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Blue Mountain Shelter Log Book
2009 - 2010

External Text: Blue Mt Shelter Log April 2009 ↓ September 2010 Introductory Internal Paragraphs None I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 6¼" x 9½" wirebound book has maroon front and back cardboard covers. There are no loose pages and little water damage.

4	April	2009	1 Hiker	Jim G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Was here.
5	April	2009	1 Hiker	Jason H, Hunter H, Ted W, Hayward W	Gainesville, Ga	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in on Sunday afternoon in the rain. It was hard to get the campfire going but with teamwork it came together. It was very foggy here last night until midnight when a cold front came through and cleared everything out. Headed to Cave Creek Trail for another cold night. I could not ask for better company... Matt 4:19 Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.
19	April	2009	? Hikers	ATΩ	Tennessee	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Headed up the Pinhoti Trail and stopped in the shelter last night. Really cold. Headed back to Tennessee today. Oh well, great time these past two days. ATΩ #1 ATO Neks:
26	April	2009	3 Hikers	Lindsay & Joshua P, Jay K	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Eaten by rodents ~~~ Been camped here at the shelter for 2 days now. Just enjoying nature and the mountains! The weather has been beautiful, so different from the flatlands of Florida! Can't wait until next year and come back to conquer more of the trail. It's a nice little practice ~~ for the for the AT! I hope this place ~~ much peace to you as it ~~
-	-	-	1 Hiker	Domo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Domo was here!
29	April	2009	1 Hiker	Jessica, Chris	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
We live not far from here. Decided we wanted to go camping and we knew there was a shelter on this trail. We just were not sure how far it was. We overpacked and had to set up camp a ways back. This is so beautiful here and we will be back soon with less gear. PS We couldn't ask for better weather!
5	May	2009	1 Hiker	Bob W / Wojo	Gainesville, Fl	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night from Double Spring Cross. Started Sunday the 3rd from Bull Gap. Thru hikinng the Pinhoti to Cave Spring, Ga. Couldn't have picked a worse week weather wise. Lots of rain, tornadic activity the last two nights. Those sirens! Just had to keep trudging on in the rain & hunker down under the tarp at night so far. Thankful for this first shelter. 80-90% chance of rain again tomorrow, so will likely take a zero day here. Need to rest & heal the feet anyhow as wet socks and shoes = BLISTERS Ouch! Have one more night of tarp sheltering this trip, so would rather wait for drier days. This is what learning patience is about I guess. Have annual leave thru the 13th so won't start to panic until then. For now, plenty of reading material, compact raido, & "Mango Margarita" to sustain me! Hiking solo because my hiking buddy is doing a tour in Iraq. Suck to be him. That's all for now. May write more if I get bored hanging out in this shelter. No one else at the shelter.
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.
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.
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.
24	May	2009	2 Hikers	Roselyn, Alonzo C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
As a person that truly loves the outdoors I have been very reserved for many years because being safe has been, and is a big concern. However, today, I had the opportunity to get out and spend the past couple days with my husband and great friends. I truly love my stay here and plan on visiting again really soon.
31	May	2009	2 Hikers	Chaco & Toesocks	-	Many	Pinhoti, Appalchian, Vermont Long Trails
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!
1	June	2009	2 Hikers	Thor, Planet 3	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Come through on a long day hike. Remainder illegible.
4	June	2009	5 Hikers	Special K, Emily, Sandra L, Skylar, Dooley	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Night fell before our hike even began. We started the trail adorned with headlamps and rain jackets on as the rain has been almost non stop. A small detour on the trail had us belly crawling up the side of the mountain by the creek. The shelter was great: No mice, no bugs, no scary noises like others have heard. We're back to trail this morning with the rain by our side yet again. Our ceremonial beer awaits us at the trailhead. But first off to Chinnabee Falls for some swimming! [Rock On!]
6	June	2009	1 Hiker	Bearpaw	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
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.
20	June	2009	1 Hiker	Cherkee Yomjimbo, MAC	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Come out to check the streams. Hiked down from Bald Rock 9pm on 19 June 2009. Just an overnighter to escape the house. Streams are really low. We are thankful we dragged a gallon of water with us.
2	July	2009	2 Hikers	Jenfa, Bottle Rocket	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Smoked ½ with Jenfa, looking forward to quiet sleep. Plan on heading to Qford after camp out. By name, Bottle Rocket; and Block ? ? the "suite" in the ? yuppie ? ☺ B52s rock on ? REM ? you ? GA get there from here.
4	July	2009	2 Hikers	Mike, Della	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
12:30pm. Not a trail for beginners! Saw one other human. What a beautiful way to escape the rat race! Weather is perfect. See you next year.
9	July	2009	3 Hikers	Justin F, Matt M, Chris H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We are hiking down to the watershed. Last time we did this we had a cooler, much easier this time. This trail is always beautiful! Get out and explore ALABAMA!!
15	July	2009	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Yada yada. Bling Bling. do~~~ the AT next sp~~ ☺ Bu~~~th
15	July	2009	1 Hiker	HP	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Taking a break from the rat race of life. I love this trail! Thanks to the builders & maintainers of this trail & Blue Mountain Shelter. Am enjoying the peace & sounds of the woods.
17	July	2009	1 Hiker	Bill	Texas	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I like the noise of the city. I also like the ? of the forest. PS I ???? Got to get back to Texas. ☺
23	July	2009	2 Hikers	Jeanna, Lally	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We are just here for a day's worth of hiking. The shelter is great & the scenery is even better. Best Wishes to those who come after us.
25	July	2009	2 Hikers	Tyler & Corndogs	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
4:49pm. Came this way via Death Valley, Ca. I've hiked trails North, east, south, & west and I hope to always hike and find places like this until my last breath leaves my body. Run, dance, laugh, yell, scream and live so much of your life that when death comes, there's nothing for him to take. "The only devils in this world are the ones running in our own hearts." Ghandi
9	August	2009	1 Hiker	Faith S	Mobile, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Pinhoti is GROOVY! ☺ I'm regretting that I didn't bring more that a bottle of water, cosidering that the streams are dry. But this is a truly beautiful place. I'm so glad to be in the mountains! And to be spending time with my sister. To whowever this may concern, read 'Pinhoti Section 6'; it's very entertaining!)
27	August	2009	4 Hikers	THE MEANDERTHALS: Don & Jean	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
4 old hoofers back on the trail for a week. Old bones creak a bit, but still get us there. This trail has "eroded" some in the past 20 years. It was much flatter then. Water is scarce, but found a trickle at Turnipseed Crossing and near here. It may be better at lower elevation. See you at ALDHA.
29	August	2009	? Hikers	F: Davis'	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing through with our Chessie W?.
30	August	2009	2 Hikers	Lauren P, D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just coming up here to clear my head. I used to do it every day & it really helped but as I started college (I'm going to school to be an RN.) I get more involved in that and less involved with taking time to think. I'm going 2 do this more, tho. I have a lot of confusing stuff going on & need my time with peace & God. So if you read this pray 4 me & stop 2 take time 4 your busy life & enjoy what God made.
30	August	2009	2 Hikers	D, Lauren	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Decided to come up here today with my friend Lauren. Great idea when it's raining. Love to come up here and listen to the rain. Both of us kinda dealing with some stuff. It's nice to just get back to the basics. And mucho props to whoever came up with the concept of leaving notebooks up here for reflection. Well, I hope you're all enjouying this great gift we have out here. Even Jesus needed to go to the wilderness. God bless ya.
4	September	2009	2 Hikers	F: Michelle G, Tim	Woodland, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
What had started out as a weekend retreat away from my life all alone. I ended up bringing my son Tim. My oldest of 4. My life has been pretty crazy. Y 40 year old husband left me for no real reason for a 20 year old littel girl. I am hoping to walk off a lot of my pain this weekend. Thank God for giving me these paths to walk and for walking with me.
5	September	2009	1 Hiker	Eric F / TATER	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
The air is cool tonight atop Blue Mountain. This shelter is nice. I have heard much about the Pinhoti. Not only from my travels but also from my studies. I am an AT thru hiker in planning. GAME2010. So in some shake down hikes ended up in the Sipsey Wilderness. Got hopelessly lost. No trail markings and poor maintenance (Due in part to restrictions.) So a 4 day planned loop got shot. So instead of going home crying here I sit. It's raining and the rain makes a funny noise as it impacts the ceda shaked roof. The boy scouts celebrate 100 years next year. The next time you see a scout tell him thanks. The scouts do a lot of trail maintenance which goes unnoticed. To the scouts thak you! In memory of the 4 scouts at Little Sioux.
7	September	2009	2 Hikers	John, Karen	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Hiked from Bald Rock. Beautiful day. Sunshine, blue skies & a nice breeze. Just spending thi sLabor Day outdoors. We are leaving a camping can opener for others who visit the shelter. Happy trails!
14	September	2009	2 Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Two novices from Fort Payne hiked up from the gates, overcast most of the day, but extremely humid, which made starting our fire very difficult. haha The frequent showers nearly ruined our hobo dinner, but were able to get enough coals to finish the job. However, no fire tonight, I suspect. I hope the lantern does not run out, because I heard there were yetis in these woods!
17	September	2009	3 Hikers	Lindsay, Josh, Jay	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday. Came down from Bald Rock in the fog, late in the evening. Totally creepy, couldn't see 5 feet in front of us! Finally found the trail markers to find our way to the shelter, only to find it trashed - food left behind to rot - nasty! Planning on spending another 8 days on the trail in all. Hope the weather clears soon. Friday 18 September 2009. Decided to spend another day at the shelter to relax before heading on! Day is sunny! Leaving tomorrow! Saturday 19 September 2009. Why is it still raining?? Why didn't we leave when we had the chance? It's been raining all night. Looking for a break in the weather to move on. Feeling sorry on the Pinhoti!!
30	September	2009	1 Hiker	Mr Klean	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Weather just ? for better. We are doing Cheaha → CR-24. Beautiful day to hike so far.
-	October	2009	1 Hiker	Savannah B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I'm having a great time! It is fall, so the leaves are more slippery than ever! The shoulders on my backpack were sopped when I got here.🌸
11	October	2009	2 Hikers	Greg & Susanna S	Glencoe, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
A beautiful day for a fall hike!
28	October	2009	2 Hikers	Frankie R, James A	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hot, tired, bored. Wanna get outta here.
30	October	2009	2 Hikers	Todd B, Gabe W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in yesterday & found this shelter around 3pm & had to stay. Enjoyed our time here and will return again soon. Raining now 8am. Will attemp return despite the weather. Looking forward to seeing some hot women and enjoying some cold beer. Beautiful country here.
1	November	2009	1 Hiker	Richard P, Sissy & Buffy dogs	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Cheaha State Park. Beautiful Weather. Doing anything else today would be against the law. My second time to the shelter. Gets more beautiful every time I see this place.
4	November	2009	2 Hikers	Jamie & Barbara	south of Birmingham	Day	Pinhoti Trail
What a great shelter! Loved the picnic table. Weather perfect with a cool breeze. ☺ We'll ne back !! God bless you! [-Murdered my first wife here in '98, she still hangs around! L]
4	November	2009	2 Hikers	Gerald & Dennis	Ontario, Canada	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2 old farts doing what we do best! Hiking & laughing! Gerald 69 years from Springvale, Al Dennis 65 years from Ontario, Canada May both be back 20 years from now to do it again. Live in Peace!
7	November	2009	1 Hiker	Trill '08	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Could not ask for a better day or spot. The leaves are turning and the scenery in only going to get better. Happy Trails.
7	November	2009	1 Hiker	Spoon MEGA '08	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sheletr was full, but that just gave me a reason to sleep under the stars. Just glad to be out here.
8	November	2009	1 Hiker	Pellet GA→ME'09	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
It's great to be backon the Pinhoti. After six months thru hiking the AT, I am back home. I hope the nice weather holds out.
8	November	2009	1 Hiker	Cristopher, Sammy dog	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day for a hike. Love the Blue Mountain Shelter. Awesome. Watching doggie Sammy roll in the leaves, Me and Hubs enjoy the area always.
15	November	2009	2 Hikers	Pete, Robin	Georgia	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Gorgeous day to be alive! Lovely hiking weather, 73°F. We have stopped at the shelter to cook a little lunch before continuing on. Have really enjoyed reading some of the many entries. We are from Georgia and enjoy exploring trails all over the US
17	November	2009	1 Hiker	Fox M / Leatherface	Anniston, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I used to work at Anniston Army Depot ???? radioactive & glow in the dark. I suppose I ??? Happy Thanksgiving ???
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.
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
16	December	2009	1 Hiker	Tony	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking while I got some time off from the "Rat Race." Started at Pinhoti on Highway 431 at Forest Service Road # 585. Hike in Monday afternoon to second campsite. Got tent set up & started on tarp just as it started raining. Got up Tuesday 15 December 2009 and hiked to this shelter. Lay over extra day to dry boots that took a dunking in a hard flooding river after the rain. Had a fire all day today here. It's been nice to just relax and enjoy the sun coming up and my fire. Will head to Cheaha Mountain tomorrow & go to McDill Point, down to High Falls, then back up the trail to the store and back home. Short but sweet! & time well spent away. Hike On!
21	December	2009	3 Hikers	Beth, Chip, & Brad, (& Wilson)	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Pre Christmas practice run. We rebuilt the fire pit and added two more stone chairs. Made walking sticks and practiced survival skills. Stayed in shelter one night. Will be back soon with different skills. Will bring alcohol next time.
22	December	2009	2 Hikers	Mike & Michelle	Anniston, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike from Cheaha to shelter. Built fire & relaxed. Had some good snacks.
26	December	2009	1 Hiker	Wofe G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Training was good today, I only passed out 3 times. I'm thinking about climbing Everest next year. I can smell the summit already. I'm tired - I just ran out of oxygen bottles. I'm going to bed. Hope to come back soon after Everest.
28	December	2009	1 Hiker	Bushwhack Bill	Austin, Tx	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just ate deer I had to kill to survive in these elements. Started great with ? left skull in shelter for proof. UT ? whip Bama and lil boy Subun ☺
1	January	2010	1 Hiker	Ariel & Mustaphe	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
From Bull Gap enroute to Highway 78. Happy 2010. Cold & Beautiful.
4	January	2010	2 Hikers	Birdman, Ladybird	Oxford	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out for a day hike. We must be crazy. Less than 10° (feels like) with wind chill. Great day!
5	January	2010	3 Hikers	Crazy 8 Toes, Matt, Joe	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Damn cold night here at the shelter. Thermometer read -2°F. Any water left out for over 2 minutes froze immediatly. Stayed warm despite how poofing cold it was. I think I know what they mean about this place being haunted. But those noises could have been from Matt and Joe farting and snoring. Well, off to Maine. Freaking beast of a hiker.
13	January	2010	? Hikers	Southern Trekking Boys	-	? Days	Pinhoti Trail
Got in late tonight as sun was setting. Managed to get a fire and stay warm. Warmest night since we have been out. Hiking out to Cheaha today. Happy Trails
17	January	2010	3 Hikers	Dylan, Caneron, Rachel	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed here. It rained and an opaque mist enclosed our camp. As the day ended our view was reduced to bluish grey sihouettes of trees and phantasmagorical shadow from the light of the fire. We had cous-cous for dinner and a mouse crawled through Camerons hair, while she was sleeping.
21	January	2010	2 Hikers	Derrick E, Bradford S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Headed to Talladega. Started 5 years ago.
23	January	2010	1 Hiker	Troop 84: Jonathan H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking 8 miles.
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! ☺
31	January	2010	1 Hiker		-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We built the fire ring a couple of minths ago, & of course you got people who want to tear stuff up. Rebuilt the pit. Took all the rocks off the table, jerks!! If you choose to be destructive, stay off the trail!!
31	January	2010	1 Hiker	Tim & Misty R	Sylacauga, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked the 2 miles from the parking lot just to check out the shelter. Very nice day & must head back! Had fun! Neat place!
15	February	2010	1 Hiker	Juwan W, Tuwan W, Spencer W, Dalton W, Ed B / Raccoon, Kenny W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
26° What a great day of hiking with some great friends.
20	February	2010	1 Hiker	MK	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
First time at shelter. Will come back and camp here next time. Great.
20	February	2010	2 Hikers	Brienna & Daddy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Brienna & Daddy were here.
20	February	2010	1 Hiker	E Janda	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
"Starving" A Short Story by E Janda As I ran through the woods, my right leg aching, colors flashing past, I finally came to a dead stop when I tripped over a root. My heart beating so hard in my chest; I could hardly breathe. I laid there on my face for several minutes until I had the energy to lift myself into a seated position. Still breathing hard, I felt as though I might pass out from exhaustion. I heard an animal in the distance, a bird, perhaps a hawk, flying high above me, though I could not see it. As I calmed and my heart returned to its normal rythmn, I took the opportunity to examine myself. My right ankle was incredibly swollen and throbbed with pain. I had several cuts on my hands, and I could still feel the sting from the fresh cut on my cheek. I was drenched in sweat, which attracted dirt. I smelled horrible and couldn't remember how long I'd been lost in these woods, struggling to find the way home. A cool breeze swept through the trees, rustling the leaves and chilling my wet skin. I shivered and folded my arms trying to warm my body and spirit. But it was of no use. For I knew that I couldn't continue in this way with no gear, food, or water. This was not in my plans, getting lost. It was only supposed to be a simple day of hiking in the wilderness. I thought it'd be good for me to get out into nature, feel it, and experience it. How foolish. I wondered if anyone was looking for me right now. Would they even be able to find me. I had no idea where I was and had certainly travelled far from any trail. Perhaps this is how my stiry would end. Lost in a National Forest, never to be found. After a while I must have drifted off to sleep from exhaustion because I awoke to an orange and purple sky, a sign of the setting sun. My entire body completely stiff and cold. I hadn't even the energy to lift my head from the tree I leaned upon. I couldn't speak, for my mouth and throat were drier than a desert. Even my humnger paigns had subsided. I felt strangely at ease, for the first time in days. My mind wasn't frantic and my heart wasn't heavy. I felt peaceful. Finally I gave into the sleepiness that had come over me, and I closed my eyes as the sun slipped below the horizon. [Bad Acid Trip]
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!
22	February	2010	1 Hiker	Phil M	Coldwater Mt	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Cheaha Trailhead, Got here about 3:30pm. Cloudy, but sun peeking out before dark, calm winds, nice fire, slept well, good night in the woods.
23	February	2010	1 Hiker	SSG Castro	Fort Benning, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
WTU Fort Benning, Ga. 2 miles in. US Army deployed Iraq, Korea, Afganistan.
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 ☺
27	February	2010	? Hikers	UAB Outdoor Pursuits	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
UAB Outdoor Pursuits slept here! Foud the shelter ghost(s) and tried to stay warm. Headed to Bald Rock and the 24!
27	February	2010	? Hikers	Bama's Boys	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Bama's Boys were here. Be back soon!!! God Bless us all. ✟
27	February	2010	? Hikers	Joe RC	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Me and my friends have spent all afternoon trying to find Blue Mountain Shelter. We finally found it and it's not blue. We've read some logs, and are coming back in two weeks and are eager to discover ghosts. Deo Vindice
20	February	2010	? Hikers	Koden	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My name is Koden and I am with Joe. It was a long hike but a beautiful one. It is amazing the feeling you get when you see the land and it lifts your spirit. Go hike! God bless us all. ✟
27	February	2010	10 Hikers	UAB Outdoor Pusuits Group # 2: Amanda, Jena, Dhruv, Rachel, Charlse, Crystal, Erine, Eric, Bruce, Anne	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Super hike, beautiful trail, perfect creation.
6	March	2010	1 Hiker	RR / Barge	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from parking lot. First time to this shelter. Training for my AT hike in Georgia in a couple of weeks. Love hiking, love the outdoors. Wish my wife was here with me! "In wilderness is the preservation of the world." Thoreau "The mountains are calling, and I must go." John Muir
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
14	March	2010	3 Hikers	TTD: Commando 1, !0 foot Doc, NIGHT RIDER	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
16	March	2010	2 Hikers	Caleb, Jess	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
-	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. ✝
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]
20	March	2010	3 Hikers	Bo, Tim, Brett	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike to shelter for lunch. Ate, rested, and ready to go. But would rather stay.
27	March	2010	1 Hiker	Will S C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Needed to et out for a while. All the friends I used to camp with live far enough away that a trip is tough to plan. So the dog & I made a day trip. I should get everyone together; it's been too long. Beauregard will be a happy, tired damned dog by the time I get us back, ha! Clear sky after a rainy week. Warm with a slow, cool breeze. Spring lets her skirts ride up a bit.
1	April	2010	3 Hikers	Matt, Michelle, Brandon	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hike just to explore. Stopped at shelter to check it out & look at the maps. Good times.
2	April	2010	2 Hikers	Commando1, TheSmokinHotGF	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out on a day hike. Blue Mountain Shelter - ABFI
4	April	2010	1 Hiker	MK	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Easter Sunday. Perfect day to hike. Love the shelter. Will stay some night in the future. My 2nd hike to the shelter. S Pinhoti Trail is awesome also, check it out. Have fun!!⌣
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
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
9	April	2010	1 Hiker	Lance, Sam, Chas	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Put up a tent in the shelter. Still froze our butts off. Sam & Lance forgot sleeping bags. Idiots. Trail is great. Lots of litter around campsite. Not Cool.
10	April	2010	3 Hikers	Murray, Kay, Zeke	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful, gorgeous day! Mid-day stop. Good napping. Great shelter. We'll be back.
11	April	2010	3 Hikers	Bo P, Tim F, Brett F, Honey / Mouse Dog	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Great weather.
11	April	2010	2 Hikers	Jerry W, Misty F	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing thru.
15	April	2010	2 Hikers	Brad C, Jessica F	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
15-17 April 2010.
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.
-	-	2010	14 Hikers	Alabama Royal Rangers: Will H / Warrior Spirit, Aaron S, Cominic C / Stumbling Warrior, Bear Stump!, Ben B, James H ☺, Ben D / Ga Boy, Jack K, Kyle H, Josti B, Landon K, CMDR Larson, Vince, Will M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Alabama Royal Rangers JTT 2010
31	May	2010	2 Hikers	Baro, Andrew	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Bull's Gap & just passing through. Hiked AT in 2006& missed seeing the shelters until now. Headed to Georgia → www.trailpeddler.com
26	June	2010	2 Hikers	Jesse, Mark	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This is my first time on this beautiful trail, but Mark my stepfather has been here several times. I love this place and I plan to come back many, many times.
10	July	2010	2 Hikers	Jill, Lee	Harlay, Id	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking for the day, loving each other and the area, nice weather, of and on rain, cool breezy, will be back!
17	July	2010	1 Hiker	Don J	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Adams to Blue Mountain Shelter and north on. Hiking in God's Creation. God Bless Al!
29	September	2010	1 Hiker	Emery C	Munford, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
29	September	2010	1 Hiker	Dave H	Anniston, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2	October	2010	1 Hiker	Sherpa	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Absolutely perfect weather... Upstairs is rather creeperish. Short folks sleep on the bench.
-	-	-	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
"Follow your heart, that's what I always do." Napoleon Dynamite I know it's kinda not in chronological order, but there weren't many emty pages...
23	October	2010	1 Hiker	Aaron, JT Stratton	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Better than ??? Front outside cover, barely legible.

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