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2016 - 2020

Lower Shoal	1	January	2016	1 Hiker	Ed S	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent a very good night here. 34° this morning. Came in from Helflin (FS500), going to Laurel Shelter tonight and out to Rabbittown Road the next day. Happy New Year!✝
Laurel	2	January	2016	1 Hiker	Ed S	Jacksonville, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Another good night in the shelter. Onto Rabbittown.
Lower Shoal	16	January	2017	1 Hiker	Ed S	Jacksonville	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent a good night here with a boy scout tent village nearby. Low 46°.
Laurel	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.
Blue Mtn	20	February	2016	1 Hiker	HJ Brown	Mt Juliet, Tn	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. The Pinhoti is the best kept secret in the backpacking world! My thanks to all the trail maintainers. I will continue on my retirement party. PS Mike & Kelly, I REALLY enjoyed meeting you and sharing tales. Best of luck. I don't do Facebook, but my wife does.
Laurel	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!
Choccolocco	25	February	2016	1 Hiker	HJ Brown	Mt Juliet, TN & Randolph Co, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
What a great day for a hike. I loved seeing a significant amount of sun for the first time since last Friday. The trail is drying out. I love the variation from Laurel to here. Saw 3 wild turkeys, but that was all the wildlife. I was hoping to see the wily red cockaded woodpecker, but I didn't see or hear one. Chipmunk Canyon is beautiful, especially in the sunshine. Thanks to Mother Nature's Son and all trail maintainers - May God bless you all. Hello to Mike & Kelly - Keep hiking your hike. HJ Brown Mt Juliet, TN & Randolph Co, Al The retirement party rolls on in solitude!
Dugger Mtn	26	February	2016	1 Hiker	HJ Brown	Mt Juliet, Tn	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. 14:00pm. Just stopped in for a rest; heading on north. What a glorious, sunny day! The Dugger Mountain Wilderness is a spectacular, well kept secret. I still haven't seen any other hikers since Saturday night. Coming down Dugger Mountain I saw my first Pinhoti skunk. Nearly had a Close Encounter of the Smelly Kind, but luckily she didn't spray. Saw my first wildflowers today, too. Spring must be near. No bear sightings yet (That's for you, Kelly.)
Oakey Mtn	27	February	2016	1 Hiker	HJ Brown	Mt Juliet, Tn	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night on the dam at Terrapin Watershed. Heavy frost this morning. Decided to hike here for breakfast. Saw 4 hikers late yesterday afternoon. First since last Saturday night. After breakfast I plan to get on northwards with my retirement party. Rudolph Co, Alabama native.
Blue Mtn	11	March	2016	1 Hiker	Bearcat / Blue Bog	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Saturday. Day 9 on my journeys. Having a great time on my first leg of the Appalachian Trail! Olny 2500 miles to go! If anyone else is on a similar trek, please call / text me at:--- -Bearcat, now called "Blue Bog" (Name was given to me by a fellow hiker, and the name suits me better.)
Lower Shoal	14	March	2016	1 Hiker	Blue Bog	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Terrible and rainy last night under my tarp shelter. These things are not great for bad weather. Glad to have made it down to this shelter tonight to let everything dry out. Pressing forward to the AT and then to Maine! Peace
Choccolocco	16	March	2016	1 Hiker	Blue Bog / Dances with snakes!	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Blue Bog passing thru. Saw a Cottonmouth on the wall, 3 feet long, above the shelf with this journal. I tried to kill it, but it escaped! BE CAREFULL!! NO JOKING HERE
Laurel	16	March	2016	1 Hiker	Blue Bog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping through for lunch.
Lower Shoal	15	March	2016	2 Hikers	Reid / Forkless, AP	Birmingham, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked out from Hawkins Hollow yesterday to Jackson Chapel, then left Pine Glen at 3:00pm to arrive here by 5:00pm. Only to discover a dozen other hikers at the shelter. Luckily they were kind enough to allow us to use the shelter and lent a pen to write this entry.
Dugger Mtn	29	March	2016	2 Hikers	Reid / Forkless, Aaron P	Birminham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started from Burns Trailhead. Clear skies and delightful breeze. Stayed in shelter last night, got cold. Only wildlife spotted was one danger noodle directly on the tril, in our way. Gently tossed him aside and carried on. Traded one candle for a pack of sunflower seeds.
Blue Mtn	30	March	2016	1 Hiker	Reid / Forkless, Aaron P, Trevor P	Birmingham, Hoover, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Cheaha State Park. Don't remember that hike being so demanding. A little sad to see that the log book from our previous visit is long gone. Shared the shelter with Geoge and Noah, couldn't have asked for better bunk mates. PS Left 28 Candles... enjoy.
Lower Shoal	16	March	2016	1 Hiker	The Michigan Wolverine	Michigan	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Second tick or tock or tic in 2 days. Lime disease here I come. Wow mosquitoes toooo! This is my lucky day..... Why would anyone come here from Wisconsin on spring break!
Choccolocco	17	March	2016	1 Hiker	The Michigan Wolverine	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Dugger Mtn	18	March	2016	1 Hiker	The Michigan Wolverine	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
NOBO from Flagg.
Oakey Mtn	18	March	2016	1 Hiker	The Michigan Wolverine	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Alabama is flat and easy.
Laurel	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.
Choccolocco	-	March	2016	3 Hikers	Teb, Avry, Davis?	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Teb Possum Inian outlaw Avry thees are the tail's litte Fnger → Teb Possrm ↓ Indian outlaw ↓ Possrm Davis Nature camp → Avry PS look out for the cooon! 👩
Laurel	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.
Oakey Mtn	21	March	2016	2 Hikers	Whistle Zipper, Croc Flop	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed at Chief Ladiga Campground last night. HOT Showers and beautiful views. Owners were super nice & very helpful. $25 cash only, no need to find them to pay because they ride around the grounds frequently.
Dugger Mtn	22	March	2016	2 Hikers	Whistle Zipper, Croc Flop	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Nice hike up. Stopped to eat lunch & take a short break before moving forward. Stayed at a nice campsite @ the Terrapin Creek Watershed last night.
Blue Mtn	21	March	2016	1 Hiker	Jackrabbit	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful start to the third day of my first solo backpacking trip! Much warmer and sunnier than my start yesterday. Unexpectedly given my trail name yesterday by two seasoned hikers. Sad my thrre day trip on the Pinhoti ends tonight. Can't wait to come back for a longer expedition soon!
Oakey Mtn	24	March	2016	2 Hikers	Mik, Mik	Traverse City, Mi	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Day 2 of our 5 day hike. Spending spring break from Traverse City, Michigan. Hiking & sleeping in the woods.
Blue Mtn	26	March	2016	1 Hiker	Fairhope	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Out for an overnight backpack outing with my son. We camped about two miles north of here, nice flat gap with good water. Stars were unbelievable - gorgeous night, but drizzly in the morning. Take Care. Fairhope. GA→ME '92 PS Thanks Mark, Hayden, and Brad for the snack bars!
Dugger Mtn	29	March	2016	5 Hikers	F: Ashlyn A, Silas age 4, Sean A age 12, Seth Wade A age 9	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Fun with kids. Hi, this hike is hard.☺
Oakey Mtn	31	March	2016	5 Hikers	Aslyn, Silas, Sean, Seth, Marcus	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Fun with the family. Aslyn A 27 Silas L 4 Day 2: we are going for one more day and I hate it but I'll proceed. Sean A 12 Seth W 9 Marcus L 25 Can't wait to get back home for some reason. This felt longer than Dugger. Took us 5 hours to get here from FS500. Stayed at the Dugger Shelter last night. PS Hi Phil
Oakey Mtn	13	April	2016	1 Hiker	Denali	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Haven't seen a single person on my hike since Cave Springs! Glad to see from the register that people do use these beautiful trails. Don't ever stop challenging yourself. Denali ECT sobo Peace!
Dugger Mtn	13	April	2016	1 Hiker	Denali	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Hi to all, especially John (Mother Nature's Son.) I met you last month at the AHTA conference. You've done a great job here. You rtable is still good, minimal scraps of trash, nice broom! Spending the night. Haven't seen a soul since Cave Spring - Glorious! Noticed some juvenile long leaf pines trying to make a comeback. Started at Springer 20 March, headed home to Florida. Keep on hiking! AT '07, FNST '15 Denali SOBO Working on ECT
Choccolocco	14	April	2016	1 Hiker	Denali	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just checking out the shelter. Nice! Either Mother Nature's Son was here recently, or people are learning to LNT. On to Chipmunk Canyon. Denali. PEACE! Springer ECT → FL SOBO
Laurel	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
Lower Shoal	15	April	2016	1 Hiker	Denali	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Trail Magic Lives! Another glorious day. Did about 15 miles and was hungry. I come down the hill and see this beautiful waterfall - And a shelter by it! And then, in the shelter, is a jar of peanut butter and a bag of bagels. Seriously, who leaves perishable food in a shelter in the woods! I immediately made a sandwich. Then I began to wonder - "Sell By" date of April 7, no bugs, no mold, no rodent already eating them... I ate 2 more anyway. Now I can go directly to Cheaha State Park without having to stop for more food! Thank You, divine nature SOBO
Oakey Mtn	23	April	2016	3 Hikers	EZ, Dead Squirrel, Beast	Clay County, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
8:45am. 3 of us on a hike to Coleman Lake. Beautiful weather. Questionable company.
Dugger Mtn	23	April	2016	3 Hikers	EZ, Beast, Dead Squirrel	Clay Co, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
We 3 arrived from our start at Camp Ladiga Campground here at 2:00pm. Decided to call it a day and stay. Beautiful weather. 78° at 6pm. We saw one hiker today. Off to Terrapin Shelter tomorrow. Thanks to Mike who posted on 14 March 2016.
Choccolocco	24	April	2016	3 Hikers	EZ, Dead Squirrel, Beast	Clay County, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started yesterday on County Road 94 - Chief Ladiga Campground. Into here at 1:05pm. But we've been resting this afternoon. Been in the creek. Clouless day, about 82°. Head to Coleman Trailhead and end tomorrow. There once was an aspiring mystery writer that hiked to Choccolocco Shelter with pen in hand. That writer had a little extra time and wrote the stuff in the 12 March 2016 entry. "And that's all I got to say about that." Bubba Gump
Lower Shoal	2	May	2016	1 Hiker	JayBird	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Bagels still good! Glad Denali didn't eat the Spam. It was great! Thanks for food and a beautiful shelter and trail. NOBO
Laurel	3	May	2016	1 Hiker	JayBird	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful! JayBird NOBO
Oakey Mtn	4	May	2016	1 Hiker	JayBird	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Tented Jaybird Nobo Sorry to have missed SunnyD. We missed on the AT too! Beautiful Shelter! Thanks!  (AT 2012 Nobo) (PCT 2012 Nobo)
Oakey Mtn	4	May	2016	1 Hiker	Sunny-D	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Beautiful stay last night by myself with fire. Floor a bit breezy but a tarp took care of that. Did AT in 2011 (sobo as Sundowner) and Florida Trail in 2015 (sobo as Sunny-D). Started this walk at Amicalola Falls and going to Holden, Florida (Panhandle) to connect AT & FT. The Benton MacKaye have just been absolutely Great!!! AT 2011 FT 2015 } Benton MacKaye Pinhoti Ga-Al Alabama Road Walk } 2016
Dugger Mtn	5	May	2016	1 Hiker	Sunny-D	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Wednesday. Stopped in for lunch and check log / Following 3 weeks behind Denali on same mission, to connect the AT (2011) to the Florida Trail (2015) via the ECT (From AT to Benton MacKaye to Pinhoti Ga & Al to ARW (Alabama Road Walk). All is going well! Started at Amicalola Falls / Springer Mountain 5 April. SOBO
Choccolocco	5	May	2016	1 Hiker	Sunny-D	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Thursday AM. Had just arrived and watered up when it began to rain - Perfect timing! Thanks to ATHS and all the volunteers which make this trail and shelters available to us all. Let's try to keep it nice for all others. Pass it on. AT (2011) Fla. T (2015) }Amicalola ECT → 2016 FLA T. SOBO Sunny-D
Lower Shoal	6	May	2016	1 Hiker	Sunny D	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Friday. Lunch. Bagels still good. Ate one and left one. First time in a while for peanut butter. Will have to add at my resupply. Peace! SOBO AT 2011 FT 2015 } Amicalola 2016 → E.C.T Florida Trail
Laurel	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
Blue Mtn	9	May	2016	1 Hiker	Sunny-D	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
So this is what happens when people use a whole sheet to themselves. No more notebook. Day 35 from Amicalola Falls / Springer Mountain. 10 week walk to connect AT to Florida Trail. SOBO Sunny-D AT 2011 Florida Trail 2016 2016 AT → FT ECT
Laurel	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.
Choccolocco	7	May	2016	2 Hikers	Ethan, Brent	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Oakey Mtn	8	May	2016	2 Hikers	Ethan, Brent	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Pine Glen → High Point in 3 days Warning to Sobos - Dugger Mt sucks Great Shelter - Thanks for the fire starter
Blue Mtn	7	May	2016	1 Hiker	Brandon M / Merle	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Sorry out of order but this page was not written on. Started at High Falls Trailhead and now here it's 4pm. Did this in 2 days. Getting my survivorman on, yeah!!! Built a fire using a flint bar & striker. Loving it. Looking forward to doing yoga in the morning and getting to Cr24 in Oxford. Beware of bumblebees. They are a little curious at first. Love this shelter. Planning a 4S hike in AT by July tte first getting a taste of it. Now love it. It's awesome and so is NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC November 2014 edition on parasites. Check it out and check out widespread panic's music. Team Panic. PS Also a favorite quote from Mark Twain: Give a man a fish he will eat for the day, give a man religion he will starve to death praying for a fish!! Thanks for the candles and a portion of fire started log thing. It was helpful.
Choccolocco	11	May	2016	1 Hiker	Speedo	Talladega, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch, then NOBO. Camped last night in Chipmunk Canyon - very pleasant. Trail from I20 is very gentle to this point. Come see us @ Next Step Hostel in Talladega. 10 miles from Porters gap via the 77: call me & I'll come get you: 205-610-9107. Here's the best part: It's free. We charge no fees and offer bunk & single rooms, laundry, two baths with shower, & we're 1 block east of the town square: Easy resupply (Piggly Wiggly, Dollar General), plus the Dega Brewhouse serving craft beers. Come See us! You'll be glad you did! - Speedo AT '14
Dugger Mtn	12	May	2016	1 Hiker	Speedo	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
NOBO. In for the night then out today @ Campground. SOBOs: The crest of Dugger Mountain has several new large patches of chest high poison oak. Come see us in Talladega at Next Step Hostel. Call fro Porter's Gap & we'll come and get you. 205-601-9107. Hostel is 1 block east of town square, easy walk to resupply & brewery. Best part: No Fee! Speedo AT '14
Laurel	-	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.
Choccolocco	5	August	2016	1 Hiker	Matt L	Attalla, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
3 day solo from Burns.
Blue Mtn	4	September	2016	4 Hikers	Paul U, Eddie-Set-Go, Pyro & Navigator	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Up from Biloxi, Ms. Down from Bald Rock! Great day! Going to section hike Pinhoti north of here to complete from Adams Gap to 278 Trailhead. Love this trail! "Walking the Woods" with Paul U. Eddie-Set-Go, Pyro & Navigator
Choccolocco	26	September	2016	1 Hiker	Kathy	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Kathy stopped here for a break. GET southbound. 1,465 miles down, 135 to go. Motoring on!!
Laurel	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.
Lower Shoal	27	September	2016	1 Hiker	Kathy	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Kathy was here for the night. GET Southbound 1,487.2 miles down, 112.8 to go. This afternoon's "cruise" from Pine Glen Campground was a dream! On to Heflin tomorrow for a short respite. Motoring on!
Laurel	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.
Dugger Mtn	11	March	2019	1 Hiker	Kathy	-	Great Eastern	Pinhoti Trail
Kathy in for the night. NOBO on the PT section of the Great Eastern Trail. Stayed here in fall 2016 as well. This shelter is one of my favorites.
Lower Shoal	12	October	2016	4 Hikers	JRP, Glendon P, Dave P, Brad M	Pisgah, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Bite me expeditions. Travelling from FR500 to Burns over a 3 day hike. May the forest be with you.
Blue Mtn	12	October	2016	1 Hiker	WHITEWATER	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Enjoying the Pinhoti so far. Great Trail! AT12, BMT13, PCT14
Lower Shoal	14	October	2016	1 Hiker	Whitewater	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Great week on the trail so far. Started at Flagg Mountain, heading to the northern end. AT'12, BMT'13, PCT'14
Laurel	15	October	2016	1 Hiker	Whitewater	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great lunch spot! Moving on! AT12, BMT13, PCT14
Choccolocco	15	October	2016	1 Hiker	Whitewater	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night. NOBO Whitewater AT12-BMT13-PCT14
Dugger Mtn	16	October	2016	2 Hikers	HazBen, TowSack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Left water at FS500 2 gallons & 2 gallons here. Help yourself. You're welcome.
Lower Shoal	18	October	2016	1 Hiker	Brad	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Passing Through. Started at Adams Gap on October 15. This is the best water so far!
Laurel	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.
Blue Mtn	10	November	2016	2 Hikers	Andrew & Mark	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed overnight and great weather. Started at Pinhoti Trailhead and hiking north 40 miles over next few days. Thank you for the shelter.
Lower Shoal	12	November	2016	2 Hikers	Dakota, Trinity	Hayden, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Finally made it here after hiking for FOREVER! PS: Please don't eat the granola bar, it's here for an emergency. Greetings from Hayden, Al.
Lower Shoal	12	November	2016	4 Hikers	Tom C, Van, Kenny, Howard	-	6 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Started Tuesday coming in on CCC road. Hiked to railroad, then from Pine Glen to here. Railroad tomorrow 11-12-16. Hiked with Dakota and Trinity to here. Happy Hiking! Keep up the good work John!
Lower Shoal	15	November	2016	1 Maintainer	Mother Nature's Son	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just checking trail conditions after the race.
Lower Shoal	-	November	2016	4 Hikers	Rooster, Julio, Zach, Christian	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Rooster waz here! + Julio*, Zach*, Christian* *trail names pending PS If you get bored play around of poker with acorns and rocks. 5 acorn to 1 rock. Have fun!
Laurel	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.
Choccolocco	19	November	2016	3 Hikers	Skyhawk, Tammy, Jamie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through. Started Burns Trailhead SOBO to I20.
Laurel	20	November	2016	3 Hikers	Skyhawk, Tammy, Jamie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through sobo. Beautiful, but cold out. Happy trails
Lower Shoal	21	November	2016	3 Hikers	Skyhawk, Tammy, Jamie	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
From Burns to FS500 over a 3 day period. Cold night last night down to 28° (Happy Trails)
Blue Mtn	20	November	2016	4 Hikers	Ben & Katie L Jerrod & Ashley G	Tallassee, Al Spanish Fort, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hello, We started at US431 Trailhead on Sunday. We hiked 5.8 miles to friendship Campsite. We set up camp, ate dinner, and slept. (It was a cold night!) We woke up Monday morning, packed up camp, and started on our trek. We hiked 9.6 miles to Blue Mountain Shelter. This shelter is super nice and provided a warm night for us. We are hiking to Cheaha Trailhead, which will finish our journey.
Laurel	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.
Lower Shoal	21	November	2016	2 Hikers	Jaycee C, Sentry K	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing through. Started today at Sweetwater Lake. Headed to FS500. On the second day of our 4 day trip from Burns TH to Cheaha!
Dugger Mtn	21	November	2016	1 Hiker	-	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passed by & stopped in for lunch. Section Hiking Pinhoti. Doing sections 11-12, Burns Trailhead to High Point / 278. Great weather.
Blue Mtn	24	November	2016	1 Hiker	Earl	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in headlamps from Cheaha. Going thru to FS500.
Blue Mtn	25	November	2016	1 Hiker	Chickenbone	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Northbound to I20.
Flagg NW	27	November	2016	1 Hiker	Jupiter Hikes	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Started walking from Quebec, Canada. Now I find myself 3,300 miles south. Flagg Mountain means I've now hiked the length of the Appalachian Mountain Chain. Continuing south to Key West. Forever Young.
Blue Mtn	29	November	2016	1 Hiker	Wanderer	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wanderer checking in. I started @ Flagg Mountain Friday night. Been averaging 20 miles a day. Stopped in at Cheaha State Park to get my resupply & take a shower. I ended up washing socks and grabbed a Cherry Coke too. I've enjoyed myself so far and look forward to the rest of the Pinhoti in Alabama and Georgia.
Lower Shoal	1	December	2016	1 Hiker	Wanderer	-	6 Days +	Pinhoti Trail
Wanderer in for the night after a push from 431 Trailhead. It's been and enjoyable Trail so far. Today was my 6th day. Hoping to get to the northern terminus in another 2 weeks.
Dugger Mtn	3	December	2016	1 Hiker	Wanderer	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Wanderer in for the evening. Started at Flagg Mountain 8 days ago. Great trail so far. Hoping to get to Georgia in 2½ days or so. Got trail magic at the FS500 crossing down the hill. Thanks Sherpa. It started raining right as I pulled up to the shelter. Talk about perfect timing.
Blue Mtn	17	December	2016	1 Hiker	Sir Trips A-Lot	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started from Cheaha Trailhead around 12:00. Surprise: no water. Well tomorrow it's supposed to rain all day. May stay another day. I would like to hang my hammock "HATE" sleeping on ground or wood. We will se what I can figure out.
Blue Mtn	21	December	2016	1 Hiker	Hoss	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Condition hike prep for NOBO thru hike in May 2017. Can't wait. Flagg Mountain to Springer Mountain.
Laurel	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.
Dugger Mtn	2	January	2017	1 Hiker	Ashes	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Maine to Key West. Very nice trail here. Heading south even with all this rain. Had my 56 birthday on trail the other day. One I won't ever forget. Keep up the great work on trail. Alabama you might want to help the Georgia side of the trail!!! Happy Trails, Everyone.
Choccolocco	3	January	2017	3 Hikers	shes, Gheppotto, Mustard	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
shes Maine→Key West Staying the night with Gheppotto and Mustard
Lower Shoal	5	January	2017	1 Hiker	Ashes	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
shes. Beautiful shelter spot. Staying overnight. Resupply in Heflin tomorrow. Happy Trails.
Blue Mtn	10	January	2017	1 Hiker	shes	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Sobo Maine to Key West. Wonderful trail! Even with all this ice. Happy trails, everyone.
Dugger Mtn	2	January	2017	1 Hiker	Mustard	-	Overnight	Eastern Continental Trail
Was here. Really good section. I like all the green moss. Appreciating the well kept trails and shelters. Southbound to "?florida"!
Oakey Mtn	2	January	2017	1 Hiker	Margarita	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Happy New Year! Sobo section 14 (North of Jackson Chapel) to as far as I can get this week. It's rainy since we hit the trail & my feet are prune city. Was planning to dry for an hour and continue on, but a thunderstorm hit & the dog's afraid. Thanks for all the trail work & for the shelter. We much appreciated it! Margarita AT Nobo 2014 & Damane 🐾
Dugger Mtn	3	January	2017	1 Hiker	Margarita NOBO AT '14, Damane🐾	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped in for a break & snack. First day without rain this year. Pushing on up & over Dugger tonight. Stealth camping enroute likely. Thanks for the beautiful shelters! Keep up the excellent work!
Laurel	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!
Oakey Mtn	25	January	2017	1 Hiker	Paul M	Hattiesburg, Ms	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Dugger Mtn	26	January	2017	1 Hiker	Paul M	Hattiesburg, Ms	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Morning break. Hiked over from Terrapin Watershed.
Choccolocco	26	January	2017	1 Hiker	Paul M	Hattiesburg, Ms	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Oakey Mtn	2	February	2017	1 Hiker	Eight	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thank you for the work you do to keep trails safe and this building in great shape! Adjacent to John Calhoun's 14 November 2013 entry.
Oakey Mtn	10	February	2017	1 Hiker	Eight	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
17:30 hours. Spring day today 65° - 70° Last night hit 28°↓. The day was good. Latre  "Eight" "Day is done, Gone the sun!"
Laurel	12	February	2017	1 Hiker	Eight	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
What a night. Sprinkle to sleep in 50° weather.
Dugger Mtn	11	February	2017	1 Hiker	Dalton	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
2 day shakedown hike before I start my AT thru NOBO in two weeks. Staying the night.
Blue Mtn	20	February	2017	1 Hiker	Chris H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
75°!! What a beautiful day... Headed N
Lower Shoal	23	February	2017	1 Hiker	Chris H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Left Cheaha 20 February headed north to Pine Glen. Beautiful spot here. Thanks Pathfinder Ministries! - The Lord has been good to me. Psalms 13:5-6
Lower Shoal	25	February	2017	1 Hiker	Doublewide	Daphne, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Came back home from Daphne, Al to do an overnight here. Started at High Rock Lake to end at 531 tomorrow. It's good to be back in the "woods." See y'all at the beach.
Dugger Mtn	2	March	2017	2 Hikers	HazBen, Towsack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Walked from Piedmont to Chief Ladiga Campground, then up to Oakey Mountain Shelter for lunch. Slept here after 16 miles. Woke up to coonhounds treed at quarter mile east. On to Choccolocco. The chair was much welcomed.
Lower Shoal	5	March	2017	1 Hiker	Copeland, Liz, Mikey	-	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Perfect shelter! We found the quintessential trail magic here. There was a nice, frosty Mike's Hard Lemonade in the river for our tasting pleasure. Beyond that though, first night of a five day trek to high point Trailhead with some of my buddies. It's nice to be out here. Alabama is cool.
Choccolocco	7	March	2017	2 Hikers	Liz, Michael C	-	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Day 3 of a 5 day trek to High Point Trailhead. It has been raining hard, and the shelter has been a nice place to do lunch. Still in high spirits, Looking forward to Dugger.
Blue Mtn	6	March	2017	1 Hiker	Bryan H	Flagstaff, Az	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
I started hiking at Flagg Mountain on my way to Maine. I've crossed paths with a few day hikers and one section hiker so far, but no thru hikers. I just stopped here for lunch, but I wish I could stay longer. This is an awesome shelter. PT → BMT → AT
Lower Shoal	8 9	March	2017	2 Hikers	Tone Man, Kason	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Trail name "Tone Man" (past thru hiker), out with Kason, great nephew, 4 years old. On his first night out in the woods. Set up camp, had supper, then did a night hike (his idea.) He crashed early, but had a good time. He wishes he could stay another night. He wants to go camping again soon. ** Thanks to John Calhoun for leaving these here thru the years. It is good entertainment if you are here by yourself. May God bless you all. Tone Man
Blue Mtn	12	March	2017	2 Hikers	F: Bob & Michael	Huntsville, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Father and son hiking for spring break. We started at Adams Gap Saturday morning. We had not anticipated the rock fields on the way up. It rained much of Saturday and we were only able to make it to Hernandez before dark set & our water was depleted. We had a dry night. But the rain picked up and the temperature dropped. An ice coating met us the next morning, putting a damper on our plans. We decided to hike to the Blue Mountain Shelter, dry our equipment, and take it easy. This shelter is nice. We hiked the AT last October and this place is much nicer / cleaner. Monday it is back to Adams Gap.
Choccolocco	18	March	2017	2 Maintainers	John Calhoun, Fashionplate Dan Bedore	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. Fashionplate Dan Bedore & Mother Nature's Son in for a break. Cut and cleared trail for about 1.5 miles south and 1.5 miles north to Co 55. Hope One Gallon & Lacy are having a great hike. Keep on Going. JN Calhoun MNS bedore.org trailjournals.com/mothernaturesson
Blue Mtn	18	March	2017	1 Hiker	One Gallon	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Key West to Canada.
Blue Mtn	18	March	2017	1 Hiker	Lacie M	West Virginia	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
My first 80 miles of the AT. Started @ Flagg Mountain. Plan to go to Maine. Good days & bad days. Great to be able to do something like this. I miss my man, tho.
Lower Shoal	21	March	2017	1 Hiker	One Gallon	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
ECT↑ A great spring day. Thanks John... aka MNS. Have fun.
Lower Shoal	21	March	2017	1 Hiker	Leave Moore	West Virginia	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Nice shelter & creek! Pinhoti → BMT → AT
Laurel	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.
Blue Mtn	21	March	2017	4 Hikers	Ali, Erin, Dana, Cecelia	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Third day on our trip. Started at Adam's Gap and are headed back tomorrow. Half of us are on our first trip! Loving the fresh air and streams. Tried to find Bald Rock Point, but went down a trail that led us to a road and Alabama's Highest Point. Don't follow the trail left of Blue Mountain Shelter unless you want a weird, long hike to the highest point in Alabama.
Blue Mtn	22	March	2017	1 Hiker	Scalleywag	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Loved Cheaha Mountain! ECT Gulf 2 Gulf
Lower Shoal	23	March	2017	1 Hiker	Scallywag	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
First shelter I'm sleeping in on tis trip! Scalleywag ECT Gulf2Gulf
Lower Shoal	24	March	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch. Northbound to Georgia. Great weather / day.
Laurel	24	March	2017	1 Hiker	Scalleywag	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Great break spot!
Choccolocco	24	March	2017	1 Hiker	Scalleywag	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Sleeping here tonight
Oakey Mtn	25	March	2017	1 Hiker	Scalleywag	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a snack.
Dugger Mtn	25	March	2017	1 Hiker	Scalleywag	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just stopping for lunch.
Laurel	28	March	2017	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hey Hey - Doing a little perp hike for the Sheltowee, on the Runintime... Peace......Bones
Lower Shoal	28	March	2017	1 Runner	Bones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
On the run ? Pinhoti.
Dugger Mtn	29	March	2017	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking the Pinhoti again. Seen lots of wildlife. A pretty trail close to home... Plan on going to the Sheltowee Trail in Kentucky in the next few days and knock it out. HYOH. Happy Trails.
Choccolocco	29	March	2017	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
On the Runintien...
Blue Mtn	28	March	2017	1 Hiker	Harry K	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Came from Bulls Gap Trailhead. Going to Heflin, Alabama for supplies, then Cedar something in Georgia. Rained all night the day I left. The weather, it was dry. Took a shower in the creek one gulch over.
Blue Mtn	1	April	2017	3 Hikers	Carlyn S, Ross M, Keith M	Prattville, Homeland, Birmingham	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
31 March - 1 April 2017 🌞
Oakey Mtn	1	April	2017	1 Hiker	9days	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Section 12 is almost complete! Started a few years ago on the Pinhoti & can't wait to finish it soon. Then on to BMT. Slowly but surely.
Choccolocco	1	April	2017	1 Hiker	Greenman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
First hike of the season. Coleman to Burns and it was a great day! Surprisingly I haven't seen much wildlife, as I normally always see so many critters on the Pinhoti, but day's not over yet. I believe this to be my 6th time doing this section and believe it to be one of the best of the stretch. Heading north out of here follows the creek and are some choice little swimming holes to cool off in. I met a wierd looking fella up that way. Said his name was "PickleBoots," he didn't say much but shared some crackers and a fart with me. Seemed harmless enough other than the rabid looking possum he was keeping as a pet. Anyway happy trails to all "2017" Triple G angster rizzly reenman
Blue Mtn	1	April	2017	1 Hiker	Carlie	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
April Fools 2017 Charlie flight chain gang running away from the law! Enjoying a weekend away from Maxwell AFB. Thanks for the great trail keeping. JASOC 17-B
Laurel	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!
Choccolocco	5	April	2017	12 Hikers	Troop 430: Beverly C	Roswell, Ga	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
2 Scoutmasters and 10 boy scouts from Troop 430 Roswell, Ga stayed the night down on the levee by the water. Woke up at 06:00 hours and packed way on up to sheleter before raging thunderstorm hit with hail. We are on a 4 day training hike for our summer hike at Philmont Scout Ranch. We have hiked from Trailhead of Section 9 and are taking out at end of Section 10. Warning for any going southbound from here... There is a huge tree that has fallen over on the hillside and is laying across a section of the switchback. We had to hand packs over and shimmy over the tree that is hanging over the dropoff. Lots of work. Other spots on the switchbacks where trees have fallen over and taken out part of the trail. Watch your step! This has been a good strenuous hike for training. Enjoyed the terrain better than the AT. Beautiful place. Troop 430 ASM Beverly C
Choccolocco	5	April	2017	1 Hiker	Troop 430: Mr. Tumms	Roswell, Ga	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Mr. Tumms from Troop 430 here. Last night I heard something heavy circling our tents. Didn't sound like a bear, plus it didn't go for the food wrapper someone left out. Sounded like human-ish walking pattern, but all the other guys say they weren't outside around then, around 5-5:30ish. Might have been bigfoot. Whatever it was, it circled Papa Smurf & Rayquarts tent for about ten minutes. I wonder if bigfoot's feet hurt as much as mine after hiking all day!
Choccolocco	5	April	2017	1 Hiker	Troop 430?	Roswell, Ga	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
This is the 3rd day hiking thru the PT. In the wee hours of this morning a siren went off for the incoming storm. In my half asleep / dreaming mind, I thought it was marking the death of someone important. Kinda like the "Hunger Games." The siren kept going and I was thinking "Dang, this person must have been very important." Eh. The storm did, and so did hail, but it left after a few minutes.
Choccolocco	5	April	2017	1 Hiker	Troop 430: Muddobber	Roswell, Ga	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Muddobber here. Calling in from the training hike on day 4. Lost my compass and broke my sunglasses on the first day. Not fun. But it was fun being a "naviguesser" and camping for 4 days. But I'm ready to go home. P/U I smell.
Choccolocco	5	April	2017	1 Hiker	Troop 430	Roswell, Ga	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
8:09. We were sitting on a forest service road and myself, "Papa Smurf", and I was getting the logging trucks to honk and one slowed down and said "I don't have a horn." It was funny. Enjoy your days on the trail. Still looking for the bigfoot and Starla. Leaving Gold Bond for your tired feet.
Choccolocco	5	April	2017	1 Hiker	Troop 430	Roswell, Ga	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Unfortunately, I do not have a trail name for I am lame. To be honest, I don't know how I'll do Philmont (12 days) because this is our 4th and last day and I am DONE. But alas, we go on, do we not? We do. I hope you all have a swell day & evening. You deserve it... unless you don't. Starla & Thomas decided to stop by & say hi. They're doing well. Anywho, Buongiorno, Buonagera, Buonanotte.
Choccolocco	5	April	2017	1 Hiker	Troop 430: Goldilocks	Roswell, Ga	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Goldilocks - To my sadness, that is my trail name. Sadly, my patrol does not want to sing songs during a huge thunderstorm to keep moral high. Instead, 5am waiting for water to boil. That tree yesterday was a pain. Hunter Bug (Rip Van Winkle) is sleeping while everyone else is working!! He just woke up, and he hates "Hunter Bug!" If he reads this I'll be punched. It will be worth it to have this record of that nickname.
Dugger Mtn	8	April	2017	1 Hiker	Fashionplate Dan	San Diego, Ca	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing thru. Nice day. [Ditto 10 April 2017 John's handwriting]
Choccolocco	8	April	2017	1 Hiker	Fashionplate Dan	Flagstaff, Az	Many	Great Eastern Trail
In for the night.
Oakey Mtn	8	April	2017	1 Hiker	Fashionplate Dan	Flagstaff, Az	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night, nice day. Saw a fox and a 6 inch grey snake.
Laurel	9	April	2017	1 Hiker	Fashionplate Dan	Flagstaff, Az	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Fashionplate Dan in for a break.
Lower Shoal	9	April	2017	1 Hiker	Fashionplate Dan	Flagstaff, Az	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night. Little bird living in the boot.
Oakey Mtn	8	April	2017	2 Hikers	Relentless, Creative Warrior	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiking. haven't passed this way since 26 October 2015. Beautiful day! Thank you Jesus
Laurel	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!
Oakey Mtn	16	April	2017	1 Hiker	Jimmy B / Pappa Dink	-	20? Days	Pinhoti Trail
Was dropped off @ Jackson Chapel 11 days ago with no intention of being in a rush... Staying true to my word on the return trip also.
Oakey Mtn	19	April	2017	1 Hiker	Jimmy B / Pappa Dink	-	20? Days	Pinhoti Trail
Rode out the weather, now I journey back to where I came. May your steps be light!
Blue Mtn	19	April	2017	1 Hiker	Pumpkin Head	NH	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Whole trail to ourselves, High Peaking! Ga→ME 13, TA 15-16
Blue Mtn	20	April	2017	1 Hiker	R Henry	West Plains, Mo	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Thru hike, west-east. Very nice shelter! Trail good so far.
Lower Shoal	21	April	2017	1 Hiker	Backpacking Guy	West Plains, Mo	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Very nice shelter! Thru hiking south to north.
Dugger Mtn	-	April	2017	1 Hiker	Taylor M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
GA → AL → GA → UT → GA → AL → Ga → Ut → ID. Love life.
Lower Shoal	21	April	2017	3 Hikers	Thud Santa Turtle	Nashville, Tn Dothan, Al Hoover, Al	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing thru on our way to Adams Gap. Beautiful day & hike. Hiking with Santa and Turtle whom I met on the AT last summer. Joined by Rick from Missouri. Great Night!
Laurel	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.
Lower Shoal	26	April	2017	1 Hiker	Paul / Navigator	Biloxi, Ms	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
26 April 2017 Wen Sunny / Stars Was here 26 April 2014 on hike from Pinky Burns to Cheaha! I had a dream here 2014 about my brother Pyro (Eddie W.) He had a crash in a SUV. I told him to be careful when we get back home. 3 Days after we got home he rolled a friends SUV! 2 weeks ago I had another dream about a car wreck. Eddie was to come back up here with me but he was with his daughter and they got T boned in her new car and Eddie is in bad shape again? They're both OK but Eddie is out of hiking for a long time now. No dream tonight. Hunkered down for storm tonight just as we did on hike to Cheaha!? Saul 27 April 2016 thr Storm Over, getting sunny. The glow bugs in April 26, 2014 came down all the slopes by the billions! Awesome sight! But last night it was only by the hundreds. This is a great place. Hope to bring friends up here, if I can get them out of A/C houses. Saul. Navigator
Laurel	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.
Dugger Mtn	28	April	2017	1 Hiker	SK	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Burns Trailhead and had planned to stay here, but I knocked out the miles faster than anticipated. The new plan is to head to Oakey Mountain Shelter for the night and finish up to County Road 94 in the morning. Thank you to the people who keep these trails and shelters clean and beautiful!!
Oakey Mtn	28	April	2017	1 Hiker	SK	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Woah!! Finally made it from the Dugger Mountain Shelter and it kicked my ass!! Glad to finally lay down for the night. This is my first time alone on the trail so hopefully the night & rest of the trip runs smootly.
Lower Shoal	29	April	2017	2 Hikers	Smiley, Ethan / Bucket / Snake	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Good Times and Snakes Got here last night around 6 and immediately started exploring the water. Snake. Bucket and myself (Smiley) came upon a surprising sight and many others. At the end of the night, the list of wildlife in the creek had composed of glowing sucker fish, crawfish, baby salamanders, frogs and 2 snakes, which is where Ethan got his nickname. He caught it by hand. Wildlife, deep talks next to a fire, and sleeping next to running water... 'nough said. Oh and don't mess with the boot, it's got baby birds in it!!! Till next time Smiley, Bucket, Snake
Laurel	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.
Dugger Mtn	30	April	2017	5 Hikers	Huntress & the Boys, Venus & Husband, 2 dogs	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Huntress here. Decided to brin my 2 sons up for a short overnight hike. Venus and her husband came with us. The shelter was clean and there was a small amount of firewood ready for us. We brought out dachshund Ginny (the fearless one) and our wolfdog Shade (Protector of the Furless). This last day in April is a nice one. It's about 77° and windy. Overcast, but no rain. We are going to Colorado in July and doing some smaller trips to work up to it. The boys enjoyed collecting firewood for the next hiker to pass through. We met 2 hikers from Birmingham out for an overnight trip as well. Hoping to be back while the weather is still this mild. Might be another Wander Woman trip in the making. If you are a woman lokking for other women to hike with, look up our group on Facebook. We are Wander Women. Enjoyed the great outdoors. Love bringing my family to this shelter. It's a nice getaway. About to return to civilization. Live long and prosper y'all. Have a great trip.
Dugger Mtn	9	May	2017	1 Hiker	T Bailey / Tenderfoot	Marietta, Ga	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Old Jackson Church Trailhead in Georgia (About 3 miles from Bama border.) Headed south to Coleman Lake. Haven't seen a soul since leaving out Sunday am. Had my breakfast and headed out towards upper Dugger. Looks like I'm in for some climbing. "Follow His way" God Bless & Roll Tide!
Oakey Mtn	12	May	2017	1 Hiker	LJ The Marine	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Grrrr The plan was to do 30.N.3 with the Oakey Mountain Shelter being by base camp. I started at Section 12 Highpoint Trailhead. Hiked south to Oakey Shelter. Stayed the night. I struck camp, leaving nothing, & hiked something over 5 miles south. Well, I only got to Terrapin Creek Watershed, but with the back tracking from getting turned around at what I think was Oakey Mountain Crossing out and back to Oakey Mountain Shelter turned out to be 9.8 total. So I set up camp for the night & had dinner. This morning I am ready for the 10 mile back to the car at Highpoint. This was a great trip. By myself the whole way. I look forward to doing it again in the late fall / early winter for the views.
Oakey Mtn	-	June	2017	1 Hiker	Sail Away, Bork (bork bork)	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Just passing through. Hike Flagg Mt → Springer Mt, then up the AT!
Laurel	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)
Lower Shoal	24	June	2017	2 Hikers	Anne / Sail Away, John / Bork bork bork	-	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
After rain for every day we hiked for the past 5 days, it was pleasant to not have all out gear soaked when we woke up in the morning. It was ESPECIALLY nice that we had just washed all our stuff the night before at the hostel, and it didn't get soaked. Hooray for dry socks! Would have gone farther... but this shelter was too nice. Thanks, John!!
Lower Shoal	10	June	2017	2 Hikers	Moe T Crow, KT Bug	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Came from the ranger station for a quick shakedown for the AT trip next week. Met 3 folks, a dog, and a cat on the way in. Oh: and we fed a lot of ticks! Moe T Crow After not doing any backpacking since last year, I found that this hike was definitely harder than expected. Here's to hoping I make it back from the AT! Beautiful camp full of butterflies. I would say it was worth it. Happy Trails! KT Bug
Laurel	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.
Laurel	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.
Lower Shoal	26	June	2017	1 Hiker	Hoss	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hoss was here. Was supposed to be thru-hiking at this point, but the rocks on the Adams Gap Section changed all that. Now after knee surgery and rehab I'm going to section hike, so 8 & 9 down, moving on up. Blue blazing north to Springer - eventually.
Lower Shoal	1	July	2017	2 Hikers	Ray, Justin	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
We came from Pine Glen. Heading to Morgan Lake. It has been a beautiful hike so far, listening to the water run and utter silence from the world. This is a great spot, very nice.
Lower Shoal	2	July	2017	2 Hikers	Mark, Gabby	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
We hiked from the ranger 500 station. Spent one night out on the trail, then stayed one night here. Beautiful place and good water. ☺
Blue Mtn	7	July	2017	1 Hiker	Gypsy?	Ocala, Fl	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Out satisfying my craving for rocks and roots!! Solo hiking a double Yoyo!!
Dugger Mtn	19	September	2017	2 Hikers	Trevor P, Tracey T	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Camped out here last night, on the other side of Dugger Mountain Road. Drink a sip of my homemade Muscadine wine and slept in hammocks. Plan to stay out here a couple weeks.
Dugger Mtn	27	September	2017	1 Hiker	Trevor P	-	14 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Been out here two weeks total. Hiked the Pinhoti all the way to the lake and got in a boat and found a great camping spot on the small part of the lake. Great adventure.
Lower Shoal	20	September	2017	1 Hiker	UGATRAC	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Finishing my solo section hike of trail tomorrow!!
Lower Shoal	23	September	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started the hike thinking it would be a good idea to spray Reple 100 DEET onto my junk. Made it all the way to the shelter to find that burning itch on my junk made them both look like the red flappy thing under a rooster's neck. Sat in the creek for about an hour trying to help the situation. (Don't use 100% DEET on special body parts.)
Lower Shoal	24	September	2017	1 Hiker	Lost	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived late last night with one other. (I think he was masturbating last night all night.) Left out late morning to make up lost sleep. Headed to Burn from Adams Gap. day 3.
Lower Shoal	6	October	2017	1 Hiker	Sir Falls Alot	Anniston, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started at 500 Ranger Station and had a nice hike partially in the dark. I love wearing a headlamp to hike & see all the glowing spider eyes reflecting back & watching them move as I get close. The ground is covered with hundreds of spiders & you never know it. When I came upon several deer - We frightened one another. Several downed trees along the way. Thanks John for keeping such a nice shelter in order. B
Blue Mtn	15	October	2017	1 Hiker	Taz	Marietta, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking the Alabama section of the Pinhoti has been a blast so far. The Georgia section was a bit of a let down so it's been a pleasant surprise to have well maintained, clear trail out here. Kill 'em all.
Dugger Mtn	18	October	2017	1 Hiker	Wallace B	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Here on a beautiful cool October night. Just me and the owls.
Oakey Mtn	19	October	2017	1 Hiker	Wallace B	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Up from Burns Trailhead. Nice night alone at Oakey Mt Shelter.
Blue Mtn	3	November	2017	2 Hikers	Tony & Lesslie B	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Section hiking the Pinhoti. Started at Flagg Mountain. Crushed out 90 miles so far. Goal: MAINE!! Have had many many awesome!! experiences with my "SKINNIES", my partner, my best friend, my lover, my life!!! Hope each one that comes thru can get the joy of hiking that we have & continue to do. Happy / safe hiking!
Blue Mtn	21	November	2017	1 Hiker	Ramsay Bolton	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
AT NOBO '17. Thru Hiking Pinhoti NOBO.
Lower Shoal	23	November	2017	1 Hiker	Ramsay Bolton	-	Many	ECT? Pinhoti Trail
"Ramsay Bolton" AT Nobo '17 taking a break here today. Working on Pinhoti Nobo Thru.
Laurel	24	November	2017	1 Hiker	Ramsey B	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
2017 AT NOBO. Passing by. Working on NOBO Pinhoti thru hike.
Blue Mtn	2	December	2017	2 Hikers	Mary, Dan	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful stretch of warm weather on our Pinhoti SOBO hike. We can only dream of a shelter this night, for Tuesday's predicted rain is coming up! Enjoyed our stay and ready to through the book.
Laurel	16	December	2017	1 Hiker	Pooter Scooter	-	Manyy	Eastern Continental Trail
These shelters are so darn nice!! Just passing though. ME → Al
Laurel	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.
Dugger Mtn	21	January	2018	1 Hiker	David	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
SOBO Jackson Chapel to Coleman Lake. Blackington Slim - David Yolk / Follow up - David Nice Shelter
Blue Mtn	24	January	2018	2 Hikers	Pano & Slug	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Heading to Georgia.
Laurel	26	January	2018	2 Hikers	Pano, Slug	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Heading to Georgia. FYI Spigots were off @ Pine Glen CG.
Dugger Mtn	27	January	2018	2 Hikers	Pano, Slug	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Flagg Mountain → Georgia
Dugger Mtn	14	February	2018	1 Hiker	Ryan W / Garbage Disposal	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Weekend backpack trip to prep for the AT. Rained all day and wood was soaked. Rain stopped near sundown. Looking forward to a good hike south.
Blue Mtn	15	February	2018	2 Hikers	Chris / CA, Steve / SR	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
2 miles in, headed to Burns Trailhead. Two out of shape air traffic controllers enjoying god's beauty! Happy Hiking!
Dugger Mtn	16	February	2018	1 Hiker	-	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hi Point to Porter's Gap.
Dugger Mtn	19	February	2018	2 Hikers	Brian, Mark	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Jackson Chapel Trailhead on 17 February 2018. Stayed at Davis Mountain Shelter. Hiked to Oakey Mountain Shelter, and about to end our sections 13 &12 hike here. •Happy Trails •Leave No Trace •God Bless PS NOBO Folks are going to love the climbs ahead. Pay attention to water. ☺
Dugger Mtn	22	February	2018	2 Hikers	Greenleaf & Apple Pie	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Greenleaf & Apple Pie in for the night. Love the shelter hopping in this section! Oh, and the trail is nice too. Dugger mountain could use some redigging of the side hilling trail; the slant was just perfect to aggravate my new heel blisters. Ouch! Thanks for all the trail maintenance! Loving the Pinhoti so far. A little too hot today. haha! Apple Pie
Laurel	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.☺
Blue Mtn	28	February	2018	1 Hiker	Richard S / Roaming Geezer	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
On a thru hike of the Alabama section of the Pinhoti. Started Friday 23 February 2018 at Flagg Mountain... Met with Sunny "Nimblewill Nomad". He's a cool guy - Triple Crown Hiker - for those that don't know him. Have had a great hike so far despite the rain. I even got to hike the new section near Flagg - called Terrapin Hill. It still needs some work, bu we have some great volunteers who are taking care of it. On I go to the end of this journey - Jackson Chapel Road in Georgia. (86 miles down, 93 to go *)
Laurel	3	March	2018	1 Hiker	Richard S	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through to Georgia.
Dugger Mtn	4	March	2018	1 Hiker	Richard S / Roaming Geezer	-	13 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Passing thru on my thru hike of the Alabama Pinhoti. Started 23 February 2018 at Flagg Mountain. 2 more days and I will be at Jackson Chapel Road in Georgia and the end of my journey (for now.) Thanks for all of the hard work to all of the volunteer maintainers! Especially - John Calhoun.
Dugger Mtn	1	March	2018	1 Hiker	Birdfoot, Birdfoot's Ego	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
6:30pm. End of day 4. FKT attempt took a major hit today. 31 miles in 13 hours. When I saw the shelter sign, it felt like a donkey kick. It rained all day and the creek crossings were endless, but I kept my head down all day long. 31 miles? Really? I pulled up here for the day rather than spending several more hours slogging to Oakey. I hope a few hours of sleep revives my spirit. It's on the mat, struggling to get up, looking for its mouthpiece. - Birdfoot PS GPS had me at 3mph pace. Anyone else think the databook is off? Birdfoot's Ego  Best invention ever - Spoon + Fork = Spork Worst invention ever - Spoon + Potty Trowel = Sprowel
Laurel	1	March	2018	1 Hiker	Birdfood	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
9:06am. Dilly. Dilly.
Laurel	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!
Blue Mtn	8	March	2018	1 Hiker	Hobbit	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Pausing here for lunch. Wish I could stay! Awesome Shelter. Heading north...
Blue Mtn	14	March	2018	1 Hiker	Ninja Tortoise	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice break.
Laurel	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.
Dugger Mtn	17	March	2018	1 Hiker	Ninja Tortoise	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Happy Saint Paddy's Dat. I love these shelters.
Blue Mtn	15	March	2018	2 Hikers	Andi K, Alex B	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
We are hiking 70 miles of the Pinhoti! First long journey for both of us. We broke our water filter first time using it and ran out of fuel by day 3 (Still, we are having more fun than Peter... Sorry Peter. (1 September 2016)) Just about to start our 5th and longest hike of the trip! Hope anyone reading this has enjoyed their travels. Happy trails & Roll Tide!
Dugger Mtn	22	March	2018	2 Hikers	Butters, Too Sweet	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
18 mile day from Coleman Lake Campground to North Dugger Mountain Shelter. Hiked through much of the Tornado Damage left from Monday's storm, before it had been cleared. Some tough hiking! Lots of blowdowns! Here's to smooth trail ahead. Pinhoti Trail → Benton MacKaye Trail → Appalachian Trail 2018
Blue Mtn	22	March	2018	1 Hiker	SuperClassy	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Just stopped by to check it out. Lovely shelter! Thank you. SuperClassy Al→Me supportpubliclands.com
Laurel	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
Laurel	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.
Laurel	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
Blue Mtn	27	March	2018	2 Hikers	Gangster Grizzly Greenman, Shane / HAIRNT	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Doing about 24 miles from Adams Gap to County Road 24. Coming up from Adams is by far the hardest hike of the entire length of the Pinhoti but very rewarding with Caney Head "Dragons Backbone", McDills Point & plane crash site! Also did lake trail. It's brutal but you can hike halfway down from top & back to see Chief Cheaha Face on side of mountain. Very cool. I would like to mention 3 of my close friends on this day as I begin my 2018 hiking season! Russell "Mala" Forsyth hiked all over country but best known for doing trail magic all the way to Maine on the AT for about 15 years. "Baltimore Jack" Tarlin - Legendary hiker known worldwide for his incredible character! Also "Otto" Douglas, AT hiker but best known for probably 1000 hours of volunteer trail work all over the country, most extensive work with Tennessee Eastman Corps with Bob Peoples! Those guys are forever in my heart and always on my mind. Much love always buds! This hike gets my little buddy Shane up to 82 miles of the Pinhoti and we conquered Cheaha! Back to Rabbittown Road for Dugger northbound now! Hope everyone has a great hiking season this year! Happy Trails.
Blue Mtn	27	March	2018	1 Hiker	Dova T	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Aye, this is Dova T. I've been hiking a 24 mile from Adams Gap to County Road 24. This is my first hiking trip but thanks to Greenman for bringing me. It's been great. And for any Skyrim players who read this may the Divines guide you.
Blue Mtn	27	March	2018	1 Hiker	Ulfhednar / Ulf	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I've been out on the trail with Grizzly Greenman and Dova T on a 24 mile hike. We started out at Adams Gap and are goingto CR24. It's been a rough two days. The wind was howling. Blew off Greenmans tent. Me and Dova had to share a tent. Barely made it through the night the next morning. We had a fire the night before but it was gone by morning. Freezing to death with nothing to warm us up. We hiked up Lake View Trail back to the trail crossing. Got some coffee at the store and carried on freezing. A hell of a lot better now! In rallolha we trust Happy Trails!!!
Blue Mtn	27	March	2018	2 Hikers	F: Carl, Stewart	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Spring break 2018: My son and I are hiking the Pinhoti from Flagg to 431. Decided to stay the night here because it is such a nice shelter and we have put in some really BIG mileage days to get here. We stayed at McDill's Overlook last night so this is a really short day of rest. We also had a town day in Oxford. Getting off the trail tomorrow at 431 and headed home for Easter. We will finish the Alabama section this summer and eventually catching the Benton MacKaye over to Springer.
Blue Mtn	4	April	2018	1 Hiker	Harry K	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Nice Pinhoti & Cheaha Mountain. Rained last night. Great 1933-42 monument atop Cheaha Mountain. Getting new shoes shipped to Heflin PO.
Laurel	12	April	2018	1 Hiker	Harry K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail, Chief Ladiga, Silver Comet?
On to Cedartown, Georgia. Perfect day.
Laurel	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!!
Laurel	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.☺
Blue Mtn	10	May	2018	1 Hiker	Suoboda H, Ron	-	7 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Ron and I have been hiking for the past week. Love this area and park. Would love to hike this trail to Maine one day. Have completed 5 paintings on the trip. Long Life.
Blue Mtn	24	May	2018	1 Hiker	Fine Line	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Having a blast on the Pinhoti Trail! I can't believe I'll be on the AT in a few weeks. The views from Cheaha were outstanding. I'm excited for the rest of Alabama. ☺ ECT 2018 Key West → Katahdin
Laurel	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. ☺
Laurel	1	September	2018	1 Hiker	Charlotte	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My first trip on the Pinhoti! Nice day.
Laurel	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!
Laurel	27	October	2018	1 Hiker	veggieguy	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Heflin today on our journey northward. Great trail!
Laurel	30	October	2018	2 Hikers	Peppery, Widetrack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a quick break. Great shelter & chairs. NOBO '18
Dugger Mtn	7	November	2018	1 Hiker	Paco	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Paco was here. Right before nightfall. Eastern Continental Trail →Florida
Blue Mtn	-	November	2018	? Hikers	-	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Illegible due to ink bleeding and mildew ECT - Florida
Laurel	10	November	2018	1 Hiker	Paco	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Paco was here. Just taking a sun break after 5 days of rain.
Laurel	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.
Oakey Mtn	5	January	2019	1 Hiker	Ted, (Tocker, Cooper, Dogs)	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for the night while section hiking, clear and cool. Shelter clean and is in good shape.
Oakey Mtn	6	January	2019	1 Hiker	Ted	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
It's closer to 7 miles than 6 miles to next road crossing.
Laurel	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↑
Oakey Mtn	10	January	2019	1 Hiker	Samson	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Leaving the trail. 157 miles. Slow day, got lost, delayed. Such is hiking. All is good. God bless all who pass this way. Northbound
Dugger Mtn	25	January	2019	1 Hiker	Davy H / Staff	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
NOBO from Flagg. Hiked in & right about 16 miles.
Oakey Mtn	26	January	2019	2 Hikers	Dave, Howie	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Dugger Mountain Road on way to 278. Stopped for the night. Had a blanket of stars above and a good fire. Good hang out night for friends.
Blue Mtn	26	January	2019	1 Hiker	Davy H / Staff	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Disappointed in Cheaha SP. Restaurant only open F, S, Sun. Store has no real backpacking supplies, not even fuel. Loving the trail. [Disappointed in your ungrateful comment! We loved stopping into the store for warmth and snacks. Thanks for being open everyday and very friendly. Great shelter! Happy thru hikers NOBO on a nero fay hiding in here from the rain! The Teenage Runaways: Shelley & Leah 🌞 🌦]
Oakey Mtn	6	February	2019	1 Hiker	Foundation	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Pinhoti & Appalachian Trails 2019 Northbound ☺
Blue Mtn	12	February	2019	1 Hiker	Dreamliner	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This shelter is awesome! I love the extended cooking benches in the front. Perfect place to camp on a cold, rainy day.
Laurel	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
Oakey Mtn	17	February	2019	1 Hiker	Dreamliner	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
What miserable weather. We're collecting rain water from the roof in our cooking pots to filter. 2 days to Cave Springs, Georgia and a zero, though! Northbound
Dugger Mtn	17	February	2019	1 Hiker	Dreamliner	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Great views today... Not! It's supposed to rain until 3 March. Thank God for all these shelters. Dreamliner Pinhoti NOBO
Blue Mtn	12	February	2019	1 Hiker	Woodchuck	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Perfect place to crash after a long day in the rain. Thanks to whoever built this!
Dugger Mtn	17	February	2019	1 Hiker	Woodchuck	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
I've only done 5 miles today, but I'm debating on calling this place home for the night.
Laurel	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
Oakey Mtn	25	February	2019	1 Hiker	Pat L	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Great Day! Met Mother Nature's Son this morning doing trail maintenance. Of course he's out helping the trail! An honor to meet such a legendary hiker. Saw a fat field mouse climbing the walls of this shelter so I installed an Appalachian Trail style mouse deterrent with my tuna can from lunch. Sloppy job!
Oakey Mtn	28	February	2019	1 Hiker	Forrest	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped in here on a rainy morning to take a break for a second. Heading south to Cheaha State Park.
Dugger Mtn	28	February	2019	1 Hiker	Forest	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped in to get out of the rain. Southbound section to Cheaha. Beautiful shelters.
Laurel	1	March	2019	1 Hiker	Forest	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped in on the way to Pine Glen Campground. Enjoyed the chairs.
Dugger Mtn	4	March	2019	1 Hiker	Jimmy J	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed here last night. The rain seems to have stopped. Snow flurries this morning. Hope everyone stays warm.
Oakey Mtn	4	March	2019	1 Hiker	Jimmy J	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Burrrrrr
Dugger Mtn	5	March	2019	1 Hiker	BiggSarge	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Seen nobody yesterday or today. Stay here tonight and stay warm. Talking teens tonight. Cave Springs here I come.
Blue Mtn	8	March	2019	? Hikers		-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Illegible due to ink bleeding and mildew On a 70 mile SOBO section for 4 days. ~~~~~ Dowhatchadodowail poi
Blue Mtn	13	March	2019	1 Hiker	Super English	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Illegible due to ink bleeding and mildew
Oakey Mtn	18	March	2019	1 Hiker	Super English	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Here's where my hammock will hang tonight. Good day, nice climb to here. All by myself.. Nice fire and the sun's going down. AT 2018, PT 2019 - ?? Enjoy your hike!
Dugger Mtn	18	March	2019	1 Hiker	Super English	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Just chilling out. Heading to next shelter for tonight... Nice and sunny day. Super Engish AT 2018. From the UK. #goingforalittlewalk Enjoy your hike!
Dugger Mtn	16	March	2019	1 Hiker	✫Bones✫	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hey Hey. Cold Tour Show Down... Out for a 3 day. Smoking, joking, having fun.
Blue Mtn	17	March	2019	1 Hiker	Ian K	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night. Heading north. No mice!! Nice!! [Happy Trails Semi-Colon]
Laurel	20	March	2019	1 Hiker	Ian K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night. Another awesome shelter. Thanks.
Blue Mtn	18	March	2019	1 Hiker	Gopher	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Shakedown hike for 2020 Flagg Mountain → Mt Katahdin 2605 miles! Headed to I20 & back this trip. Happy Trails!
Blue Mtn	21	March	2019	3 Hikers	Huntress, Shade, Venus	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Day 10 of our thru hike! Started at Flagg Mountain. Breaking for lunch at this shelter. Very nice! Stayed the night at Cheaha Campground last night and got a late start this morning. Going to try to get another 8 miles in today!
Blue Mtn	23	March	2019	1 Hiker	Bird	-	2.5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Just out for 2.5 days. Headed NOBO. Shakedown hike in preparation for thru hikes of both the Pinhoti and PCT later this year. Can't wait to be back in June! ☺
Laurel	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
Dugger Mtn	25	March	2019	1 Hiker	Rooster	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Here for the night. Early day. Looking to avoid afternoon thunderstorms! Thru hiking NOBO. Started at Flagg Mountain 15 March 2019, stopped in Heflin for some southern hospitality... Ready for a zero in Cave Springs, then on to northern terminus by 6 April 2019! #RoosterHikes #Hike4Roger #EndALS StevenRieker.com #ErrErrErr #RoosterOut
Dugger Mtn	25	March	2019	1 Hiker	Rooster	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Rooster - Part 2 - Attention John Calhoun: Wasps / Hornets are huge under the front eaves - Yikes!!! Nests there and over the cooking shelf.
Laurel	24	March	2019	1 Hiker	Mama Smiles, Coco's Miles	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
(Trail Dogs FB page) NOBO from Flagg to...? Hike happy!
Dugger Mtn	25	March	2019	2 Hikers	Coco's Miles (FB trail dog), Mama Smiles	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Coco's Miles (FB trail dog) & Mama Smiles overnighting, relaxing and staying out of approaching storm. Started NOBO at Flagg 15 March 2019 and stopping at Ladiga Lot tomorrow. Will be back to finish our thru hike this year!
Dugger Mtn	25	March	2019	3 Hikers	Dad, Hammie, Ocho	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Made it through Section 12 SOBO after a few storms. Great hike though. Started at Cave Springs and headed to Highway 431 Trailhead. This will complete our Alabama Pinhoti Hike. Absolutely wonderful!!!
Dugger Mtn	5	April	2019	3 Hikers	Swimmer, AquaMan, Patriot	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Started @ Blue Ridge, SOBO. Doing Thru Hike for tornado victims in Lee Co Alabama. Please support our hike. (Address) Cave Springs: Nice town but the - Hotel is a dive. Town people are great. We really loved Alabama's section of the Pinhoti. The road walks in Georgia stink! Tell all the trail maintenance people Big Thank You!!
Blue Mtn	10	April	2019	1 Hiker	Hubble, Mayday, Grizz	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Sunny & hot. Thanks for the peanut butter & jelly. (Whole jar of each left.) P→B→A→B→V→A→T→A
Blue Mtn	10	April	2019	1 Hiker	Redbeard	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Barely legible due to ink bleeding and mildew Redbeard just visiting. Amazing shelter. Nice construction, Y'all! ~~ on this sunny day. Probably visit Heflin. Love to all. Redbeard. ECT 2019 (Ga→Me '87?)
Laurel	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
Oakey Mtn	15	April	2019	1 Hiker	Redbeard	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Stopping for lunch. Yet another beautiful shelter on a well maintained trail. Thanks all. Jemi: All my wishes for a continued speedy rehabilitation course. trailjournals.com 2019 ECT flip flop Georgia → Maine 1987
Dugger Mtn	15	April	2019	1 Hiker	Redbeard	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Had a delightful chilly night. Mail drop in Cave Springs. trailjournals.com 2019 flip flop ECT (Ga→Me '87)
Laurel	12	April	2019	1 Hiker	Hubble	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch. Hubble NOBO
Dugger Mtn	13	April	2019	1 Hiker	Hubble	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch. Wet morning. NOBO
Oakey Mtn	13	April	2019	1 Hiker	Hobble	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night. Northbound.
Dugger Mtn	13	April	2019	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Just an overnight on the Pinhoti... HYOH. Jesus is the red pill haha!! G '12↑ '14-16↓
Dugger Mtn	15	April	2019	1 Hiker	Semi-Colon	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Slept here. It's nippy this morning!
Oakey Mtn	15	April	2019	1 Hiker	semicolon	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Ate lunch here. Loved Talladega National Forest.
Dugger Mtn	19	April	2019	2 Hikers	Scampie, Papa Bear	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Scampie was here. Papa Bear didn't store enough food for the winter.
Oakey Mtn	20	April	2019	2 Hikers	Scampie, Papa Bear	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Scampie was here. Papa Bear did not store enough food for the winter.
Laurel	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
Dugger Mtn	21	April	2019	1 Hiker	Steps	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Had a blessed Easter! Back on trail after resupply and Sunday worship at FBC Piedmont. Thanks to the trail angels for packing me up and dropping me back at the trailhead. 1 Pet. 2:21 PT NOBO
Oakey Mtn	22	April	2019	1 Hiker	Steps	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Nice place to take a break and rest my feet a minute. Thanks to those who helped build these shelters. 1 Peter 2:21 Pinhoti Northbound
Laurel	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...
Blue Mtn	15	May	2019	1 Hiker	Russel R, Belle dog	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking north from Porter Gap. Day 2. Stay here tonight. Try to make 431 tomorrow. Should be easy downhill. Lost the trail back a ways. Where's the blue blaze when I need it. Having cold meal tonight. Tuna on wrap with mayo. PS Shelter has rats!!
Laurel	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.
Oakey Mtn	19	May	2019	1 Hiker	Ian	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch.
Dugger Mtn	19	May	2019	1 Hiker	Ian	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Had a great night. The bird nest in the shelter is still active. Happy trails.
Laurel	17	May	2019	1 Hiker	Frisbee	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Laurel	17	May	2019	1 Hiker	Stubbs	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Early morning break. Nice shelter!
Dugger Mtn	17	May	2019	2 Hikers	Frisbee, Stubbs	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Frisbee Flagg→Springer     ↑   Here for the night. Same Same -Stubbs
Oakey Mtn	18	May	2019	1 Hiker	Stubbs	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Heading into Peidmont today for some Chinese buffet!
Laurel	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
Dugger Mtn	20	May	2019	1 Hiker	Constantine	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Late lunch break. Looks like I might catch up to the second hiker I have seen this entire time... Time to climb another mountain! (↖ Arrow points to earlier entries.)
Oakey Mtn	20	May	2019	1 Hiker	Constantine	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night, sad to be leaving Alabama behind tomorrow. Been an awesome hike so far. But the Pinhoti is taking us into Georgia.
Blue Mtn	24	May	2019	1 Hiker	Buena Ben!	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
After a great nero at Cheaha, I'm going to do another here. I'm slow but sure. Great hike so far. Shelter is nice but I'm going to camp on one of the pads. It's hot inside there to me. Going to dry out clothes, reconfigure some equipment. Head out tomorrow to Heflin. Thanks to Kay and all at Cheaha State Park. An amazing experience! ?? those girls and guys. Took such great care of me. By the way, I'm still looking for this Swedish Bikini Team & some Old Milwaukee! Thanks.
Laurel	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.)
Dugger Mtn	20	June	2019	1 Hiker	Bwana Ben	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
The dreaded Dugger Wilderness wasn't as bad as others make out. Coming in to Cheaha was much tougher. Plus I found blackberries.
Blue Mtn	29	May	2019	2 Hikers	Helen / Trip, Mike / Slowpoke	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
→ We had to skip a few sections due to the heat / water shortage. I / Helen will be going off trail in a few days due to me forgetting I had school assignments due. Mike will be going for a few more days. So ⇒ Have a good hike! I will come back to finish this one day! Here is a drawing to inspire, I guess.
Blue Mtn	29	May	2019	1 Hiker	Bird	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
I'm back! What a good feeling I have been riding on these past few days. Body feels good despite having to do bigger days than anticipated. Flagg → Springer
Laurel	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
Dugger Mtn	1	June	2019	1 Hiker	Bird	-	Many	Eastern Continentl Trail
The solitude I have experienced on this trail so far has been exactly what I needed. Ups and downs as always but I'm having a great time. Flagg → Springer NOBO
Oakey Mtn	2	June	2019	1 Hiker	Bird	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail
Second breakfast. It's been beautiful the last few days. Everything is so lush. Excited to be entering Georgia soon. Flagg → Springer northbound
Laurel	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!
Blue Mtn	5	July	2019	2 Hikers	Cliff & Jane	-	M'Bono, Tn	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked 2 miles from Cheaha. Love the Pinhoti! Headed to Burns.
Blue Mtn	19	August	2019	2 Hikers	Grym, Protein	-	10 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Back for our third section. Took off a week and ½. Protein and I sure are glad to be back under the canopy... at any temperature. G
Laurel	22	August	2019	2 Hikers	Grym, Protein	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through.
Dugger Mtn	2	September	2019	2 Hikers	Grym, Happy Splooter	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Grym back for another section. Hiking with Happy Splooter.
Oakey Mtn	3	September	2019	2 Hikers	Grym, Happy, Splooter	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Extra short day 1.1 miles. Splooter is having paw issues. Guess we'll stay here tonight and reassess in the morning.
Oakey Mtn	15	October	2019	4 Hikers	F: Norley	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
The Norley 4 was here. Came from 500 south trailhead 5 days ago. Be Careless
Blue Mtn	18	October	2019	1 Hiker	Gopher	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
10:30pm. Hiked in. Beat the weather. Rainy day tomorrow. Another shakedown.

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