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Book Burner
Pinhoti Thru
October 2006
Laurel 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
Avalanche
Pinhoti US278 - Lower Shoal
November 2006
Laurel 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.
Presten
Pinhoti Bull Gap - Laurel
December 2006
Laurel 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...
Hunter
Pinhoti 5 Days
January 2007
Blue Mtn 13 January 2007 1 Hiker Hunter - 5 Days Pinhoti Trail
7pm. Saturday. In for the night. Doing 5 days on the Pinhoti. Can't believe the temp today was in the 70s. Can't believe only 2 of us here tonight. But back in Ohio --- It's probably snowing. NOBO in the morning.
Hunter email AT97&02, OT01, LBL03, PCT-sec98, CI, SHT, FHT, C&O, GRT2004, LHT05
Bob H
Pinhoti Section
December 2006 - January 2007
Laurel 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.
Mr Parkay GA-ME '06
Pinhoti Thru
January 2007
Laurel 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
Fashionplate Dan
Great Eastern Trail
Eastern Continental Trail
Pinhoti Maintainer
Blue Mtn 24 February 2007 1 Maintainer Fashionplate Dan - Day Pinhoti Trail
Fashionplate Dan surveying for the trail crew that's coming in a few weeks. CR24 to here has a dozen blowdowns but is otherwise clear. Water at least every mile. Testerday was clear, today cloudy & windy. I should get to Adams gap today, before tomorrow's storms come.
Kevin J, Tim, Wyne
Pinhoti 3 Days Near Cheaha
March 2007
Blue Mtn 17 March 2007 3 Hikers Kevin J, Tim, Wyne - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
It's been good, nice & sunny, but a really cold wild. Tonight stay here at Blue Mont. Then hike outy.
They say come and stay but Cat Woles sack.
Enjoy your stay.
ALHIKERGAL
Pinhoti NOBO Thru
March 2007
Laurel 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.
Trickster, What?!, Gaia dog
Pinhoti Bull Gap - Georgia Thru
April 2007
Blue Mtn 9 April 2007 2 Hikers Trickster, what?! Gaia dog - Many Pinhoti Trail
(Thanks "Solo" for the Guide Book. You are great.)
Here for a break. We started at Bull Gap hiking the Pinhoti end to end in 8 days to Georgia. Finishing the last 100 miles of Georgia next month, 137 this time. ☺
GA → ME in 06 In 07
Laurel 11 April 2007 2 Hikers Trickster, What?!, Gaiadog - Many Pinhoti Trail
Tracks Dog 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
Hammock Hanger
Pinhoti Thru
April 2007
Flagg NW 12 April 2007 1 Hiker Hammock Hanger - + Nights Great Eastern Tr, Al-NY
Blue Mtn 20 April 2007 1 Hiker Sue / Hammock Hanger - Many Great Eastern Trail
Rodent eaten. Missing words indicated by ~~~
Al-NY Great Eastern Trail
Hard to believe no one has signed in here at the shelter in 3 months. This is my first shelter since starting my grand adventure to blaze a new trail for the American Hiking Society that will lead from the Fl/Al state line, where the Florida Trail ends, and move northwards towards Lake Champlain in upstate New York. I will be ~ ling the "Western" side of the Appalachians ~ AL-GA-TN-KY-VA-WV-MD-PA-NY. The trail will be @ 1800 miles in length. The Alabama Trail roadwalk was interesting. The Pinhoti so far has been beautiful & quiet. I have encountered no other hikers. Stayed at Cheaha State Park yesterday, nice place. ✩✩✩✩ for the shelter, very nice. Glad to see the picnic table is secure and won't walk off... LOL ☺
"Life is too short not to have a little fun!"
Alabama - New York GET0~ www.trailjournals.com/hammockhangerGET06/ www.americanhiking.org www.hikealabama.org PS Solo Thanks for such nice data book. Sue
Laurel 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
Graybeard
Pinhoti Thru?
April 2007
Blue Mtn 24 April 2007 1 Hiker Graybeard - Many Pinhoti Trail
In for a map, then to the park for resupply. The end of the Pinhoti is near and it's been a good trip. A little rain, blisters, and heat here and there. I saw a turkey yesterday. Beautiful shelter.
Forrest
Pinhoti
May 2007
Blue Mtn - May 2007 1 Hiker Forrest - Many Pinhoti Trail
See Y'all at Trail Dayz in Damascus, VA, or bust!
Just got in! Hiked from I20 today. A few miles of I+ say so. This trail is great. The maintainers do a good job and this shelter is very nice also. It's good to see a picnic table. It was good to sit down at a table for dinner. I really did not expect to come through this trail so quick. And it looks like the end is coming just as quickly. I have to see how many miles 'til the end tomorrow so I can call my awesome girlfriend Jessie (I wish she was here, and my dog Moxie also.) and tell her when to meet me. If it's 40 miles I might try to do that in a day. It sounds a little crazy, but I get tranced out. Although I still pay attention to my surroundings. Shout ou to Trickster & what?!? We hiked in Maine last year. GA → ME 06, GA - Al 07, F🌲rrest
Jonathan O
Pinhoti 7 Days
May 2007
Blue Mtn 28 May 2007 1 Hiker Jonathan O - Day Pinhoti Trail
First stop of my week wandering around in the woods. Was not expecting such a nice, secluded shelter. Props to whoever maintains this. Would have been nice to have a fire... But since it's been so dry there's been a ban. I made do with my camp stove and had some pretty decent meals. If any Auburn people see my note, give me an email. None of my friends were hard core enough to go with me on my extended outing. Best wishes. email
Laurel 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
Juli, Anjie, Jeff
Pinhoti Piedmont - Blue Mountain
May & June, 2007
Blue Mtn 2 June 2007 3 Hikers Juli, Anjie, Jeff - 7 Days Pinhoti Trail
Our last shelter on our 7 day hike. Started at Piedmont 26 May. No rain. Great weather. Little water in many places. Love this trail. This shelter is so very wonderful. Thanks to those who maintain this area.
Ace
Pinhoti 6 Days, Thru?
August 2007
Blue Mtn 14 August 2007 1 Hiker Ace (And yes that's my name) - 6 Days Pinhoti Trail
I've been on the Pinhoti for some time. 6 days I believe, yeah 6. had to count up for a second. First shelter I got to stop at that was around dark. Although I can complain about the yellow jackets on this trail. Lots of 'em. The heat's been up here. Last resupply said it was over 100 so that's great, but oh well. There's no one else on this trail. Prolly stay the night here. Hike out tomorrow. Any locals ever wanna go just give me a call. I live in Hollis. Any former Marines around just give me a call. OORAHH Props to whoever maintains this shelter. NICE!!!
Vic H, Matt H, Kieth H, Haley I
Pinhoti 3 Days
December 2007
Blue Mtn 31 December 2007 1 Hiker Vic H, Matt H, Kieth H, Haley I, Jackson (American bulldog) Montgomery , Prattville 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
31 December 2007 to 1 January 2008
Hiked in by night on Pinhoti, camped in the woods. Camped 2nd night in shelter. Had a great time. 35° at night and windy.
Bill E Goat
Captain America

Pinhoti from Benton MacKaye Trail - Flagg, Alabama Road Walk, Alabama Trail (Conecuh NF), to Florida Trail
January 2008
Flagg NW 29 January 2008 3 Hikers Bill E Goat
Captain America
John N Calhoun
- Many Alabama Trail
Bill E Goat & Captain America started 18 November 2007 on the Benton MacKaye Trail at Davenport Gap, Tennessee. Will connect to the Florida Trail at Harold, Florida on US Route 90.
Flagg NW 29 January 2008 1 Hiker Captain America - Many BMT, PT, FT
Nikki, Saul
Pinhoti 3 Day
March 2008
Blue Mtn 13 March 2008 2 Hikers Nikki, Saul Tallahassee, Fl 3 Day Pinhoti Trail
Very nice hike. Came from Tallahassee, Florida. We did a 3 day, 2 night trip around here. The weather's been great. Unfortunatly, some of the trails were closed for burning.
Marion C: AT Thru
Chris A
John Calhoun Triple Crown+, 15,000 Miles

Pinhoti Maintainers
Blue Mtn 17 March 2008 3 Maintainers Marion C, Chris A, John Calhoun Leeds, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
In for maintenance with AHTS and Rick Gushe. Doing Trail work. Trail is clean and clear.
W & D Rigsby
Pinhoti 3 Days
March 2008
Blue Mtn 17 March 2008 1 Hiker W & D Rigsby - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
17:00 Hours. Just arrived. This is our second night on the Pinhoti. Yesterday we were on the south side of Cheaha where they were setting up for the dedication ceremony for the adding of the Pinhoti to the AT.
Commander Kyle & Blue Door Royal Rangers Outpost # 8
Pinhoti Thru? 9 Days
March 2008
Blue Mtn 19 March 2008 ? Hikers Commander Kyle & Blue Door Royal Rangers Outpost # 8 www.albamaroyalrangers.com - 9 Days Pinhoti Trail
07:30. Had an awesome night at the shelter. It was our 5th night on the Pinhoti. This has to be the best shelter on the trail. Now we're heading into Cheaha for the breakfast buffet (excitement). After that, we've got 3 more nights and will be at Bull Gap. May God Bless everyone's journey as he has ours.
gubbool
Pinhoti Thru +
March 2008
Blue Mtn 24 March 2008 1 Hiker gubbool - Day Pinhoti Trail
[Update 12/12 on flip side!]
Past Easter Sunday. Expecte overnight low: 30 °. Sheltered from 10 MPH wind. Hiking from Bull Gap @ 46 miles south. Hiking north until money runs out. Saw no Indians for over 2 days. 4,000 KIAs in Iraq and only a handful of Americans. Can tell you the true reason that we are at war but then most people can't tell you how many people live in their home state. Ignorance abounds. This will be my longest hike in distance, but I spent most of 1970 camping in southeast Asia. Thanks to the Fur Camp and Hunting Club called the USMC. Over there, I would have killed for a box of Pop-Tarts. I killed for less.

Remember, 'tis better to wear out your body than to let it rust away.
Brian / T-Back
Eastern Continental Trail Pinhoti Thru, BMT, AT
April 2008
Blue Mtn 23 April 2008 1 Hiker Brian / T-Back - Many Eastern Continental Trail
Back on the trail after a rockslide injury near Adams Gap. I took a month off to heal. Started yesterday at AG and spent the night at the state park (nice place.) Just passing through. I hope to make it past SR24 today and into Heflin tomorrow for resupply, then on my way to Springer Mountain and the AT. Happy Hiking. Walk by faith...
Joshua, CWY
Training for AT
May 2008
Blue Mtn 18 May 2008 2 Hikers Joshua, CWY - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
My blood brother & I came to the high place and stayed here one night. I am testing new equipment for a northern AT trip next month with my wife. All was good. - Joshua
Blessed are all who walk here.
Remember who have been here, will be
here, and those who are here.
I walked this trail in reverence
of my family blood that has
been here for a thousand years.
BCM / Bass Clarinet Man 🎷
Pinhoti Thru by Sections
2008 - 2009
Blue Mtn 28 October 2008 1 Hiker BCM / Bass Clarinet Man 🎷 - Many Pinhoti Trail
9:15am. Put in at Cheaha, hiking to Coleman Lake. Day is beautiful but cold. High supposed to be in the 50s and low tonight in the 20s. Redoing my hike of last December, but planning an extra day to complete.
Blue Mtn 19 February 2009 1 Hiker BCM / Bass Clarinet Man 🎷 - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hiking the whole Alabama Pinhoti Woods Trail Bull Gap to Cave Spring, Georgia. 4th day from Bull Gap, about 47 miles. Just washed clothes and took a shower at Cheaha State Park, plus had a really great cheeseburger & Fries. Can't eat the dinner Ii planned. Oh well. Monday the 6th was rainy & miserable but cleared abou 6:30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday & today were gorgeous, cool, & sunny. Just wish I had some sunscreen. Great shelter. 3rd time to stay & visited 2 other times. No one else here just like all the other times. My hike is on www. trailjournals.com Pinhoti & BCM
Bryce D
Pinhoti Pinkie Burns to Cheaha, 52.7 Miles, 4 days
October 2008
Blue Mtn 31 October 2008 1 Hiker Bryce D - 4 Days Pinhoti Trail
Hiking SOBO from Pinkie Burns to Cheaha Parking Lot. (52.7 Miles / 4 days.) Awesome Trip, Awesome Trail!! Trail Maintenance Guys Are Awesome...
Helena UW, John C, Rick G
Pinhoti Maintainers & Organizers
November 2008
Flagg NW 1 November 2008 3 Workers Helena UW, John C, Rick G Day Alabama Trail
Were here working. Alabama Hiking Trail
Lifesaver WFR
Pinhoti NOBO for a Few Days
December 2008
Blue Mtn 25 December 2008 1 Hiker Lifesaver WFR - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Spent last night @ this shelter. It did really well - enduring some strong rains. No rodents - no bears - clean and pleasant & quiet. Headed NB for a few days. Happy trails.
Minnesota Smith
Thru Hiking the Pinhoti & Appalachian Trails
January 2009
Blue Mtn 17 January 2009 1 Hiker Minnesota Smith - Many Eastern Continental Trail
Saturday, 17? 19? January 2009
Minnesota Smith stayed here overnight with a great group of weekenders. Listened to my jokes, gave me hot food, let me do a reading of Robert Service's poem "Law of the Yukon."
I am thru hiking the Pinhoti & Appalachian Trail. Did the AT in 2006. My trail journals are on www.trailjournals.com I have one for the Pinhoti & one for the AT.
Weather cold / ~16° last night, cloudy, no precip.
Dick & Walt Anderson, Don Hudson
Organizers of the International Appalachian Trail

An extension of the AT along mountain ranges that were once attached to the Appalachians in geologic time.
2009 & 2012 Visits
Flagg NW 5 March 2009 1 Hiker Dick Anderson Maine Day IAT / SIA
We are here from Maine to see the south end of the Appalachians.
Flagg NW 5 March 2009 1 Hiker Walter Anderson Maine Day IAT / SIA
International Appalachian Trail www.internationalat.org
Flagg NW 5 March 2009 1 Hiker John N Calhoun Leeds, Al Day IAT / SIA
Mother Nature's Son. Here giving Dick and Walt a quick tour.
Flagg NW 9 March 2012 2 Organizers Don Hudson, Dick Anderson Maine Day IAT / SIA
Here from the Maine chapter of the International Appalachian Trail. Flagg Mountain should be the North American end of the IAT. The African end is now Taroudout, Morocco.
Lumbar
Harold, Florida to Springer Mountain
April 2009
Blue Mtn 1 April 2009 1 Hiker Lumbar - Many Eastern Continental Trail, CDT
Just stopping by. Very nice shelter. I'm hiking up from Harold Florida on the way to Springer Mountain. Then Mexico to Canada via the CDT. I'm really enjoying the Pinhoti Trail. Glad to be off the pavement!! Keep hiking.
Anna dog & Master
Pinhoti US278 to Porter's Gap in Sections
April 2009
Blue Mtn 18 April 2009 1 Hiker Anna dog - Many Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. I actually saw the guy who wrote above on Dugger Mountain on Friday. I guess it was the 3rd. Wow - that's really moving! My dog Anna & I are hiking from the old 278 trailhead to Porter's Gap in stages. Did 278 to 78 week before last and 78 to Cheaha Trailhead this weekend. Anna is a good dog!
Warren J
Pinhoti, AT, Alabama Scenic River Trail
April 2009?
Blue Mtn - - - 1 Hiker Warren J - Many Pinhoti Trail
Thru Hiking for fun this year.
I hiked to Mount Katadyn, Maine before the money ran out. So I got a bicycle and biked back to Birmingham.
Summer '09
I paddled the Alabama Scenic River Trail N to S the back up river! 1250 mile 110 days.
google (Warren J, Birmingham News, Scenic River Trail
Blue Mtn 12 December 2009 1 Hiker Warren - Day Pinhoti Trail
Just toying with a thru hike to shape up some. Spent summer of '09 kayaking 631 mile Alabama Scenic River Trail. Then back up river to the start. Al/Ga border to Mobile.
Al-Me '08
 ASRT '09 twice
Me-Al '08 by bike
Krazy K
Alabama Pinhoti Thru?
May 2009
Blue Mtn 11 May 2009 1 Hiker Krazy K Knox TV Day Pinhoti Trail
Monday - 5 - 11 - 09 (I think.)
Mother's day was yesterday the 10th, right? Or Sunday? Been nice & wet so far. Some rains, some rocks, some sunshine...
I'm beat from hiking 17.5 miles in the rain, partially & all those rocks & sleeping in the rain on unflat ground!
Alas, a shelter. I scared the bird camping out / resting in it. I swept. It's looking good. ☺
Anyways, final destination is Cave Springs, Ga. We shall see. ☺
Enjoy the Pinhoti, southern AT Section.
John C
Pinhoti Few Days
May 2009
Blue Mtn 14 May 2009 1 Hiker John C - Many Pinhoti Trail
Boy was I glad to see this shelter! It's been wet the past two days and I needed to dry off. Just wish there was a water source nearby...
The trail's been good so far. Today was by far the nicest hike. Good weather & great scenery. I love being out in the midst of all God has created. Gives me both a sense of perspective and purpose.
Dylan H
Pinhoti Porter's Gap to Cave Springs, Georgia, in 6 days.
May 2009
Blue Mtn 24 May 2009 1 Hiker Dylan H - Many Pinhoti Trail
It's been raining for two days straight, and it doesn't look like dry weather is around the corner. I wanted to go from Porter's Gap to Cave Springs, Georgia, in 6 days, but I wasn't prepared for the jagged boulders of despair that litter most of the trail. So the hiking has been slow... Did 18 miles yesterday, which puts me at 7 miles so far today. After seeing this gorgeous shelter, I may decide to stay the night. It's only 10:00am, so that wouldn't be very efficient. I guess I will take a long break here, eat some lunch, and sweep this puppy out before getting back on the Pinhoti. Maybe my trail name sould be Rainman, because it's supposed to rain the rest of the week, & because I'm retarded for hiking in it.
Chaco & Toesocks
Pinhoti visit while travelling to AT and Vermont Long Trail
May 2009
Blue Mtn 31 May 2009 2 Hikers Chaco & Toesocks - Many Pinhoti, Appalchian, Vermont Long Trails
Chaco & Toesocks On our way to the AT in New York. Toesocks broke her leg in New York on last year's AT NOBO. We are going back to finish the 815 miles we lack. Then we are headed to Vermont's Long Trail. Go Huge! You gotta believe!
Bearpaw
Pinhoti 431 to Porter's Gap
June 2009
Blue Mtn 6 June 2009 1 Hiker Bearpaw - Many Pinhoti Trail
Bearpaw In and surprised there is no one here on a Saturday evening. Enjoying the quiet and comfort of my hammock combined with the convenience of a picnic table. Ambling from 431 to Porter's Gap while recovering from a 3 month fight with bronchitis. So far, so go with mellow 10 mile days planned. Tomorrow, a side trip to Cheaha Mountain & then south to Porter's Gap by Tuesday morning. Weather is humid, but the worst of the heat has yet to hit. Best to all. 'Til then... Ambling on.
PS Many thanks to the builders & Maintainers of the Pinhoti Trail. Your hard work (Especially side hill cuts) are very much appreciated.
Pellet GA→ME'09
Pinhoti Day Hike
November 2009
Blue Mtn 8 November 2009 1 Hiker Pellet GA→ME'09 - Day Pinhoti Trail
It's great to be back on the Pinhoti. After six months thru hiking the AT, I am back home. I hope the nice weather holds out.
Josie, Fleet, Troy, John
Pinhoti in Sections
December 2009
Blue Mtn 4 December 2009 4 Hiker Josie, Fleet, Troy, John - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Knocking out second section of the Pinhoti (Cheaha - ?). Snow in the forecast but we will see. Long weekend! Happy Trais. Thank you Lord for these hills.
Ariel & Mustaphe
Pinhoti Bull Gap to US78
January 2010
Blue Mtn 1 January 2010 1 Hiker Ariel & Mustaphe - Many Pinhoti Trail
From Bull Gap enroute to Highway 78. Happy 2010. Cold & Beautiful.
Luke, Catnna
Pinhoti Adams Gap to US431
January 2010
Blue Mtn 30 January 2010 2 Hikers Luke, Catnna - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Hiking Adams to 431. We are section hiking the Pinhoti. Last night we had tornado force winds howling all night. Stopped here for a little break and to be able to get out of the rain. Fog has limited any views so far today. Hoping for better weather tomorrow. Happy hiking & be safe! ☺
Cuffs
Pinhoti NOBO
February 2010
Blue Mtn 20 February 2010 1 Hiker Cuffs - Many Pinhoti Trail
3:10pm. Checking in and moving on NOBO on the Pinhoti.
Funny Money - Hope you made it here and had a great hike. Hope to see you at breakfast!
lil' buddha
ECT to Canada?
February 2010
Blue Mtn 26 February 2010 1 Hiker lil'buddha - Day Pinhoti Trail
1:48pm. Absolutely enjoying the Pinhoti Trail here in Alabama. So thankful for all the experiences so far. Onward to CANADA!
PCT'09, ECT'10 www.trailjournals.com/lilbuddha ☺
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Pinhoti as part of a Wisconsin to Florida Trek since 2006.
March 2010
Blue Mtn 9 March 2010 1 Hiker - Day Pinhoti Trail
9-10 March. In the morning. I spent the night here. This shelter is really well built. AT Conference should model their shelters on this one. Just a beauty.
I'm goind south on my Wisconsin to Florida Trek since 2006. More than 3000 miles completed. Wish you were with me beautiful and smart Sandra Bullock. Check out my site at:
www.flickr.com/photos/janlis2hiker email
Happy Trails Bob! Sorry I'm 62 girls
Bama BoyZ: Koden
Pinhoti Adam's Gap to Anniston
March 2010
Blue Mtn - March 2010 ? Hikers Bama BoyZ: Koden - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
We're back! We hiked from Adam's Gap. Spent the night just outside of Turnipseed and then hiked all the way to Blue Mountain Shelter. It was a 3 day affair for us. Both nights it was mighty cold, but we made it! It was no doubt the most uplifting, beautiful, and spiritual hike I have ever been on. We plan on returningto the shelter and hiking to Anniston. God Bless us all. ✝
Brooks / Slip, Slide, thru, dog, Moondoggie♡, Rocket Man
Cheaha Area Trails
March 2010
Blue Mtn 17 March 2010 5 Hikers Brooks / Slip, Slide, thru, dog, Moondoggie♡, Rocket Man - Many Pinhoti Trail
Blessed to have such great weather - 43° tonight, 68° tomorrow. I'm here with my son Brooks 15 / Slip, and nephew 18 Slide, and two thru hikers Thru and her dog. She has thru hiked the PCT, CDT, & AT, where she met the guy who is hiking the Pinhoti with her. He's old enoughto be her dad. I learned a lot talking to them as I will thru hike the AT in 2011! Retired last year at 50. Rock on and Thank You Jesus! We started a couple of days ago in 34° snow, sleet, then rain from Adams Gap, down the Skyway Loop, Lake Trail around Chinnabee, then up to Cheaha Shelter for the night. Next day, to Pinhoti, to here. Tomorrow we will go back down Pinhoti to Cave Creek, Odum Scout, then Pinhoti again to Adams. Oh yeah, my knees can't wait to hike DOWN the Stairway to Heaven!
Did I mention this shelter is supposed to be haunted! I will Google the story, maybe. My food bag was opened during the night!!! Nothing's missing.
"The hike is short, leave no regrets!" "Pack it out"
Cover ur shit. BTW - Awesome sunrise from my bag this morning.
[I stayed at a shelter with this dude. Cool. Passing Thru - Rocket Man]
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Pinhoti Choccolocco to Dugger
March 2010
Dugger Mtn 17 March 2010 1 Hiker - - Day Pinhoti Trail
Wednesday. Overnight here. Just left Choccolocco Shelter. Stayed 2 nights. The dam and overflow was quite a sight.
Dexter, Kyle, Mike
Pinhoti 3 Days
March 2010
Choccolocco 28 March 2010 1 Hiker Dexter, Kyle, Mike - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. Dexter here with my buddy Kyle and his uncle Mike. We made perfect time to the shelter from a quick rain. I'm writing, Kyle is reading. Mike is crying about his blisters! This is day 3 of our trip. It's the first time I've been hiking since I was a kid. I LOVE it!! Anyways be safe and God Speed.
Jimmy
Pinhoti 4 Days
March 2010
Choccolocco 31 March 2010 1 Hiker Jimmy - 4 Days Pinhoti Trail
This is my last 4 day hike. I am getting too old. I have hiked for helping me. I will go National Forest for other things. Thanks a lot for the Pinhoti.
Richard S
Pinhoti
April 2010
Laurel 2 April 2010 1 Hiker Richard S Weaver, Al Day Pinhoti Trail
Friday. Day hike from Coleman to Pine Glen & back.
65+, Bama, Professor
Pinhoti & Benton MacKaye Bull Gap to Springer
April 2010
Blue Mtn 6 April 2010 1 Hiker 65+ 2004 Thru Hike Washington, NH Many Eastern Continental Trail
Planning on going to Springer Mountain, Georgia. 4th day on trail. Bull gap to Blue Mountain Shelter. Moving slow, but loving it. 46.9 miles. Home is Washington NH
Blue Mtn 6 April 2010 1 Hiker Bama - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day! Climbed up Stairway to Hell at 5:15am in the dark with headlight. Lunch, shower, laundry at Cheaha. Very nice people work at Cheaha and I will return to stay in the campground. ☺ Bama
Laurel 9 April 2010 3 Hikers Bama, Professor, 65+ - Many Pinhoti Trail
Started at Bull Gap 3 April 2010. Hiking Pinhoti to Benton MacKaye.
Graet hike so far. Looking forward to real food Saturday 10 April.
Bama 2006 Thru Hike
Professor 2006-2008 Hike (Finished)
65+ 2004 Thru Hike
Birdman, Birdman's Brother
Pinhoti US78 to Burns
April 2010
Laurel 13 April 2010 1 Hiker Birdman, Birdman's Brother Auburn, Al
Olethe, Ks
3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. Even though it is not the 12th (See last entry) we are having a great hike. Started at Shoal Creek Ranger Station on Highway 78 Monday (21 April 2010) and stayed last night at Lower Shoal Shelter. This is a very nice shelter, but Lower Shoal is the prettiest shelter on the Pinhoti. I'm from Auburn (just live there, Roll Tide!!) and brought my youngest brother from Olethe, Kansas! Yesterday was his birthday, 41st. Going on to Choccolocco Shelter tomorrow, then out at Pinky Burns Trailhead.
Go Light, Go Fast, Go Far... Roll Tide!
Choccolocco 14 April 2010 1 Hiker Birdman, Brother - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Wednesday. Birdman and brother here on last night of a 3 day from Highway 78 to Burns. Beautiful weather. Great trail. Go light... Go fast... Go far
Brad C, Jessica F
Pinhoti 3 Days
15-17 April 2010
Blue Mtn 15 April 2010 2 Hikers Brad C, Jessica F - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
15-17 April 2010.
Jerry, Josh
Pinhoti, Chinnabee Silent Trails
April 2010
Blue Mtn 24 April 2010 2 Hikers Jerry, Josh - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Came up from the trailhead this morning. Spent last night at Cheaha Falls Shelter. Torrential rain and monster winds since last night.
JK
Pinhoti 3 Days
April 2010
Choccolocco 29 April 2010 1 Hiker JK - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Thursday 12:30pm. "Happy Birthday to me!" By myself for a 3 day hike. Everything really grown up in two months since I was last here! Love this trail... Off to the next shelter for the night, 10 miles to go! See ya next time... Wish the crew was here. "Don't worry about the destination, enjoy the journey. Otherwise, you'll miss the best part!"
Sunset
Key West - Rocky Bottom, South Carolina
April 2010
Choccolocco 29 April 2010 1 Hiker Sunset - Day Florida, Pinhoti Trail, South Carolina
Homebound journey: Key West - Rocky Bottom, South Carolina
Thursday. In for the night. Got mixed up on date. Last night at Lower Shoal Shelter I put the 1st? I been in the woods too long. I just love the Pinhoti Trail. Thanks all you trail crew. Good Job. I'm trying to throw out of path "Small stuff." I carry heavy weight poles just for that. Always trying to put something back into the trail. Just think if every hiker would help move the "small stuff" then the trail crew could worry about big blow downs!! Let's do it, Hikers! Love to all the trail folks! Come on up Puff & Huff!!
AT04, PCT06, CDT08, FT10: But Pinhoti Best All Overall!!!
Dugger Mtn 1 May 2010 1 Hiker Sunset Sunset, SC Many Pinhoti Trail
Where did April go? Now May 1st. In for a break. Good job John Calhoun. Your efforts are very noticed. I try to do small stuff to help out. Just in for a quick one - Moving on north - Next shelter. Then check out the north towards the AT. Thanks again, and I know the hikers do also! Pinhoti is Tops!
Sunset - Triple Crown - Sunset, South Carolina
HR Huff & Puff
Eastern Continental Trail
April - May 2010
Choccolocco 30 April 2010 1 Hiker HR Huff & Puff - Many Eastern Continental Trail
Friday. 11:30pm. Well, after an exciting hike on narrow trail with numerous stream crossings, I am in for the night. These shelters are nifty. If I may make suggestion - Bug Screen... → Would help a great deal for shelters located near water. Sorry to miss Sunset. We've been dodging each others all through Florida and Alabama. Hope to see hime someday.
PS I may complain about lack of screen, but really, I know trail work is hard, and shelters are a luxury, so thank you! ☺ Smile!
Dugger Mtn 1 May 2010 1 Hiker HR Huff-n-Puff - Many Eastern Continental Trail
11:44am. Just a quick note and thanks to the trail maintainers, especially this guy working solo to clear trail. Arrow to a John Calhoun entry. Someone please do me a favor and tell him he's a Bad Ass. ☺
Evan, Terry, John, Clay, Josh
Pinhoti Sweetwater Lake - Co Rd 55
May 2010
Laurel 8 May 2010 5 Hikers Evan, Terry, John, Clay, Josh - 2 Nights Pinhoti Trail
Started out late at Sweetwater Lake, headed to Choccolocco Shelter tonight. Got a good game of Bull Gap and spades last night. Watch out for the inch worms. There are thousands around here. Getting out at Co Rd 55 Sunday.
John, Christine
Pinhoti Sweetwater Lake, headed to Burns Trailhead
May 2010
Laurel 10 May 2010 2 Hikers John, Christine - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Started from Sweetwater Lake, headed to Burns Trailhead. Had a nice time! Someone had left fire wood so we had a nice fire and added some more to the stack. Thank You!
Choccolocco 11 May 2010 2 Hikers John, Christine - Day Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Laurel Shelter. It rained almost all day, but gorgeous trail! Breathtaking views along the way. It was nice to get out of the rain for the night. Thanks!
Hugo R
Pinhoti Thru? 6th Day
May 2010
Dugger Mtn 14 May 2010 1 Hiker Hugo R - 6 Days Pinhoti Trail
This is my 6th day on the Pinhoti. Great job on trail maintenanace. What a wonderful forest. I hiked 20.6 miles today. It's 18:47pm but I'm going to bed now. Thanks!
J Cook
Pinhoti Lower Shoal Shelter to US278
May 2010
Choccolocco 21 May 2010 1 Hiker J Cook - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Lower Shoal Shelter to Choccolocco Shelter. ≈ 19 miles. Arrived to find 10 college kids in outdoor ed class. I guesss that's a major. Good luck getting a job! Headed to Dugger today in the wet, one more day and I've got 278.
Greenman
Pinhoti Sections
July 2010
Choccolocco 6 July 2010 1 Hiker Greenman - Day Pinhoti Trail
Taggin another register. 2nd this summer on Pinhoti! Having a blast, sweet day on the trail! That Co-colar sure sounded good! Heh! Heh! Grizzly Hairnt! Greenman 02' 03'
Dugger Mtn 10 July 2010 1 Hiker Grizzly Greenman - Day Pinhoti Trail
PS Bama I found your treasure you left at Pinky's!
Well, ran into "Snakeman" and gave him the keys to the truck! I think he could the toughest part of this section! I just say "More Cowbell!", "More Cowbell!"
HAIRNT!
One great thing about being from North Alabama and this trail is the Blue Blazes! I know I am a natural BLUE BLAZER! I hiked for 16 miles on the AT and kept wondering when I was gonna get one and why all those white blazes.
BLUE BLAZIN' HIKER TRASH
GRIZZLY GREENMAN
Laurel 21 July 2010 2 Hikers Greenman, Brother - Day Pinhoti Trail
Seeing this end of the trail for the first time, and all I can say is... Beautiful place. Another part of the trail down. 40 miles. Lovin' it so far, but have not seen many rattlesnakes☹. Here today with my brother Greenman just enjoying the trail and the day.
"He's not putting those damn rattlesnakes in my camper anyways!!"
Flip floppin' round on the Pinhoti thsi summer! Doing from Coleman to Pine Glen today! That puts me all the way to 278 in two weeks doing sections! Gonna try to go from Springer to Piedmont soon! It will be nice to thru-hike for a change! Although most thru hikers are only section hikers of the ECT anyways! Remember, a true thru hiker is someone who is never done hiking!!! I can't think of a better way to spend the summer than being on the Pinhoti! It's good to be home but hoping te wilderness survival guide job in the Pisgah comes thru soon. Then I will be getting paid to hike!
HAIRNT!
Blue Blazin' Hiker Trash Grizzly Greenman
'02, '03 '07 PCT'05
Pinhoti Forever
the Garrets
Pinhoti
October 2010
Choccolocco 8 October 2010 ? Hikers the Garrets - Day Pinhoti Trail
Very nice!
Chris Y, Chuck C
Pinhoti CR24 to Adams Gap
October 2010
Blue Mtn 8 October 2010 2 Hikers Chris Y, Chuck C - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night here after a 13 mile hike from the far side of CR24. We are 22 miles into our trip and hope to make it to Adams Gap by tonight. The shelter was great. Amazing sunrise. Although there are still a lot of leaves on so it was blocked a little. Amazing hike.
Chelsea, Chris
Pinhoti ?
October 2010
Laurel 9 October 2010 2 Hikers Chelsea, Chris - Day Pinhoti Trail
Looking for Raven Rocks! Think we are lost!! Ha Ha but having a great time. Anyway, perfect hiking weather!
John M
Pinhoti Bull Gap to Jackson Chapel
October 2010
Laurel 17 October 2010 1 Hiker John M Pell City, Al Many Pinhoti Trail
Thru hiking from Bull Gap to Jackson Chapel, approximately 140 miles. I started last Saturday, October 9th and made it here today at 11am. Spent last night at Pine Glen and will go all the way to Choccolocco Creek Shelter tonight and hike over Dugger Mountain tomorrow. I am doing well and on schedule, expecting to finish on Thursday, the 21st, by noon. I've had excellent support and met lots of good people along the way. Went solo this morning, my son and nephew had to return to school, and I am learning to enjoy the solitude.
Choccolocco 18 October 2010 1 Hiker John M Pell City, Al 13 Days Pinhoti Trail
Thru hiking from Bull Gap to Jackson Chapel Trailhead, approx. 140 miles. Started Saturday 9 October and will finish on the 21st. Arrived at this place yesterday at 5:30pm from Pine Glen Campground, 15 miles! A tough hike the last few mile due to lots of fallen timeber and eroded trail. Keep hiking and try to smile!
Dugger Mtn 18 October 2010 1 Hiker John M Pell City, Al 9 Days Pinhoti Trail
Thru hiking NOBO from Bull Gap to Jackson Chapel Trailhead, approximately 140 miles. I started my hike on 9 October. This is my 9th trail day because I spent one zero day at Cheaha State Park. I have been solo the last two days since I left Pine Glen Campground where I parted company with my son and nephew and enjoyed some really good trail support from some of my firends. Thanks Scott T.
I arrived here today at 5:07pm from Choccolocco Creek Shelter. It was a good hike over Dugger Mountain: Pretty clear trail on the ascent, but found a lot of blown down trees that made coming down interesting! I repaired the fire ring by digging it out and building it up with several new rocks. Thanks to whoever left the fire wood; I'll try to pay it forward. It is unusually warm compared to my last night at the watershed; I'm not even wearing socks! It feels almost like a late summer night, nothing like fall. I saw no one on the trail the last two days and that's OK; The solitude has been nice. I will hike ove Oakey Mounatin to the new Chief Ladiga Trail Campground where I will enjoy a good shower and some comfort food from the camp store! As of now, sites rent for $15 per night, and that includes firewood, all right next to Terrapin Creek. Thanks to all the trail maintenance folks who work to make all this possible. Keep up the good work. It's been a good hike thus far and I'm looking forward to the finish.
F: Andrew, Scott, Paul, Luke M
Pinhoti Pine Glen to Pinkies
October 2010
Laurel 23 October 2010 4 Hikers F: Andrew, Scott, Paul, Luke M Birmingham, Al 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Saturday: About 9am. Woke up an hour ago. Cooking breakfast and packing up. Here with dad and two brothers. Started from Pine Glen yesterday, 6 miles to here? The weather is excellent. The leaves have mostly turned now. 80s during the day and probably 40s last night. We have a car parked at Dugger Mountain Trailhead only 10 miles from here. Probably hike past to finish out the day.
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims this hard work. Day to day pours out speech and night reveals knowledge." Pslams 19
Choccolocco 24 October 2010 4 Hikers F: Andrew, Luke, Paul, Scott M - 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. Four of us spent the night here. Packing up now. Friday night spent @ Laurel Shelter. Thought we would never make it here yesterday, but made it by dark. The weather has been more than perfect and enjoying the fall colors. God's grace is everywhere.
Thanks to the trail crews and hikers for keeping clean trails. The hike has been beautiful, but we hike so fast we rarely get to enjoy it! Happy trails to everyone and God Bless.
"For the word of the lord is upright, and this work is done in faithfullness." Psalms 3 3
Foxtrot!
Alabama Pinhoti Trail ⇝ SOBO '10
November2010
Choccolocco 4 November 2010 1 Hiker Foxtrot! - Many Pinhoti Trail
Alabama Pinhoti Trail ⇝ SOBO '10
Laurel 4 November 2010 1 Hiker Foxtrot - Day Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful weather and a great hike today. Plus I saw a weasel? Not sure quite what it was actually. Just stoppin' for a quick bite, then movin' on...
PCT(Mex-Can) + Duncannon, Pa → Damascus, Va (AT) + Al Pinhoti Trail 2010
Blue Mtn 6 November 2010 1 Hiker Foxtrot! - Day Pinhoti Trail
Jesse A, Parker H, Monty A
Pinhoti 3 Days
November 2010
Blue Mtn 5 November 2010 3 Hikers Jesse A, Parker H, Monty A Wadley, Al 3 Days Pinhoti Trail
5-7 November 2010. Southern Union State Community College
"It was really cold" [Wadley]
Cuffs
Pinhoti Terrapin Creek Dam to Chocclocco
November 2010
Dugger Mtn 13 November 2010 1 Hiker Cuffs - Day Pinhoti Trail
Cuffs in for a break. Moving on to Choccolocco Shelter. aloutdoors.com 33° at dawn @ Terrapin Creek
Choccolocco 13 November 2010 1 Hiker Cuffs - Overnight Pinhoti Trail
Cuffs in for the night. From Terrapin Creek Dam.
- Water source for this shelter is approximately 150 yards straight out in front of shelter.
One more section of Pinhoti mapping done!
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