now have come back to the place that connected us all. Me, Bearfoot, and Pilot met "The Cookie Lady" and "The Trailmaster" exactly a week from today, and have been in town relaxing. Now we are all set out together on a warm colorful morning!
5	November	2012	1 Hiker	Matt S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Quit my Job! Gone Hiking! C'Ya in Talladega. Only wish I had done it sooner. First Cheaha Mountain. Then Wyoming!
7	November	2012	5 Hikers	With Robert H, Tori H, Josh B, Katie P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We have hot dogs and plenty of water. Wish we were right by a creek so we could fish. ♡ this stuff!
18	November	2012	3 Hikers	Bill S, Orvil F, John P	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Back again (23 November 2011) this time walking from FS500N to Jackson Chapel Trailhead (About 30 miles). Thanks for the shuttle, Bob. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.
11	December	2012	3 Hikers	Sharon, Flo, Buddy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cold 37° day hike. Going to Pinky Burnes for a day hike. Fueled by Gail P's Cookies!!! Happy Trails. We made sure to pack heat ~ PMS: Pretty Major Sexy
12	December	2012	1 Hiker	Sweet Spot, Wade Less, Dogeta dog	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
2:30 1½ from the watershed to here. Wonderful trail, love it. 40° - 70° Left Oakey Shelter @ 9am. Got here at 2:30. Wet trail. But thank you all the trail angels.
4	January	2013	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just stopped in on my way home. Been working north of Highway 278 in the burned area. Took forever to clear ¼ mile. Hope you're enjoying the Alabama Pinhoti. GT have a good one. 👑AT '01👑 ♔PCT '03♔ ♕CDT '09♕
12	January	2013	2 Hikers	Randy M, Dennis N	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wow, how nice it is. Walked to Oakey Shelter this morning (Dayhike) and on our way home we thought we would revisit this shelter from our hike 10 October 2012. It's still peaceful and I'm glad we did the ¼ mile. Good way to end the day. Happy! Happy!! Happy!!!
15	January	2013	2 Hikers	Bateary, TN War Eagle	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday - Wednesday. Stayed a dry night in North Dugger Mountain Shelter. Been wet for two days. Headed to Choccolocco.
16	January	2013	1 Hiker	German Tourist	Germany	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
In for a dry luch break. It has been raining for 3 days straight! I am so thankful for the shelters. Elsewise I would hav ebeen far more miserable than I already feel. Will this rain ever stop? Thank You MNS for the greetings and your help on this 5 week winter hiking trip on the AT, BMT, and Pinhoti. German Tourist CDT '07, PCT '04, AT '08, FT '10, AZT 10, and lots more
20	January	2013	1 Hiker	Quakerland Forge	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. 32°F. No clouds, glorious sun. Feet healing well but require constant care. Pack weight down ~5 pounds since 6 January 2013 on Flagg Mountain! The morning sun reminds me of John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High." "Sunshine on my shoulders  Makes me happy Sunshine in my eyes  Makes me cry Sunshine on the waters  Looks so lovely Sunshine nearly always  Makes me High" Quakerland Forge I wish for you The sun in your face and the wind at your back as you hike today!
31	January	2013	1 Hiker	Crow	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Crow checking in. It really flooded yesterday! I walked Dugger Mountain with thunder all around and sheets of rain coming down. I have to admit I was a little worried. Right before the shelter northbound I crossed 6 rushing rivers. I am a fairly big man and I had a little concern about my footing in the current. I hope everyone is okay after that. They had the sirens and an announcement for warning even. But now the sun is bearing nto the shelter (BTW Thanks Volunteers!) On to Maine!
3	February	2013	1 Hiker	Robert C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cheaha Mountaineering, Solo, Robert C out for a day hike. 50°, sunny, very winded. Nice day for a hike.
23	February	2013	2 Hikers	Blue Pigeon, Blingo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Had a nice day hike north of the shelter. Overall, it has been a quiet and cloudy day. We had intended to hike to the Dugger Mountain Summit today, but the three previous days of rain made the stream too treacherous to cross, especially for a nine year old. Nice temperature (50s) for hiking, though. Hopefully, we can try again before the trees bud and obscure the view. May God Bless your trails ahead!
1	March	2013	3 Hikers	Bobby R, Tyronda, Sally / Sweet n' Low	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Year number 4 hiking to the top of Dugger Mountain. Went up the tower road. Came down Pinhoti Trail. Had Tyronda and Sally / Sweet n' Low with em. Have had a great time.
1	March	2013	1 Hiker	Tyronda D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Well, some co-workers of mine talked me into going hiking up Dugger Mountain. Being that I never been hiking before I said how bad could it be? So here I was huffing and puffing up this mountain. Then we get to the road and they say let's go to this shelter and sign this book. It's not that bad, thay said. It's only ¼ mile. Needless to say, after hiking this mountain, then hiking another ¼ mile... It was (not) that bad, but I had fun after all. PS I didn't mention having to cross 4 creeks in which I got wet crossing all 4 of them. Now I have to walk I don't know how many miles back to my truck with my socks & shoes soaking wet...
1	March	2013	1 Hiker	Sally T	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Well, the end of the world didn't come like everyone said it would. So this year I decided to do things more adventurous. So Bobby & Tyronda are here! I'm on my third walking stick. I lost / left my first one. Broke my second one after falling on a boulder. And found a new one on the way. My feet are soaked but I'm having a blast! Next month we are going skydiving. So next time I write in this book, I will report how many walking sticks I used. And to show I survived the Jump. ☺
17	March	2013	2 Hikers	Kyle J, Katie M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked the ¼ mile to this shelter from Dugger Mountain Road to have a picnic with my girlfriend. It's been a couple of beautiful days, so we decided to hike. ROLL TIDE!
-	March	2013	1 Hiker	Savannah G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
30	March	2013	2 Hikers	Pete & Lisa M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out for 12 miles today. Enjoying the Pinhoti. Lisa is training for a Western States 100 & these hills are perfect.
6	April	2013	1 Hiker	?	-	10 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. I set out Monday from High Point and 6 days and sixteen miles later I am here. I sure ain't setting any Terrapin land speed records. Even if they have two broke legs, and that is for sure and for certain. Now at Oakey Mountain Shelter the sign said that there was reliable water here but I have yet to find it. And it I don't ± could be in trouble. Sunday 7 April 2013 "Turn out the lights, the party's over, all good things must come to an end." Found water at the fire road a ¼ mile down hill. I was exhausted and spent the night. Realized I had an extra day of rationsand ate more to get energy. Built what could have been a fire but I went to sleep before I could light it. It'll be there for the next hiker. Weather said thunderstorms on Thursday so I'm making for Coleman's Lake and having my wingman pick me up there. No sense in sitting my last day out due to rain so I'll go in a day early. This trip has been exhaustingagonizing, backbreaking... Need to figure out when I can do it again, starting from Coleman's Lake and heading south, of course.
5	May	2013	1 Hiker	CL / Solo	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Left some hot chocolate mix. Enjoy! ECT Thru Hiker Solo
8	May	2013	1 Hiker	J	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Rained all day and well into evening. No fire 'til morning. Headed to Coccolocco watershed today (10.75mi.) 2013 JSU Graduate.
-	May	2013	4 Hikers	Sunshine, Pace Car, Billy Goat, Crocodile Dundee	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Set out from Coleman Thursday. Made Choccolocco Shelter Friday, left a canteen. Slept thru drizzle. Friday night here at Dugger Mountain. Looks like it's gonna be a beautiful day. PS Left a couple matches, but they are quite hard to start.
11	May	2013	11 Hikers	Scout Troop 94	Harvest, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Scout Troop 94 from Harvest, Alabama (Near Huntsville). Doing Section 12 of the Pinhoti as a shakedown hike for our trip to Philmont Scout Ranch this summer! 11 hikers are with us. Having a great time! Looks like the forecast of rain will hold off. Happy Trails!
11	May	2013	3 Hikers	Christy H, Cole S, Matthew R	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
The day before Mother's Day out. Enjoy the cool breeze and smell the fresh pine!!
30	May	2013	1 Hiker	Tom C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunny, warm. On way from Choccolocco Shelter to Oakey Mountain Shelter. Found the blue flannel sleeping bag on the trail.
16	July	2013	1 Hiker	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for a short work/play break. Haven't been here in a while. Really hot & muggy today. Thought I'd clear some of th trail north of here.
26	July	2013	2 Hikers	Donny J, John M	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
In from Burns Trailhead and found crossing Dugger Mountain in the heat of summer to be fun!? Headed to Terrapin Watershed for some fishing and then on to Oakey Shelter.
16	August	2013	1 Hiker	Forrest	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Working just off the trail building a house for someone. I left a ready to light fire for the next overnighter. Do the same and keep the fire burning. We are all in this together! The Enhanced Forrest Warrior - Class of '06 NOBO PS Okay, so don't actually leave the fire burning. Just leave it ready for the next person. Alos the walk to Maine is very nice. I highly recommend it. ☺
22	September	2013	1 Hiker	F: Jeremiah S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Was here. Plays Piano 🎼 g:
22	September	2013	2 Hikers	F: Marion S, Brownie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
22	September	2013	1 Hiker	F: Jan S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great day for a hike with the family. ☺
22	September	2013	1 Hiker	John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday.
4	October	2013	1 Hiker	Chuck L	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice day on the Pinhoti.
12	October	2013	3 Hikers	Kenny D, Moose, Mr P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here in October with Kenny D, Moose, & Mr P. Having a great time. 1st trip is awesome.
2	November	2013	2 Hikers	Angie & Arthur H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
1st time at this shelter. Hiking small parts of the Pinhoti every weekend. Beautiful fall colors. ☺
9	November	2013	2 Hikers	Subman, Coach	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping 4 a break. Started 1 November at Flagg Mountain. Thru Hiking to the Benton MacKaye Trail at Watson Gap. Subman AT03, LT12, BMT11, (Soon Pin 13)
9	November	2013	1 Hiker	Coach	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
The Pinhoti Rocks! Coach AT-07, PCT '09, CDT '10. "Wild South" needs volunteers to help maintain the Dugger & Sipsey Wildernesses, check them out & come on down!
15	November	2013	1 Hiker	Starfish	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. Arrived about 3pm. I came from Choccolocco Creek Shelter. This hike or section, Choccolocco to Dugger Mountain Shelter, was closed since there was a wildfire about Thursday. When I hiked to Choccolocco Thursday night I'd seen lots of smoke. Trail was closed near Burns Trailhead. CR55. I passed a guy; he said coming south the trail was closed but the fire was out. I heard people by Burns Trailhead; but looked around and decided to hike it. Fire was out, smokey areas... I thought waht the hell!? If the hills were on fire (They were not.) then I'd not have kept hiking. From CR55 on Pinhoti, only 30 minutes uphill was burnt; then trail was OK. About 12:00pm there's been a ton of cloudy weather, gray skies and light rain. I guess there'll be no fire for me tonight. This looks like a great shelter & thanks to all the Pinhoti Trail Maintainers. Well marked & cut up! Still heading north tomorrow, hopefully rain will pass. I lost a camo sleeping bag cover on Dugger Mountain. If found, enjoy it.
14	December	2013	1 Hiker	McD	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night in the rain. Then on to the High Point Trailhead. Here with Jason from the Montgomery Backpackers Group on Meetup.com Nice shelter. Cold enoughto build a fir; Thanks for the firewood! Looking forward for a leisurely hike north today. That that is is. GAME99
19	December	2013	1 Hiker	Detour Ed	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Just missed those guys ↑ by a day or one. It has been one arduous journey from GA-ME-GA-Ala. Finally, 15 years or so, I lost count. Every year I do as much as I can from 15 December - 30 December andone state left. I hear this one isn't even totally finished to Florida, so I may stop before Florida. After this, probably a year or two from now, It's off to the west coast and yes, I'm walking. Just wanted to say to Mother Nature's Son that I hope you have a nice trip out west. I had a nice time talking to you and hope to assist you with some trail work. Take great care.
27	December	2013	2 Hikers	A. Studdard & Green	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped by here for lunch and a rest on 2nd day of 2 day adventure. Dugger is really an amazing hike. My first time on this trail. I really enjoyed the trip and got to meet some cool folks like Detour Ed. Everyone have a happy new and safe travels.
14	February	2014	2 Hikers	C Givens, P Williams	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Camped here. Had 2 inches of snow. Headed to Co Road 94
14	February	2014	2 Hikers	Taylor & Gramps / The Coffee Master	-	Many	Great Eastern, North Country, Eastern Continental Trails Loop
8:00am. Spent the night here after a 20 mile day from Laurel. We walked through snow, ice, downed trees, sunshine, then back through solid ice along Dugger Mountain Gap. On to Cave Springs, Georgia. Bama, you have some crazy weather. Also, whoever left the sleeping bag liner you are a god. It saved my life last night. "Only those who go too far; can possibly find out how far one can go." TS Elliot PS Happy Birthday Sister. Flagg Mountain → New York → Maine → Springer → Flagg Mountain appalachianloop.tumblr.com Yonder: John_Pannill
23	February	2014	2 Hikers	Katie M, Kyle J	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Second time hiking ths trail to have a picnic with my boyfriend. It has been very beautiful for the last few days, so we decided it was time for another hike / picnic. I love the mountainsand this weather, so we just couldn't resist.
-	February	2014	3 Hikers	Quen L, Reilly W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great Day! ☺ My name is Quen L. I hide a doney in the roof top dealp. Robert is a DeLP!!◡
3	March	2014	1 Hiker	Smurf / Walk On	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started in Georgia two days ago, put in 30 miles to this point. Raining here this morning and have feet problems, so going to take a day or two off. Nice shelter, no mice, heard an owl at dark. Water is at road .25 miles. No sign to tell you!
3	March	2014	1 Hiker	Aumagic	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Two days on the trail with Smurf above for my first overnight backpacking adventure... At 51 I figured it was as good a time as any to start. Always liked hiking and camping, & combining them seems like a natural next step. It was more of an endurance challenge than I expected, but I loved it! ...Will definately do it again ... maybe complete the entire trail one day. Keep Trekking.
7	March	2014	1 Hiker	John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for a short break with friend Hunt C. Planned to cut trees but virtually none past the ridge north. Will drive around to oakey side next, after lunch in Piedmont.
8	March	2014	1 Hiker	Bobby W R	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hey everybody, this is the fifth year that I have hiked to the top of Dugger Mountain. It has been a great day for a hike. The weather is perfect. I so do enjoy the tranquility that nature has to offer. Back in the "Civilized" world all eyes are on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. After I have rested I'll head back to the car and go back homne at Spring Garden, Al. Hope to be able to write in this log book again next year. Happy hiking everyone!
14	March	2014	1 Hiker	Captain Hook	Chattanooga, Tn	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great Shelter! Very peaceful. The Pinhoti is fabulous. Can't wait to come back.
25	March	2014	1 Hiker	Steinbeck	Choccolocco, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through after an overnight stay at the watershed. Beautiful shelter. I'll have to try & come back for an overnight stay. Happy Trails!
8	May	2014	1 Hiker	Gary &Patty	South Dakota	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thanks to John and all who keep these trails cleared and marked!! If we lived close we'd help maintain these trails. Rest assures, we surely enjoy them & the wonderful shelters.
21	June	2014	? Hikers	F: Cissy D	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Staying the night with family. ☮
21	June	2014	1 Hiker	Doug	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Happy summer solstice. With my harem. "What a long strange trip it's been." ALL-BREEZY Frank Einstine waz here. * ♡ Little Redd ☮ * 🍄 Mushroom w🕸s here Campbell & John W Bubba & Brandi was here
22	June	2014	? Hikers	F: Amanda V	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Packing up with family. Hope to come back soon.
29	June	2014	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
10:15am. Replaced book & trimmed trail a little in to shelter.

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