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North Dugger Shelter Log Book
2017 - 2019

Cover of Dugger Mountain Shelter 2017 - 2019 Log Book External Text:
North Dugger Mt. Shelter Log Book
12 November 2017 ↓ 19 October 2019
Introductory Internal Paragraphs
Complements of John N Calhoun www.trailjournals.com/mothernaturesson
I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 8½" x 11" wirebound book has green front and unbleached back cardboard covers. The front cover is loose and there is some water damage.

Some kid stratch inside the front cover:
Jerm 211 💗
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Bailey &! ♡Cil Bit☺ ~Love Life~
Kota~♡
Kaya & Dilana😋
Fed,3,2119
AntAnthony
12 November 2017 1 Maintainer John Calhoun Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. In for a short day break and to replace the shelter log book. Am now strting to refresh blue paint blazes heading north. So far have done from Clairmont Gap to here with exception of the two wilderness areas. Have a great hike.
24 November 2017 2 Hikers Mark & Nancy E, Clovis dog - Day Pinhoti Trail
Friday. 15:28pm. Just walked up here from 500 to sit and enjoy the quiet and a small fire with my wife and dog.
Met a fellow on 500 about to walk to Pinky Burns. He may rethink and start from Burn tomorrow am and head for here.
May God bless all who use and enjoy these trails and keep them safe.
Gonna pull anchor and head for home.
13 November 2017 2 Hikers Justin S, Morgan H - Day Pinhoti Trail
Came through hiking, stopped for a break.
16 December 2017 1 Hiker Captain Nemo - Day Pinhoti Trail
Came out with the girlfriend and the dog. Enjoyed the quiet. In a SH+T situation, everyone meet at the shelters.
30 December 2017 1 Hiker Greg D - Day Pinhoti Trail
Cool, beautiful day for a hike.
21 January 2018 1 Hiker David - Day Pinhoti Trail
SOBO Jackson Chapel to Coleman Lake.
Blackington Slim - David
Yolk / Follow up - David
Nice Shelter
27 January 2018 1 Hiker Rick C Jacksonville, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Day hike to Double Spring & back. Nice warm day for a stroll.
27 January 2018 2 Hikers Pano, Slug - Many Pinhoti Trail
Flagg Mountain → Georgia
3 February 2018 1 Hiker JT - Day Pinhoti Trail
Donated two camp chairs to shelter. Enjoy!
[The Real MUP →]
4 February 2018 1 Hiker Dave V - Day Pinhoti Trail
Geologist with the Geological Survey of Alabama, mapping the Piedmont 7.5 minute quadrangle. Just passing through and stopped for a short break.
14 February 2018 1 Hiker Ryan W / Garbage Disposal - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Weekend backpack trip to prep for the AT. Rained all day and wood was soaked. Rain stopped near sundown. Looking forward to a good hike south.
16 February 2018 1 Hiker Nalgene Ninja - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Nalgene Ninja hammocked here. Weekend section to Cave Spring, NOBO.
16 February 2018 1 Hiker - - Many Pinhoti Trail
Hi Point to Porter's Gap.
19 February 2018 2 Hikers Brian, Mark - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Started at Jackson Chapel Trailhead on 17 February 2018. Stayed at Davis Mountain Shelter. Hiked to Oakey Mountain Shelter, and about to end our sections 13 &12 hike here.
•Happy Trails
•Leave No Trace
•God Bless
PS NOBO Folks are going to love the climbs ahead. Pay attention to water. ☺
20 February 2018 1 Hiker ? - Day Pinhoti Trail
Have a great hike.
22 February 2018 2 Hikers Greenleaf & Apple Pie - Many Pinhoti Trail
Greenleaf & Apple Pie in for the night. Love the shelter hopping in this section! Oh, and the trail is nice too. Dugger mountain could use some redigging of the side hilling trail; the slant was just perfect to aggravate my new heel blisters. Ouch!
Thanks for all the trail maintenance! Loving the Pinhoti so far. A little too hot today. haha! Apple Pie
23 February 2018 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
Stardate 2-23-2018
1 March 2018 1 Hiker Birdfoot, Birdfoot's Ego - Day Pinhoti Trail
6:30pm. End of day 4. FKT attempt took a major hit today. 31 miles in 13 hours. When I saw the shelter sign, it felt like a donkey kick. It rained all day and the creek crossings were endless, but I kept my head down all day long. 31 miles? Really? I pulled up here for the day rather than spending several more hours slogging to Oakey. I hope a few hours of sleep revives my spirit. It's on the mat, struggling to get up, looking for its mouthpiece. - Birdfoot
PS GPS had me at 3mph pace. Anyone else think the databook is off? Birdfoot's Ego

 Best invention ever - Spoon + Fork = Spork
Worst invention ever - Spoon + Potty Trowel = Sprowel
4 March 2018 1 Hiker Richard S / Roaming Geezer - 13 Days Pinhoti Trail
Passing thru on my thru hike of the Alabama Pinhoti. Started 23 February 2018 at Flagg Mountain. 2 more days and I will be at Jackson Chapel Road in Georgia and the end of my journey (for now.)
Thanks for all of the hard work to all of the volunteer maintainers! Especially - John Calhoun.
12 March 2018 1 Hiker JT - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch. Beautiful day! On to Oakey for the night.
12 March 2018 1 Hiker John Calhoun Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Monday 2:45pm. Remember 12 March 1993 winter storm: 14" of snow in Birmingham, Al! On my way back from doing a shuttle for long time hiker friend Vagabond / Rick G in north Georgia. Whata mess someone left here. I got it all. Please pack out your trash
12 March 2018 3 Hikers Blue, Green, Orange - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Stayed here after coming from Burns Trailhead. Really cold so covered front of shelter with tarps, raised temps at least 5°. Great spring break adventures.
16 March 2018 3 Hikers Will M, Pat P, Aaron M - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! We had a good night at the shelter. Glad to be spending a couple days on the Pinhoti. Off to Burns Trailhead.
17 March 2018 1 Hiker Ninja Tortoise - Day Pinhoti Trail
Happy Saint Paddy's Dat. I love these shelters.
22 March 2018 2 Hikers Butters, Too Sweet - Day Eastern Continental Trail
18 mile day from Coleman Lake Campground to North Dugger Mountain Shelter. Hiked through much of the Tornado Damage left from Monday's storm, before it had been cleared. Some tough hiking! Lots of blowdowns! Here's to smooth trail ahead.
Pinhoti Trail → Benton MacKaye Trail → Appalachian Trail 2018
2 April 2018 1 Maintainer John Calhoun Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
11:30am. Monday. Just stopped in doing a "spotty" damage survey for the recent tornado on 19 March 2018 that severely damaged Jacksonville and Southside and Rabbittown plus our trail south of Choccolocco Dam. (It's in OK shape now thanks to the USFS.) Volunteers still needed in Jacksonville area. Have a good hike and be weather aware!
8 April 2018 1 Maintainer John Calhoun Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
11:35am. Just passing by again.
13 April 2018 1 Hiker Tom - Day Pinhoti Trail
17:35 Hours. Checking the shelter after an arson started fire on the evening of 11 April 2018 off of Forest Service Road 500 at the bottom of the hill. Fire had already run up the hill before the firefighters could get here to respond. Miraculously, the fire burnt a perfect circle around around the shelter, picnic table, and even the "Land & Water Conservation Fund" sign. Fire was named the "Crooked Bridge Fire" after the bridge just south of here on FS Road 500. (The bridge sits at an almost 90° angle to the road and looks like it was built crooked in relation to general direction of road.) Dozer & hand Line were constructed & the fire was held to about 100 acres.
[Thanks for signing the log book too!]
20 April 2018 3 Maintainers John Calhoun, Howard G, Pappy G Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
11:20am. Just stopping to check out trail. Many thanks to the fire crew. Have a great hike on Alabama's Appalachian Trail!
21 April 2018 2 Hikers KH, JG - Day Pinhoti Trail
Was here from 278 High Point Trailhead!
1 May 2018 3 Hikers Daniel, David, James S East West Farm, Jacksonville Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Hiked with my two boys to the lake and back. Sad to see the burned up forest, but it made the rest even more beautiful. We stayed in our hammocks for the first time. The moon was bright and the whipoorwills were really singing a chorus. Lots of ticks! Don't forget your bug spray like we did.
11 May 2018 2 Hikers Tope, Buddha - Day Pinhoti Trail
I was going to draw a penis . But... I held back. ☺ Enjoy your hike. We sure have.
26 May 2018 2 Hikers Tyler C, Eric, Roscoe dog - Day Pinhoti Trail
Sorry for the sweat stains. Tyler
Humid ass day! And Roscoe the dog's first hike! Eric
29 June 2018 2 Hikers Wendi M, Michael W - Day Pinhoti Trail
- June 2018 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
gax
30 June 2018 1 Hiker Unlucky ⅓ - Day Pinhoti Trail
Just out and about. Come up here just to take a break from the rush of life, the sound of traffic, and reflect and regroup. Been a hot one, but I live for this! Drink water, drive on, & enjoy.
21 July 2018 1 Hiker Unlucky ⅓ - Day Pinhoti Trail
4:17pm. Got the kids out today to experience hiking and a good dose of nature for the first. They're 8, 9, &10. They seem to be really enjoying the trip; I hope they grow to love it like me. Hav egood friend with me and his son. They're having a blast too.
**Trevor I need to know which way the lake is from here and how far, and if it's something kids can handle. Was gonna try to get you but didn't want the kids to hate it on their first trip. I got a message to Amanda to give your daddy a call. I didn't have enough service to do it myself. Be safe, brother!
13 August 2018 2 Hikers Cherry Pie, Ches-ed - Day Pinhoti Trail
Quick break, moving on.
7 November 2018 2 Hikers Wolf, Raven - Day Pinhoti Trail
On a random walk about seeing something new and something old. Rainy day, bold colors in the trees, mud puddles, laughing and smiling. Enjoy the trail!
7 November 2018 1 Hiker Paco - Many Eastern Continental Trail
Paco was here. Right before nightfall.
Eastern Continental Trail →Florida
10 November 2018 2 Hikers Jeremy, Austin - Day Pinhoti Trail
Cold feet and runny nose. We left our garbage here to burn. Had to get away for a little bit in God's creation. Blessings.
PS Biscuits in a bag taste wonderful.
18 November 2018 5 Hikers CL, KL, HL, CP, BB - Day Pinhoti Trail
5 December 2018 1 Hiker Mo Cheeks - Day Pinhoti Trail
Keep it movin'.
19 December 2018 4 Hikers Carlee, Brett, Roan, Kane - Day Pinhoti Trail
Rain moving in. Movin' on. → NOBO -Note: Lots of trash in fire pit. Picked up a few pieces.
25 December 2018 4 Hikers F: A S, Morgan S, Nathan S, Melanie S, Midas Touch dog - Day Pinhoti Trail
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!
5 January 2019 4 Hikers F: R, Dana, Ayden, Candon J - Day Pinhoti Trail
Happy birthday Dana! ♡ Wonderful birthday spent hiking and spending time with our family in the woods. Enjoy!
25 January 2019 1 Hiker Davy H / Staff - Many Pinhoti Trail
NOBO from Flagg. Hiked in & right about 16 miles.
- January 2019 1 Hiker Breanna D / Dukey Monkey - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hello. My name is Dukey Monkey. Hey call me. Single! (#) My name is Breanna D. Female by the way. Call me!!!
1 February 2019 4 Hikers Frye, Tess, Hunter, Ryan - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Hell of a good time / birthday.☺
9 February 2019 1 Hiker M - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Came for a quick overnight & camp. Temps got down to low 30s. Thankful to whoever left the bag of Hot Hands.
17 February 2019 1 Hiker Woodchuck - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
I've only done 5 miles today, but I'm debating on calling this place home for the night.
17 February 2019 1 Hiker Dreamliner - Many Pinhoti Trail
Great views today... Not! It's supposed to rain until 3 March. Thank God for all these shelters.
Dreamliner Pinhoti NOBO
23 February 2019 2 Hunters Hayden T, Trevor P - Day Pinhoti Trail
Went hunting to shelter. Found my uncle's hat, and now enjoying music and nature. Just chilling.
Weather Not that cold but bring a jacket.
Place Beautiful, wonderful.

Fuck You
Hillbillys
Love for ALL
is
ALL for Love

If you are reading this...
I love you!!
-Trevor P
28 February 2019 1 Hiker Forest - Day Pinhoti Trail
Stopped in to get out of the rain. Southbound section to Cheaha. Beautiful shelters.
4 March 2019 1 Hiker Jimmy J - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Stayed here last night. The rain seems to have stopped. Snow flurries this morning. Hope everyone stays warm.
5 March 2019 1 Hiker BiggSarge - Many Pinhoti Trail
Seen nobody yesterday or today. Stay here tonight and stay warm. Talking teens tonight. Cave Springs here I come.
11 March 2019 1 Hiker Kathy - Great Eastern Pinhoti Trail
Kathy Kathy in for the night. NOBO on the PT section of the Great Eastern Trail. Stayed here in fall 2016 as well. This shelter is one of my favorites.
16 March 2019 1 Hiker ✫Bones✫ - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Hey Hey. Cold Tour Show Down... Out for a 3 day. Smoking, joking, having fun.
18 March 2019 1 Hiker Super English - Many Pinhoti Trail
Just chilling out. Heading to next shelter for tonight... Nice and sunny day. Super Engish AT 2018. From the UK. #goingforalittlewalk Enjoy your hike!
23 March 2019 2 Hikers Aunt G, Soapy Dog - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Great day on the trail. Met some fantastic volunteers, a troop of Boy Scouts, and camping with a family tonight whose boys have blessed us with a camp fire! Happy Trails! ☺
24 March 2019 ? Hikers F: the Walkers - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
The Walkers have been here. So was Luke Skywalker??
25 March 2019 1 Hiker Rooster - Many Pinhoti Trail
Here for the night. Early day. Looking to avoid afternoon thunderstorms!
Thru hiking NOBO. Started at Flagg Mountain 15 March 2019, stopped in Heflin for some southern hospitality... Ready for a zero in Cave Springs, then on to northern terminus by 6 April 2019!
#RoosterHikes
#Hike4Roger
#EndALS
StevenRieker.com
#ErrErrErr
#RoosterOut
25 March 2019 2 Hikers Coco's Miles (FB trail dog), Mama Smiles - Many Pinhoti Trail
Coco's Miles (FB trail dog) & Mama Smiles overnighting, relaxing and staying out of approaching storm. Started NOBO at Flagg 15 March 2019 and stopping at Ladiga Lot tomorrow. Will be back to finish our thru hike this year!
25 March 2019 1 Hiker Rooster - Many Pinhoti Trail
Rooster - Part 2 - Attention John Calhoun: Wasps / Hornets are huge under the front eaves - Yikes!!! Nests there and over the cooking shelf.
25 March 2019 3 Hikers Dad, Hammie, Ocho - Many Pinhoti Trail
Made it through Section 12 SOBO after a few storms. Great hike though. Started at Cave Springs and headed to Highway 431 Trailhead. This will complete our Alabama Pinhoti Hike. Absolutely wonderful!!!
5 April 2019 3 Hikers Swimmer, AquaMan, Patriot - Many Pinhoti Trail
Started @ Blue Ridge, SOBO. Doing Thru Hike for tornado victims in Lee Co Alabama. Please support our hike. (Address)
Cave Springs: Nice town but the - Hotel is a dive. Town people are great.
We really loved Alabama's section of the Pinhoti. The road walks in Georgia stink! Tell all the trail maintenance people Big Thank You!!
7 April 2019 1 Hiker Toney - Day Pinhoti Trail
Toney stop here after 7+ mile hike to Terrapin Creek. Beautiful area.
7 April 2019 1 Hiker Mike - Day Pinhoti Trail
Mike hiked with Toney. Have a good hike.
13 April 2019 1 Hiker Bones - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Just an overnight on the Pinhoti... HYOH. Jesus is the red pill haha!! G '12↑ '14-16↓
13 April 2019 1 Hiker Hubble - Many Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch. Wet morning. NOBO
15 April 2019 1 Hiker Semi-Colon - Day Pinhoti Trail
Slept here. It's nippy this morning!
15 April 2019 1 Hiker Redbeard - Many Eastern Continental Trail
Had a delightful chilly night. Mail drop in Cave Springs.
trailjournals.com 2019 flip flop ECT (Ga→Me '87)
16 April 2019 2 Hikers Kathy, Vince - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Headed to lake (N). Then back tomorrow. Blue skies. No clouds. Carpenter Bees!
19 April 2019 2 Hikers Scampie, Papa Bear - Day Pinhoti Trail
Scampie was here.
Papa Bear didn't store enough food for the winter.
21 April 2019 1 Hiker Steps - Many Pinhoti Trail
Had a blessed Easter! Back on trail after resupply and Sunday worship at FBC Piedmont. Thanks to the trail angels for packing me up and dropping me back at the trailhead. 1 Pet. 2:21 PT NOBO
29 April 2019 1 Hiker Late Start - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Late Start in for the night.
17 May 2019 2 Hikers Frisbee, Stubbs - Many Pinhoti Trail
FrisbeeFlagg→Springer 
  
Here for the night.Same Same-Stubbs
19 May 2019 1 Hiker Ian - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Had a great night. The bird nest in the shelter is still active. Happy trails.
20 May 2019 1 Hiker Constantine - Day Pinhoti Trail
Late lunch break. Looks like I might catch up to the second hiker I have seen this entire time... Time to climb another mountain! (↖ Arrow points to earlier entries.)
1 June 2019 1 Hiker Bird - Many Eastern Continentl Trail
The solitude I have experienced on this trail so far has been exactly what I needed. Ups and downs as always but I'm having a great time. Flagg → Springer NOBO
20 June 2019 1 Hiker Bwana Ben - Many Eastern Continental Trail
The dreaded Dugger Wilderness wasn't as bad as others make out. Coming in to Cheaha was much tougher. Plus I found blackberries.
30 June 2019 1 Maintainer John Calhoun Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
In just to clear around shelter but it took a long time just to get here. Fire is making lots of trees fall.
25 August 2019 ? Hikers F: Tony C & Family - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hiking with the family, enjoying the outdoors.
2 September 2019 2 Hikers Grym, Happy Splooter - Day Pinhoti Trail
Grym back for another section. Hiking with Happy Splooter.
7 September 2019 1 Hiker Rope/Bushhippy, Busty David C - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Rope/Bushhippy with Busty David C. Made camp at 500. Thanks for the read. See you later.
15 October 2019 ? Hikers Misty & Mike B, Jeremiah, Amber, N Lee - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Camping with great friends. First time here. Love it!
This is a trip of trips. Good friends, a beautiful woman, no kiddos. We just wanted to say bye to town and re-center ourselves.
Amber I ♡ Lee
Amber N Lee
19 October 2019 2 Hikers Heather M, Janice B - Day Pinhoti Trail
Heather M and Janice B had lunch here on this rainy day. Delightful.
20 October 2019 1 Maintainer John Calhoun Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
In to check shelter & trim trail from 500. Dan Bedore to go all the way through Dugger Mountain to Co 55.

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