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Laurel Shelter Log Book
2014 - 2019

External Text: Laurel Shelter Log Book June 2014 ↓ August 2019 Introductory Internal Paragraphs This log book is complements of John N Calhoun www.trailjournals.com/mothernaturesson Enjoy your hike! I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 9¾" x 7½" stitched book has a black and white front and back cardboard covers. There are some loose pages.

17	June	2014	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. Have a great hike! Sylacauga to Maine and beyond!
28	June	2014	? Hikers	Troop 576: Mike C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We are just stopping to refill water and rest.
-	August	2014	1 Hiker	Boy Scout Troop 39: Bo H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping by to check out the area before bringing the scouts out this weekend (24 August) for their annual Planning Calendar and Conference. Sold on the site!
24	August	2014	? Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We had fun to have a first backpacking experience. Loved it.
24	August	2014	1 Hiker	2H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We had fun on trip here, and I thought raccoons were beef jerky gambling.
4	September	2014	1 Hiker	Mechanical Man	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing thru. Hoping to get to Heflin tomorrow before the post office closes so I can get my supply box for last leg. MEGA '05
16	September	2014	1 Hiker	Gail D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
1st trip this year, Lovely!
27	September	2014	2 Hikers	Bub, Lidge	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Met John on trail. Great guy! Thanks for all your hard work!
20	September	2014	? Hikers	Troop 217: Donnie G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
20	September	2014	? Hikers	Troop 422: Thomas G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
-	October	2014	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hello everyone. The trail is awesome. Been awhile hiking for me... Plan to be on this trail a lot more. Maybe I will see you down the trail. HYOH
19	October	2014	2 Hikers	Riddle, Wayne	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Great place to stay! Headin' thru on a couple nighter!
-	October	2014	? Hunters	Coon Hunters	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
#44 Treed a coon 2 yards from the shelter. Scared the shit out of us. But nice place. 101
30	October	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Just me and my dog. Arrived early in the afternoon. Absolutely perfect weather this today. Been on the Pinhoti for 4 days now. This is my last chance to get out in the wilderness before I start my 9 to 5 job. At 1:30 I spotted a Downy Woodpecker. I couldn't see any red on the back of its head but it didn't have the black and white pattern to fit the Red Cockaded description. I came here to chill and see the autumn foliage. Have not been dissappointed!
-	October	2014	2 Hikers	Stretch, Callaway	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
4	November	2014	1 Hiker	TBonts	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Short day from Lower Shoal Shelter. Step it up tomorrow. Great Weather, Nice Trail. Heading north.
7	November	2014	3 Hikers	BSA Troop 547: Mark, Andy, Nathan	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch on way from Pine Glen to Burns TH. Great clear cool day for hiking. Scouting out the trail for future hike hike with BSA Troop 547. → See 2 January 2015.
8	November	2014	1 Hiker	Weirdo	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday 10:00. Stop by on my way from Pine Glenn. Plan to make it to Piedmont by Tuesday morning.
8	November	2014	1 Hiker	Warren	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Warren of findingwarren.com Thru-ed to Maine in '08 Thru-ed to Georgia in '09 Thru-ed from Georgia in '10
-	November	2014	1 Hiker	gubbool	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
'08 AL-ME '09 ASRT doun & up '10 EDC 10,000 miles in 28 states 217 days '11 MEK 850 miles Kayak Tn, TEN TOM coat '12 FCT 1515 mi kayak around Florida '13 Zero '14 225 of PCT & this till too cold I did this! aka gubbool
10	November	2014	2 Hikers	Pinecone Tiger, OJ	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Heading south from Burns Trailhead. Stayed last night at Choccolocco shelter with Warren (aka gubbool) from findingwarren.com. Nice guy, but not a night owl! Hikin' with my boy OJ down to Pine Glen and then headed to Mellow Mushroom. Unfortunately, we did not hav an alien encounter as some reported at Choccolocco Shelter in trail log, but we are hoping that Cosmic Karma will lift our spirits! - Keep on TRAILIN'!! 🐾 Pinecone Tiger & OJ 🏹
11	November	2014	2 Hikers	Ronnie, Craig	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hello! Came to this shelter to have lunch. We will eat and leave. Good day!
21	November	2014	1 Hiker	Detour	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Detour in early AM. Stayed at church pavillion last night. 3rd cold night in a row. Next is warmth like yesterday, and rain in two days. I might go check out the southern part of the Alabama (not Pinhoti) Trail. I helped John C yesterday and it made me appreciate, once again, the hard work that he does for us and for the trail. I'm from Pennsylvania, so it's hard for me to get down and help, but if you're within an hour's drive, please help John or grab a lopper and do some trail work yourself. I know you'll get great satisfaction in it. Also, please keep the shelters clean. If that is all you do, that is great. Detour AT Twice Ga Pinhoti Benton MacKaye and now Alabama!
30	November	2014	2 Hikers	Kenny, Michael	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
A special thank you John Calhoun for shuttling me and Michael, and most of all, the hard work and hours and miles you drive to work on the trail. Kenny, War Eagle - Next Year
5	December	2014	1 Hiker	Mother Nature's Son	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
13	December	2014	1 Hiker	Wayfarer	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Northbound. Started from Jacksonville, Florida on the 8th of October 2014. Did the 518 miles of the Florida Trail across the Panhandle, then up the spur trail through Blackwater River State Park to cross into Alabama just west of Conecuh State Park. The next 170 miles up through Alabama were road walks. However, above Wetumpka, finally got on the newest section of Pinhoti Trail coming down off Flagg Mountain & into small town of Weogufka. Another road walk from there, past Stewartville, connected me again to the Pinhoti Trail at Trammel Trailhead & from there to here. Heading on to finish Alabama's Pinhoti Trail, & across the state line to continye onto the Georgia Pinhoti Trail, the Benton MacKaye Trail, and then onto the Appalachian Trail. Wayfarer AT - '06 Much of ECT - '14, '15
14	December	2014	3 Hikers	Lady Moses	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hi from your friendly trio. The three of us are hiking from Pine Glen to High Point for Christmas break. It's 9:00 and we're going to bed. Lots of love from the trail! Love, Lady Moses
22	December	2014	7 Hikers	Hiker Husband 1 & Hiker Wife, Michelle	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiker Husband 1 & Hiker Wife along with 5 friends. Hike from Pine Glen to Coleman Lake. Michelle is visiting from Florida.
27	December	2014	1 Hiker	#Respect	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
27	December	2014	3 Hikers	CH Hardin	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Pine Glenn to Coleman day hike 3 people.
27	December	2014	3 Hikers	A.t.m.	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Completed the section from Pine Glenn to Coleman Lake today with 2 friends. Good weather, plenty of food and water. All in all a good hike!
30	December	2014	3 Hikers	Harley, Shaggy, William	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Enjoyed the shelter and had a great night.
1	January	2015	2 Hikers	David, Matthew S	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through going north. Stopped here to rest. Started at FS500 south and spent the night at Pine Glen. Headed to the Choccolocco Shelter tonight. Hiking all the way to Jackson Chapel Trailhead in Georgia. Have fun on the trail and stay safe.
2	January	2015	? Hikers	BSA Troop	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started 31 December 2014. Tired! A guy drank his pee... Raining 3" a day. Last Day! 4 more miles! See you on the other side. BSA Troop, don't look us up!
17	January	2015	1 Hiker	Clint	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I helped build this shelter with a YCC crew years ago. Went on to have a 30+ year career withthe Forest Service. Just retired & here to visit. It was nice to see the shelter & drift back a few minutes. Thanks for maintaining this place. Clint McGuffy Now of Superior, Montana Lolo National Forest
-	January	2015	1 Hiker	Krud	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Krud. Strange Loop, 2014•15
14	February	2015	1 Hiker	Jimmy G, Melissa	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
💘 Happy Valentines Day to my soon-to-be wife Melissa. This hike is part of my present to her. Enjoyed lunch & reading scripture with her at this shelter today. God is Good. Proverbs 27:17 Love you.
14	February	2015	2 Hikers	Jimmy G, Melissa	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Happy valentines Day to my beloved, Jimmy. What a wonderful way to spend this day. I have 2 verses to share: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Isaiah 43:18-19 When God placed this wonderful man in my life, I thought he had lost his mind. But now, I know that God's plan for me is to love like Christ & to serve his kingdom together. We are blessed to serve him through: Celebrate Recovery - Jacksonville. I'm grateful for this Godly man & I've discovered what a treasure he truly is. May I be the helpmate for him. God Indeed, as he continues to mold me. At 50, we both are thankful for the God of 2nd chances!
14	February	2015	1 Hiker	Oreo	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Oreo NOBO Pinhoti Hello John & Donny.
28	February	2015	1 Hiker	Theresa S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I am blessed to be in God's beauty with awesome people.
28	February	2015	1 Hiker	S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Loving life and good friends.
28	February	2015	1 Hiker	WGW	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking with the WAHC, made it across the creek dry!!!
28	February	2015	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day. Love the snow all around.
7	March	2015	4 Hikers	Lil' Weezy, Public Flu, Half Pack, JDawg 420	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Lil' Weezy in da House! Public Flu comin' Though Half Pack till I die JDawg 420 smoke out
8	March	2015	1 Hiker	Kanye W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
You're worried about the wrong things.
19	March	2015	4 Hikers	Solo, Dewey, Jimmy & Eddie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out for a walkabout. With friends. South FS500 Trailhead to Coleman Lake Trailhead. A little sun, little rain.
21	March	2015	1 Hiker	Sparrow	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Lower Shoal Shelter to here this morning 3½ hours. 10 more miles today after lunch here to Choccolocco Shelter. 2 more days until I cross the Georgia line and finish the Alabama Trail. Started in Crawford, Florida on the Florida Trail and will finish in Maine on the Appalachian Trail. These last two shelters have been super nice. The Alabama Road Walk was rough. The Pinhoti is very nice. Anyway, keep on keeping on...
-	March	2015	? Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Spring Break 2015. SHS WHS Just passing through from Coleman Lake to Pine Glen where we are originally camped. #GoWildcats #GoPanthers ♡ ☺
23	March	2015	1 Hiker	Chizzlin Cheswick	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Doing an easy 10 mile day. Started from the Lower Shoal Shelter. Kinda tired & my feet need a much deserved rest. Did 26 miles yesterday in the pouring rain. Started in Miami on New Year's Eve. Hoping to get to the start of the AT in 10 days. Heading up to Maine, then up to Cape Gaspe, Quebec, then flying back to Miami and heading south from where I started to the southernmost point in the US in the Florida Keys. This whole journey should take around 10 months. Called the ECT (Eastern Continental Trail). Been reading this (arrow points to Sparrow 21 March 2015) guy's log book entries for almost 3 months now and looking at the dates he was here, I'm only a couple of days away from catching the bastard. Chizzlin Cheswick ECT Thru Hiker
26	March	2015	4 Hikers	Ed, Lee, Connor, Ian S	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Our family enjoyed staying at Laurel Shelter. A nice and peaceful trip.
28	March	2015	2 Hikers	Rock S, Ryor	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Came from Lower Shoal Shelter 10.6 miles to the south. We were going to stay here tonight but made it here by 12:pm so what the heck let's go ahead & make Choccolocco Shelter 21 miles! I'll sign the log here. Headed to High Point. Rock S I was with him. Ryor.
28	March	2015	1 Hiker	Rick, Tammy	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing through and stopped to check out the log book. Headed to Coleman Lake to camp.
1	April	2015	10 Hikers	FBC: Taylor 16, Scott 48, Gabrielle 17, Cole 14, Jonah 16, William 17, Griffen / BigFist 15, Toothpick 44, Avalanche 53	Pelham, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Group from FBC Pelham. Hiked 5 extra miles, through rain, hail, and tornado sirens to get here. 16 miles for the day. Shelter fits 7 people, and could fit more. Toothpick... I set my tent up in the lowest spot. Rained... Wet! ☹ Moved into shelter. Psalm 5:11-12
1	April	2015	1 Hiker	White Feather	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
White feather was here. Did creek walk from as far up as I could find. Travelling with my 3 best friends I have ever had. Much healing in the wood away from Babylon. Living the ife. God does provide. Live, Love , Pray.
1	April	2015	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Whoever reads this: We are all meant to be here. Through the threads of life that bind us, we are all family. Loving You. Blessing
1	April	2015	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Pleasant walk through the woods by the creek. Feels like I've been here all week. Springtime showing. Sun is glaring. Great friends all around. Love in you and the creek sunnd. Dan
1	April	2015	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hello. This is Green. It's a beautuful day!!! God bless you in all your travels. Be love ☺
2	April	2015	2 Hikers	Stormcrow, Wren	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Sweetwater Lake, just for some time in the woods with our dogs and each others. We will be back to camp. Blessed Be
2	April	2015	1 Hiker	Peanut Butter & Jelly	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Great Shelter. No mice. Heading from Flagg 2 Springer. 25 March to ?
3	April	2015	1 Hiker	JB	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking with a bunch of kids from Burns Trailhead to Pine Glen. Hiked through the rain all afternoon yesterday. Creek was nice for a refreshing dip.
16	April	2015	1 Hiker	In Fuego	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Was planning on going on to Choccolocco, but then it started raining. Thank you for the shelter! Headed to Springer mountain, then sadly back to work.
26	April	2015	4 Hikers	Timothy, Stephanie, Noah, Ryan	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We live just down the road on Co Rd 61. This is the first time my husband and sons have been here. It's the way I remember it from 15 years ago. We'll be visiting more often.
3	May	2015	3 Hikers	Nate, Carrie, Jonathan	Heflin.	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Took a Sunday hike to enjoy God's Creations. PS Roll Tide PPS War Eagle!
17	May	2015	1 Hiker	Skipper, /u/not_a_shoe	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Pine Glen. Stayed the night at this lovely shelter. Kept us dry in the pouring rain. God speed to any thru hikers (especially this late in the season.) New broom works great. Resident Wolf Spider keeping the bugs in check too. Wonder what Chizz said to Sparrow when he caught him. (See 21 & 23 March 2015 entries.)
24	May	2015	2 Hikers	L, R	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
First backpacking trips: Fun. Had a few ticks on me. My sweetie put CR on it & it let go. Brought a little to sort of celebrate. He is sweet to me and I love him a lot. We love the outdoors, hiking, & our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ.
4	June	2015	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Came from Birds in the Pines Capsite. (Great campsite; bring water.) Last night; getting off at Burns. Hope everyone the best. The Pinhoti is a great trail and great people. Happy Trails See you down the trail. Bones: AT 2012, Pinhoti 2014
2	August	2015	? Hikers	the Denhams	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Family camping at Coleman Lake. Hiking the Pinhoti daily. Just Beautiful!
15	August	2015	3 Hikers	The Fatman, The Marine, Moe T Crow	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Came in for an overnighter with The Fatman and The Marine. Got my total pack weight to be under 15 pounds. Made the hike much nicer. The logging of the trees north of the shelter was sad to see. Too many TP flowers near the shelter. Bury that stuff, folks! -Moe T Crow Always a wonderful time Laurel. With you, Moe T & The Fatman, Cant wait 'til the next. The Fatman enjoyed his hike alone this time & that was encouraging. Fareway for now & Godspeed. -The Marine
15	August	2015	1 Hiker	The Hurricane	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked to Laurel Shelter from Oakey Mountain Shelter today. Long day, wet, feet sore. Heading to Campsite past I20 today. Then on to Cheaha. # Packing it out
24	August	2015	1 Hiker	Sycamore	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
What a nice surprise! Haven't seen too many shelters lately. Glad to see all the other hikers in the log... Especially Gubbol! He's been helping me with my maps down here. Hoping to go the whole way. Started at Springer 4 March NOBO. Summited Katadyn 2 July. Hit Nortern Terminus of IAT @ Cape Gaspe, Quebec 6 August. Flip Flopped back to Springer. Went Benton MacKaye to Pinhoti... Heading down to the Florida Trail. Hope to make Key West by early November. www.trailjournals.com PCT '04, CDT '13, AT '15, IAT, '15
29	August	2015	9 Hikers	Troop 217: Calvin G, Branaan K, Dennie G, Devon W, Kevin W, Michael K, Brad G, Scott G	Acworth, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hike in to Laurel Shelter from Coleman Lake. Heading to Pine Glen & back. Beautiful Hike. 6 Scouts, 3 Adults.
4	September	2015	1 Hiker	Andrew S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Pine Glen. A white dog followed me here from Sweetwater Lake. He appears to have been abandoned out here. He ran away while setting up. Heading to Coleman Lake and back to Pine Glen.
17	September	2015	1 Hiker	Phil M	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Pine Glen. One of my favorite places on the Pinhoti. Nice night.
19	September	2015	? Hikers	Waldreps & Benji	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
First Backpacking trip. Had an awesome time. We hope to come back one day soon and explore some more! The Waldreps & Benji (He's not the dog!!!) wrote by Maddie
20	September	2015	1 Hiker	Keith L / Big Country	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just hiking thru Pinhoti 2015. Take 'em as they come. It's 3:20pm, heading to I20/59/281 Keith Big Country Leighton GA/ME 2011 Pinhoti Thru 2015 Hiking It & Liking It
24	September	2015	1 Hiker	Erin B / Fancy Pants	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Southbound Thruhike Pinhoti. Nice Hike, Slow going, easy elevation since the Terrapin Creek Watershed. Hot Shower IF you stop at the Coleman Lake Campground.
6	October	2015	2 Hikers	HazBen, TowSack	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Northbound to Chief Ladiga Campground. Started at Heflin. Overnight at Lower Shoals 5 October, Then to Laurel, On to Choccolocco tomorrow 7 October. New to hiking and Tired.
9	October	2015	2 Hikers	Moe T Crow, The Blonde	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Came in from Pine Glen. It was a nice walk even with all the bear signs. (Hang your food.) Rained last night & the tent kept us mostly dry and fairly uncomfortable. Now for a wet walk back.
10	October	2015	2 Hikers	Victory, Craig / G-Pa	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Pine Glen. So far no rain! Overcast & cool.
15	October	2015	2 Maintainers	Fashionplate Dan, Mother Nature's Son	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out maintaining Pinhoti. Nice sunny day. Graceful Blue Heron flight at the lake.
17	October	2015	1 Hiker	Seeks It	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Florida or Bust
-	October	2015	1 Hiker	William W M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
28	October	2015	1 Hiker	Wilderness Man	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
My Trail Name is "Wilderness Man." I hike from Piedmont to Sylacauge every October, since 2013. This is my third time. Nature is great but you have to go outside and away from civilization to enjoy it. Peace Out.
30	October	2015	2 Hikers	Steve, Tracie B♡, JoJo🦊	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
1	November	2015	1 Hiker	Tommy L	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Now on first hike Coleman Lake to Sweetwater Lake & back. 60 temp, Rain. Have the forest to myself. First time back here in about 15 years, since my son was in scouts. Love this place.
14	November	2015	4 Hikers	Scooter, Godwin, Hook, Thaddeus	Mobile, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Group of 4 stayed at Laurel. Great campsite, but it was cold. (Of course, anything below 45°F qualifies as freezing to a Mobilian.) Happy Trails.
24	November	2015	2 Hikers	Bill S, Orvil F	Cincinnati, Oh	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Had lunch with Mother Nature's Son in Heflin yesterday then ended up here last night. Thanks to all the volunteers on the trail. God bless you & God bless America
24	November	2015	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2:25pm. I just missed them. ↑ In for another short afternoon work trip. From here north. Have a great hike.
28	November	2015	2 Hikers	JW, DH	Randolph Co, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Working on beating our day hike record! Previous 12 miles. Trying for 15 miles. Great weather!
28	November	2015	2 Hikers	Jen, Rob	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
First time on this section. Just out for a beautiful walk...
29	November	2015	2 Hikers	Sandychell, Dave M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Took a break here. Lovely.
22	December	2015	1 Hiker	GIOK	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Headed north onto Benton MacKaye to AT as for a Hiawassee
2	January	2016	1 Hiker	Ed S	Jacksonville, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Another good night in the shelter. Onto Rabbittown.
2	January	2016	2 Hikers	Tina / Dozing Doe, Coleman / Rolling Rock	-	2½ Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from Coleman Lake Parking southward on Pinhoti Trail. Not sure of endpoint. Only hiking 2½ days. Next stop, Sweetwater Lake & possibly tomorrow Pine Glen. Then, hike out tomorrow. 3 January 2016. After hiking on towards Pine Glen, turned back by flooded trail by Sweetwater Lake. Flooding at points was several feet deep. Cross country rough with lots of underbrush. Climbed to top of ridge for less underbrush to clearcut area. Decided to take higher route back to Laurel Shelter for the night. Very cold (~↑ 20s to ↓ 30s) at night. Built large campfire. Plenty of wood up big hill to east of shelter, so you have to work for it. (Best wood is on very top where there has been a clearcutting.) PS I slept well in shelter (with plenty of layers of clothes.) Coleman was too cold & had to retreat to our emergency shelter... A tent we had set up, just in case.
16	January	2016	2 Hikers	Tim, Ben M / Hop	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Pine Glen yesterday. Nice shelter, Good water. A bit of rain overnight accompanying temperatures in the mid 30s. A good spot to stop on my section hike with brother Tim. No mice that we noted. Had food hung in shelter so we were concerned, but it wasn't an issue. PS Noted with sympathy the set of keys labeled "Dodge Van" on a cross key ring. Did a church group have a moment when they reached the trailhead? I hope they had good weather and good patience with the leader who failed to secure the van keys. Despite it all, I hope they were able to laugh.
30	January	2016	3 Hikers	Richard, Mike, Dave	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Began the journey at High Rock Lake. Beautiful trail with much scenery and some challenging climbs. This is my first "considerable" hike. Some struggles aside, the boys had fun.
30	January	2016	4 Hikers	Paul C, Matthew M, Jacob S, Jose	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking form Coleman Lake to Pine Glenn. Stopping at Sweetwater for the night. "HO" was here! I enjoyed the facilities and browsing thru the bible. Beautiful Day! Ho. Jose
1	February	2016	1 Hiker	Whiskey	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Codename Whiskey, (find me on youtube ☺) Me and Mas. Whiskey are on our way to the munchkin people. We started our Juuiny in bed this morning and said, "Hey, let'd do this." So here we are. We heard there is a migic wizard that lives with the munchkin people. Rumor has it he will grant us 1 wish EACH! I'm wishing for a Big Mac. I'm starving. Wish US LUCK.
19	February	2016	1 Hikers	Nowhere Man, Rooster	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My dog and I are only out for a short hike. The weather is perfect for February. Started at the Coleman Lake Trailhead, and are doing an out and back, Trying to build up for an AT hike a little later in the year. I toted my dog much of the way (Heis old -??, 12 lbs.) Well, enough of this, better get to hiking.
24	February	2016	1 Hiker	HJ Brown	Mt Juliet, Tn	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked here from Lower Shoal Shelter, where I spent last night in solitude. Had to bushwhack a few times, as the trail was underwater. Also, 4 boots off fords today. The sun peeked out a couple of times, but not for long. I love the sounds here - water, wind, and bird song. Very Peaceful. Hello to John Calhoun, as well as Mike and Kelly. (I'm assuming you are south of me, as I didn't see an entry in this or Shoal logbook.) My retirement party marches on!
27	February	2016	1 Hiker	Lost & Found	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Lost & Found (NOBO AT 2011) in for a stop on an out & back of Section 10 Maybe make it back here tonight. Maybe sleep under the stars! ✞☮♡ Good Beer
27	February	2016	? Hikers	Troop 1: Bama Bert / M Bertam	Vestavia Hills, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Had one group hike from Pine Glen and another hike from Burns and met here to camp. Weather is great for late February. Scouts are enjoying the great outdoors and gaining valuable experience. Heading out in the morning.
16	March	2016	1 Hiker	Blue Bog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping through for lunch.
16	March	2016	? Hikers	Cham Fam	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Began a father & son spring break hike where Pinhoti crosses 531. Hiked 7 miles the first day to Pine Glen Campground where we spent the night. Had a 5 mile hike today to Laurel Shelter. Took a 2 hour nap in the Hammocks. Will hike to our car at Coleman Lake tomorrow. Great Trip and enjoying time tomorrow.
17	March	2016	1 Hiker	The Michigan Wolverine	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stoppin' through for lunch. Nice, lazy day. Smells like a shelter. The sounds of the brook echo across the land. Nobo from Flagg.
22	March	2016	1 Firfighter	Swom	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Doing prescribed ("Controlled") burn with US Forest Service. Great spot for a lunch break before getting back to work.
20	March	2016	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. 22 days in a van (Not the Dodge.) I walked from Pine Glen to write this. Headed north to Vermont by April, this place feels like home to me. I should ditch the van and start walking.
25	March	2016	2 Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. My husband and I have had a great spring break. We've managed a hike everyday to different locations. This is one of our favorites. We are enjoying God's great creation and are so thankful for salvation thru Jesus! Happy Easter.
2	April	2016	2 Hikers	dad, daughter	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spring break backpacking with dad and daughter. First camping trip. Had a great time but my legs hurt. Thanks to all the trail maintenance people. Love the shelter.
2	April	2016	16 Hikers	Cub Scout Troop 3:Megan, Dustin, Sky, Raider, Damien, Ricardo, Heather, PJ, Ronald, Shelly, Caleb, Carley, Anita, Sherry, Donavan, Blaze	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. Took Cub Scout Troop 3 for a hike. Shelter is our halfway point. Here for lunch. Gonna go back the way we came. Headed to Coleman Lake to camp.☆☆☆☆
15	April	2016	1 Hiker	Denali	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. While others are sweating Tax Returns, I am doing some miles! Stopped for a break with my friend snake. He needs a meal! Sharing the sun after a chilly start. Area has just been burned. Some logs are still smouldering. I continue to enjoy this beautiful trail and the great shelter. Thanks John and Dan! DEnali SOBO AT '07, Springer '16 → Florida, Florida National Scenic Trail '15
15	April	2016	3 Runners	Scottsman, Rogue, Ghostrider	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Scottsman → Always moving! Rogue NOBO's MACHINE!! Ghostrider - nice trail, good elevation, great for trail running
16	April	2016	2 Hikers	Tony, Kim	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Enjoying this beautiful place God has made for us. So many wonderful things to see.
17	April	2016	2 Hikers	David, Margerie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Came wandering up from Sweetwater Lake just trying to get away for a bit.
23	April	2016	? Hikers	Katalee D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This place is beautiful. Came up here with my family and my 2 dogs. We have hiked 2 miles.
23	April	2016	1 Hiker	Deysi S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful up here. I love it. ♡
23	April	2016	1 Hiker	Lon	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Absolutely gorgeous. Hiked a few miles and had a great time.
23	April	2016	1 Hiker	Sarah	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great Trail... long walk but great. Really gorgeous. (with my crazy cousin.)
-	April	2016	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
❤Jesus loves you!✝
24	April	2016	1 Hiker	Wonder Woman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Good morning. Beautiful!
30	April	2016	3 Hikers	Victor, Craig / G-Pa, David / Fish	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Coleman Lake. Last here 10 October 2015
2	May	2016	1 Hiker	Emily, Barry	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a snck on hike from Coleman Lake & back. Lovely Trail. Very nice shelter! Full time RVers.☺
3	May	2016	1 Hiker	JayBird	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful! JayBird NOBO
6	May	2016	1 Hiker	SOBO Sunny D	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Friday Morning. Stayed last night and had a nice fire. Thanks to all the maintainers and volunteers. A beautiful shelter & forest - Thet's all keep that way. God bless all. AT (2011) Fla Trail (2015) }Amicalola ECT → 2016 Fla Trail
6	May	2016	1 Hiker	Lee	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
6:30pm. Beautiful Trail. First time overnight hike.
7	May	2016	1 Hiker	Ethan S	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch. Day 1 section hike to Georgia line. Beautiful stop for break & water. Happy trails.
7	May	2016	1 Hiker	G-Pa, Fish	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in this ime from Pine Glen. Next weekend try for Lower Shoals from FS500. Last time here 30 April 2016.
10	May	2016	1 Hiker	Jeff H / Speedo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch then NOBO. Come see us @ Next Step Hostel in Talladege: 10 miles from Porters Gap. Check us out on FaceBook. Here's the best part: No Fees, though we'll certainly take a donation. Jeff H AT2014
18	May	2016	1 Hiker	-	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a quick snack break on the way to Sweetwater for camping & Backpacking. Tom A May class. Too much Subway for lunch. Loved the church (Log Church).
19	May	2016	1 Hiker	Mason B	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Day 2 on our hike. My hips are sore but my spirit is fresh from our experience here. Thanks Tom for leading this trip.
20	May	2016	8 Hikers	Aaron, Jacob, Mason, James, Josh, Scotty, Bryce, Tom	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Backpack Trip with Aaron / Delta 4 niner, Jacob / Lazer, Mason / Moose, James / Spidey, Josh / Rocky, Scotty / Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Bryce / Picasso/Pablo, Tom / Neo. Quote fo the trip: "How could you wrestle a gorilla. I feel like they wouldn't follow the rules." Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
21	May	2016	3 Hikers	Brent P, Tina C, Steve S	Huntsville, Al Starkville, Ms	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Backpack Cleburne to Coleman Lakes with Brent P, Tina C, and me, Steve S. Beautiful day, awesome hike. we will be back. Enjoy the day!☺
29	May	2016	1 Hiker	Driver / Troopmaster #Ga0184	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Lake Coleman Trailhead. 3 hours with a stopover @ church. Came from Woodstock. Family, scouts, and me alone have enjoyed this part of the Pinhoti for long lime. If you see an old guy in a quilt, it could be me.
28	May	2016	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Pushed Joy in the stroller here from Camp. 10 miles out & back. Happy Trails?
29	May	2016	2 Hikers	DC, Red Toe	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Made "Red Toe leave his layer and WIFI behind for short last minute trip from Coleman Trailhead to here, Laurel. Redtoe made his supper, Ramen with Terriyakki jerky, Spam, and Texas Pete's hot sauce. I can only pray for the wind to push his farts away from my corner of the shelter. We are up early in the morning, heading back to reality. It was a pretty nice evening for a hike. HYOH
	June	2016	2 Hikers	Ray, Justin	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Put in at Pinky Burns on our way to Pine Glen. Going to camp at Sweetwater tonight; There's a cooler waiting for us full of beers & steaks.
	July	2016	4 Hikers	Jacob, Sara, twins	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Came here with our twin 4 year old boys. Enjoyed a long (albeit hot) night at the shelter. The boys had their first time using a pocket knife by themselves (With supervision.) They felt so grown up! We will definately be back.
12	July	2016	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just hiked in from Co Rd 61 to check out the condition of the trail since recent logging & fire. I cleared only the major blockages.
17	July	2016	1 Hiker	S Robinett	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Last time me and my brother passed through here, we were bearing our mother's ashes to be spread out at Pine Glen. That was her wish. This time, I'm bearing my brother's to the same spot. This is a sad, lonely path I walk. These woods have always been a home away from home for us. There are too few of us left. I shall remain for a time, but I must return to the civilized world to the younger ones that are still in need of raising. Please enjoy my story and what nature has to offer, Godspeed my fellow travellers. Colours.... My brother and I had many differences. Our mother had often stated that we were as different as night is to day. Like ships passing in the dark, our paths rarely crossed in our young life. Mother had expressed that one of the things we brothers shared with each others besides blood, was our perception on the world. She had often said neither of us saw the world in colour. We never really understood then, but things change. Some may argue or disagree with the following statements, but it is what it is, or was... My brother supposedly seen the world in shades of grey, a neutral tone between black and white. Not necesarily gloomy, but more like a melting pot of people and ideas. A way of life, you could say, where everyone had the same potential. I on the other hand, I only seen the world in black and white, right or wrong, yes or no. There was no in between. I miss the philosophical debates and arguments we often had. In the past decade, my brother and I were growing more akin to one another. With the help of our wives and all the children that came into our life, we slowly started to see the world in colour. There was more to this life than just our outlook. There was awhole new colour spectrum to embrace. It was beautiful... Sadly, with the passing of my brother and my mother, the colours do not seem as vibrant as they once were. Another thing we shared was our love of music. Even though I may not see things as clearly at the moment, my hearing is still good. I believe it is possible to see the sounds and hear colours.... Well I'm listening. In memory of Donette G & Jason Robinett S Robinett ♡ YB 29 July 2016 ♡ This. Glad you have this to help you cope with your loss. Safe Travels. Amanda W 2 November 2016
25	July	2016	1 Hiker	Rick C	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiker. Love this trail!
29	July	2016	1 Hiker	L Baxter	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In these chaotic times, the woods is where I find my peace. I can walk for hours, alone, where my thoughts can go off into the universe. It is also in this solitude that I hear answers to questions I have not even asked, and some that have troubled me for some time. As Charles Burroughs put it - "I come to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." Just passing through, L Baxter ♡ This, L! So glad nature soothes and heals your vision, Love Hiow bond in the wilderness. Amanda W 2 November 2016
3	September	2016	5 Hikers	L, S, 3 Kids	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed last night after hiking from Pine Glen Campground. Was our 3 kids first backpacking trip. Shelter was clean and no mice. Multiple blowdowns on the way in.
5	September	2016	1 Hiker	Greg, Stacie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This is our first time to visit here. It's such a beautiful area. It was such a pleasure and honor to sit here and read the stories of the others passing through. Hike happy everyone.
15	September	2016	1 Hiker	Cormac M / Blood Meridian	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
" when the lamb is lost in the mountains, they is cry. Sometimes comes the mother, sometimes the wolf."
15	September	2016	2 Hikers	Are dee Poe, Mindlye	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hi! This has been a very long 4 miles. Are we lost? Just Kidding. But we did just see the biggest snake I have ever seen (That's not in a zoo.) I'm covered in paint from yesterday. The bugs. They got me. Were from Georgia. Yay, Have fun guys. - Are dee Poe. Mindlye Thanks for putting this notebook here. We left y'all some Cliff bars, goodluck!
25	September	2016	3 Hiker	Chris, Mike, Lucas	Montgomery, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
27	September	2016	1 Hiker	Kathy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Kathy was here for a short break. GET Southbound: 1,475.6 miles down, 124.4 to go!! Motoring on.
29	September	2016	1 Hiker	Bart F	Athens, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing thru on a 2 day hike from Burns Trailhead to Pine Glen. Weather is finally starting to turn cool & I feel like fall. Wow, it's dry!! Been hiking for a day and a half and haven't seen another hiker yet. Next time I hope to bring my wife and grandson. Thanks for all you do to maintain the trail. PS Thanks for the Bible. This is a great spot for a quiet time!!
1	October	2016	4 Hikers	Jackson B + 3	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We came from a 2 mile hike from Sweetwater Lake. There was 4 of us, one of us was 44, 46, 8, and 3. We made a fire, ate, and played catch. We packed our bags and ate in the morning and hiked out.
8	October	2016	4 Hikers	Rod, Dena, Jack Leg, Lexie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from Coleman Lake to Pine Glen on this beautiful fall day on God's holy sabbath (Saturday) enjoying his handywork in nature. Stopped here for a snack with my children 6 & 8 years old. Teaching them about nature. Glad to see the bible here for us to enjoy. Love reading about everyone's adventures. Hope to get in a lot more hiking this year. Left some reading material for everyone. God bless.
8	October	2016	7 Hikers	AOA: Sixties Child	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed at trail shelter, Coleman. Going to Sweetwater Lake. Group of 7 (AOA). Weather hot, but windy, in the 80s. 1st hike of the season for me.
13	October	2016	4 Hikers	Bite Me Expeditions: JRP, Glendon P, David P, Brad M	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Bite Me Expeditions: JRP 60 Glendon P 25 David P 65 Brad M 42 Walking from FR500 to Burns. Been a tough hike so far. Heading on to make our last day a little shorter
15	October	2016	1 Hiker	Whitewater	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great lunch spot! Moving on! AT12, BMT13, PCT14
19	October	2016	1 Hiker	Brad / Zip	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night. Doing a section of the Pinhoti from Adams Gap to State line NOBO. Through hiked the AT in 2015, This is my first hike since. Loving it! Fall is the best.
26	October	2016	2 Hikers	Bekepr, Speedy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped by fro breakfast and on to Coleman Lake to finish up. It's been a quiet trip and beautiful weather. God's creation is amazing for the mind and body.
29	October	2016	1 Hiker	Denny C, Jimmy M, Eddie B, Kieth G	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Leaving shelter after overnight. On to Lower Shoals. Great time with good friends. A lot of snoring by one & hot air. Great time. God bless.
29	October	2016	2 Hikers	Bri, Howie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing through, Hoping to find a good spot to set up near Sweetwater Lake. Stopped here to cool the heels and take a breather. Nice shelter here, glad to see. Plan on section hiking more of Pinhoti, This is our second small hike on this LDT, which makes me confident of the overall trail conditions. (Thank you to all who maintain these footpaths.) Okay. Enough writing, back to nature. ☺ ♡ XO Harley
2	November	2016	2 Hikers	L Baxter, Amanda W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My friend, L Baxter, and I enjoy our #wildernesswednesday by hiking. This trail is great. Thanks to those who keep it safe and litter free. It's beautiful! Escaping from everyday life and hardships is easy to do when you have nothing but God's creations. So much going on in my everyday life. Hiking and absorbing the wilderness and nature is the perfect therapy. All the way from Georgia, with love. ☺
13	November	2016	2 Hikers	Michael, Pam	Cambria, Ca	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. From FBC, Cambria, California. Loved the Shoal Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Came here from the Smoky Mtn Praise Fest in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, a few days ago. Praise God, and his only begotten son, our saviour, Jesus Christ, for bestowing blessings abundantly on us. We love Alabama! God bless to you who read this and love his word, who became flesh, came to save us, was crucified, and rose again, and will be coming again. Psalm 100
18	November	2016	4 Hikers	Rooster, Dirtbag, Eeyore, McCheese	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Rested in these fine accomodations. From here we journey north. The evening was frigid but the flatulence from the chili mac kept us warm. Happy Trails.
19	November	2016	1 Hiker	Rick C	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike from Coleman Lake to Sweetwater & return. Awesome day. Temp perfect.
20	November	2016	3 Hikers	Skyhawk, Tammy, Jamie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through sobo. Beautiful, but cold out. Happy trails
20	November	2016	2 Hikers	Jaycee C, Sentry K	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing through from Burns to Sweetwater for the night. Three days left until finishing at Cheaha.
21	November	2016	3 Hikers	Lanie, Jame, Rianna K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Camping trip. Beautiful weather and trail.
3	December	2016	2 Maintainers	Howard W, John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped here today. We're maintaining the trail, clearing blowdowns, trimming, etcetera today between Sweetwater Lake and Co Rd 61.
15	December	2016	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday, 10:20am. In for another solo work trip. Hope to finish clearing the trail north to the next road crossing. Have fun and enjoy the woods.
20	December	2016	3 Hikers	Hayden, Will, Russel	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Men and boy retreat to solemnity. Taught young lad the ways of the woods but still has a long way to go. Had fun and God Bless.
26	December	2016	1 Hiker	Brian R, Jessica, Stephan M, ? the dog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Walking off our Christmas Dinner.
27	December	2016	2 Hikers	Mark, Silas	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
On this rainy day two dobermans pass by. We hiked all day from East Hunt Camp and are gonna hit the base camp at Sweetwater Lake. There we are gonna enjoy some homemade pine tea and eat 4 cans of chicken!
28	December	2016	1 Hiker	Ted	Pelham, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for the night with my two dogs Lily and Tucker. Tucker's a new two year old rescue, that Lily and I are training. Lily's hiked a couple thousand miles with me.
28	December	2016	5 Hikers	Forrest, Bearlover, Emily, Tim, Kevin	Indiana, Wisconsin	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Joined Ted in the shelter about 5:30pm. We hiked from Adams Gap to Cheaha Trailhead. Weather has been perfect. The stairway to heaven is challenging, but we took it straight on. Hiking with a few other people from Indiana, Wisconsin.
4	January	2017	1 Hiker	Margarita AT2014, Damane 🐾	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Lunch stop. What was with the siren last night ~4pm? Scared me into thinking a dam had burst or tornados were upon us. Out tonight at Pine Glen to recoup & do some adulting, but back soon. PS thanks Mother Nature's Son! You seem to be working hard on all the sections! We appreciate it!
13	January	2017	1 Hiker	L Baxter	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday the 13th. First hike of the new year, third time to this shelter. It has become my refuge, a place where I can come to recharge. Society and all its nonsense gets to me, drags me into the muck. Nature is where I go to free my mind of all the negativity. I love to walk barefoot in the woods, it's like an energy exchange. I breathe out all the bs and absorb all the peaceful energy from the earth through my feet. If you've never done it, you should try it... Dip your toes in the icy cold creek while you're at it. If you read this, think of me and send some positive vibes my way. I need all I can get. God Bless and Namaste. Love your writing & may our paths cross. SR
14	January	2017	1 Hiker	Greg D Jr	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiking from the Coleman Trailhead. Started after 10:00 and hiked around the lake. Enjoyed the beautiful scenery. This is my first time on this section of the Pinhoti. Saw quite a few woodpeckers along the way. Hope to come back again soon! Time to head back now. PS Congrats on being able to read my awful handwriting! PSS A definite sign that you're over educated. LOL! Eight
15	January	2017	1 Hiker	S Robinett	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Soul wounds are the hardest to heal Soul wounds are the hardest to conceal With that being said, I have embarked upon a sojourn. The path I travel, I have not tread upon in many of years. I left something on this path that I thought I no longer needed. I left this "thing" in the hopes it would help the next traveller. Perhaps I was mistaken. I shall return to claim what was left. If it is not there, then I know it has served its purpose and I am no longer in need of it. Whether it is there or not, I know my journey continues. I will look to the horizon with a determined mind and hope with my heart.  To forgotten roads   &    Remembered paths     S Robinett
15	January	2017	1 Hiker	?	-	? Days	Pinhoti Trail
I started Thursday by myself at Pine Glen and moved this way on Sunday 15 January 2017.
15	January	2017	1 Hiker	Andrew S	Ohatchee, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thoughts and Reflections: Occasionally we find ourselves at this impass of where we want to be and where we need to be. It is my belief that you can if carefully done live in both worlds even if it's in small sections at a time. So if you are here, good for you! There is only here right now. PS Left toboggan for the cold, water for the thirsty, and a bandaid for the hurt. And hopefully my cigg addiction and a lighter.
15	January	2017	18 Hikers	Sierra Club, Birmingham Adventure Group: Hiker Husband 1, Hiker Wife	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from Pine Glen to Coleman Lake in a group of 18. Great day to be out but warm for January.
12	February	2017	1 Hiker	Eight	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
What a night. Sprinkle to sleep in 50° weather.
19	February	2017	1 Hiker	Sail D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here I am again after a couple of years not hiking. Loving the outdoors!
19	February	2017	1 Hiker	Sierra	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful place to let your mind wander.♡
25	February	2017	1 Hiker	Rick C	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiking. Short one today. 553 to Sweetwater & return. It is the perfect day. 55°
25	February	2017	2 Hikers	Craig F, Jim B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just a day hike. BEAUTIFUL!
8	March	2017	1 Hiker	Fagan P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Took off work to try out new pack. Some probems with pack but will work them out. Coleman Lake to shelter & back. Was going to Sweetwater but creek too high.
7	March	2017	2 Hikers	Victor, G-Pa	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here again, sadly without Fish. We are here for the weekend as a memorial to him. This was one of his favorite shelters on the Pinhoti. Fish, my dad, & Victor's father in law lost his battle with cancer on 24 December 2016. He is now hiking the streets of gold with Jesus. Last time here was 7 May 2016.
22	March	2017	2 Hikers	One Gallon, Lacie M	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Lacie M Pinhoti → BMT → AT I am SDA & I liked the books that were left behind.
24	March	2017	1 Hiker	Scalleywag	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Great break spot!
24	March	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Right behind you! Lunch break. Going to Georgia.
28	March	2017	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hey Hey - Doing a little perp hike for the Sheltowee, on the Runintime... Peace......Bones
30	March	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We were here!!! Worst drawing ever. ☺
1	April	2017	1 Hiker	Raymond C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This is my first trip on the Pinhoti. Hiking with my uncle Greenman and my youngest brother. Having a great time. This will not be my last trip. The only quote I have to leave: "Alway chase your dreams and never give up. It's not about how hard you fall. It's how fast you get back up. Always push yourself and enjoy it while you still have someone to enjoy it with." KA-5 Raymond C 1:07pm CST
1	April	2017	1 Hiker	Onionhead	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Went out with Greenman and Raymond. I doing the entire AT. It's beautiful and great fll. I love this trail. It will be my 16 miles. Can't wait to finish this trail and get some good tattoos.
1	April	2017	1 Hiker	Hernanda B, Christy M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here on a day hike. Only 1 snake so far. 🐍 ha ha
2	April	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
BCM: Add section hike NS from FS500TH to Coleman Lake Trailhead. Just taking a break. 10:15am.
3	April	2017	12 Hikers	Troop 430: Beverly, Donnel C	Roswell, Ga	4 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
10 boy scouts and 2 adult leaders stayed the night at Laurel Shelter. We are doing a training hike (Sections 9 & 10 on the Pinhoti Trail) (April 2-6th). We will be embarking on a high adventure this summer hiking approximately 70-90 miles in northern New Mexico at Philmont Scout Ranch. Our last 2 training hikes were on the AT. We chose to go somewhere different that offered variety of terrain other than the straight up & down we found on the AT. Also, the AT is heavily traversed especially sinceit is spring break in Georgia for our area. We have seen one other person. This trail is a beautiful hike. We stayed at Lower Shoal Shelter last night and now this shelter. Both offered amazing views. We are having an amazing time!
9	April	2017	1 Hiker	Greenman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great on the Pinhoti. Doing Pine Glen to Coleman. Hiked last weekend to Burns. So far no sign of "Pickleboots", although did see a huge frog disguised as a pile of poo and a huge black snake! This section makes 16 miles this year and next weekend doing Dugger. Expect all long 12 mile of just steep side mountain stretch of no water 'til it comes down to Terrapin. If you have to poop get a big flat rock then throw it off the mountain afterwards or do an ape hanger! Happy Trails!
9	April	2017	1 Hiker	Fashionplate Dan	Flagstaff, Az	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Fashionplate Dan in for a break.
14	April	2017	? Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Went on the trail with my family. Having a great time and my dog. Don't know when we are going to hit Sweetwater Lake. Hope soon. Good luck for the next person. Stay safe.
23	April	2017	1 Hiker	R Henry	West Plains, Mo	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Thru hike NOBO. Love the shelter! Nice Scenery, too.
23	April	2017	2 Hikers	Moe T Crow, The Blonde	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Brought 2 new B?es. Had a good time. Rained ☹ but fun.
27	April	2017	1 Hiker	Saul U / Navigator	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday 5pm Sunny. Passed by here & had lunch. From Pinky Burns to Cheaha with Eddie W. on 26 April 2014. Eddie (Pyro) has been in 2 car crashes since then, He's OK but not able to be out this year. He was going to come up with me when he was (T Boned.) This is the last shelter for me to have stayed the night on the Pinhoti system. This is close match to Lower Shoal Shelter. It's great to have on trail. Back to Biloxi in morning. Have Fun & Happy Trails.
30	April	2017	2 Hikers	Craig, Lisa	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
11 mile hike today. Got here right as the rain started. (Was a welcome site!) Shelter does not leak. Got hammocks set up and the storm was in full swing with rain the rest of the night.
10	May	2017	2 Hikers	Jim, David	Key West, Fl, Portland, Or	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through from Key West, Fl, and Portland, Or, respectively. We're pleased to have this shelter available for a quick overnighter while in the area. Greatly appreciate whoever left the tick defense spray, as we were bombarded by ticks on the way in. (Must be hatching season for those buggers, 'cause most were barely visible to the naked eye.) Aside for frequent stops for tick checks, the Pinhoti's meandering trail was delightful. Respect, Jim & David
13	May	2017	1 Hiker	Space Traveller	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Ahoy Mateys. May your feet be strong and your willpower stronger. It's all in your head. ΦMA Epsilon Nu 1898 WFS Jesus won't save you 3N the woods!
13	May	2017	1 Hiker	Badanya	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Rain came down hard today. But it's been a great so far. Best of luck and happy hiking.
13	May	2017	1 Hiker	TJ Witton / Alexander Washboard	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Weather is good but there is a storm brewing in dad's pants! SOS (same ole shit)
13	May	2017	1 Hiker	Gail D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Checking in again. Love this place.
13	May	2017	1 Hiker	Kas F	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
First time on this part of the Pinhoti. Love it!!
28	May	2017	2 Maintainers	Speedo, Grunt	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through doing our navigating thang for Pinhoti Partners. Beautiful Trail. We are recording it for you hikers. If you are heading south, please stop & visit us at Next Step Hostel in Talladega. 406 North Street East, Talladega, Alabama 35160, 205-601-9107. Happy trails.
20	June	2017	1 Hiker	Ed not Milkman	-	3 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Ed not Milkman here for a breat on a 3 night section from Pine Glen north. Forest is lush with greenery after controlled burns and good rain this June. Saw a coyote and a deer this morning. Nice wildflowers too, and a few early blackberries ripe. 1 single ripe blueberry. Most common flower now are golden coreopsis, white toadflax, purple milkwort (looks like clover) and other ragworts, unknown indigo plant with large pale blue flowers, and a spindly purple flowered stalk in pea family with almost no leaves.
20	June	2017	1 Hiker	Rev Lostboy	-	3 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Started @ Pine Glen northbound. Probably 3 nights? Today I flushed a big group of turkeys just before the lake (south of the lake). Great morning to be out. Haven't seen another hiker but did see 2 people fishing @ the lake. Saw some berries turning blue but was afraid to try them. Grew close to the ground back by the clear cut area. Blessings.
24	June	2017	1 Hiker	Sail Away, Bork	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
arrow points to discussion of Next Step Hostel 28 May 2017. Wonderful hostel! The people are pretty all right, too. ☺ Talladega is a cute town with a couple (real close) coffee shops, grocery store/CVS?post office next to the hostel, and a Walmart a ways down the road (We've walked there, too) if you want. We're on our way N from Flagg Mountain, will connect to the Benton MacKaye in Georgia, then up the AT as far north as weather allows. My brother just said "I might leave you at Springer... Do you think there's a way I can stop back at Talladega on my way back?" You reading this Speedo/Grunt? "It was like a second home." Yeah, yeah, brotherski... You only say that because it's rained our past 7 trail days. Happy hiking! Sail Away & Bork (bork bork bork bork bork)
9	July	2017	2 Hikers	Dozing Doe, Rolling Rock	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived @ approx. 5pm yesterday afernoon (Hiking south from Choccolocco Shelter - Approx. 10-12 miles). It was a very humind, hot day with high probablity in low 90s. Low last night probably around low to mid 60s. Full moon lovely but something interrupted sleep both nights. (like a flashlight shining in one's face.) Saw deer, opossum, frogs, bluebirds, hawk & turkey.
17	July	2017	2 Hikers	Lee, Ben	Marietta, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking north.
3	September	2017	2 Hikers	Levon, Zak	Armenia, Tatarstan	Day	Pinhoti Trail
22	September	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
I gonna smoke some fu✮✮✮✮✮ pot!!! Thank you shelter for providing white lighter to smoke pot!
22	September	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Had too hike in from the other shelter due to the Cond-shiun it had bed bug the bug meet us and demunded we leave so here we are. Something is wrong with the dude with the white lighter may not stay!! Sleep with one ಠeye open Hot for Sept 90s
23	September	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Everyone has left shelter but me. Didn't get any sleep due to man with white lighter flicking it all night. Came here late 'cause of the conditions at other shelter. Not sure what direction they went. Hope I get sleep tonight.
24	September	2017	1 Hiker	un-named hiker	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
My first backpacking experience. Hiked in from Pine Glen Campground. Pretty warm for September, but not too bad. Had a coyote walk up nearly to the shelter - then pee, scratch off with its rear feet, then leave. I never saw it again. I really enjoyed spending the night at the shelter. Had a fire and plenty of nature to keep me company.
3	October	2017	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday, 11:45am. In for short break. Been refreshing the blue paint blazes. Hope you are having a good time in the Alabama woods.
5	October	2017	1 Hiker	Terry A	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Came down from Burns on 4 October. Bushed.
6	October	2017	2 Hikers	Randy T/ Trunkmonkey, James T / Jackwagon	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing through. First time backpacking.
10	October	2017	2 Maintainers	Hayward W, John Calhoun	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Doing trail maintenance between Sweetwater Lake and Larel Shelter. Sad to see all the cans of bug spray are empty. I could've really used some. Mosquitoes are thick today.
12	October	2017	2 Hikers	Nemo, Big Old Mustang	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Northbound, Fantastic Shelter, Good Maintenance on Trail.
21	October	2017	2 Hikers	Laura, Clark	Montgomery, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
First time backpacking in Alabama. Started at Burn Trailhead this morning. After 11.5 miles we are ready to catch some ZZZZZZs in this shelter. Nice shelter. Lovely creek.
11	November	2017	1 Hiker	Kingwood Edge Group 2017	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Church hiking trip. Like 15 miles. We're all out of shape. Pray for us. It's really pretty out here, though. That's all we have to say!☺ God Bless!
11	November	2017	1 Hiker	Troy C / The Cynbrogi	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Ed - missed you by a bit, we got off late!!☹ Φ Been 30 years - I hope to see you soon. Heard you had to cowboy camp last night b/c of the girls. Will connect when back in town. Cold killed my phone.
11	November	2017	1 Hiker	Troop 71 OLV	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
12	November	2017	1 Hiker	Patrick S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Walking from Coleman Lake to Sweetwater Lake and back. Haven't seen a single person. Perfect day to hike. Peaceful and quiet.
21	November	2017	Trail Crew	Howard G, Van P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cleared the trail from Laurel Shelter to FS road 553 today. Spent the night, cut some firewood, and enjoyed the cool night. Cleaned out around the fire ring and took out some trash. We would like to encourage folks to take out their trash. We have too few people to help maintain trails and shelters. Hope everyone's stay here was as enjoyable as ours. Stay safe.
24	November	2017	1 Hiker	Ramsey B	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
2017 AT NOBO. Passing by. Working on NOBO Pinhoti thru hike.
27	November	2017	1 Hiker	Hitch	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
"Hitch" hiked from Pine Glen to here, moving on toward Coleman Lake. Thanks for keeping a good trail and a clean shelter! Two Bum Knees = a "Hitch" in my Get-a-Long
2	December	2017	? Hikers	West Alabama Hiking Group	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great Trail! Shelter!
3	December	2017	1 Hiker	Troop 61	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
We love this clean shelter. It was a cold night, but made a great fire & had a good time.☺
7	December	2017	1 Hiker	Left Eye	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Rick C is going to come rescue me at Pine Glen. Supposed to snow tomorrow morning! I didn't bring gloves, lost my beanie and the pair of wool socks i was using for gloves. Thank god for trail angels!
16	December	2017	1 Hiker	Pooter Scooter	-	Manyy	Eastern Continental Trail
These shelters are so darn nice!! Just passing though. ME → Al
25	December	2017	1 Hiker	Maveric71	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Christmas day. Shakedown hike from Coleman Lake. I will be hitting the AT in February. I hope the shelters are as clean and well kept as this! GREAT JOB!
26	December	2017	? Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Another Christmas in the rear view mirror. Rained all week, but today it's clearer. Wanted to hike to make it dearer. Brought family along so we can be nearer.
27	December	2017	1 Hiker	Hayden, MacKenzie	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping for a quick snack and then headed to Sweetwater to camp for a couple of days. My boyfriend and I hike yearly and this is my first true outdoor camping experience. So we shall see how it goes. Blessed to have such a wonderful man and so thankful God gave us theis amazing land! Happy holidays and God Bless.
3	January	2018	1 Maintainer	Rick C	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Trail cleaning from Coleman here and back. Beautiful day. Happy new year!!
15	January	2018	1 Hiker	Rjs / Roaming Geezer	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Trail Maintenance. Stopped for lunch. (Didn't need much maintenance.) Thanks Rick C for your hard work.
21	January	2018	1 Hiker	Onesock, McKenzie	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Starting the year off great! Love the hike from Pine Glen to here. Best overnight hike in a long time. Weather was great.
26	January	2018	2 Hikers	Pano, Slug	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Heading to Georgia. FYI Spigots were off @ Pine Glen CG.
1	February	2018	1 Hiker	Jacob W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Was here.
17	February	2018	2 Hikers	Gail D, Sierra w/ Courage & Snickers	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
-	February	2018	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
"We are given one life, and the decision is ours whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act, and in acting, to live." General Omar N Bradley
18	February	2018	3 Hikers	Andy, Patience, Shane	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Made fire & had fun.
22	February	2018	2 Hikers	Apple Pie, Greenleaf	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Were in for the night. What a lovely day of hiking and a sweet shelter! 150 miles left to complete our Pinhoti hike and close the gap to Dalton. Pinhoti Flip Flop thru hike 2018.☺
22	February	2018	1 Hiker	M Hoover & Izzie dog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Section from Coleman to Sweetwater.
1	March	2018	1 Hiker	Birdfood	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
9:06am. Dilly. Dilly.
3	March	2018	1 Hiker	Richard S	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through to Georgia.
3	March	2018	1 Hiker	Stambler	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Pinhoti Through. Love this trail!! Perfect blazing. True single track. Not overimproved or overengineered. Very little erosion. Like the path in the woods Benton MacKaye envisioned for the now river corridor known as AT. Have hiked AT, Benton MacKaye, Sheltowee, Cumberland, Smokies 900, & other and this is my favorite as far as natural & professionally yet forest minded maintenance. Love it!
11	March	2018	2 Hikers	Zane, Dave	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thanks for the chairs!
16	March	2018	1 Hiker	Ninja Tortoise	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
A nice 19 mile hike from the ranger station. Only one here, but only 4pm.
18	March	2018	3 Hikers	K, H, M	Canada	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hike from Coleman Lake. Day hike awesome trails.
25	March	2018	2 Hikers	Chaski, Valor	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing by. Ending the weekend at Coleman Lake Trailhead. Spent the night last night at Lower Shoals Shelter with a nice German group and about 20 annoying tent campers. It's been easy hiking and another successful weekend!
25	March	2018	1 Hiker	~Super Classy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
What a great spot after just walking thru the just burned Sweetwater area. The chairs are a nice touch! ~Super Classy Al → Me supportpubliclands.com
-	March	2018	1 Hiker	Joseph	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
26	March	2018	4 Hiker	4 Germans: Britta, Hielo, Volker, Alex	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent one night at this nice spot. Had a good fire and nice company. It's amazing how nice everybody is! Four Germans on their hike on the Pinhoti Trail.
25	March	2018	3 Hikers	Michael, Laura, Kaitlyn, (Rufus too!🐾)	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Spent 2 nights in the shelter. First night with a great group of German tourists. Really enjoyed their music and company. Great start to spring break.
26	March	2018	1 Hiker	Phil	Birmingham, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
First night had good fire & great fellowship with Michael, Laura, Kaitlyn, (& Rufus the dawg). Made my shelter / hammock nearby. Hiked to Lake Coleman Tuesday 27 March, leaving gear here. Will pack it back to Pine Glen Wednesday 28 March. Just a little leg stretch & celebration of spring's arrival. "Be Well, Do Good Work, and Keep in Touch." Garrison Keillor
31	March	2018	2 Hikers	Annalee, Dan	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Our first hiking trip & loving it. Very surprised to see how well this shelter is built and maintained! Plan on hiking a lot more! What a great experience! PS Training for our honeymoon on Kauai, Hawaii to do the Kalalau Trail! Wish us luck.
31	March	2018	1 Hiker	Billy C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My very first hiking trip. Camp here a lot when I was a kid. My dad and me loved it here. In memory of Billy C Senior
6	April	2018	1 Hiker	scampie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passin' thru.
7	April	2018	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just checking for trail damage.
7	April	2018	2 Hikers	?	Michigan	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Travelled a long way down from Michigan to Bama. Very nice trail and peaceful hike. Much needed break from hustle & bustle.
9	April	2018	2 Runners	Pam C, Matt B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2014 1st trail run and race fo Rockin' Choccolocco - 4 years later in love with Pinhoti! Thank John Calhoun for the well maintained trail!
12	April	2018	1 Hiker	Harry K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail, Chief Ladiga, Silver Comet?
On to Cedartown, Georgia. Perfect day.
14	April	2018	1 Hiker	Niki / Scaredy Cat	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Got 2 weeks off from work, so I started @ Section 5 & I hope to make it to Cave Springs, Georgia. love the Pinhoti. Blazes are always there when you need them. Not overcrowded & the weather's been great. Thank you for the chairs!!
17	April	2018	1 Hiker	Benjamin M	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Still going... Heflin to High Point & back. I'm going to be forced to leave my gear at campground and go light to make it. Thanks for the bible.☺
28	April	2018	7 Hikers	Blake P, Kason W, Kevin W, Cara W, Randy & Kim W, Ryan P,	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Walking from Coleman Lake to Pine Glen. Great Day. Thanks for the bible!
28	April	2018	2 Hikers	David F, John	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great shelter and enjoyed the area and God's creation. 1 John 4:4
6	May	2018	5 Hikers	Troop 538: Don W, Ryan C, Jack M, Evan C, Michael C	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent one night in the shelter as part of a Boy Scout Hike. We had a great time at camp working on backpacking, cooking, and safety.
6	May	2018	1 Hiker	Bear, Sassy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch. Great hike!
2	July	2018	1 Hiker	Kat	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Got a late start yesterday but made it here from Pine Glen Campground. Saw a rainbow but didn't see or hear bigfoot, unfortunately. Ig - @hikewithkat
4	July	2018	2 Hikers	Zach, Polly J	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Happy 4th of July. Just stopping for a break.
14	July	2018	2 Hikers	Shelby, Duck	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Pine Glen, headed to Coleman Lake to finish our 4 day hike. ☺
1	September	2018	1 Hiker	Charlotte	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My first trip on the Pinhoti! Nice day.
1	September	2018	1 Hiker	Richard S, John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Checking out shelter damage.
15	September	2018	19 Hikers	Troop 21	Hoover, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through on a BSA backpacking trip from Hoover, Al. We are going from Coleman Lake to Sweetwater Campsite, then to Pine Glen. We have 19 scouts and leaders. We have arrived at the shelter at 10:00am. Everyone loves the park and expects to come back! God Bless. YS Troop 21
15	September	2018	2 Hikers	Joe, Justin	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Coming from Coleman Lake, heading to Sweetwater. Father & son.
16	September	2018	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I'm glad we have a shelter here. I'm taking a super break from the heat / weather while we have hurricane Frolence? flooding North Carolina area. Isn't it strange to have two distinctively different weathers in the same country. God loves you. Appreciate everything.
6	October	2018	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This entry is only the date.
7	October	2018	1 Hiker	Papa	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Pine Glen to Coleman. Perfect day for walking in the woods. Making record pace for old folks. One section at a time.
7	October	2018	1 Hiker	Muggins	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day, beautiful shelter! Nice hike so far from Pine Glen, We'll see what the rest of the day holds.
8	October	2018	3 Hikers	Magellan, G, K	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
3 day trip with G & K, trying to get our AC conditioned recrends in better shape. Great trail, Thanks to all the maintenance crews!
9	October	2018	6 Hikers	Jeremy, Stephanie, Eli, Darrel H, Garth H, Jessie O	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Having a great adventure!
20	October	2018	1 Hiker	Brightside	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Jeremiah 29:11
27	October	2018	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My mom & I walked here from Pine Glen. This is our 3rd backpacking trip on the Pinhoti. We've had lots of fun!
27	October	2018	1 Hiker	veggieguy	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Heflin today on our journey northward. Great trail!
30	October	2018	2 Hikers	Peppery, Widetrack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a quick break. Great shelter & chairs. NOBO '18
10	November	2018	1 Hiker	Paco	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Paco was here. Just taking a sun break after 5 days of rain.
13	November	2018	1 Hiker	Mango, Bigwill	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here to have lunch. All this rain ain't stopping us now. On the way to Flagg Mountain, even if we need a canoe! 400 mi AT - 70 mi BMT - Pinhoti to here!
17	November	2018	? Hikers	Troop 633	Huntsville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wonderful scenery and weather. My troop hiked from Pine Glen. Very cool.
25	November	2018	1 Hiker	TG	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Working off Thanksgiving meal!!
11	December	2018	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cleared from here north to FS553, but grassy ridge just north of here still needs my string cutter. Volunteers are welcome! Was here 7 April and 1st September too.
26	December	2018	4 Hikers	Destin, Rebecca, Cahil, Snake Eye	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sweetwater - Coleman.
28	December	2018	3 Hikers	Stoober, Pluto, Snoopy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tonight was a complete turd floater. The hike █████████ logs bad. No fire. Freezing. Mice infiltrated food stores. Water is rising fast. SEND HELP 3am Update: Lightning strikes approximately 100 feet. 6am Update: All clear. The world did not end. 8am Update: Ford the rver to Pine Glen.
29	December	2018	1 Maintainer	Rick C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiked from Coleman Lake (did not cross creek south). Hiking with my one year old puppy Tucker. Did a little trail clearing. Headed back to trail head. The Peanuts gang must have gotten out. Found no bodies.
29	December	2018	2 Hikers	Mark, Michael N	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Pine Glen towards Burns Trailhead. Met the Peanuts gang at Pine Glen still alive.
9	January	2019	1 Hiker	Samson	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
To hike or to not hike is never the question. Still don't know who won between Alabama & Clemson. Samson (Thru-Hike) NOBO↑
11	January	2019	1 Hiker	JBW	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Why is there so much garbage and graffiti?
13	January	2019	1 Hiker	Special K	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in for the night. Nice location for a shelter!
19	January	2019	2 Hikers	Hoob Twins	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking form Coleman Lake to Pine Glen. Got in early due to heavy rain. All day. Great shelter to rest in. Finishing up in AM. Happy Trails.
28	January	2019	5 Maintainers	John Calhoun, Belle, James, Buddy, ?	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thanks John for all you do! Belle, James, Buddy, & I enjoyed working with you.
10	February	2019	? Hikers	Troop 7	Tuscaloosa, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
16	February	2019	1 Hiker	Dreamliner	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Easy hiking on this section. I love it. Did 11 miles by 11:30, 10 more to go! Dreamliner Pinhoti Nobo
17	February	2019	? Hikers	Troop 287	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in 3 miles, spent the night, and leaving today. Great spot with many memories made!
23	February	2019	1 Hiker	Pat L	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Wow, what a day. Not a drop of rain yet my feet were wet from the moment I left the last shelter, this morning until now. The trail is so flooded out, Crazy! Took me almost an hour to go the first half mile north of CR531. Had to do a ton of bushwhacking to get around the water that swamped the trail. Tried walking through some of the flood (up to my waist at one point.) Anyway, 11 miles in 9 hours. Glad I'm not in a rush. Glad for this shelter. Pat L
1	March	2019	1 Hiker	Forest	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped in on the way to Pine Glen Campground. Enjoyed the chairs.
9	March	2019	1 Hiker	Kathy	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Kathy back again (27 September 2016), this time NOBO on the PT segment of the GET. In out of the storm tonight.
20	March	2019	1 Hiker	Ian K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night. Another awesome shelter. Thanks.
21	March	2019	1 Hiker	Bamadog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch. Headed SOBO from Amicalola State Park. Good shelter. To God be the glory.
24	March	2019	1 Hiker	Rooster	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Rooster thru hiking nobo. Started 15 March. Hiking for #EndALS #Hike4Roger. Love theis trail. Like a baby brother to AT... Beautiful! $ErrErrErr #RoosterOut
24	March	2019	1 Hiker	Mama Smiles, Coco's Miles	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
(Trail Dogs FB page) NOBO from Flagg to...? Hike happy!
26	March	2019	1 Hiker	Aunt G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful shelter! Great day to be out. Happy Trails!
12	April	2019	1 Hiker	Hubble	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch. Hubble NOBO
14	April	2019	1 Hiker	Redbeard	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Spent last night here at this beautiful shelter. This morning ~4:30am, I'm pretty sure I heard a tornado touch down & move around. I don't know what else it could've been. Andit was so quiet here... No wind or rain. Redbeard Flip flop ECT 2019 Ga→ME '87 trailjournals.com
21	April	2019	1 Hiker	Nymeria, Barefoot	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Easter. Pictures. Pictures of you is one of my favorite songs from the Cure. Sommetimes I don't like actual pictures. Thay hold memories and stir emotions. I suppose that is why I have very few pictures. Pictures taken today seem to only capture a smile or a happy time. Some are just a visage that those that captured are happy. Pictures rarely capture the sadness in a person. But the eyes do not lie. Still-framed picture taken, even of beautiful scenic views, pale in comparison to what I see all around me in this beautiful forest. So with remembering the law of the rarely, I will take onlly memories and leave only footprints as I travel this bbeautiful world.
21	April	2019	1 Hiker	Max S / Tennessee Rambler	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wanted to get in a short hike today from Coleman Lake to Laurel Shelter. Checking out the site for possible overnight trip in the future. Site with the creek is fantastic. Happy Trails. Isaiah 40-29→31
21	April	2019	1 Hiker	Wingnut	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Spending the night here. Great shelter and the running water is so soothing. This is my first time on the Pinhoti and I am loving every minute!! Pinhoti Thru-Hike Flagg Mtn - BMT NOBO
23	April	2019	1 Hiker	Trinity H	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Spending the afternoon with the coolest girl any ??? JSU Rifle Team
29	April	2019	1 Hiker	Half Mapp	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Doing an 8 mile day hike. Looking fo solace. Found it. Love thr Pinhoti.
30	April	2019	1 Hiker	Orvil F / Bogie Fields	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped by for lunch. Middle of day 4 since leaving Spring Shelter in Georgia. Miss my hiking brother Bill S. He had to go back to work. Headed south...
16	May	2019	1 Hiker	Space Jam	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Love the chairs, great lunch spot!! This section reminds me of the AT in Virginia.
16	May	2019	1 Hiker	Ian	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night, very nice. Rain got me 10 minutes out from the shelter. I agree with Space Jam about the shelter. On to the next shelter. Happy trails.
17	May	2019	1 Hiker	Frisbee	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
17	May	2019	1 Hiker	Stubbs	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Early morning break. Nice shelter!
19	May	2019	1 Hiker	Constantine	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Still early in the day... Only 5pm. Could do more miles.. But OH THIS CHAIR!! It might have caught me?! Pinhoti → Benton MacKaye Trail Both NOBO →   Pacific Nortwest Trail WEBO
24	May	2019	2 Hikers	Janice B, Heather M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Morning break, southbound, the perfect forest escape. Woodpecker heaven to the north. Lovin' all this bird life and glorious weather. John Calhoun - Thank you for your loving care of this wonderful trail! JB
28	April	2019	1 Hiker	-	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Late start. Spent the night.
31	May	2019	1 Hiker	Bird	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Bird. Easy terrain but a tough day mentally. Probably due to little sleep last night in Heflin. THIS. CHAIR. THOUGH. Still going, trail is empty. Flagg → Springer NOBO
12	June	2019	1 Hiker	Keith T	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
NOBO Trammel - Cave Spring Stayed here with thunderstorms all around! Nice Shelter. Day 9 complete!
15	June	2019	1 Hiker	Bwann Ben	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Bwann Ben has arrived! Regret not s?ing Golden Lake & the campgroun. I wanted to go there and recharge my phone. I may have enough for the next section until out of Heart of Dixie, but not sure. Got to check directions and decide if I want to go back. I will probably push ahead. Doubt there is service until Geargia. Great shelter. The chairs called to me. NOBO Flagg / Springer PS Oops! My bad. The guys las night I thought were calling it "Golden Lake" when it was actually "Coleman Lake". It's in 4 miles. I'll hit it manana! The trail provides. PPS I'm ready for the Swedish Bikini Team & that case of Old Milwaukee Beer! It doesn't get any better than this!! (Except for the ticks.)
29	June	2019	1 Maintainer	Enbell	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived to replace roof and discovered a snake on the rafter support beam. Ha Ha! Yes this is the truth!
29	June	2019	1 Maintainer	Omar S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
4	August	2019	2 Hikers	Bill, Jullianne, & Sandy the dog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Looks like it's been a while since anyone has journaled here. It's been muggy & rainy the past four days, but we've enjoyed our stay nonetheless!!
22	August	2019	2 Hikers	Grym, Protein	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through.
30	August	2019	1 Hiker	John, Brain	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Coleman Trailhead to here, Stayed the night. 54°F, 88°F in the day. No rain, very nice. The Coyotes yelped ½ the night and the grouse made their calls. OMG there's tons of firewood 'round here. One of the best hiker days I had in a while. Cocktails were good too. We saw two day hikers on the way in near the church: No one else. Cool place. PS there's a tree full of fatwood X the creek 10 yards! Be safe.
31	August	2019	2 Hikers	Tim, Holly	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Camped last night near Coleman Lake. Ate lunch here. Continued to Sweetwater and now heading back towards Coleman to camp again. Loaded up with water here.

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