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Laurel Shelter Log Book
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External Text: Laurel Shelter Log Book April 2006 ↓ October 2007 Introductory Internal Paragraphs Register Courtesy of Fashionplate Dan and Mother Nature's Son 23 April 2006 I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 8½" x 11" wirebound book has a sunflower front and unbleached back cardboard covers. There is one loose page.

23	April	2007	1 Hiker	Hammock Hanger	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
☺ Big Smiles to Mother Nature's Son!! Alabama - New York 2007
29	April	2006	? Hikers	BSA Troop 237	Birmingham, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Wonderful weekend for a backpacking trip. Great weather with a cool evening. Beautiful scenery & a nice easy side hike. Would Highly recommend.
8	May	2006	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great
28	May	2006	2 Hikers	Jonathan G, Johnny G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Came across this place at 9:25am. This is a great place & trail. Will be going on down the trail. PS Someone stayed here last night. The fire was still hot. By nown
15	June	2006	1 Hiker	RC	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Summer is here, it's getting hot. At 4pm a 3' foot snake came to visit. I believe it was a rat snake. I tried to give him some of my peanut shells, on his head. He didn't like my hospitality and left. I watched him go to the tree with the blue markers. I'll be leaving in the morning. I hope you can't tell that I've been here, except for this note. See you sometime.
15	June	2006	1 Hiker	RC	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
PS Be careful. There is a hornet's nest about 5 feet off the ground. It's about the size of a baseball.
17	June	2006	2 Hikers	Chase, Michael	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My dad and I are on a father son hike for father's day. It's great but ticks are everywhere. Never stop exploring (I stole that from North Face.)
2	July	2006	2 Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Quite warm, or as my buddy says, "Hot as Hellfire." Right now on a break. On a 3 day hike from Burns Trailhead to USF500? Haven't seen a soul except for Pine Glenn, which was covered over with campers for the holiday. From Pine Glen on south all streams seem very low, if not utterly dry. Unsurprising considering the drought conditions in Alabama last 2-3 weeks. Saw a rattler snake South of Pine Glenn. We didn't bother him and he didn't seem real interested in us. Have seen several deer and heard plenty of wildlife. Beware - New wasp nest in front eaves of shelter.
22	July	2006	1 Maintainer	Howard G / Pappy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out doind a trail survey so that we can plan our maintenance outings that we do once a month. So far I have come from Coleman Lake, and have seen only a few blowdowns. Will note them and plan to remove them as soon as possible. Headed towards Pine Glenn. Might get rain, so we'll see. I'm doing an out and back so it may depend on the rain chances. Weather seems to be a lot better at least for me. Light breeze helped tremendously. Appalachian Trail Club Of Alabama President, Howard Gilham / Pappy
18	August	2006	1 Hiker	Karl	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
6:45pm Hot!!! Hot!! Hot!!! Hiked in from Coleman Lake. Nice short hike. Trail is pretty overgrown around pine beetle kill area. The area north of the shelter has a recent burn (Lightning?) Firs did not seem to be too hot and camp area not affected. Creek is low but flowing. The cool water felt good after a hot hike in. 1st trip to the Laurel Mountain Shelter. Nice for a 20 year old shelter. Will have to come back in this fall when it's cool enough to sleep inside. I think we will sleep outside tonight and hope things cool down. Saw large deer moving on ridge behind shelter about 5:30pm. Time for dinner before dark. Happy Trails! Karl & Jack (the dog)🐾 19 August 2006 8am Moving on... Nice cool night in hammock with light breeze. Spent morning cleaning up around shelter. Leave it better than you found it! Back soon. Karl & Jack🐾
3	September	2006	2 Hikers	Ron, Sheila	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiking from Sweetwater. Not too hot but humidity is high. Wife and I here to eat a light lunch, then back to Sweetwater.
17	September	2006	? Hikers	Troop 71	Birmingham, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful weather for backpacking. Nice location made a wonderful weekend.
17	September	2006	? Hikers	Troop 71	Birmingham, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Nice cool weather, second time to stay in shelter. Hope everyone else has a good time here.
17	September	2006	4 Hikers	Daniel, Katherine, Logan, Kieth	Oxford, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
1:30pm. Great Trail. Great Weather. Enjoy your time here.
17	September	2006	1 Hiker	T Slick	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2:45 pm. Hiked down from Coleman Lake. Earlier this summer had hiked up from Pine Glen. Hotter than I was expecting. Will be back in the winter.
22	September	2006	2 Hikers	Lucky Joy, Plain Jane	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful, cool fall-like day for a hike & picnic. "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty."
29	September	2006	2 Hikers	Joe W, Josh M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked up from Sweetwater Lake. It is a Perfect day, about 70° and sunny. It really does not get any better than this.
30	September	2006	2 Hikers	KZ, Barry B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We hiked in 11.5 miles. Started at Burns Gap. Beautiful scenery. This shelter site is very suitable. The upkeep has been great. The Pinhoti Rocks!!
3	October	2006	1 Hiker	Mitch C	Glencoe, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked over from Coleman Lake. Nice day... A little on the warm side. Saw a few deer, so far no snakes. The shelter is still in great shape. Let's all keep it that way. Remember... Take only picture... Leave only tracks.
11	October	2006	2 Hikers	Greg, Zack	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Just hiked in from Coleman Lake. Spent the night there. Trail is in good shape and marked well (Thanks.) We're out backpacking, me and my son, and enjoying it. The shelter is in very good shape. May be bringing my scout troop back for a hike. You rock my socks off!
15	October	2006	1 Hiker	David	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Coleman; headed back. Beautiful day to be outside.
21	October	2006	4 Hikers	Wendy, Michael, Chase, Morgan	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice and cool. Leaves are changing and we are just day hiking. What a totally awesome family. Mom, Dad, Brother & Sis
22	October	2006	1 Hiker	Book Burner	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Starting to smell the finish of a great nobo thru hike. What a gorgeous stretch today from the Rio Grande crossing to here! One of the best days of hiking in along while. I had one of the oddest (and longest of shots) that happened to me along the way. I heard a thump up in the woods. And then another. Next thing I know, a fully mature, gigantic, massive tree starts falling right towards me - and I mean right towards me! I was directly in its fall path. As soon as I realized what was happening (and what was going to happen if I didn't move) I put my caboose in gear and started sprinting down the trail. Luckily nothing hit me, but the closest branch to me once the dust settled was only 15 feet away. Absolutely amazing. What are the odds? Lesson for everyone - look up when picking your campsite. Dead limbs (or huge Oak Trees) do fall sometime or another. What grows up, must fall down. Hike well, ignore the smell - Book Burner
28	October	2006	1 Hiker	Gandalf	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
9:18pm. Got a long night ahead of us. The three of us, Bear Bait, Gizmo, and I , Gandalf are hiking to the next shelter, Lower Shoal, before we sleep. We have 11 miles ahead of us. It is very dark. Just stopping by for a quick bite to eat.
1	November	2006	2 Hikers	Jennifer & Susan	Louisiana	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Go here at 5 pm after about 10 miles. Set up camp, then the rain came. Picked up out tents & put them in the shelter. We are dry. Boo. No camp fire. Jennifer & Susan Louisiana Hiking Club
5	November	2006	? Hiker	Troop 550: Lee, Wallace, Tim, Tom, others	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Troop 550 We did not have a hangover. We rebuilt the fire ring and built a shelter to sleep in. The shelter was nice and sturdy. We made a bunker on the hill with camo cover. We had a war with sticks; Allies vs Axis forces. We, the Allies won the war. -Lee, Wallace, Tim, and others Yes, my scouts are dorks. Good site, the leaves were great. Scoutmaster Tom Except for me - Lee
12	November	2006	5 Hikers	Troop 335: Scott, David, Paul, Matthew, Noah	Clay, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Visited. Trail and shelter outstanding.
13	November	2006	1 Hiker	Avalanche	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Had lunch at Choccolocco Shelter. Decided to make Laurel to sleep. Got lost last night. Missed trail after North Dugger. Found trail by heading south, ran into it. Will probably make next southbound shelter & Bail (Lots of rain with thundershowers and possible tornado forecasted for Wednesday.) Put in at 278 on Saturday - Haven't seen anyone so far - Great job trail club. Shelters are clean & nice.
24	November	2006	2 Hikers	David, Zack	Carrolton, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Having a good hike.
29	November	2006	2 Hikers	Mike, Allen	Cullman, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Came in from Coleman Lake. We got dropped off 29 November 2006, 3pm. Made it here by dark. Wonderful shelter. We really appreciate the effort of the people who built the shed and maintain the trails. We are leaving here 30 November 2006 @ 7:00am on our way to the North Shoals Trail Shed. We will end up @ Mt Cheaha Sunday PM. Thanks Guys. Smile big, be nice, have a lovely day. PS We did the part of the trail from Highpoint Trailhead (278) to Coleman Lake last year. We will finish from Cheha to Bull Gap in spring. Teachers from Cullman, Al.
9	December	2006	? Hikers	BSA Troop 532: Pac-Man, R2-D2, Scorpion King, Brain, Sly C, Antelope	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
This is Pac-Man telling you never come in December because at night it's cold. We had frost growing on our tents. Make sure you pack lightly. Tonight's destination is Coleman Lake and tomorrow we go to Burns Trail. Back to Pine Glen.
15	December	2006	1 Hiker	Mitch C	Glencoe, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Back again. Had to break in a new hiking stick. Beautiful day... Light wind 50° @ 10:00am. Think I'll have lunch and a nap.
15	December	2006	2 Hikers	Two Speed, Barney	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Checking in & moving on.
17	December	2006	1 Hiker	Helmut K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Pine Glen. Nice trail, warm day, clear shelter, uneventful hike. Heading north for Coleman.
17	December	2006	1 Hiker	Presten	Birmingham, Al	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Lower Shoal Shelter, started @ Bull's gap. Wonderful easy hike (esp. compared to section 8). Great weather & finally saw 4 other hikers on the trail for the first time in 5 days. Shelter is great, thanks again to all the trail members...
29	December	2006	2 Hikers	Ethan, Patrick	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Shoal Creek Church, Headed to Pine Glen. Beautiful day for backpacking. It has been pretty warm. Saw a garter snake on the trail before we got here. We ate lunch so we're heading on.
29	December	2006	1 Hiker	-	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Got here around 2:00pm. Staying the night. Hoping for no rain. Just me and the dog. Very Breezy.
30	December	2006	1 Hiker	Bull	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Pine Glen (4.6) miles to south. Almost time to head back. Bad weather tonight.
13	January	2007	? Hikers	Troop 714	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
It warm and cold at the same time. We had a great time. I don't know what else to wright so I am wright this. The Stick Man. Poke'mon Rocks. Gota catch 'em all
16	January	2007	1 Hiker	Bob H	Adger, Al	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. Left Pine Glen @ 1:55pm. Here @ 3:25. Will stay for the night. Try to make next shelter on Wednesday and get to my truck @ FS500 on Thursday Evening. Going to be cold tonight. I started hiking this trail in December and have been doing 20-40 miles per week. I then may try to hike it without going home. Trying to see if I have the mental strength to hike the PCT this spring. 19° @ 6am. Mice shredded tp by my head without waking me. Nice shelter. Trail is well maintained & thanks to Solo for great trail guide. Leaving @ 7am for next shelter - about 10 miles.
25	January	2007	1 Hiker	Mr Parkay	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Well, I made it in just before dark... Cool shelter, but I have this urge to night hike a few hours more. Taking a break for about ½ hour though... To let my MP3 player's batteries recharge... Gotta have music or audio drama for a quality night hike. Been listening to Elliot Smith and Tenacious D live recordings mostly. Downloaded from Archive.org. Awesome website for music... Legal too!☺ Or I may listen to my audio book of "Walden" by Henry David Thorou (Wrong Spelling I know). Another option is an epidsode of "Radio Detective Story Hour" - a Podcast. Good stuff! By the way, the best detective audio drama is "Black Jack Justice" from Decoderring.com ... Download it. It's awesome. My absolute favorite thing to listen to while hiking is the BBC Audio Drama representation of "The Lord of the Rings". 13 hours long it is! Why am I writing all this?.... Because I'm waiting for the stupid MP3 player to re-charge... hurry up MP3 player! → Hiking wise, this is day #6 and I still haven't seen any other hikers. I miss other hikers. Mr Parkay GA-ME '06
27	January	2007	1 Hiker	Naturebound: Stéphan, Mary K, Olivia, Kong from Malaysia, Branden	Malaysia	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
This weekend the NatureBound Club had a members only trip. We are a club from Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia. The weather was very nice - Sunny, little bit cloudy, and in the 50s during the day. It rained during the night, but we were able to have a roaring fire in the morning. We had a nice, relaxing weekend. This area with the shelter (well built), the sun breaking through the trees, and the wind rustling through the leaves added to the weekend. A beautiful weekend.
27	January	2007	1 Hiker	Kong C	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
The coolest Asian on Earth. Give him a call when you are in Atlanta.
3	February	2007	2 Hikers	Andrew / Son / 12, Ken / Dad / 57	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking sections on weekends until Pinhoti completed. Going N to S today's hike from Coleman Trailhead to Pine Glen. Hitchhiking back to car. Cold day. But good for hiking.
10	February	2007	1 Hiker	Rob P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiking trip. Great Weather.
24	February	2007	11 Hikers	See Below	Kennesaw, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
KSU HPS 1810 Miss Manners was here Mother Earth loves all her children, even precious Jesse (uncle) It was an exciting experience and will come back - Ankles 2/25/07 Pooper aka Flatus - This was my first backpacking trip. At first I was sceptical but this has been an awesome experience. Not only is this so good for the body but it puts the soul at peace. I definitely would like to do this more often. Great weather on 1st day. Opi - 2/25/07 - First backpacking trip, I really enjoyed it. Precious - 2/25/07 "really" had a good time. Brownie - 2/25/07 I had an awesome time. I'm so glad we avoided the rain. Watch out for those ravenous deers, though.☺ This was my first backpacking trip. I had a blast. The rain the first day & only night was no good... Did not sleep well but overall I had a good experience. ☆Falice☆ Had an awesome time. This is beautiful, here! Captain Obvious 2/25/07 I came. I saw. I enjoyed. I cried. I left. Thanks. Scott K I had 2 days full of laughter! I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. Hanging out with people in the "real world" is a lot different than being in class. I got No sleep, but it's OK. This trip was worth it. ☆ Sunshine ☼
13	March	2007	1 Hiker	Thomas E	Hankel, Österreich	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Liebe Wanderers! Diese Wanderweg ist sehr setiön. Naturlich. Amerika ist Wundarbar. Alabama ist eine schöne staadt, aber es ist sehr, sehr halt. Ich wandere gem an dem, "Pinhoti Trail," aber ich möchte an dem "Appalachia Trail." wandern, wenn ich habe Zeit. Ich besuche Oma und Grobrater in Anniston, und ich bin glüchlich, dass ich in die Walden sein Kann. Ich Fahote, Shoal Creek Shelter um 9 Uhr ab. Ich kommte hier um 1700 Uhr an. Thomas E Hankel, Österreich (Guten tag mein liebscions(sp?)! Danke shemne(sp?)! Alf wiederzahn! (10-7-07 Day Hike)(I wrote to say hello - Fanny))
17	March	2007	1 Hiker	T300	Branton, Ms	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hola Amigos That's Spanish for Hello Friends. My feet hurt. That's English for my feet hurt and we're not friends anymore. T300 Branton, Ms
17	March	2007	1 Hiker	Brad S	Centre, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking all of Pinhoti in sections.
19	March	2007	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great day for a hike. Hung like Einstein and Smart as a Horse!! Who?↑
22	March	2007	? Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We came from the Coleman campsites. This trail is fun.
-	March	2007	? Hikers	-	Fort Gillem, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Asante Sanah Squash Butt-nana Go Army HOOAH!!!! (Company-H 121st Infantry Airborne Long Range Surveillance
24	March	2007	? Hikers	Lindsey B	Kennesaw State University, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We are here with our class from Kennesaw State University. Having a great time! We have only seen one snake.
24	March	2007	1 Hiker	SO	Douglasville, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Pine Glen to Coleman. My favorite hike.
25	March	2007	1 Hiker	ALHIKERGAL	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived 2:30pm from Lower Shoals Shelter (10 miles). Less than 40 miles to go on my thru-nobo-hike! Glad I had my shades on today... Nude Sunbathers at Sweetwater parking area! Yikes!! Onward to Choccolocco Shelter tomorrow.
11	April	2007	2 Hikers	Trickster, What?!, Gaiadog	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hell Yes! Made good time today! 18,2 miles and here before 5pm. Yeehaw! Beat the rain too! Our pup is very tired and unhappy with us - She passed out immediately upon arrival. We were stoked to see that Mr Parkay signed in on 25 January 2007. We also hiked GA-ME in 2006... But we never met him - We just always read his entries - Now we are here in Alabama, different trail, still reading his entries - Maybe we'll meet someday! 3 mere days of our thru-hike - Then back to Asheville, NC to finish semester - The Vermont Long Trail this summer! L♡ving it! '06, Pinhoti '07 PS Check out www.trailjournals.com under Trickster & What?! The only turkeys we are yet to see on the "Turkey Trail" are ourselves... hmmm
19	April	2007	3 Hikers	Scott, Melissa, Zac	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great day for hiking; not cold, little hot, but breezy, so not too hot. Gone 3.2 miles so far and still going.Just stopping for lunch. Yummy, yummy.
21	April	2007	1 Hiker	Jones	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Just a quick in-and-out from Coleman Trailhead. Very pleasant stroll. Alas, must return to be ready for the salt mines tomorrow.
23	April	2007	1 Hiker	Hammock Hanger	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night. This is my firsat shelter stay since beginning my new adventure. I will sleep in my hammock for comfort but it is still nice to have the picnic table. It is much quieter here than any AT shelter I ever stayed at. (I'm a wee bit lonely.) ☺ I'll be done with Alabama soon, then onto Ga-Tn-Ky-Va-WV-Md-Pa & finally NY!! "Great Eastern Trail" Hammock Hanger Al-NY 2007 www.trailjournals.com/hammockhangerGET06/ AHTS - hikealabama.org AHS americanhiking.org
25	April	2007	2 Hiker	Still Lucky Joy, Still Plain Joy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Today is the day the Lord has made it. Rejoice and be glad in it!!
28	April	2007	7 Hikers	Bill H, ?, ?, Seth W, Kirsten B, LF, Simmons	Marietta, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Came in, camped last night at Shoal Creek Church. Woke up last night at 4am to drunken hicks but otherwaise it was OK. Arrived at shelter by 9:30am with great weather. Played Frisbee around the campfire but the trees conquered us. Simmons took a blow to the head. Venture Crew 277 Marietta, Ga
28	April	2007	3 Hikers	Kieth, Peggy, Lynn G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Came here on day hike. Beautiful.
-	April	2007	? Hikers	Troop 465: Joey / The Mule	Hickory Flat, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
The weather was great. It was a great hike.
10	May	2007	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Forrest in for a break and to give feet a rest. This is day 3, it is 9:00am. Not sure where I stayed last night, just fell asleep on the ground somewhere. Must have done between 23-27 miles yesterday. I started this trail with the same mentality as I had going into southern Maine last year on my 2006 thru hike. However, this is pretty much flat compared to S Maine. It's still very beautiful, though, and have seen @ least a dozen turkey and more deer. Although I have seen only one person in two days, which is kinda nice. I don't have any music, either. Nature has a very very subtle rythem to it. And that's what I want to be closer to. And I have!!! Be good all! Forrest Jessie and Maxie I wish you were here. Trail maintainers: You guys are doing an awesome job. I think I want to volunteer. May the spirit of the turkey compell you. As I am writing this person #2 walks up.
15	May	2007	2 Hikers	Jeff J, Elliot J	Jacksonville State University, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Outdoor Pursuit Expedition
17	May	2007	3 Hikers	Jean J, Joan PD, Sandi S, Dawn the dog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day and wonderful scenery!
25	May	2007	1 Hiker	Tim R	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just made it in from Lower Shoal. What a trip. Weather at mid day is warm. @ night kind of cool. Ticks are everywhere.
28	May	2007	? Hikers	Venture Crew #1	Oneonta, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Burns Trailhead to Coleman Lake yesterday. Swam in the lake to cool down. Left Coleman @9am. Stopped @ Shoal Creek Church for devotional (day late.) Headed down to Pine Glen. Had LNT Trainer Training @ Camp Lee, Annistonnprior to hitting trail. (Charlie T, Master LNT Trainer) Martin C - Advisor Emily C☺ WC #55 Crew 1 Sam M Alice (Sam's Backpack) William E - Just a tag along ☆ So not true. William is the chairman of the tent rolling committee!! he he! Lisa S - Assistant Advisor I used to be a beaver SR609
31	May	2007	1 Hiker	Jonathan O	-	7 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Lower Shoal Shelter yesterday. A cute little mouse got stuck under my mosquito netting last night. It ran around for a bit 'til I calmed it down, but when I tried to pet him, he tried to chew his way out... So I let him go. Great shelter, my last day of hiking (of 7) is today. Then I'm getting picked up. I'll sure miss the woods, and the critters. Best Wishes
2	June	2007	5 Hikers	Lumin / Jerry, Drake / James, Ilix / Alex	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2:10pm Saw a tick, fried a tick, laughed. I heard Banjo music! Heard banjo music, got scared, ran for my life (Just kidding.) Yellow Jacket nest to right of shelter. PS: Cheese nips wrapper full of yellow jackets.
29	July	2007	1 Maintainer	ATCA: Howard G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I can see that the journal did not have a pen so I will leave mine. I always enjoy hikers comments and thoughts about their experiences on the trail. I arrived here about 12:20 from Pine Glenn Campground. I'm doing an annual trail survey fro my hiking club (ATCA) Appalachian Trail Club of Alabama. So far the trail looks pretty good. There is a little storm damage from Highway 431 to I20 that we hope to address real soon. I will put the survey on our website soon. (ATCA.com or Pinhoti.org) Well, I must rest and get ready to head back to Pine Glenn. Hope everyone has or had a good summer. I guess school will start soon for a lot of these folks. (Sorry ☺) Howard G (ATCA)
25	August	2007	2 Hikers	James, Lausen, Emily (dog)	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Pine Glen. It is really hot, but flat, so who is complaining? This shelter is really nice, shame it's too early to camp. We figure that we will walk up to the other lake, take again, ← do a loop back around to maybe camp back at the lake tonight. We are from Atlanta, and have noticed the difference in foliage. A lot less diversity but gorgeous none the less. My partner has been clearing out the spiders for me, Glad of that! Looks like the trail hasn't been hiked on for a while. Nice to have the privacy ☺.
2	September	2007	15 Hikers	Skillet / Skyler M, Doug, Brandon, Tremper / Trent, Little Bear / John	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Skillet and the gang hiking from Colemna Lake to Pine Glan. Just arrived & it's 10:52am. Tremper is with me & so is Brandon and John. This is a first section hike for everyone but me. Awesome! Hammocks Rock! (Too bad I have a tent, eh?) Well, we're travelling on!
3	September	2007	3 Hikers	Brad, Bill, Robert	Florence, Huntsville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Brad, Bill, and Robert (Myself) are about to begin our third and final day of hiking. It's 7 o'clock on a Monday morning and we have a day of 11 miles to hike. We hiked from Highway 78 on the Pinhoti. Our final destination is Highway 55. Just past Pine Glen our crew stopped at Sweetwater Lake and swam for a while. It felt awesome!! Happy Trails!! Entire entry X'd out.
8	September	2007	? Hikers	Troop 007: Lemans, Peter, Jayson, Kristian, Brother Leigh	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
5	October	2007	1 Hiker	Woodman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Me & Tips (dog) on a yo-yo back to Coleman Trailhead. Cloudy & Hot.
7	October	2007	2 Hikers	Fanny, Steve	Anniston, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day trip - Columbus Day 3 day weekend. Camped here before and have fond memories. Steve walked into a big spider web and the poor spider crouched scared to pieces on his chest; we gently put him / her? down. I used to be terrified of spiders. Now, I love all critters (within reason ☺), especially spiders. They are quite magical, they are. It's supposed to be fall colors, but it's comfortably warm and everything is still green with lots of wildflowers. Amazing and nice. Been a drought, creeks dry or low. Hope mother earth is healed soon & we all stay alive & healthy in the process. Nature is so healing, aay? Whoever reads this I hope you enjoy your time here... Adios - Fanny, Steve, Rubee 🐾, Breejeet 🐾 the Great Pyrenees & West Highland Terrier waiting eagerly for treats.☺ PS Live currently on Planet Earth, Milky Way Galaxy. No; Anniston, Alabama. Fanny originally from northwest - Steve all over; & here, Alabama.
8	October	2007	1 Hiker	Scrambler	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing through on day hike yoyo from Pine Glen to Coleman Trailhead back to Pine Glen. Partly sunny, a little muggy, & very quiet. Glad I'm not at work today!
14	October	2007	3 Hikers	Adam, Caleb, Colby	Trussville	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Here for an overnight stay with my boys, 6 & 3. Some might think I'm crazy, but I love it & I want them to experience this. A little on the warm side, but I expect a night of about 50°! We will hike back to Sweetwater come tomorrow morning.
21	October	2007	1 Hiker	Howard Gillman (ATCA)	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Sense this is the last page I'll tell John Calhoun aka (Mother Nature;s Son) who's a friend of mine so that he can put out a new journal. Arrived here yesterday around 3:30 pm and thought maybe I would have some company, but no one came. It seems that when you are alone everything is magnified and every sound means something. But it also gives you time to reflect. I enjoy my stay, built nice fire and enjoyed the early fall coolness. I enjoy reading these journals very much. It seems that we all have a common thread we enjoy being out in God's creation. I say God's creation because I can not any other word to describe it. Unfortunately we are creatures of time and my time is closing with my stay and so I must leave. Hiking back to Coleman Lake Trail. It was a nice in and out. Hope to see you on the trail. Howard Gillman (ATCA)
27	October	2007	2 Hikers	Michelle, Frankie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just here to see trail and shelter. Camped at Coleman Lake. In Him.
4	November	2007	6 Hikers	Mt Dog, Lyin Dog, Rabbit, Bandade, Snake Lady, Sunshine	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Froze 2 death. 2 Days. ☹ Think we heard a bear last night .. like a mouse! Felt like hopping out of camp in sleeping bag. Below 30° is torture!!!

On December 25th, 2007 John Calhoun and I (Dan Bedore) walked on the Pinhoti in the Choccolocco Management Area to replace the register in the Laurel Shelter. A steady ice cold rain fell. We saw two flocks of over a dozen turkeys each.

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