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Erin, Phillip Pinhoti FS500 South to Laurel & Back January 2011
Laurel	1	January	2011	2 Hikers	Erin, Phillip	Kennesaw, Ga	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Happy New Year! Started at FS500 yesterday around 1:30pm. Hiked to Lower Shoals Shelter & slept there. Woke up and hiked in the rain all day until we got here. Staying here tonight. Going back to FS500 in the morning. Had a great New Year's backpacking trip.
Scott B, Matthew M Pinhoti Chief Ladiga Campground to Dugger January 2011
Dugger Mtn	2	January	2011	1 Hiker	Scott B, Matthew M	Jackson, Ms	Many	Pinhoti Trail
This is our first time on the Pinhoti Trail. It's in great condition and the shelters are awesome. We had to spend two days at the Chief Ladiga Campground due to a real turd floater. Spent New Years under the porch of the camp store. It's supposed to be a cold night tonight. Around 20°F. I hope we don't have to huddle together for warmth... Gross. Happy Hiking. Go State!
Smokey, Caveman, & Company Pinhoti Porter's Gap to Choccolocco Appalachian Trail Warm Up February 2011
Choccolocco	24	February	2011	2 Hikers	Smokey, Caveman, & Company	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Been hiking since Porter's Gap. The terrain is the best for a warm up for the AT. I really have enjoyed my hike. We are due for bad weather this evening. So I thank those who gave their time & energy & money for this beautful shelter. Mother Nature's Son, I look forward to meeting you. Caveman speaks of you often as we walk up this trail. Once again, thank you for this lovely place. Until we return, and we will...
Lucky Road Walk & Pinhoti Florida → Georgia
Laurel	3	March	2011	1 Hiker	Lucky	Ann Arbor, Mi	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
In for lunch. Perfect Weather day. Florida → Georgia
Choccolocco	3	March	2011	1 Hiker	Lucky	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
In for the night. Florida → Georgia
Dugger Mtn	4	March	2011	1 Hiker	Lucky	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
In for a break. Florida → Georgia
Killer Pinhoti March 2011
Dugger Mtn	7	March	2011	2 Hikers	Killer	Mobile, Perdido Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Start at Piedmont, got here at 6:00pm, Good shelter.
Laurel	8	March	2011	1 Hiker	Killer	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from Highway 278 to 281. Just hitting the shelters.
Mountain Feist 140 miles of Alabama Pinhoti March 2011
Dugger Mtn	11	March	2011	1 Hiker	Mountain Feist	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
This weekend I will complete the 140 miles of Alabama Pinhoti! My first time in the Dugger Wilderness. Fantastic views. Reminded me of views on the Georgia AT. Thanks to all who help maintain the Pinhoti. It's a great trail, not to mention how nice it is to have so many shelters between Highway 78 and Georgia. email
Matt, Andrea, Otto All Trails in Alabama March 2011
Flagg NW	12	March	2011	3 Hikers	Matt, Andrea, Otto	-	Day	Flagg Mt Trails
Hiking all trails in Alabama. This was a good one.
Fashionplate Dan, Mother Nature's Son, George R, Tin Cup / Dick H Pinhoti Bull Gap → Cave Springs March 2011
Laurel	12	March	2011	4 Hikers	Fashionplate Dan, Mother Nature's Son, George R, Tin Cup / Dick H	Harrisonburg, Pa	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking Bull Gap → Cave Springs. Great sunny day.
Dugger Mtn	13	March	2011	3 Hikers	Dick H / Tin Cup, Dan Bedore / Fashionplate Dan, John N Calhoun / Mother Nature's Son	California, Pennsyvania	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night on our thru hike. Saw a garter snake, smooth earth snake, and water moccasin today. Plus 3 turkeys. Also saw Larry from Iowa who we saw on day 2 of our hike. We started on 7 March 2011 at Bull Gap. Go NEEDLES Go! (Dan)
Needles Eastern Continental Trail March 2011
Flagg NW	22	March	2011	1 Hiker	Needles	-	Many	Eastern Continental T
Beautiful new trail. Thank you for all the work John Calhoun and friends.
Matt Pinhoti Thru March 2011
Laurel	24	March	2011	1 Hiker	Matt	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Slap, Slap, Slap go the feet. Another day in the books (almost)! PT '11 - Matt And, just to add balance - Go Dawgs!
Dugger Mtn	25	March	2011	1 Hiker	Matt	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
It's a beautiful day. Perfect temps, blue sky, deer and turkey everywhere. I'm so lucky to be able to spend my days soaking up evolution's creation. I wish everyone could be similarly fortunate to enjoy days like this. PT'11
Choccolocco	25	March	2011	1 Hiker	Mart	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
In for the mid morning break. This spot sure has grown up since I was last here several years ago! Hike well, ignore the smell... PT '11
JB, Sonny Pinhoti Bull's Gap to Jackson Chapel Road April 2011
Laurel	1	April	2011	1 Hiker	JB & Sonny	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
On a very slow thru hike with my dog. Started Bulls Gap on 11 March. Stopped @ 431 Trailhead on 18 March, 60 miles, took a break. Started back on 431 Trailhead 28 March. My dog is the reason I've been going so slow (Not Really!) I hiked much of this trail 10 years ago right after high school. I got lost, way overpacked, and had a miserable outing. So much better with a clear trail, accurate map, light gear, and best friend. This was probably the most scenic day so far. Noodles with a can of donated chicken for dinner (Thank You trail people.)
Choccolocco	10	April	2011	2 Hikers	JB, Sonny	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed here last night. Didn't expect an elementary aged boy scout troop. Interesting night. On my way through to Jackson Chapel Road, from Bull's Gap.
Dugger Mtn	11	April	2011	1 Hiker	JB, Sonny	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing by on a thru hike. Man, the Dugger Mountain Wilderness is gorgeous, but hikers will not find any fire ring or established campsites (in the wilderness.) Those are illegal and I just removed about 5 that were in the wilderness. I also hiked out the tin cans, Jolly Rancher wrappers, napkins, cigarette butts, and aerosol can that was around the sites. Remember wilder sites are by law meant to remain free of man's use or signs of previous work. So if you do camp there, break up your fire ring and for God's sake hike out your trash. Thanks. PS The shelter is in great shape. Thank Y'all.
Paul U / Navigator, Rose U / Powerglide Pinhoti Oakey - Dugger + April 2011
Dugger Mtn	4	April	2011	2 Hikers	Paul U / Navigator, Rose U / Powerglide	Biloxi	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Breezy, partly cloudy, 80°. Left Oakey (I was calling it Oakley) Mountain Shelter @ 8am. Arrived Dugger Shelter 2:30pm, with 1 hour break @ Terrapin Dam. We woke up Chris & Clay @ noon 3 April 2011. Didn't know I was strange, Maybeesow! Bad weather in store for tonight, heading SOBO in AM. PS Storm came in @ 8pm. Lots of 🗲 to the north and south, but no strikes in camp site. Had rain & strong winds, shelter was great protection! Heard sirens going off, or was it tornados.
Bethany - Hognose, Jonathan / Cookie Monster Pinhoti Coleman to Burns April 2011
Choccolocco	16	April	2011	2 Hikers	Bethany - Hognose, Jonathan / Cookie Monster	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Cookie Monster ate here. I'm the herpetologist but Hognose ↴ finds all the snakes. Grrr....
Choccolocco	16	April	2011	2 Hikers	Bethany - Hognose, Jonathan / Cookie Monster	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
2nd lovely day on this trail. Coleman to Burns. Last time sleet, this time spring. 2 snakes. Couple of creek crossings. High due to heavy thunderstorm last night. Bethany - Hognose
Ed T Key West → Canada April 2011
Laurel	23	April	2011	1 Hiker	Ed T	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Key West → Canada Took bad fall this morning. Shoulder a mess but made it here. 84 days??? Hope I can keep going. God → I love backpacking!
Bro Expedition: TBro, Crazy Face, Stumpy Pinhoti Laurel to Dugger May 2011
Laurel	11	May	2011	3 Hikers	Bro Expedition: TBro, Crazy Face, Stumpy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Northbound, great shelter.
Choccolocco	11	May	2011	3 Hikers	Bro Expedition: TBro, CrazyFace, Stumpy	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Laurel Shelter. Phenomenal weather. The Pinhoti claimed my can opener... 2 of the 3 forgot deodorant at well... All in all, a great trip so far. Tomorrow we continue northward. Stumpy
Choccolocco	12	May	2011	3 Hikers	Bro Expedition: TBro, CrazyFace, Stumpy	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent night here. Getting cloudy. Stumpy and TBro still will not use deodorant. I may have contracted strep throat but we push on to Dugger mountain never the less. Crazy-Face
Taylor M Pinhoti May 2011
Choccolocco	19	May	2011	1 Hiker	Taylor M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nestled in the pine trees and the mountains, down along the road I love to stay. Wonderful time!
Nate, Joe Pinhoti May 2011
Laurel	29	May	2011	2 Hikers	Nate, Joe	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Coleman Lake to Sweetwater Lake for the night, then back tomorrow. Nice place for a break.
Laurel	30	May	2011	2 Hikers	Nate, Joe	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Starting off pretty good. Shoulders hurt from day before. Nice little stream a little ways down. Nate
Forrest, Linda F Flagg Mt Trails August 2011
Flagg NW	20	August	2011	2 Hikers	Forrest, Linda F	-	Day	Flagg Mt Trails
Wayne B / Coach Alabama Pinhoti Thru September 2011
Choccolocco	22	September	2011	1 Hiker	Wayne B / Coach	-	12 Days	Pinhoti Trail
NOBO on thru huke of all Alabama Pinhoti section. This is day 9 since Flagg Mountain mile 0.0. Now 136 up and need 37 more miles. This Trail Rocks. Doing about 16 miles/day. Only the first 32½ miles of pavement sucked. (Shin Splint City) Weather mostly great. Rain today... Dry night. Alabama: Pinhoti: We have a gem! Special thanks to the Supreme Creator! AT '09, PCT '10, CDT '11
Jim G Pinhoti Pine Glen to Coleman Lake & Back October 2011
Laurel	11	October	2011	1 Hiker	Jim G	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. Parked at Pine Glen, actually just above it because it's closed for construction. Hiked up to Sweetwater Lake yesterday. Rained hard from about 3pm into the night. Going back to Coleman Lake today, then returning by the same route back for 2 days. Lots of rain so far, but that's OK. I love this. 12 October 2011 Wednesday. On my way back to Pine Glen. Spending the night at Sweetwater. My son would have loved this. I miss him very much! J. W. G. (junior) REST IN PEACE SON!
Jonathan P Pinhoti Laurel to Georgia November 2011
Laurel	1	November	2011	1 Hiker	Jon P	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
3:33pm. Heading for Georgia.
Choccolocco	2	November	2011	1 Hiker	Jonathan P	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping for lunch.
Dugger Mtn	3	November	2011	2 Hikers	Jon, Payton	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Spent last night here. Going to Georgia.
Alex F 12 years old, Jeff F, older than 12 years old Pinhoti 35+ Miles November 2011
Choccolocco	18	November	2011	2 Hikers	Alex F 12 years old, Jeff F, older than 12 years old	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
My son and I ran a group of turkey out as we were coming in. Had a perfetly clear night to poke around in the fire, nice and cold too. We have never taken advantage of a trail shelter on any of our other hikes but it was very comfortable, a nice change from the ground. Probably won't pass up the chance to sleep in another one. 35 more miles to go.
Orvil F, Bill S Pinhoti 38 miles from FS500 South to FS500 North (Dugger Mountain) November 2011
Laurel	21	November	2011	2 Hikers	Orvil F, Bill S	Cincinnati, Oh	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
38 miles from FS500 South to FS500 North (Dugger Mountain). Weather beautiful last 3 days. Thanks to everyone for all your hard work on trail & shelters. Happy Thanksgiving.
Choccolocco	22	November	2011	2 Hikers	Bill S, Orvil F	Cincinnati, Oh	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
6pm. Walked in to shelter after dark after 5 miles of heavy rain. What a relief to see. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you.
Dugger Mtn	23	November	2011	2 Hikers	Bill S, Orvil F	Cincinnati, Oh	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
7pm. Arrived around 6:30pme after 10.5 mile day, mostly through Dugger Wilderness. Finishing a 5 day / 5 night hike with my buddy Orvil. 38 miles from Fs500S to FS500N. Will relax tonight and get a ride back to our car from "Blister Bob" & "Shadow Sue" (pinhotitrailheadshuttle.com). Awesome trail angels. Thanks to all who have worked on the trail and shelters. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
Nurse Steven Pinhoti High Point Trailhead in Piedmont to Choccolocco November 2011
Dugger Mtn	24	November	2011	1 Hiker	Nurse Steven	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for lunch between Oakey Mountain and Choccolocco Shelters. Perfect weather. Happy Turkey day!
Choccolocco	25	November	2011	1 Hiker	Nurse Steve	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed here last night. Finishing a trip from High Point Trailhead in Piedmont to here. 26 miles in 2 days. It's freezing in the morning, but the sunrise over the lake was very nice. I've almost done the northern half of the "old" Pinhoti.
? Alabama Pinhoti Thru December 2011
Laurel	2	December	2011	1 Hiker	-	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Came from Dugger Mountain this morning. Ending @ Highrock tonight. Thru-hiking southern Pinhoti (Alabama) and back.
The Soulmate Pinhoti Coleman Lake to Morgan Lake + December 2011
Laurel	3	December	2011	1 Hiker	The Soulmate	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Out sectioning Coleman Lake to Morgan Lake (Or other way around.) Almost done with Alabama Pinhoti. Beautiful day for hiking. Perfect conditions. 50° and sunny. Seen only one person in 4 days. Takin' it Easy Georgia- Virginia 98-02 '04
Choccolocco	3	December	2011	1 Hiker	The Soulmate	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Was able to add a few extra miles onto my section, and now headed SOBO. A great 4 days on the trail. Perfect weather. Hope to begin Georgia Pinhoti next year. Onwards. The Soulmate Ga-Va 98-02, Ga-Me 04
Toneman, Chief270 Pinhoti Pine Glen to Pinky's Past Thru Hiker December 2011
Laurel	10	December	2011	2 Hikers	Toneman, Chief270	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just passin' thru. Love this trail. Thanks to everyone involved in it care. God Bless
Choccolocco	11	December	2011	1 Hiker	Tone Man / Chief270	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Section hike from Pine Glen. Stayed last night at Chip's campsite. Past Thru hiker. Try to do section hikes whenever possible. Headed to Pinky's. Had lunch at the shelter. To John Calhoun: I always enjoy reading these log books at all the shelters. Thanks. Got to go now. God bless all who pass here.
ICXC, Nika, Ed S Pinhoti Sections December 2011 - December 2013
Laurel	29	December	2011	3 Hikers	ICXC, Nika, Ed S	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Slept well here on second night of 2 night trip.
Dugger Mtn	14	January	2012	1 Hiker	Ed S / ICXC NIKA	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Spent a peaceful night here. Starting a 2 night trip on MLK weekend. This is a beautiful and peaceful hilltop retreat.
Laurel	4	January	2013	2 Hikers	ICXC / Nika, Ed S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2nd night of a return trip from Highway 78 to Rabbittown. It's a yearly tradition. Peaceful night in shelter. There are mouse droppings in the corners, but I never heard the pitter-patter of little feet. Please do not eat in the shelter. Beautiful morning. I have enjoyed the shelter.
Laurel	28	December	2013	3 Hikers	Ed S, ICXC, Nika	Jacksonville, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Nice night in shelter. JSU Math Professor
Darren B / Longstep?, Dustin B / Mt Bug, Rickie C / NoPad Pinhoti North Dugger / FR500 to Shoal Creek Church January 2012
Choccolocco	28	January	2012	3 Hikers	Darren B / Longstep?, Dustin B / Mt Bug, Rickie C / NoPad	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Got here about 1:45pm. Came from North Dugger at 500. Going to stay the night and hike to Shoal Creek Church for pickup by our wives tomorrow. We have really enjoyed the trail and The Shelter. We started our hike at the CR94 trail crossing at the bike trail. It's been a beautiful hike up & over Oakey & Dugger. Looking forward to tomorrow.
Lakeland Nidhatak Key West to Newfoundland, Canada on Great Eastern Continental Trail. February 2012
Flagg NW	15	February	2012	1 Hiker	Lakeland Nidhatak	-	Many	Eastern Continental T
Key West to Newfoundland, Canada on Great Eastern Continental Trail. Now at mile 1,441. Hiked this section yesterday & returned to sleep in the fire tower. Great sunrise. So good to finish the southern Alabama roadwalk & begin the Pinhoti Trail!!
Laurel	26	February	2012	1 Hiker	Lakeland Nidhatak	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Passing Through. Key West to Newfoundland. It's a beautiful day.
Choccolocco	27	February	2012	1 Hiker	Lakeland Niohatak	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Monday, 9:35am. Day 113. Key West, Florida to Bell Island, Newfoundland. Peace and strength to all. ♡❊ Only dreamers have dreams that come true. So, dream & make it real. It's up to you. Go Creek Freak & Alabama Strider! If I don't see you today I expect to head north from Amicalola State Park access trail to Springer Sunday, 18 March 2012. So we should collide there somewhere. Evey day you are stronger and aclimated more. See you up ahead. Peace, Lake (Plan to go today to Laurel Passage area.)
Dugger Mtn	28	February	2012	1 Hiker	Lakeland Nidhatak	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
8:55am. Day 114. Key West to Newfoundland. Peace.
Titiana S, Lexi C Pinhoti Laurel February 2012
Laurel	26	February	2012	2 Hikers	Titiana S, Lexi C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We are having fun and having a picnic with friends and our dogs.
Creekfreek, Squidbilly Eastern Continental Trail Bull's Gap / Sylacauga to Maine February 2012
Choccolocco	27	February	2012	2 Hikers	creekfreek, Squid-Billy	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail?
Monday, 6:pm. Day 141. Unless Lake decides to take days off we will not likely see anything of him but his journal entries. Me (creekfreek) and Squid-Billy are now about to start our third week of thru hiking to end no later than mid-September. Thanks to the trail maintainers. Your work keeps Pinhoti second to none! 100 miles today! 2400 to go—
Dugger Mtn	1	March	2012	2 Hikers	Creekfreek, Squidbilly	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
8:04am. 16th day. Coming from Bull's Gap / Sylacauga, headed for main
Sterling Coleman Eastern Continental Trail Key West to Canada January - ? 2012
Flagg NW	2	March	2012	1 Hiker	Sterling Coleman	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Finishing this small section. Started in Key West on New Year's Day. It has been a long walk and an incredible two months. Doing the ECT to Canada. www.trailjournals.com/SterlingColemanECT2012
Laurel	10	March	2012	1 Hiker	Sterling	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Stayed here last night. Set up my tarp in case I got cold in the shelter, but I was fine. Too wet for a fire. Doing the Eastern Continental Trail from Key West to Newfoundland, Canada. This part of the Pinhoti has been easy going. trailjournals.com/SterlingColemanECT2012/
Tom, Gail C Hoping the Pinhoti will someday be the Appalachian Trail March 2012
Flagg NW	4	March	2012	2 Hikers	Tom, Gail C	Birmingham, Al	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Appreciate the AHTS' work on this so much! One Day --- the AT Trailhead??
Stinger Eastern Continental Trail - Canada or Bust March 2012
Laurel	10	March	2012	1 Hiker	Stinger	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Loving the Pinhoti Trail!! Great Shelter. PCT 2010 CDT 2011 Fl-Me 2012
Dugger Mtn	11	March	2012	1 Hiker	Stinger	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Canada or Bust.
Max Pinhoti Bulls Gap to Dugger, Thru? March 2012
Dugger Mtn	12	March	2012	1 Hiker	Max ☺	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Rained on me most of the day. So what a welcome relief to be in this lovely shelter tonight. Started at Bull's Gap 3 March 2012.
65 Plus Eastern Continental Trail Flagg Mountain to Canada March 2012
Flagg NW	19	March	2012	2 Hikers	Bama, 65 Plus	Pelham, Al	Many	ECT
Bama here with 65 Plus dropping him off to hike to Canada! Beautiful day!
Flagg NW	19	March	2012	2 Hikers	65	Pelham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Bama drove me here from her home in Pelham, Alabama. Looking forward to Benton MacKaye Trail and Appalachian Trail then Canada.
Laurel	25	March	2012	1 Hiker	65	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Nice shelter. Just stopped to sign in. (2:45pm) On my way to Coleman Campground. Need a shower & food. Hiking Key West, Florida to Canada. "65"
Choccolocco	26	March	2012	1 Hiker	65	-	Many	Key West to Canada
Arrived from Coleman Campground at 10:15 am. Beautiful day. Nice trail except for one bad large blowdown. Just stopping for a snack and signing in the register. Key West to Canada
Milkman, Believa Pinhoti Adams Gap to Cave Spring (Jackson Chapel) May 2012
Dugger Mtn	20	May	2012	2 Hikers	Milkman, Believa	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Day 8. 82 miles from Adams Gap. Still headed to Cave Spring (Jackson Chapel). Ran into Weenail and Laggin'. Having a great time here at the shelter tellin' trail tales. Going into Ladiga Campground to hook up with Peppermint Patti. Maybe get a hitch into town for a "Town Meal". And definately gonna get a shower, maybe two. Happy Trails to Everyone. Believa will be signing in at Oakey Mountain. Take Care.
Speaker Pinhoti SOBO Thru March - April 2012
Choccolocco	27	March	2012	1 Hiker	Speaker	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night after a slow lazy day.
Laurel	28	March	2012	1 Hiker	Speaker	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch.
Flagg NW	3	April	2012	1 Hiker	Speaker	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Speaker in after finishing the Pinhoti southbound. Off to the tower.
Ed S / Old Pack / AE Selby Pinhoti Flagg Mountain → Cave Springs, Ga April 2012
Laurel	12	April	2012	1 Hiker	Old Pack / AE Selby	Naples, Fl	Many	Pinhoti Trail
8am passing by. Great shelter & location. Old Pack. AE Selby. Flagg Mt. → Cave Springs, Ga. PS Frost on grass at dam.
Choccolocco	12	April	2012	1 Hiker	Ed S / Old Pack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2pm. Nice place for a break. Flagg Mountain → Cave Springs, Ga
Michael, Kaitlyn (age 5) Pinhoti 3 Days April 2012
Choccolocco	27	April	2012	2 Hikers	Michael, Kaitlyn (age 5)	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
First daddy/daughter backpacking trip! So much fun already and 1 more night to go. Wish mommy was here too! "I trust in you lord, and I say that you are my God!"
Milkman & Mary Jo C / The Shoes Pinhoti Adams Gap to Cave Spring May 2012
Laurel	18	May	2012	2 Hikers	Milkman & Mary Jo C / The Shoes	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Adams Gap to Cave Spring. Stopped for lunch. Soaked feet in water. Headed to Coleman for ashower. Happy trails everyone.
Choccolocco	19	May	2012	2 Hikers	Milkman, Mary Jo C	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived at shelter at 11:45am. Spent a wonderful afternoon relaxing and enjoying the day. Hiking northbound from Adams Gap to Jackson Chapel Trailhead, Cave Springs, Georgia. Four days left, but don't want it to end. This Pinhoti Trail is awesome! Thanks to all you folks who maintain the trail and shelter. God Bless.
Lost & Found, Eloise, Dora Pinhoti Jackson Chapel, Georgia to Pine Glen Campground June 2012
Choccolocco	16	June	2012	1 Hiker	Lost & Found, Eloise, Dora	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Out on day 2 of a 3 day trek from Jackson Chapel, Georgia to Pine Glen Campground. Water N from here sucks! Plan on H2O about 2x/day. Pray for rain. Lots of glorious rain & no more scorching sun. ☺ 🐾
Rebekah P / fore-runner Pinhoti Laurel to Sweetwater June 2012
Laurel	29	June	2012	3 Hikers	Rebekah P / fore-runner	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
3 girls on the way to Sweetwater. We are at mile marker 10 for us. Breaking in my new backpack has been really fun. Pumped water for lunch and enjoyed great conversations around God's nature and goodness. Moving forward.
Lindey N, Kristie N, R Perry Pinhoti Laurel - Choccolocco, +? June 2012
Laurel	29	June	2012	1 Hiker	Lindey N / Little Foot	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
A good pit stop. Hallelujah! (Brownie Points) (? Krushe my sista')
Choccolocco	29	June	2012	? Hikers	R Perry, N girls	-	3+ Days	Pinhoti Trail
"Being confident of this very thing which he has begin a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ!!" Phil 1:6 Keep moving forward. Keep focused! He is still working. Keep exploring. This is my first real backpacking trip in many years. We made a noodle dinner & tea & now it's off to bed early. Many happy beautiful memories together.
Choccolocco	29	June	2012	1 Hiker	Lindey / Deep Roots	-	3+ Days	Pinhoti Trail
Jesus is Lord... God raised him from the dead. Walking this journey of some 3+ days on the Pinhoti with my sister and my sister. What a joy. Thankful for this shelter & the jerry rigged mosquito protection that evolved with the night.
Choccolocco	29	June	2012	1 Hiker	Kristie N / Brownie Point	-	3+ Days	Pinhoti Trail
Finally making progress on a goal I've had for a long time. Finished Section 1! Stopped Section 2 for now. Going to finish section 3 & probably 4 this trip. Having a great time with my sister and long time friend Becca. Didn't sleep too much because all of us newbs are paranoid about every animal noise.
Milkman, NW, ednotmilkman Pinhoti Chocclocco to Cheaha July 2012
Choccolocco	15	July	2012	1 Hiker	Milkman, NW, ednotmilkman	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
8:30am. Myself (Milkman) and NW meet up with ednotmilkman who spent the night. Are now on our way to Cheaha.
Florence B / Firefly, Thomas N Pinhoti Thru Hopefuls September 2012
Choccolocco	22	September	2012	1 Hiker	Florence B / Firefly	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wonderful Shelter! Hope to hike the whole trail soon. Doing a day hike from Pinky Burns to Lake Coleman. Packed out some trash! {Note from Dan: Thanks for the Trash Packout. You have no idea how thankful I am!}
Choccolocco	22	September	2012	1 Hiker	Thomas N	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I hope to hike the whole trail too (If I can keep up pace with Florence.)
Anniston Outdoor Association: Sharon B, Gail P, Keith H, Wendy F, Art M Pinhoti Thru Hopeful September 2012
Choccolocco	22	September	2012	5 Hikers	Anniston Outdoor Association: Sharon B, Gail P, Keith H, Wendy F, Art M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wonderrful place. Great Hike. First hike with Anniston Outdoor Association. Sharon B Great Hike. Beautiful. Hope to hike the whole trail. Gail P Great Hike! Keith H Well worth the time. Wendy F & Art M
Bearfoot, The Pilot Pinhoti Bull Gap to Dugger October 2012
Choccolocco	21	October	2012	2 Hikers	Bearfoot, The Pilot	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Well, I'll be honest and admit I'm not sure of the day. Been hiking since the 7th of October. Started in Bulls Gap. Heading north to Dugger Mountain today. Been easy terrain and great weather. All the love in the world for you fellow hikers! Safe travels space cadets! Love Bearfoot & The Pilot.
Dugger Mtn	21	October	2012	2 Hikers	Bearfoot, Pilot	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Okay, so today we hiked 17 miles. I'm gonna pass out.
Dugger Mtn	24	October	2012	2 Hikers	Bearfoot, Pilot	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Okay, so we are back. Bearfoot and Pilot and Sharon B / Trailmaster and Gail P / Cookie Lady. We all met and now have come back to the place that connected us all. Me, Bearfoot, and Pilot met "The Cookie Lady" and "The Trailmaster" exactly a week from today, and have been in town relaxing. Now we are all set out together on a warm colorful morning!
Kyle, Dad Pinhoti ~50 Miles November 2012
Choccolocco	13	November	2012	2 Hikers	Kyle, Dad	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
50ish mile hike with my dad!! Leaving some maps here to get people to and a little past I20.
Amy M, Mallie E, Jackson, Walker, Phoebe, Caleb, Nick, Coyote Bill Pinhoti 3 Days November 2012
Laurel	18	November	2012	8 Hikers	Amy M, Mallie E, Jackson, Walker, Phoebe, Caleb, Nick, Coyote Bill	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Very cold last night.
? Pinhoti 25 Days December 2012 - January 2013
Choccolocco	27	December	2012	1 Hiker	-	-	25 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday, 11:00am. Have been on trail since Sunday. Not seen a single person yet. I got about 20 more days worth of trail before work starts again. Good trip so far except for tornado weather on Christmas Day!
Hillbilly Bart, Someday First Great Eastern Trail Thru Hikers January 2013
Flagg NW	10	January	2013	4 Hikers	Blister Bob, Mother Nature's Son, Hillbilly Bart, Someday	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Blister Bob and Mother Nature's Son dropping off thru-hikers. Thank You BB & MNS! Hillbilly Bart & Someday Great Eastern Trail gethiking.net
Laurel	22	January	2013	1 Hiker	Someday	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Really enjoyed the shelter. Long 3 days so we may take it easy today - hit up Choccolocco. What's up with the blue paint south of here? Looks like attack of the Smurfs... Thank you trail maintainers!
Laurel	22	January	2013	1 Hiker	HillBilly Bart	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
I'm so glad for the "Trail Shelter" sign. If it was not for the sign we would have missed it! Nice to be in it and sleep. Thanks Al Vol.
Choccolocco	22	January	2013	2 Hikers	Someday, Bart	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
22 January ("or somewhere in there") It's a 3 pants kinda night. Decided to take a day "off" and hike here from Laurel. Loving the shelters. Maybe tonight Bart won't deflate my air mattress. No fun waking up with no sleeping pad. Bedtime @ 7. I'm old. Someday
Choccolocco	22	January	2013	1 Hiker	HillBilly Bart	Mullens, WV	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Lovin' the shelters. Lovin' the trail. Love being out here! I'm looking forward to moving on but Alabama will be hard to leave. HillBilly Bart PS Lost a knife at Laurel Shelter by steps. Small 2" single blade, multicolor shaft. Not worth much, Just sentimental value. If you mail it to me it would lift my day & a happy present will be at your return. Thanks
German Tourist Eastern Continental Trail: AT, BMT, and Pinhoti January 2013
Dugger Mtn	16	January	2013	1 Hiker	German Tourist	Germany	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
In for a dry luch break. It has been raining for 3 days straight! I am so thankful for the shelters. Elsewise I would hav ebeen far more miserable than I already feel. Will this rain ever stop? Thank You MNS for the greetings and your help on this 5 week winter hiking trip on the AT, BMT, and Pinhoti. German Tourist CDT '07, PCT '04, AT '08, FT '10, AZT 10, and lots more
Quakerland Forge Eastern Continental Trail January 2013
Laurel	18	January	2013	1 Hiker	Quakerland Forge	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Warm up the pen; It will write fine! After the last two days of rain and snow last night, I rejoice to see the sun this morning. It reminds me of John Denver's song "Praise God I'm a Country Boy" where he sings... "Sun coming up, I've got cakes on the griddle, Life ain't nothing but a funny, funny riddle..." It's going to be a good day. 28°F this morning. Came from Lower Shoals Shelter, 11 miles. I wish for you a safe and satisfying hike.
Choccolocco	19	January	2013	1 Hiker	Quakerland Forge	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Temp 24°. Bright sunshine. Came from Laurel Shelter; Headed for AT. Pinhoti is a great Trail and "German Tourist" agreed! Hard to believe: two days in a row of cloudless skys. Remember the song (by The Seekers, I think) We'll sing in the sunshine We'll laugh every day We'll sing in the sunshine Then I'll be on my way. ~Quakerland Forge I wish for you Peace and Joy
Dugger Mtn	20	January	2013	1 Hiker	Quakerland Forge	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. 32°F. No clouds, glorious sun. Feet healing well but require constant care. Pack weight down ~5 pounds since 6 January 2013 on Flagg Mountain! The morning sun reminds me of John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High." "Sunshine on my shoulders  Makes me happy Sunshine in my eyes  Makes me cry Sunshine on the waters  Looks so lovely Sunshine nearly always  Makes me High" Quakerland Forge I wish for you The sun in your face and the wind at your back as you hike today!
BSA Troop 61: Eagle Scout Ben Pinhoti Laurel - Choccolocco January 2013
Laurel	20	January	2013	? Hikers	BSA Troop 61: Eagle Scout Ben	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Once we arrived, we worked as a group to get these little guys a hang for what backpacking is. This is just their first time backpacking. We hope to make it to Choccolocco Shelter before dark because they hike a little slow, but we will make it. Hope today is as good as yesterday was.
Blister Bob Pinhoti SOBO Thruhike: Jackson Chapel Trailhead to Flagg Mountain January 2013
Choccolocco	26	January	2013	1 Hiker	Blister Bob	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through. SOBO Thruhike. Jackson Chapel Trailhead to Flagg Mountain. Solo.
Crow Great Eastern Trail January 2013
Laurel	28	January	2013	1 Hiker	Crow	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Just a short day hike from the last shelter. Trying to take it easy. Have a bad ankle so planning another short day tomorrow. This Pinhoti is beautiful... But where is everyone? Started at the beginning to the south and have seen only 3 people. And they were hunting. Oh well; It's very peaceful. BTW nice trail shelter sign... And I can't figure out what that metal pole by the table is for... But anyway, this is life well spent☺! On to Maine in the morning And Remember!! Walk Softly, Dance Heavenly!
Dugger Mtn	31	January	2013	1 Hiker	Crow	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Crow checking in. It really flooded yesterday! I walked Dugger Mountain with thunder all around and sheets of rain coming down. I have to admit I was a little worried. Right before the shelter northbound I crossed 6 rushing rivers. I am a fairly big man and I had a little concern about my footing in the current. I hope everyone is okay after that. They had the sirens and an announcement for warning even. But now the sun is bearing nto the shelter (BTW Thanks Volunteers!) On to Maine!
Steve Q Eastern Continental Trail January 2013
Choccolocco	29	January	2013	1 Hiker	Steve Q	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Well.. All is beautiful. All our lives for this moment! Didn't see your knife, Bart. ☹ Hope it gets back to ya! Stopped early today: 2:25. Trying to take it easy on my ankle. All the pretty music going through my head is so nice! The birds are so cute... The good life! 2012 sucked balls! But 2013 is the best ever so far! I've never known such peace. On to Maine in the morning! ☺ Hey, if y'all Facebook, look me up! Steve Q. The Indian man. Not dot on forehead Indian, but bows-n-arrows Indian.
JBen, Chase Pinhoti Burns Trailhead 57 miles to Cheaha Trailhead January 2013
Laurel	31	January	2013	2 Hikers	JBen, Chase	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Blister Bob and Shadow Sue dropped us off at Burns Trailhead for a 57 miler to Cheaha Trailhead. Today is a great day. BK we are out in the woods on the Pinhoti. Big thanks to my wife for letting me do it on my birthday. Day 1 of 4.
Toneman, Preacherman Pinhoti Sweetwater - Pinky's February 2013
Laurel	8	February	2013	2 Hikers	Toneman, Preacherman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Passing thru. Started at 10:00 at Sweetwater. Headed to Pinky's. God bless all who pass here. Happy birthday to me. Past Pinhoti Thru Hike 2007. ** Bible left in this shelter.
Choccolocco	9	February	2013	2 Hikers	Preacherman, Toneman	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Experiencing the good years together. Walking through life. Birthday trip for Toneman. John 3:16. God Bless. Happy Birthday!
Choccolocco	9	February	2013	2 Hikers	Toneman / Chief270, Preacherman	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Headed to Pinky's. Started yesterday at Pine Glen with Preacherman. Special thanks to Mother Nature's Son for journal. Placed bible here for all to enjoy. Past through hiker.
Hendershot, Longstep, Switcback, Longfall, Zapman, Blister, Round the Bend Pinhoti Dugger to Choccolocco February 2013
Choccolocco	10	February	2013	7 Hikers	Hendershot, Longstep, Switcback, Longfall, Zapman, Blister, Round the Bend	Opelika, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday, 8:05am. Seven men from Opelika, Alabama: Church of the Harvest. All on our third day on the Pinhoti. Did Dugger yesterday and were glad to make it here. We left a thing of chocolate chip pancake mix for you to enjoy. Just find something to grease the bottom of your pan. I'm sure it rained on you today. Get warm and enjoy the shelter. Take care and God bless you.
Double Click Pinhoti, Benton MacKaye, Appalachian Trails February 2013
Laurel	27	February	2013	1 Hiker	Double Click	-	Many	Pinhoti, Benton MacKaye, Appalachian Trails
Beautiful day in winter on the Pinhoti Trail. Low 60s, sunny, no clouds. GLORIOUS! I haven't seen anyone on the Pinhoti in 3 days. Hiking on to Springer Mountain & looping southbound from Davenport Gap in Great Smoky Mountain National Park on the Benton MacKaye Trail. Double Click on the Pinhoti & Benton MacKaye Trails. Then off to the Sheltowee Trace in Kentucky. Life is a highway. I want to drive it all night long! Zoom Zoom Zoom. DOGWOOD CARPE DIEM DAMN RIGHT! Mahalo.
Dogwood Carpe Diem Eastern Continental Trail: Pinhoti BMT AT to Springer Mountain February 2013
Choccolocco	27	February	2013	1 Hiker	Dogwood Carpe Diem	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Living the high life. Great to be on the PT to Springer Mountain. Beautiful day, low 60s, blue sky. Lots of sun. Zoom. Zoom. Zoom. Don't let the wheels of your own mind make you crazy. Take it easy. Take it easy. AT06, JMT, LT07, PCT08, JMT, FHT etc 09, CDT11, CT12
Emily Labit ECT, Sissy, Mabel Eastern Continental Trail March 2013
Flagg NW	26	March	2013	3 Hikers	Emily Labit ECT, Sissy, Mabel	-	Many	ECT
I eat mountains 4 breakfast.
Laurel	9	April	2013	2 Hikers	Sissy, Mabel	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Yes! Keys to my Dodge Van and balls, with instructions. Great shelter, almost didn't see it though.
Choccolocco	10	April	2013	1 Hiker	Sissy M	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
♫ ♩ "Here I go again on my own, like a drifter I was born to walk alone" Let's Party and Bottoms Up, I miss you already! ☹ So, when you decide to hike alone for a long, long time like me, you'll find yourself in this position a lot.. Saying goodbye to someone you hiked with for weeks, even months at a time... Then "it's oh so quiet... It's oh so still, you're all alone an so peaceful until..." (That was a Björk reference. If you didn't catch it, I couldn't help it.) Well, before that I was hiking with Princess Doah but well, that didn't work out too well... I took too many coffee breaks for her liking, and I felt like a horrible zombie trying to hike 20 miles every day. Yuk. So now I think I'll take a nap... Just got to make 10 more miles today. Get your butt back out here ladies!🐾 Everglades, Florida → Springer, Georgia email
? Pinhoti 10 Days Highpoint to Coleman Lake April 2013
Dugger Mtn	6	April	2013	1 Hiker	?	-	10 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. I set out Monday from High Point and 6 days and sixteen miles later I am here. I sure ain't setting any Terrapin land speed records. Even if they have two broke legs, and that is for sure and for certain. Now at Oakey Mountain Shelter the sign said that there was reliable water here but I have yet to find it. And it I don't ± could be in trouble. Sunday 7 April 2013 "Turn out the lights, the party's over, all good things must come to an end." Found water at the fire road a ¼ mile down hill. I was exhausted and spent the night. Realized I had an extra day of rationsand ate more to get energy. Built what could have been a fire but I went to sleep before I could light it. It'll be there for the next hiker. Weather said thunderstorms on Thursday so I'm making for Coleman's Lake and having my wingman pick me up there. No sense in sitting my last day out due to rain so I'll go in a day early. This trip has been exhaustingagonizing, backbreaking... Need to figure out when I can do it again, starting from Coleman's Lake and heading south, of course.
Choccolocco	8	April	2013	1 Hiker	?	Moreland, Ga	10 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Eight days out and may pack it in by Wednesday. TStorms Thursday and I don't want to be caught in one, but until I can get to where there is cell service and contact my wingman it still looks like Friday for pickup. Started out this trip last Monday and I thought that a 15 mile day would be the average. Rude awakening. Made Maxwell Gap by Wednesday morning, Oakey Mountain Shelter by Wednesday night, and because of thunderstorms I held up at Oakey Mountain on Thursday. No T-storms but it did rain until noon. Friday I crossed Oakey Mountain and Saturday made North Dugger Mountain Shelter. Sunday was a push to cross Dugger Mountain and make the Pinky Burns Trailhead. And I made it right after sundown. So I'm fixing to fill up my water bottle and trudge towards Coleman's Lake.
Let's Party, Bottoms Up Eastern Continental Trail April 2013
Laurel	9	April	2013	1 Hiker	Let's Party, Bottoms Up	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
I wasn't sure if hiking was my thing. I've never owned a pair of sneakers and I can't go more than 12 hours without talking to my boyfriend. His name is Charlie and he's really fit but is allergic to the specific pine cones of this area. But I had never seen a shelter or anything. But I was nervous and Charlie was really worried about me but anyway taking a break. Hiking the ECT Living the Pinhoti
Troop 7 Pinhoti 35 Miles 5 Days April 2013
Laurel	9	April	2013	? Hikers	Troop 7	Hiram, Ga	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
On this trek, Boy Scout Troop is going 35 miles and this is day 3 of a 5 day trek. This is a great shelter, especially after a 10 mile day.
Craylon D Pinhoti 21 Miles April 2013
Laurel	9	April	2013	1 Hiker	Craylon D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here after 20 mile hike. 1 more to go.
Choccolocco	12	April	2013	1 Hiker	Buddy L	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
I have been looking forward to this for a while now! Gathering gear here & there and finally getting to hit the trail. Dave gave me a hitch to Burns this morning to begin my southbound overnight journey. I should make it to Laurel Shelter today before hiking out tomorrow. Thanks to Blister Bob for the recent trail upkeep!
Buddy L Pinhoti Burns to Laurel Shelter to Coleman Lake April 2013
Laurel	12	April	2013	1 Hiker	Buddy L	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. 4:30pm. Started today @ Burns. Stopped off at the first shelter for just a few minutes before coming on south. I got here earlier than expected. I took my time setting up my hammock & cooking my rice sides. Dishes are done, socks hung to dry, & not far from calling it a night. Plan to have a nice hot breakfast before hiking back to Coleman Lake in the morning to catch my ride. trailjournals.com/BuddyL Saturday 13 April 2013 8:45am Parting is such sweet sorrow. Until next time!
John W Pinhoti FS500S to FS500N April 2013
Laurel	19	April	2013	1 Hiker	John W	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Morning break on 2nd day. Going from the trailhead at FS500S to FS500N. Trails in pretty good shape. Some blow downs south of Pine Glen from yesterday's storm.
CL / Solo Eastern Continental Trail Thru May 2013
Laurel	3	May	2013	1 Hiker	CL	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Had a cup of coffee and a fried??- campfired bologna sandwich this morning, with the company of a small bird chillin' in the shelter. He's not acting like I'm in his home or anything; He's just hanging out singh! Is it always this cloudy in Alabama??? Alabama, Vampire's welcome. The wood doesn't like to burn here, is that what the alchohol is for? Whoever made the juggling balls and instructions kudos to you. Ingenious. The Pinhoti has been beautiful. I started the ECT hobbling and limping my first month. I now run uphill sections with a 65 pound pack. Maybe I'll make the AT weather deadline after all. Not looking forward to large packs of hikers, though. I love the solitude (Most of the time) of the Florida Trail and the Pinhoti. Well, I usually don't write in these things; I think I'm just procrastinating leaving. 1 more smoke and I'm off - Late. PS This forest likes to throw sticks at my head.
Dugger Mtn	5	May	2013	1 Hiker	CL / Solo	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Left some hot chocolate mix. Enjoy! ECT Thru Hiker Solo
Sunshine, Pace Car, Billy Goat, Crocodile Dundee Pinhoti Coleman to Dugger Mountain May 2013
Dugger Mtn	-	May	2013	4 Hikers	Sunshine, Pace Car, Billy Goat, Crocodile Dundee	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Set out from Coleman Thursday. Made Choccolocco Shelter Friday, left a canteen. Slept thru drizzle. Friday night here at Dugger Mountain. Looks like it's gonna be a beautiful day. PS Left a couple matches, but they are quite hard to start.
Jim, Cortney, Mike Pinhoti State line south for 7 days May 2013
Choccolocco	15	May	2013	3 Hikers	Jim, Cortney, Mike	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from State line south for 7 days. Day 3 now. Camping @ Coleman Lake tonight.
JSU: Beth M / Den Mother, DJ / Sir-Bathes-A-Lot / Frying Pan, AZ / Cookie, Matt / Bammer, Blake / Trail Diva Pinhoti Pine Glen to Choccolocco May 2013
Choccolocco	16	May	2013	5 Hikers	JSU: Beth M / Den Mother, DJ / Sir-Bathes-A-Lot / Frying Pan, AZ / Cookie, Matt / Bammer, Blake / Trail Diva	Jacksonville, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
JSU 5 JSU students here for our outdoor pursuits expedition "Backpacking" class. It's been a great trip so far. We have all earned trail names. Started from Pine Glen Campground. Stopped at Laurel Shelter on 14 May 2013 & passed through Shoal Creek. Ate at the church for a quick lunch. Passed some friends on horseback and trucked on about 5 miles. Set up camp in the middle of nowhere woods. Hiked from there to here & our teacher left us to stay here for some real "experience" backpacking. We're pretty sure he's chilling with his girlfriend, drinking cold beer, & laughing at our smelly butts still in the woods. We made a huge pot of Mac-n-Cheese for dinner on our backpacking stoves. Filtered water... Then broke filter... Now it's about 9:30pm. We're all down for the night... Which is a huge surprise considering DJ (Trail name Sir-Bathes-A-Lot / Frying Pan) stays up dancing around the fire yelling at sasquatch & pushing down dead trees while saying all types of profanity... It's like he doesn't sleep... AZ (Trail name Cookie) Just joined us here in the shelter. He was tenting it until he realized he'd have to pack up his tent tomorrow, instead of just waking up & heading out quick like the rest of us plan to do. Then we have Matt (Trail Name Bammer). He loves Alabama football! Then there's Blake (Trail Name Trail Diva). In class he seemed high maintenance, showed up late, and acted like a dive: hence the trail name... He hates it... He fished, had no luck. Then there's me Beth (Trail Name Den Mother). I've backpacked about 471 miles of the AT so this isn't my 1st rodeo. Did the Pinhoti for the first time @ age 14 with girl scouts & then segments near Cheaha with dad. Weather couldn't have been better. Highs in the 80s, lows in the 50s. Great class at a great university. We all expect to get As! You hear that Dr Jimmy? 😉 I'm planning to return with a few friends later this summer! We're looking forward to hiking out tomorrow, eating well, and showering! PS Sorry about the self portraits on the shelter... DJ got bored... Get me out of here!💗
Choccolocco	17	May	2013	1 Hiker	Beth M, Matt, DJ, Blake, AZ	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We left food for our fellow backpackers! Noodles, rice, trail mix, tortillas, Coffee, cheese, chewy bars, grits, instant potatos & more. All in 5 billy cans. My classmates wanted to leave it for the next shelter dwellers & quite frankly didn't want to carry it out! Enjoy!♡ JSU Backpacking class headed out at 7:15am!
JB / Trail_Junkie, CB / Tails, Weedy / Redbeard Pinhoti Cave Springs, Georgia to Pine Glen May 2013
Laurel	16	May	2013	3 Hikers	JB / Trail_Junkie, CB / Tails, Weedy / Redbeard	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a break. Started at Cave Springs, Georgia 4 days ago. Headed to Pine Glen for the night. Great Shelters!! Hammock camping all the way.
? Pinhoti ? May 2013
Choccolocco	-	May	2013	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I've been walking for 4 years. Backpacking from place to place. I am running from my seepd addiction. Trying not to slip back into a life of smuggling aliens across the border. It was an experience of a lifetime. Last person I talked to was my brother, a former college football player, now traveller. We taked about food, lady parts, and alligators for about 3½ hours. That was 13 days ago. I did meet a beaver by the lake the other day. He bit my ankle & elbow because I tried to cuddle with him. I think I am going to leave here in about 15 days. Been trying to place a spell on the shelter so I won't be so lonely at night. I buried a wiggie board under the shelter. It should pick up about 3:30am, but I won't get my hopes up. I have tried the last three days: no luck. -🚶 the walk -they are always watching
McD, Gina, 9 Days? Pinhoti Sweetwater Lake to FS500 May 2013
Laurel	19	May	2013	2 Hikers	McD, Gina, 9 Days?	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Gina and I came out for a weekend hike from Sweetwater Lake to FS500 in the rain. All day long, it looks like. At least we won't run out of water. The fireflies were magical last night, as was the thunder and lightning. Looking forward to Choccolocco Creek Shelter tonight. That that is is! McD A bird hung out in the shelter with me this morning & lighning bugs were awesome last night. Hope the rain dies down. Looking forward to another shelter tonight if it storms. - 9 days awhiskeyontherocks.wordpress.com
Choccolocco	19	May	2013	1 Hiker	-	-	9 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday. Bugs were definately biting last night! Have about 10.2 miles ahead today. I've been sectioning the Pinhoti since September & made it this far. ☺ I really ♡ the Pinhoti & its solitude & subtle beauty. It rained on us for about 8 miles yesterday. Really hard, really loud (thunder & lightning) & boots, socks, clothes - all still wet. Oh well... Really disapointed in the JSU Backpacking Class. They left the shelter a wreck. Dumped food everywhere - trash, toilet paper & body wipes, crap they didn't want to pack out... If you're readingthis & new to backpacking - Please pack out your trash & leave a shelter cleaner than you found it. Kudos to Mother Nature's Son & the others who help maintain this trail. You do a fantastic job & are appreciated. Hope it doesn't rain on us today! ☺ - 9 days
Tom C Pinhoti Coleman Lake to High Point Trailhead @ Highway 278 May 2013
Choccolocco	29	May	2013	1 Hiker	Tom C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Wednesday. On way from Coleman Lake to High Point Trailhead @ Highway 278. Good day to take a dip. Tom C PS Water below dam was nice but quite shallow. Thanks to all who work on the shelters & trails. (ie Mother Nature's Son, Blister Bob, Shadow Sue, and others.)
Forrest Pinhoti Dugger Mtn August 2013
Dugger Mtn	16	August	2013	1 Hiker	Forrest	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Working just off the trail building a house for someone. I left a ready to light fire for the next overnighter. Do the same and keep the fire burning. We are all in this together! The Enhanced Forrest Warrior - Class of '06 NOBO PS Okay, so don't actually leave the fire burning. Just leave it ready for the next person. Alos the walk to Maine is very nice. I highly recommend it. ☺
James R II, Darrell W Section Hiking the Alabama Pinhoti, one section per week / per day October 2013
Laurel	12	September	2013	2 Hikers	James R II, Darrell W	Anniston, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Section Hiking the Alabama Pinhoti, one section per week / per day.
D&K Choccolocco Batchelor Party October 2013
Choccolocco	7	September	2013	1 Hiker	D&K	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This book is entertaining. Hope we don't find the speed freak's beaver, he sounds angry [Funny ☺] Out to scout a spot to camp for friendsbatchelor party in October. This will be a good spot. Be back in one month. Hey Doug... You wrote this... D&K
Choccolocco	5	October	2013	9 Hikers	See Below	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
October 5th-7th From the instigators perspective: Hiked in from the road / trailhead for my bachelor party. 9 of us in total. Our coolers' handles broke on the way in, so we are leaving it here. Hiked up to the dam and saw a ~25-30 pound snapper near the top of the dam. He did not want to be bothered. Our list of booze: The Kraker x1 Dickel x1 Jager x1 Captain Morgan x1 Old Forester x2 Even William x2 Bookers x1 Sailor Jerry's x1 First night I lashed together a tripod to use over the fire to cook... It was not used. Late we went out to the dam to gaze at the stars. Clear skies. We could see the Milky Way. Later we played Phase 10 and got hammered. Woke up fairly early Saturday Morning to a great cup of coffee. Played awretched game of croquet. A much lighter day of drinking and eating. Naps have been had by all. Fairly prolific fishing and turned my tripod into a throne. Throne was put into fire. Good shooting with the sling shot at cans that we found. List of weapons: Slingshot x1 Spear x1 Machette x3 Hatchet x2 Knives x plenty Guns x 2 We had all the booze and weapos piled on the building's outdoor table. It was dubbed "The Barsonal." Which in turn at the sight of it scared off 5 other hikers. Good for them. We are drunken smelly messy babies. Sorry for any residual taint smells. I had a fantastic time with my boys. Dueces Ha Ha↗→↘ The Instigator - Me King for a week Beddog - Our man of the group doin' man stuff The Face - He's pretty Chief - Drunkard Showtime - Jokes and dunces Gruzzo - Fisherman / Tom Petty look a like Sweendoggie - Yes Chuckydick - Glutton Matt - (Nods Head) [And you trashed the place asshole]
Choccolocco	5	October	2013	9 Hikers	Bad Dog (Manly Man for the Instigator)	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Ocober 5-7. First to shelter. 30 minute trip from road. 30 pound pack. Do better. Here for my brother's pre weddding thaw down. Good time, drunken times, sticky times. Don't judge me! Slept in an Eno above the other guys... Paid for it in ass punches. They will all be pissed on tonight. For futher hikers... Stop writing stupid shit. More crazy. Bad Dog. Sweendog - Hike in was good. Thank god I didn't have to carry the cooler. We have consumed more alchohol than any person should. Everything has gonew well so far, but then again someone just opened the Kraken... Chucky Dick - Brought a cooler full of ice. Made it 50 yards, almost passed out, quit carrying ice. Still almost passed out. Realized how out of shape I am. Got wasted. Got stoned. Played phase ten all night. Had a circle jerk... by myself... Punched Bad Dog in the ass repeatedly at the request of the instigator. Peace Bitches! Chucky Dick. Showtime - The nine men met at a bowling alley. After ruining everyone's day at Jefferson's wings, burgers, and oysters, we passed the local Sodomites in the midst of "Field Fest." No doubt a pagan ritual involving sacrificial virgins and a pumpkin headed demi god. The hike in was fine for some but not all. The cooler proved to be too great a burden to itself. We lost some eggs, and the Pringles were never found. Since arriving, though, our time has been filled with the usual fare. Laughter, profanity, racist diatribes, good food, high fives, sexy time dances, and enough alcohol for three great American novels. It hasn't rained yet, but I suspect a storm tomorrow. Either rain or a fierce deluge of blood and blackness from each of our assholes. It will be a tide of Lovecraftian horror. But the Waffle House beforehand will be worth it. All in all, we have had a better time than you ever could. The men in the gutter always do. See you in hell. -Showtime. Drinking again... Hike back will be easier. That guy Matt 6 October. Great time, except for snake versus snake. "Hail the serpent." Petty 10/16/13 Well, because I purchased all the food and carried it in my bag and then assisted in carrying the cooler (Ark of the Covenant style), I'm not helping carry shit else out. Fun time. -The Face. From us to you, fair traveller We have left some treats. A few Nature Valley bars, crackers, twine, toilet paper, a knife, some red sunglasses, tuna, and some Dickel. Coffee as well. Good times here at Choccolocco Lodge. Enjoy The Instigator PS 9 of us came here to slay the beast of the deep (Kraken.) Only one casualty (The Face.) Next time we will bring 10.
BSA Troop 169 Pinhoti Burns Trailhead to Pine Glenn Campground October 2013
Choccolocco	12	October	2013	1 Hiker	BSA Troop 169	Alexander City, Al	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Aftre hiking the 8.8 miles of Section 11 of the trail we made camp here at Choccolocco Shelter. We were greeted by treats left by the batchelor party. We left most here for others. We will continue to Coleman Lake for the night and ultimately leave on Sunday from Sweetwater. Please feel free to use whatever was left. Enjoy the shelter as we did. Even left a little firewood for you.
Laurel	13	October	2013	? Hikers	BSA Troop 169	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
We came from the Burns Trailhead in two days. It is about twenty miles. We were greeted by three travellers who joined us for the night. We are heaed towards Pine Glenn Campground, about 5 miles or so. The Choccolocco Shelter was nice and this one is even better. We have really enjoyed the forest this weekend and hope to return soon.
Subman, Coach Pinhoti Northbound Thru? November 2013
Flagg NW	1	November	2013	2 Hikers	Subman, Coach	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Starting Pinhoti northbound.
Laurel	8	November	2013	1 Hiker	Subman, Coach	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a bread. Thru hiking. Left 1 November from Flagg Mountain. Pinhoti is so awesome. Beautiful Trail. Subman Ga-Me '03, BMT '11, LT '12, Pin (soon, '13)
Laurel	8	November	2013	1 Hiker	Coach	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Spread the word. Become a volunteer. Promote Alabama as the spectacular place it is. Become more demanding that we treat our outdoor paradise with the respect it deserves. Thank you for listening. Coach. AT '07, PCT '09, CDT '10
Dugger Mtn	9	November	2013	2 Hikers	Subman, Coach	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping 4 a break. Started 1 November at Flagg Mountain. Thru Hiking to the Benton MacKaye Trail at Watson Gap. Subman AT03, LT12, BMT11, (Soon Pin 13)
Dugger Mtn	9	November	2013	1 Hiker	Coach	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
The Pinhoti Rocks! Coach AT-07, PCT '09, CDT '10. "Wild South" needs volunteers to help maintain the Dugger & Sipsey Wildernesses, check them out & come on down!
Starfish Pinhoti Bull Gap to Oakey +? November 2013
Laurel	13	November	2013	1 Hiker	Starfish	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Slept at Laurel Shelter this night. Hiked up - slightly south of Lower Shoal Shelter (north of Heflin). I resupplied at Heflin, having started my Alabama Pinhoti Section Hike from Bull's Gap, near Sylacauga. It was likely in the 20sF tonight because last night 12 November was said to be 25°F. No one here but me. Big fire, red beans, rice, tuna and calm stream over yonder. Great shelter. Weather, these past few days, has been sunshine and blue skies. Aw Yeah!
Choccolocco	14	November	2013	1 Hiker	Starfish	-	Few Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked up from Laure Shelter. Heading north on Pinhoti. Great clean shelter here at Choccolocco! Trail was great / clean, but damn near treacherous approaching this shelter. Looked like Forest Service is doing a controlled forest burn. I saw three areas of large smoke on approach with a chopper hovering over the burn sites. Mid to low 70°F's, I guess. Mid 40°F's tonight. Clear starry night! Yes indeed! Big moon, almost full! Last few day, I watched the moon phases on these clear nights. ☺ Starfish
Dugger Mtn	15	November	2013	1 Hiker	Starfish	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Friday. Arrived about 3pm. I came from Choccolocco Creek Shelter. This hike or section, Choccolocco to Dugger Mountain Shelter, was closed since there was a wildfire about Thursday. When I hiked to Choccolocco Thursday night I'd seen lots of smoke. Trail was closed near Burns Trailhead. CR55. I passed a guy; he said coming south the trail was closed but the fire was out. I heard people by Burns Trailhead; but looked around and decided to hike it. Fire was out, smokey areas... I thought waht the hell!? If the hills were on fire (They were not.) then I'd not have kept hiking. From CR55 on Pinhoti, only 30 minutes uphill was burnt; then trail was OK. About 12:00pm there's been a ton of cloudy weather, gray skies and light rain. I guess there'll be no fire for me tonight. This looks like a great shelter & thanks to all the Pinhoti Trail Maintainers. Well marked & cut up! Still heading north tomorrow, hopefully rain will pass. I lost a camo sleeping bag cover on Dugger Mountain. If found, enjoy it.
Oakey Mtn	16	November	2013	1 Hiker	Starfish	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Cloudy. Temperature is, I'll say, mid / low 60°F. Slept last night at North Dugger Mountain Shelter... Heading north, between Choccolocco and Dugger Mountain Shelter. I lost a camo sleeping bag cover on the hike down Dugger probably. So enjoy if you find it! Just eating lunch and passing through.
Detour Ed Great Eastern Trail Yoyo - GA-ME-GA-Ala December 2013
Dugger Mtn	19	December	2013	1 Hiker	Detour Ed	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Just missed those guys ↑ by a day or one. It has been one arduous journey from GA-ME-GA-Ala. Finally, 15 years or so, I lost count. Every year I do as much as I can from 15 December - 30 December andone state left. I hear this one isn't even totally finished to Florida, so I may stop before Florida. After this, probably a year or two from now, It's off to the west coast and yes, I'm walking. Just wanted to say to Mother Nature's Son that I hope you have a nice trip out west. I had a nice time talking to you and hope to assist you with some trail work. Take great care.
Lou Dog and Robert Pinhoti Oakey Mtn December 2013
Oakey Mtn	21	December	2013	1 Hiker	Robert	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Today is the first day of winter. The air, however, sure did fool me today. It was 75° today. Misty most of the day. This evening is supposed to bring severe thunderstorms and tomorrow it will rain all day. My dog Lou and I might just take tomorrow off and take a shelter day. He likes those days? He gets to eat all day. Who wouldn't like that. We are just on the trail until Christmas. The dog and I must see the family but I thought it would drive me insane if I saw one more "Big Sale" commercial. So here we are. Good luck to you all. Lou and I love you!! Robert
Oakey Mtn	22	December	2013	1 Hiker	Lou Dog and Robert	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Awesome! And I'm not talking about the weather. Someone left a hawk feather pen. Feels right on! Today has rained every hour of itself. No worries though, we hung out in the shelter all day, smoked, and played games for treats. Lou likes treats. The water sources are over the top, and I mean literally. There are little rivers everywhere over the top of this range. So we stayed 2 nights, had fun and won't forget it. Our Christmas gift to one another. The gift of explorations. By the way the bats freaked me out until I figured out what the noise was. As Lou would say... Be good.
A. Studdard & Green Pinhoti Dugger Mountain December 2013
Dugger Mtn	27	December	2013	2 Hikers	A. Studdard & Green	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped by here for lunch and a rest on 2nd day of 2 day adventure. Dugger is really an amazing hike. My first time on this trail. I really enjoyed the trip and got to meet some cool folks like Detour Ed. Everyone have a happy new and safe travels.
Wildernessman Pinhoti Piedmont to I20 January 2014
Oakey Mtn	16	January	2014	1 Hiker	Wildernessman	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
11:36am Thursday. Started on Pinhoti near Piedmont. Headed to I20 to be picked up by my wife Sunday afternoon. In total it's a 54 mile trip. I started in Piedmont yesterday at 5:30pm heading this way. Nice hike. Decent climbs. Trail is marked OK.
Ted, Dennis Great Eastern Trail Left Cumberland Gap December 15, 2003. Arrived here January 31, 2013.
Oakey Mtn	31	January	2014	2 Hikers	Ted, Dennis	-	Many	Great Eastern Tr
Left Cumberland Gap December 15, 2003. Arrived here January 31, 2013.
Troop 128: Brandon A, Sawyer S Pinhoti Co Rd 24 to Cheaha Lodge February 2014
Blue Mtn	2	February	2014	? Hikers	Troop 128: Brandon A, Sawyer S	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Backpacked out of Co Rd 24, got a good night's sleep, & headed to the lodge.
John Calhoun Hope all the GET and ECT and Pinhoti Hikers have a good trip. February 2014
Laurel	6	February	2014	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday, 10:30am. In for a short hike and minor work trip. Just kicking off a few limbs. A stray beagle followed me in so I guess I'll have to rescue it. Hope all the GET and ECT and Pinhoti Hikers have a good trip.
Gramps & Taylor Great Eastern Trail & Appalachian Trail: First hike of the Great Appalachian Loop. February 2014
Blue Mtn	8	February	2014	2 Hikers	Gramps & Taylor	-	Day	Great Eastern Trail
GET Thru Hikers. 2013? "How to they get H~~~ out of watermelons~~~~~
Laurel	12	February	2014	2 Hikers	John Pannill, Stuart Hickey / Gramps	-	Many	Great Eastern Trail
Wednesday 5:00pm. Today is the 12th day of our GET thru hike which we will follow up with a southbound hike of the AT to create the first hike of the Great Appalachian Loop. We started from Flagg Mountain and are on our way to New York to the North Country Scenic Trail. We started this morning in heavy rain, which turned into an ice storm, and now we are getting heavy snow. WTF Alabama? Tomorrow is a 20 mile day to Dugger Mountain Shelter, then we're off to Cave Springs, Ga for a re-supply. I'm excited to be hiking through the snow. Jo & Bart, we found your entry in here from your thru hike last year! 22 January 2013. Right now we are both just sitting in the shelter listening to all the branches falling in the woods and waiting for the Bikini Babes of 4 June 2010. We also saw a starved and frozen rattlesnake by the lake today, as well as the birdy from 3 May 2013. Reading through this trail log has been very entertaining. I wish we had something to leave here for the next hikers. And we're still hoping for a case of beer at the next shelter! appalachianloop.tumblr.com PS everyone should download the yonder app. "Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." - TS Elliot
Choccolocco	13	February	2014	2 Hikers	Gramps & Taylor	-	Many	Great Eastern, North Country & Eastern Continetal Loop
Stopping in for lunch on our way to Dugger Mountain Shelter. As always, the log book has been very entertaining, especially the big party. All of the shelters have been very nice, so thank you to whoever maintains them. We still haven't seen any other hikers, but we did start off into a blizzard. Soeone please bring us pizza & beer. Flagg Mountain → New York → Maine → Springer → Flagg Mountain
Dugger Mtn	14	February	2014	2 Hikers	Taylor & Gramps / The Coffee Master	-	Many	Great Eastern, North Country, Eastern Continental Trails Loop
8:00am. Spent the night here after a 20 mile day from Laurel. We walked through snow, ice, downed trees, sunshine, then back through solid ice along Dugger Mountain Gap. On to Cave Springs, Georgia. Bama, you have some crazy weather. Also, whoever left the sleeping bag liner you are a god. It saved my life last night. "Only those who go too far; can possibly find out how far one can go." TS Elliot PS Happy Birthday Sister. Flagg Mountain → New York → Maine → Springer → Flagg Mountain appalachianloop.tumblr.com Yonder: John_Pannill
Oakey Mtn	14	February	2014	2 Hikers	Taylor P, Stuart H	-	Many	Great Eastern, Eastern Continental
Mile 6 of an 18 mile day from Dugger Mountain Shelter from Davis Mountain Shelter. Did 20 yesterday from Laurel to Dugger. CAVE SPRING tomorrow!! Flagg Mountain → Addison, NY → Maine → Georgia → Flagg Mountain Great Eastern Trail + Applalachian Trail Taylor Pannill + Stuart Hickey "Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." TS Elliot
Blister Bob Pinhoti Maintainer February 2014
Blue Mtn	18	February	2014	1 Maintainer	Blister Bob	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
18-19 February 2014. Spent the night & doing trail maintenance from ice storm.
Smurf Pinhoti SOBO Thru March 2014
Dugger Mtn	3	March	2014	1 Hiker	Smurf / Walk On	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started in Georgia two days ago, put in 30 miles to this point. Raining here this morning and have feet problems, so going to take a day or two off. Nice shelter, no mice, heard an owl at dark. Water is at road .25 miles. No sign to tell you!
Choccolocco	5	March	2014	1 Hiker	Smurf	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Smurf back on the trail, headed to south terminus. Stopped here for lunch & break & water. Walking on blisters from first two days (Georgia - North Dugger) of tough section. Looking forward to flat walking. Great day but looking for rain tonight. Walk on!
Laurel	6	March	2014	1 Hiker	Smurf	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Still walking on blisters but doing OK. Headed to Lower Shoal Shelter for night, another 10 miles. Cloudy and cold today, possible rain. Smurf "Walk On"
Todd E Pinhoti Cheaha to Burns Gap March 2014
Blue Mtn	4	March	2014	1 Hiker	Tod E	Gadsden, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started @ Cheaha. Headed to Burns Gap.
Laurel	8	March	2014	6 Hikers	Todd E	Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
6th day in. Spent last night here. Beautiful day, got an easy 10 miles ahead to Choccolocco Creek Shelter. So I'll mosey and enjoy the solitude. Shared the shelter with 5 overnighters from Tuscaloosa. All quality individuals. Especially for Bama fans. ☺ Tried to clean up some of the trash left behind by the weekend parties that someone had here. People, if you pack it in, please pack it out!!! I'm out at Burns Gap in the morning and will resume in a couple of weeks on the section south of Cheaha going south. "What's so funny about peace, love, and understanding?"
Choccolocco	9	March	2014	1 Hiker	Todel E / Imagine	Gadsden, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Last day. Hiking out to Burns Gap this morning. Started Monday evening on Cheaha. Been 7 great days. Not many people, and other than 1 day of rain perfect weather. Cool nights, warm days. This shelter is too close to the trailhead. Too much stinking trash from the car campers. I'll pick up at Cheaha in a couple of weeks heading south. Been a Hoot.
Mark, Madalyn M Eastern Continental Trail March 2014
Oakey Mtn	11	March	2014	1 Hiker	Mark, Madalyn M	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
We are 151 miles into our 2584 mile hike to Mount Katahdin, Maine. We did a 17 mile day from Choccolocco Shelter and trail was riddled with downed trees. The weather was amazing, mid 70s I guess. That is hot when you're hiking up Oakey Mountain. This trail is challenging us in many different ways. Received trail magic form Buddy L today of snacks and Mt Dew. Yummmm. Time for sleep. AT Conquered Mark and Madalyn McKinney PS Thanks Blister Bob, Shadow Sue, Eddie from Cheaha, Grady and McDowell, Buddy. We love you.
? ? March 2014
Choccolocco	15	March	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Shelter is very "well used."
? Hunter March 2014
Choccolocco	15	March	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Opening day of turkey season. Haven't been in this section of woods in years. Hated to find this damn shelter, & all the trash it brings with it. The NF is better off without these shelters, & without the longleaf "restoration" programs. We all know the reason for longleaf is for timber production... ie, money for the politicians to blow.
Reid, Aaron Second Pinhoti Section Hike April 2014
Laurel	12	April	2014	2 Hikers	Reid, Aaron	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Our second Pinhoti section hike. Nice and relaxing. Got a bit cold at night, but thankfully the nearby bikini babes kept us warm. Made friends with the native Ewoks and lent our strength in aid to the Great War of the vertically challenged woodland creatures of 2014. Split the spoils of apple pies and other baked goods with the Ewoks and then parted ways. Still no sign of the elusive solar powered Coke machines... PS Had to hang a full bag of trash last night that looks to have been here quite a while. Can't manage to hike it out with the rest of our gear. Please don't contribute to this... Pack out what you pack in.
Eddie, Paul Pinhoti Choccolocco - Cheaha Mountain April - May 2014
Choccolocco	23	April	2014	2 Hikers	Eddie, Paul	O.S. / Biloxi, Ms	Many	Pinhoti Trail
23/24 April 2014. Eddie, Paul from O.S. / Biloxi, Ms. Going for Cheaha Mountain. Great day & night.
Laurel	26	April	2014	2 Hikers	Eddie, Paul	Ms	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Great Place, 2nd on bridge, add more rock, Going to Cheaha!!
Blue Mtn	3 4	May	2014	2 Hikers	Paul Eddie	Biloxi, Ms Ocean Springs, Ms	11 Days	Pinhoti Trail
2.5 miles to car which we left 11 days ago & started @ Pinky Burns Trailhead. It was planned 1 year ago and now it's done! Going to watch Sprint Cup Race @ Bald Rock today after buffet @ mountaintop restaurant. It was a fantastic trip!! & thanks to Buddy U & Jacks Flea Market!
Mn☮, Shave, Dom, Not Alex Pinhoti Porter Gap - Lower Shoal May 2014
Blue Mtn	7	May	2014	4 Hikers	Alex, Eric, Shane, Dom	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Thru hiking the Pinhoti. About to spend our third night in the Blue Mountain Shelter. Enjoying the break from school & work. Roll Tide!! Go BLazers!! In a Wallace state of mind!
Lower Shoal	10	May	2014	5 Hikers	Mn☮, Shave, Dom, Not Alex	-	6+	Pinhoti Trail
Started at Porter Gap, This is day 6. Drenched to the bone. Lost Alex, but gained Jerod and Mike. Go MCES!
Mary / Denali, Eva Pinhoti May 2014
Blue Mtn	10	May	2014	1 Hiker	Mary / Denali	Niceville, Fl	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Lunch in this lovely shelter after hiking up from Cheaha Trailhead. Waiting for the heavy rain to slacken before heading back. This is a four-star shelter! And thank you to the maintainers. You've done a great job since the ice storm and the recent floods. I'll have to do a thru hike... Mary from Niceville, Fl AKA Denali '06 '07
Blue Mtn	10	May	2014	2 Hiker	Eva, Mary / Denali	Fort Walton Beach, Fl	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My first time in this part of Alabama. It is beautiful. We (Me and my friend Mary of the previous entry) are checking out the Pinhoti Trail. We are members of the Choctawhatchee Chapter of the Florida National Scenic Trail. We too are trail maintainers and appreciate all the hard work that goes into maintaining a trail. This shelter is great. Keep up the good work. Eva - Choctawhatchee Trail Hog. www.floridatrail.org
Wiregrass Hikers: Ray, Brady, Ray, Nick Pinhoti Laurel - Lower Shoal May 2014
Laurel	18	May	2014	5 Hikers	Wiregrass Hikers: Ray, Brady, Rory, Nick, ?	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Ray's feet hurt. I don't know if he'll make it. Brady's feet are wet. NOOBS. Rory has GI issues. Nick's shoulders hurt. I packed way too much, will have a better pack next time.
Lower Shoal	20	May	2014	4 Hikers	Wiregrass Hikers: Ray, Brady, Ray, Nick	, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a break.
James R, Stephanie W Pinhoti Sections 1 + 2 June 2014
Oakey Mtn	3	June	2014	2 Hiker	James R, Stephanie W	Anniston, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Doing sections 1 + 2 of the Pinhoti. Spent the night on Monday and enjoyed a lovely evening with a beautiful woman. Lows were only in the mid 70s. No breeze, so sleeping in a bag was a bit tough. Took advantage of the candle & the girlfriend read a bit of scripture.
Kimmy M, Taylor N, Chuck Pinhoti Porter's Gap → Cave Creek → Cheaha Shelter → Blue Mtn June 2014
Blue Mtn	10	June	2014	3 Hikers	Kimmy M, Taylor N, Chuck	Foley, Al	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Porter's Gap → Cave Creek → Cheaha Shelter → Here! ☮ Hiked from Cheaha Falls Shelter this am. 2 miles from Cheaha Trailhead was harder than expected. Glad to arrive in time for lunch & a rest! It will test you out here! PS Left a Karma bag & a trash bag! "Leave no trace" [I left a trace] Instagram: @kimmywashere Happy Trails ♡ Kimmy ☮ one love (: "Take nothing but memories, Leave nothing but footprints!" Taylor N ♥ This has been an awesome experience. Came with my wife and sister in law. There were a lot of frustrating times, but more often good times. I've learned a lot over the past 5 days but all I can say is enjoy the simple things in life, enjoy having your family, enjoy life. Chuck
John Calhoun Pinhoti ... -
Laurel	14	June	2014	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
10:30am. In for another short work trip. I lightly loppered from here north to the paved road and cut 1 dead tree. Hope all who visit here enjoy the Pinhoti - Our connection to Maine and beyond.
Laurel	5	December	2014	1 Hiker	Mother Nature's Son	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sir Trips A Lot Pinhoti August 2014
Blue Mtn	30	August	2014	1 Hiker	Sir Trips A Lot (Wife gave me my trail name.)	Ozark, Al	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Arrive late on 28 August 2014, stayed at the hunter's camp. Started 07:30, 29 August 2014 Cave Creek Trailhead. Stop for snack. Took to Morgans Cascade Pass CR24. Arrived there around 3:00 (15:00). Did some fishing with PVC pocket diy kit as seen on youtube. Caught 3 fairly good size perch. Headed by over CR24 to friendship campsite. Had dinner and lots of water! Started back 30 August 2014 , arrived at 3:00 (15:00) at shelter. Got caught in the rain "Loved it, cool down" Drank more water. Stream a little low but still has water. Should be leaving 31 August 2014. Headed back to car and stay at Lake Chinnabee (Not sure if correct name.) Going to do some more fishing. Will leave 1 September 2014 back to Ozark, Al.
Mechanical Man Springer - BMT - South Through Pinhoti September 2014
Choccolocco	4	September	2014	1 Hiker	Mechanical Man	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Het "Mother Nature's Son" it's "Mechanical Man." Small world. Started at Springer 2 weeks ago, finished Georgia Pinhoti on Tuesday, and am hoping to finish Alabama Pinhoti next Wednesday. Maybe I'll see you at ALDHA. Just taking a break. Mechanical Man MEGA '05
Laurel	4	September	2014	1 Hiker	Mechanical Man	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Just passing thru. Hoping to get to Heflin tomorrow before the post office closes so I can get my supply box for last leg. MEGA '05
Lower Shoal	5	September	2014	1 Hiker	Mechanical Man MEGA'05	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping for a snack and some H2O. Nice trail. On to Heflin for resupply. Some really nice streams last couple of days.
Ivan, Corey/Ironsides Pinhoti Pine Glen to the summit of Cheaha! October 2014
Lower Shoal	16	October	2014	2 Hikers	Ivan, Corey/Ironsides	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just hiked in from Pine Glen. On our way to hike to the summit of Cheaha!
Bones All of Alabama Pinhoti done. October 2014
Oakey Mtn	-	October	2014	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
❀ Thanks To Who Maintain ❀ What's Up. About to 278 and a hot meal. All of Alabama Pinhoti done. Great Trail, Good times, and will be back. See Ya down the bones trail. 2012, 2014 From pawns to prizes.
Choccolocco	17	October	2014	1 Hiker	Bo M / Bones	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
From Paws to Prizes The real Jewl of Alabama Pinhoti Al to Maine 🏵Thanks to who maintain🏵 Me and this guy Coming from FS500 south. Great hike this far. If going south, blowdowns for a mile or so, but great after that. See ya down the trail... Northbound Bones AT 2012, Pinhoti 2014 Oh yeah, pissed no trail magic in the cooler. LNT HYOH Love of the hike.
Captain Blood, PacMan Blood Pinhoti 4 Days NOBO October 2014
Blue Mtn	25	October	2014	2 Hikers	Captain Blood, PacMan Blood	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
1st day of 4 NOBO. Pretty Trail, Pretty Shelter. Like Hawk Mountain on AT. War Damn Eagle!
F: Ethan, Dad, Britt, Mom, Lauren, dog Sadie Pinhoti Blue Mountain Overnight October 2014
Blue Mtn	26	October	2014	5 Hikers	F: Ethan, Dad, Britt, Mom, Lauren, dog Sadie	Trussville, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Dear Newcomers: First backpacking trip. I am 8 years old. Came with Dad, Britt, Mom, Lauren, dog Sadie. By the way my name is Ethan. We live in Trussville, Al. It was awesome, but someone before us left a surprise. Not pleasant though. While I was here I played baseball with my family. On the trail I fell two times. But I'm OK. I'll be coming back soon. Also, Go Dawgs! Hiking along, Ethan.
Sourpuss et al Pinhoti 3 Nights October 2014
Blue Mtn	28	October	2014	12 Hikers	Sourpuss et al	-	3 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
TSS? out for a 3 night backpack. Last night was nice. Everyone loves a rain @ dawn too! Happy Trails, Group of 12.
Tyler Pinhoti Shoal Creek to Oakey October 2014
Oakey Mtn	29	October	2014	1 Hiker	Tyler	-	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
I made the short trek from North Dugger Shelter to here this morning. It was an awesome hike! It rained all last night and this morning, so everytime the wind blew the leaves, I got a little wet. It was a misty, foggy morning. Especially on top & around Mt Oakey. It was beautiful, though. My journey on the Pinhoti started around the train tracks at Shoal Creek. It has taken me 5 days to get here and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Someone is picking me up Friday morning and I will hate to leave this beautiful trail. At the start of the trek I wrote Psalm 23 in my notebook and have been memorizing it along the trail, so I shall leave y'all with it. Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepard, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of rightiousness for his name's sake. Even thoug I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me: your rod & your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies. You annoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the lord forever."
Dugger Mtn	29	October	2014	1 Hiker	Tyler?	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
I started my journey Saturday morning at the Shoal Creek Trailhead by the railroad tracks. It was my brother's bachelor trip and we all camped out at the Lower Shoal Shelter Saturday night. Sunday I parted ways with them and hiked up to Sweetwater Lake, which was beautiful! I hung out there and later that day hiked up to Coleman Lake and found another beautiful camp Monday night. From Coleman I made the trek here. It was some serious hiking in one day, and I ended up having to use my headlamp for the last hour of the trek. It is rainging today, and I plan to ease my way to Oakey Mountain Shelter tonight, and finish up the Pinhoti Thursday evening. My original plan was not to hike the Pinhoti to the end, but to simply spend a week in the woods with God, but He placed the desire to finish it heading north. Saturday morning, my brother will run the Pinhoti 100. That's a 100 mile race, on foot, from Pine Glen Camp to Sylacauga. If anyone reads this in the next 3 days, Please say a prayer for Nathan's safety. Thank you to whoever built this shelter, for protecting me from the rain. Y'all have a blessed day.
Anonymous Pinhoti Heflin to Georgia October 2014
Lower Shoal	30	October	2014	1 Hiker	Anonymous	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Joined the Pinhoti at Heflin yesterday afternoon and hiked 'til near dark - Camped in the woods off the trail... Slow goings today. Reached here in the afternoon because I hung out near the campsite too long getting rid of the chill I got in the middle of the night. Glad to get fresh water again. Will be hiking through the night to make up for lost time and my inefficiency today. Planning to reach at least the lake or Pine Glen before stopping. Looking forward to finding someplace to either fish or pick up provisions to tide me over... A heavy pack takes quite a bit of energy to haul. Going to see if I can't lighten my load somehow... Heading northeast into Georgia. Anyone looking for a good book to read ought to get a copy of: They Fired the First Shot 2012 Read it. If you feel called to be a part of something bigger than yourself; and to help re-birth a real Culture in this country - If you truly love God, your family, and your country - Then chances are you'll never regret reading that book. Wish you the best. Godspeed.
? Pinhoti 4 Days October 2014
Laurel	30	October	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	4 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Just me and my dog. Arrived early in the afternoon. Absolutely perfect weather this today. Been on the Pinhoti for 4 days now. This is my last chance to get out in the wilderness before I start my 9 to 5 job. At 1:30 I spotted a Downy Woodpecker. I couldn't see any red on the back of its head but it didn't have the black and white pattern to fit the Red Cockaded description. I came here to chill and see the autumn foliage. Have not been dissappointed!
TBone Pinhoti & Benton MacKaye Trail: Flagg Mountain to Springer Mountain November 2014
Lower Shoal	3	November	2014	1 Hiker	TBone	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail Benton MacKaye Trail
TBone in for the night. No one else here yet (4:30pm). Flagg Mountain and Springer Mountain - Nice shelter and water. MICA3?
Laurel	4	November	2014	1 Hiker	TBonts	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Short day from Lower Shoal Shelter. Step it up tomorrow. Great Weather, Nice Trail. Heading north.
Dugger Mtn	5	November	2014	1 Hiker	TBone	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
In for the night. Had great hike from Laurel Shelter... Too bad people trash shelters by leaving garbage, etcetera. But oh well. Heading twoard Springer Mountain. Already finished AT last year.
Choccolocco	6	November	2014	1 Hiker	TBone	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for lunch and then on north?
Oakey Mtn	6	November	2014	1 Hiker	TBone	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for a quick lunch & to next shelter north. Oakey Mountain nice - Rain in morning - As soon as passed Oakey Ridge - Sun - Nice sunny breezy here - Nice day
Warren Multiple Pinhoti Through Hikes November 2014
Blue Mtn	3	November	2014	1 Hiker	Warren	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Warren findingwarren.com Thru-ed in '08 to Maine Thru-ed APT 09 to border Thru-ed APT 10 from border Working on 4th thru, and maybe more. Did not leave ~~~ of junk and~~~~~~~~
Lower Shoal	7	November	2014	1 Hiker	Warren	-	?	Pinhoti Trail
Warren of findingwarrendotcom (ha) thrus in '08, '09, '10 '08 to Maine
Laurel	8	November	2014	1 Hiker	Warren	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Warren of findingwarren.com Thru-ed to Maine in '08 Thru-ed to Georgia in '09 Thru-ed from Georgia in '10
Oakey Mtn	11	November	2014	1 Hiker	Warren	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed last night 11/11 zeroed 11/12 to set up a four day stop in Piedmont. Super cold front to hit south Friday morning, then 5 days of mid to high twenties. 35s are OK but I don't do sub freezing. My 4th thru. '08 to Maine, '09 to Al/Ga, '10 Al/Ga to home. 2014 225 miles of PCT 2013 Zero 2012 Florida Circumnavigation Paddle 2011 850 mile mini kayak trip 2010 10,000 miles, 28 states by bicycle 2009 Alabama Scenic River Trail ↓ + ↑ 2008 Al-Me Hike, Me-Al Bicycle! FindingWarren.com Warren USMC
Weirdo Pinhoti Pine Glenn to Piedmont November 2014
Laurel	8	November	2014	1 Hiker	Weirdo	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday 10:00. Stop by on my way from Pine Glenn. Plan to make it to Piedmont by Tuesday morning.
Oakey Mtn	10	November	2014	1 Hiker	Weirdo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping for a break. Beautiful weather!
gubbool Pinhoti till too cold November 2014
Laurel	-	November	2014	1 Hiker	gubbool	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
'08 AL-ME '09 ASRT doun & up '10 EDC 10,000 miles in 28 states 217 days '11 MEK 850 miles Kayak Tn, TEN TOM coat '12 FCT 1515 mi kayak around Florida '13 Zero '14 225 of PCT & this till too cold I did this! aka gubbool
Kenny, Tom C, Van P Pinhoti Pinky Burns to Lower Shoal November 2014
Lower Shoal	11	November	2014	3 Maintainers	Kenny, Tom C, Van P	-	4 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
John: a special thank you for all the work you do. It really looks great. Kenny, Tom C, Van P stayed here: so nice. We started at Pinky Burns Trailhead Saturday November 8th. Me, Tom, Van, Lynn C, dog. We cleared some: there are a lot of blowdowns from Choccolocco Lake to 540, cleared from here to 553 (blacktop) with a bow saw and a lot of grunting. We hope to come back and help soon. Tom C says we are tired and wore out (old). Great hiking except for the hill and the one before that, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. Nice hike, colors (maples), Gentian (purple wildflower by creek) owls, great sounds, good fire, good Jack Daniels + apple cider. Coyotes loud Kenny Bat welcomed us at the shelter Good Night - Vann John Boy
Detour Pinhoti Flipping & Skipping? November 2014
Lower Shoal	-	November	2014	1 Hiker	Detour	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Detour in again. Been here before. Deja Vu.
Dugger Mtn	18	November	2014	1 Hiker	Detour	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. 23° and dark. Record breaking temps. Sunday may be 70°. Weird, right?
Choccolocco	20	November	2014	2 Maintainers	John Calhoun, Detour	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Detour in with Mother Nature's Son. Helping out on the trail. Please help out when and if you can. Trash is the Devil!
Laurel	21	November	2014	1 Hiker	Detour	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Detour in early AM. Stayed at church pavillion last night. 3rd cold night in a row. Next is warmth like yesterday, and rain in two days. I might go check out the southern part of the Alabama (not Pinhoti) Trail. I helped John C yesterday and it made me appreciate, once again, the hard work that he does for us and for the trail. I'm from Pennsylvania, so it's hard for me to get down and help, but if you're within an hour's drive, please help John or grab a lopper and do some trail work yourself. I know you'll get great satisfaction in it. Also, please keep the shelters clean. If that is all you do, that is great. Detour AT Twice Ga Pinhoti Benton MacKaye and now Alabama!
Wandering Stovie, Detour Pinhoti? November 2014
Oakey Mtn	28	November	2014	2 Hikers	Detour, Wandering Stovie	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Detour in for the night with Wandering Stovie. Cool night. Doing buffet tomorrow. We have two cars. Florida eventually. Thank you John for letting me help you. Thank you Blister Bob for introducing me. Hope to see you Buddy. Strut? gave me ride last year. Thanks.
Blue Mtn	28	November	2014	2 Hikers	Detour, Stovie	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Detour stopped with Stovie but ugh, too much trash. I would take a bit, but not carrying 5 pouds of trash for 3 days. I'll come back and get it next week. Day hikers, if you can help, that would be great. Upstairs trash too.
Lower Shoal	30	November	2014	1 Hiker	Wandering Stovie	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spending the night.
Kelly, Jessacancesa C Pinhoti Overnight November 2014
Choccolocco	21	November	2014	2 Hikers	Kelly, Jessacancesa C	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day 65/45. Clean Camp. Cooking stand available if needed. Probably why the cooler is here. Building big fire to enjoy an awesome evening in the forest. 22 November 2014. Crossed the creek and summited the mountain directly in front of the shelter. Why!
Buddy L Pinhoti Oakey & Dugger November 2014
Oakey Mtn	21	November	2014	1 Hiker	Buddy L	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping by on my way through today. Trying to get some miles in before deer season starts around here. Going to summit Dugger tomorrow!!
Dugger Mtn	22	November	2014	1 Hiker	Buddy L	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out for a day hike & thought I would visit here. First visit to this shelter.
Krud 2014 • 2015 16,000 Mile Strange Loop November 2014
Lower Shoal	-	November	2014	1 Hiker	Krud	-	Many	Many
Krud - Strange Loop 2014 • 2015 Prettiest setting of the Pinhoti shelters I've seen so far! 8,000 miles into my Hike / Bike + still 8,000 more to go! Stay Positive! Avoid Obstacles!
Oakey Mtn	-	January	2015	1 Hiker	Krud	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Krud Strange Loop 2014•15
Laurel	-	January	2015	1 Hiker	Krud	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Krud. Strange Loop, 2014•15
Wayfarer Eastern Continental Trail from Jacksonville, Florida December 2014
Blue Mtn	11	December	2014	1 Hiker	Wayfarer AT '06	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thursday. Sad that people who love hiking would violate the common rules of taking out their own trash. Long distance hiking through area. Started 8 October 2014 from Jacksonville, Florida. 518 miles on Florida Trail, then up through Alabama to here. Connecting to Geargia Pinhoti & Benton MacKaye Trail to link up to the AT around the 10th of January. ~~~~~~~~~~
Laurel	13	December	2014	1 Hiker	Wayfarer	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Northbound. Started from Jacksonville, Florida on the 8th of October 2014. Did the 518 miles of the Florida Trail across the Panhandle, then up the spur trail through Blackwater River State Park to cross into Alabama just west of Conecuh State Park. The next 170 miles up through Alabama were road walks. However, above Wetumpka, finally got on the newest section of Pinhoti Trail coming down off Flagg Mountain & into small town of Weogufka. Another road walk from there, past Stewartville, connected me again to the Pinhoti Trail at Trammel Trailhead & from there to here. Heading on to finish Alabama's Pinhoti Trail, & across the state line to continye onto the Georgia Pinhoti Trail, the Benton MacKaye Trail, and then onto the Appalachian Trail. Wayfarer AT - '06 Much of ECT - '14, '15
Choccolocco	14	December	2014	1 Hiker	Wayfarer	-	DaMany	Eastern Continental Trail
Northbound doing much of the ECT. Left Jacksonville, Florida on 8th of October. Wayfarer AT '06 Much of ECT '14, '15
Dugger Mtn	14	December	2014	1 Hiker	Wayfarer	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Sunday. Northbound. Doing much of the ECT. Left Jacksonville, Florida on the 8th of October, connecting up with the Florida Trail at Olustee Historical State Park. Followed the FT, with its many roadwalks, for 518 miles, turning northward onto the spur trail, Blackwater River State Park. Crossed Alabama / Florida State Line Just west of Conecuh State Park. Then long road walks up through Alabama until just after Titus, Alabama, with the southermost section of the Alabama Pinhoti Trail as it descends down off Flagg Mountain, almost ending in the town of Weogufka, Al. From there, a roadwalk past Stewartville, Al connects again to the Pinhoti Trail at Trammel Trailhead. Then the Pinhoti goes through Bull's gap, Porter's Gap, Adama Gap, Cheaha State Park, Highway 431, FS500S Railroad Trailhead, Pine Glen, Burns Trailhead, and to here. Hoping to cross onto the Georgia Pinhoti by Wednesday or Thursday of next week. And, using the Benton MacKaye Trail, to connect up with the Appalachian Trail by the 10th of January 2015. Wayfarer AT - '06 Much of ECT '14, '15
Oakey Mtn	15	December	2014	1 Hiker	Wayfarer	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Monday. Northbound. Started on the 8th of October from Jacksonville, Florida. Hiked the Florida Trail from Olustee Historical State Park across the Panhandle 518 miles. Turning northward on the Blackwater River State Park spur trail to cross the Florida / Alabama State Line just west of Conecuh State Park. Then about 170 miles of road walks brought me to Flagg Mountain and the newest & most southern section of the Alabama Pinhoti Trail. That section ends just west of Weogufka, Al, & another road walk is needed to connect to the Trammel Trailhead. From there to here has been by forest trail. Hope to cross the Alabama / Georgia state line later this week to connect onto the Georgia Pinhoti Trail & the Benton MacKaye Trail to reach the Appalachian Trail by the 10th of January '95. Wayfarer AT '06 Much of the ECT - '14, '15
Lady Moses Pinhoti Pine Glen to High Point December 2014
Laurel	14	December	2014	3 Hikers	Lady Moses	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hi from your friendly trio. The three of us are hiking from Pine Glen to High Point for Christmas break. It's 9:00 and we're going to bed. Lots of love from the trail! Love, Lady Moses
Zach J, Sam H, Channel-dog Pinhoti Cheaha → Sweetwater Lake December 2014
Blue Mtn	15	December	2014	2 Hikers	Zach J, Sam H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. Planned a hike from Bull's Gap to Cave Springs. The dog we brought with us needs tougher paws. We do too. We started our trip to Cheaha → Sweetwater Lake. 8 days, hopefully lost. There were a few large trees on the trail up here. This shelter is trashed out currently. We will take what we can. "Without dark, there is no light."
Lower Shoal	19	December	2014	2 Hikers	Sam, Zach, Channel-dog	-	4 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Brother, dog, and I on a few sections. Hiked in from Horseblock Flats. Started at Cheaha on the 15th. We will finish at Sweetwater Lake today. 15 miles yesterday was tough, but we need to beat the rain. (No doggie rain gear.) This shelter is much cleaner than Blue Mountain! Looking forward to a hot shower and a cold brew!
Lower Shoal	23	December	2014	1 Hiker	Sir Trips a Lot	-	7 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
"Sir Trips a Lot" (Trail the wife gave me) Day 1 Started from Cave Creek Trailhead on Saturday 20 December 2014 Mile 79.1. Passed Blue Mountain Shelter. Camped at Hillabee Creek. Great place for reliable water. No fire that night. Around 18:00 a doe came within 15 feet to 20 feet before she realize me then took off. Pretty cool. I went to sleep in my new superfly tarp and ridgerunner hammock with my Thermarest R5.7 pad. "Best Night Ever." The pad reflects the heat, even with the cheap Ozark 32° down sleeping bag from Walmart. Checkout Warbonnet Hammock beat sleeping ground. Day 2 Sunday 21 December 2014 Saw a few Turkey and Squirrel. Not a real eventful day. Crossed over US431 and made camp at mile 96.9 Spring Bog Crossing. Had a little rain but dry. Day 3 Monday 22 December 2014 Back on trail. I was hoping that the proposed Greenstone Shelter had been built: it wasn't. The weather forecasted rain so! Instead of making camp I went on to Lower Shoal Shelter. Hoping to make it before the rain. Nope I didn't make it. Started to rain around 15:00 but got lucky and made it here at 16:00. Sleep in shelter. I miss my hammock. Even though I was warm my back kept me awake most of the night. Day 4 Tuesday 23 December 2014 Stayed at shelter all day. Dried out gear. Made small fire to dry socks. Made Coffee, beef jerky soup, and had a lazy day. Day 5 Wednesday 24 December 2014 Headed back to Cave Creek Trailhead. Hoping to stay at Blue Mountain Shelter on Friday, December 26. 27 December hike 2 miles to car and go home. Hope the weather is clear the next 2-3 days. If not, Oh Well. That's called camping. Enjoy the trail. Stay safe. "Sit Trips a Lot", signing off
Hemlock Pinhoti High Point SOBO a few days December 2014
Oakey Mtn	24	December	2014	1 Hiker	Hemlock	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started from High Point this morning, heading south for a few days. Excited to be starting a section hike of the Pinhoti. Beautiful! Hemlock ramblinghemlock.blogspot.com
Lower Shoal	26	December	2014	1 Hiker	Hemlock	-	? Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Heading southbound. Started at High Point. Loving the peace and quiet out here. My first time backpacking the Pinhoti, and I really appreciate the gentle slopes. Merry Christmas. ramblinghemolock.blogspot.com
? Pinhoti Burns SOBO December 2014
Lower Shoal	28	December	2014	1 Hiker	-	-	Many?	Pinhoti Trail
2nd Pinhoti ike (1st long one). Started yesterday @ Burns Trailhead, hiked from Laurel Shelter this AM. A happy Ney Year to everyone!
David, Matthew S Pinhoti FS500 south to Jackson Chapel Trailhead in Georgia January 2015
Choccolocco	1	January	2015	2 Hikes	David, Matt S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Well we're second!!! Started at FS500 South yesterday and spending our second night here. We're headed to the Jackson Chapel Trailhead in Georgia.
Laurel	1	January	2015	2 Hikers	David, Matthew S	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Passing through going north. Stopped here to rest. Started at FS500 south and spent the night at Pine Glen. Headed to the Choccolocco Shelter tonight. Hiking all the way to Jackson Chapel Trailhead in Georgia. Have fun on the trail and stay safe.
BSA Troop Pinhoti 3 Days January 2015
Laurel	2	January	2015	? Hikers	BSA Troop	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started 31 December 2014. Tired! A guy drank his pee... Raining 3" a day. Last Day! 4 more miles! See you on the other side. BSA Troop, don't look us up!
RJS, Adam Pinhoti Coleman to Burns Trailhead February 2015
Choccolocco	11	February	2015	1 Hiker	RJS, Adam	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail, BMT
Beautiful Wednesday day hike from Coleman to Burns Trailhead. What a great day! Met a young man named Adam thru hiking from the Benton MacKaye Trail on part of his journey linking all of the major trails. Good Luck to him on his journey. Happy Trails.
Oreo Northbound Pinhoti February 2015
Blue Mtn	12	February	2015	1 Hiker	OREO	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
NOBO on the Pinhoti.
Lower Shoal	14	February	2015	1 Hiker	Oreo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Northbound Pinhoti
Laurel	14	February	2015	1 Hiker	Oreo	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Oreo NOBO Pinhoti Hello John & Donny.
Choccolocco	15	February	2015	1 Hiker	Oreo	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Oreo NOBO Pinhoti.
Dugger Mtn	15	February	2015	1 Hiker	Oreo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
NOBO Pinhoti.
Oakey Mtn	16	February	2015	1 Hiker	Oreo	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Northbound Pinhoti.
Sparrow Eastern Continental Trail Crawford, Florida to Maine March 2015
Lower Shoal	20	March	2015	1 Hiker	Sparrow	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Crawfordville, Florida to here and in great shape for the . Going to eat my Italian sausage, green peppers, and tomatos I bought in Oxford on my break yesterday.
Laurel	21	March	2015	1 Hiker	Sparrow	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Lower Shoal Shelter to here this morning 3½ hours. 10 more miles today after lunch here to Choccolocco Shelter. 2 more days until I cross the Georgia line and finish the Alabama Trail. Started in Crawford, Florida on the Florida Trail and will finish in Maine on the Appalachian Trail. These last two shelters have been super nice. The Alabama Road Walk was rough. The Pinhoti is very nice. Anyway, keep on keeping on...
Chizzlin Cheswick Eastern Continental Trail Miami to Canada March 2015
Blue Mtn	21	March	2015	1 Hiker	Chizzlin Cheswick	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Good trail. Through the Pinhoti to here. Finally got some good hiking. Started from Miami 31 December 2014. 1,300 miles down, 3,500 to go all the way to Canada. ECT thru hiker.
Lower Shoal	23	March	2015	1 Hiker	Chizzlin Cheswick	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Hiked in from north of Cheaha State Park yesterday. Did 26 miles to get here by 8 last night. Rained all day but got here. Started in Miami 31 December 2014. Gone 1400 miles to here. Heading for the AT. Then to Canada. Hiking the Eastern Continental Trail ECT. Got 3500 miles to go. Been averaging around 2 miles a day! Chizzlin Cheswick ECT Thru-Hiker
Laurel	23	March	2015	1 Hiker	Chizzlin Cheswick	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Doing an easy 10 mile day. Started from the Lower Shoal Shelter. Kinda tired & my feet need a much deserved rest. Did 26 miles yesterday in the pouring rain. Started in Miami on New Year's Eve. Hoping to get to the start of the AT in 10 days. Heading up to Maine, then up to Cape Gaspe, Quebec, then flying back to Miami and heading south from where I started to the southernmost point in the US in the Florida Keys. This whole journey should take around 10 months. Called the ECT (Eastern Continental Trail). Been reading this (arrow points to Sparrow 21 March 2015) guy's log book entries for almost 3 months now and looking at the dates he was here, I'm only a couple of days away from catching the bastard. Chizzlin Cheswick ECT Thru Hiker
Lost & Found Pinhoti Frequent Day Hiker, 2011 AT Thru Hiker March 2015
Dugger Mtn	21	March	2015	1 Hiker	Lost & Found, Eloise dog, Dora puppy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night on a quickie from US278 south to Pinkie Burns. Made good time today, especially for being in such bad shape & Ellie being 11 years old. That's 77 in dog years. Keep on hiking! ☺ 🐾 ✞ ♡ 🍺 (Lost & Found, Eloise 2011 NOBO).
Oakey Mtn	22	March	2015	1 Hiker	Sparrow	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Rain all day. I stopped here early and decided to stay. Once you stop moving the cold sets in. Georgia Tomorrow.
Rock S, Ryor Pinhoti Lower Shoal Shelter to High Point March 2015
Laurel	28	March	2015	2 Hikers	Rock S, Ryor	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Came from Lower Shoal Shelter 10.6 miles to the south. We were going to stay here tonight but made it here by 12:pm so what the heck let's go ahead & make Choccolocco Shelter 21 miles! I'll sign the log here. Headed to High Point. Rock S I was with him. Ryor.
Jarrod, Ben, Katie Pinhoti Section Hikers March 2015
Dugger Mtn	29	March	2015	3 Hikers	Jarrod, Ben, Katie	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
This is our third trip on the Pinhoti. We are hoping to cover it all with one more trip. This shelter was awesome.! It was 25° last night. Not ideal weather. ☹ We heard coyotes at the creek last night. Thank you John for clearing the trails!!!
Vince A Pinhoti Coleman Lake to Road 94 March 2015
Choccolocco	30	March	2015	1 Hiker	Vince A	Atlanta, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Monday. 70°F Clear Skies, nice. Came from Coleman Lake. Going to Road 94.
Dugger Mtn	31	March	2015	1 Hiker	Vince A	Villa Rica, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. From Choccolocco Shelter. Saw a turkey fly up. Nice trails. Nice shelters. What is the name of the tree with the purple blooms?? Saw a lot of poison oak fixing to flourish. Have been here about 2-3X. Oh, now I find the pen with ink!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Eastern Continental Trail March 2015
Blue Mtn	31	March	2015	1 Hiker	Peanut Butter & Jelly	PEI, Canada	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Flagg - Springer Luvin' the Pinhoti & this section is brill!
Lower Shoal	2	April	2015	4 Hikers	PB & Jelly, PEI, Canada	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail Benton MacKaye Trail
Flagg to Springer
Laurel	2	April	2015	1 Hiker	Peanut Butter & Jelly	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Great Shelter. No mice. Heading from Flagg 2 Springer. 25 March to ?
Choccolocco	3	April	2015	1 Hiker	Peanut Butter & Jelly	Canada	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Peanut Butter & Jelly in for a snack & nap. Flagg 2 Springer. 25 March - ? P.E.I. Canada. Loving the Alabama Pinhoti & Weather.
Dugger Mtn	4	April	2015	1 Hiker	Peanut Butter & Jelly	PEI, Canada	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Enjoyed this shelter out of the thunderstorm with waterskiing hiker angel who gave us a gas cannister. Thanks Man. Flagg to Springer
Oakey Mtn	4	April	2015	1 Hiker	Peanut Butter & Jelly	PEI, Canada	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Stopped in for a snack. Flagg to Springer
Charles B Pinhoti 14 Days NOBO April & May 2015
Weogufka	2	April	2015	1 Hiker	Charles B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I had finally found the southern terminus and I hiked forward to this shelter before turning around and heading back. This was just a scouting expedition. On May 10th I shall pass here again only this time I'm heading northward to see how far I can get in a 14 day period.
JB Pinhoti Burns Trailhead to Pine Glen April 2015
Laurel	3	April	2015	1 Hiker	JB	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking with a bunch of kids from Burns Trailhead to Pine Glen. Hiked through the rain all afternoon yesterday. Creek was nice for a refreshing dip.
Thomas Pinhoti 15 Miles April 2015
Choccolocco	6	April	2015	1 Hiker	Thomas	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thomas resting mid day on day hike. Longest one I've ever attempted, by a lot. This is mile 15 or so. ~Halfway, heading back to Pine Glen. Hopefully, I can make it back before dark. Arrived and saw cooler and sleeping bag. Thought someone was here. I think they just left it here. I haven't seeb any hikers today. Monday, I guess. Pretty, flowing hiking. Lots of water around.
In Fuego Eastern Continental Trail Florida to Springer
Blue Mtn	12	April	2015	1 Hiker	In Fuego	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking the "Southern Appalachian Trail." Started down in Florida. Feels like the first real trail shelter. (Florida: a floor and a roof does not a shelter make, especially with your torrential rain & wind.) Anyway, love Blue Mountain Shelter, feels like it belongs in the landscape & loving the Pinhoti Trail so far. Sorry I have to be back to work at the end of the month. Always happy in the Mountains.
Laurel	16	April	2015	1 Hiker	In Fuego	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Was planning on going on to Choccolocco, but then it started raining. Thank you for the shelter! Headed to Springer mountain, then sadly back to work.
Choccolocco	17	April	2015	1 Hiker	In Fuego	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Making very slow progress with the wet weather. Oh well, I guess I should just enjoy the time spent in the shelters. Pouring rain now. Arrow points to previous entry. Also thought someone was in the shelter with cooler & bivy/tent thing. But seems to be just abandoned. Sorry to see cooler full of trash!
Dugger Mtn	18	April	2015	1 Hiker	In Fuego	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Saturday. Stopping for lunch. Thank you "Mother Nature's Son" for maintaining the trails. Northbound to Springer Mountain.
Keith L / Big Country Pinhoti Thru April 2015
Blue Mtn	-	April	2015	1 Hiker	Keith L / Big Country	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice views. Came through heading north. 15+9-19
Bones Pinhoti Birds in the Pines Campsite to Burns June 2015
Laurel	4	June	2015	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Came from Birds in the Pines Capsite. (Great campsite; bring water.) Last night; getting off at Burns. Hope everyone the best. The Pinhoti is a great trail and great people. Happy Trails See you down the trail. Bones: AT 2012, Pinhoti 2014
Choccolocco	5	June	2015	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
A mile to go & I'm done. Just another day on the trail. I'll be back soon, see ya down the trail. Happy Trails. Bones Which Bones are you!
The Fatman, The Marine, Moe T Crow Pinhoti Sections August 2015
Laurel	15	August	2015	3 Hikers	The Fatman, The Marine, Moe T Crow	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Came in for an overnighter with The Fatman and The Marine. Got my total pack weight to be under 15 pounds. Made the hike much nicer. The logging of the trees north of the shelter was sad to see. Too many TP flowers near the shelter. Bury that stuff, folks! -Moe T Crow Always a wonderful time Laurel. With you, Moe T & The Fatman, Cant wait 'til the next. The Fatman enjoyed his hike alone this time & that was encouraging. Fareway for now & Godspeed. -The Marine
The Hurricane Pinhoti Oakey Mountain Shelter to Cheaha August 2015
Laurel	15	August	2015	1 Hiker	The Hurricane	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked to Laurel Shelter from Oakey Mountain Shelter today. Long day, wet, feet sore. Heading to Campsite past I20 today. Then on to Cheaha. # Packing it out
Oakey Mtn	18	August	2015	1 Hiker	The Hurricane	-	3 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Set out from County Road 94. Headed to Cheaha. First night of 3. Paid my last debt that I owed today / Feeling good!! Gonna pick up trash the whole way. #Packingitout
Sycamore Eastern Continental Trail Key West thru Cape Gaspé Flip August 2015
Laurel	24	August	2015	1 Hiker	Sycamore	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
What a nice surprise! Haven't seen too many shelters lately. Glad to see all the other hikers in the log... Especially Gubbol! He's been helping me with my maps down here. Hoping to go the whole way. Started at Springer 4 March NOBO. Summited Katadyn 2 July. Hit Nortern Terminus of IAT @ Cape Gaspe, Quebec 6 August. Flip Flopped back to Springer. Went Benton MacKaye to Pinhoti... Heading down to the Florida Trail. Hope to make Key West by early November. www.trailjournals.com PCT '04, CDT '13, AT '15, IAT, '15
Paul Pinhoti Lower Shoal August 2015
Lower Shoal	28	August	2015	1 Hiker	Paul	Mississippi	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Reference 28 April 2014 3pm Here without Eddie "Pyro" after April / May hike. Arthritis got him. Hip replacement maybe soon. We made it to Cheaha on time for race + Harvick came in 7th for a free bloom onion that Monday! At Outback Steak House! Fantastic Hike!!!!☺!! Just day hiking now.
Lower Shoal	29	August	2015	1 Hiker	Paul	Misssissippi	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Partly cloudy. Cool night. No bugs like in April. Great night! Wore out! Heading Home! Going to C new movie "A Walk In The Woods" Bill Bryson. 'Til next time!
Keith L / Big Country Pinhoti Thru September 2015
Laurel	20	September	2015	1 Hiker	Keith L / Big Country	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Just hiking thru Pinhoti 2015. Take 'em as they come. It's 3:20pm, heading to I20/59/281 Keith Big Country Leighton GA/ME 2011 Pinhoti Thru 2015 Hiking It & Liking It
Choccolocco	24	October	2015	1 Hiker	Keith L / Big Country	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Came thru, ate lunch, and chilled. Headed for the state line. We will see. Hiking it. Pinhoti! (Big Country - You wrote your name on the nice benches on the Florida Trail.☹ Please - if there's no journal - Leave No Trace! FNST Maintainer)
Erin B / Fancy Pants Pinhoti Southbound Through September 2015
Choccolocco	22	September	2015	1 Hiker	Erin B / Fancy Pants	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Southbound on a through hike. Been nice so far. Had some short mile days, one in the rain. For real saw a scorpion on a picnic table. There was a water moccasin in the boulders on the spillway. Watch out if you get water there. I stopped on my glasses day 1. Lost the cup to my water bottle. Then threw a rock over a branch to hang the food, but I was standing on the rope and it bounced back and hit me on the head real hard. I also lost my headlamp last night. So far, so good.
Laurel	24	September	2015	1 Hiker	Erin B / Fancy Pants	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Southbound Thruhike Pinhoti. Nice Hike, Slow going, easy elevation since the Terrapin Creek Watershed. Hot Shower IF you stop at the Coleman Lake Campground.
Lower Shoal	24	September	2015	1 Hiker	MC Fancy Pants	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Southbound and down, through to southern trailhead. Nice day of hiking. Stayed at Coleman Lake last night. Good to have a hot shower. Nice weather. Good job on the trails. Well marked + maintained. Dang - Rained all night. Late Start
Blue Mtn	27	September	2015	2 Hikers	Fancy Pants & Rough Trail	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Pretty shelter. We are on a southbound thru hikeof the Pinhoti. If you are going north, lots of poison ivy. I filled up on water at lunch, haven't seen any since. Have not seen any ghosts, bears, jaguars, or such. Did see a huge alligator in the stream. Ifthey tray to bite you, just grab them by the tongue. (Works on bears too!) I wish people would quit packing out their trash. Try to let it accumulate for the rats! Please. PS Notice the ra ~~ up there. It has been made from ch ~~~ t paper. Gross. I use natural ~~~ "~~" peice which I ~~~~ Ass ~~~~~~~~~~~~
Destin D Pinhoti September 2015
Choccolocco	22	September	2015	1 Hiker	Destin D	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
If you are northbound here is what I and my partner from the previous entry can offer the hiker that is reading this: - Water up here for sure. - Only one water source between here and FS55. - Gets rough and is not well blazed starting a few miles up, lasting a mile or so. - If you encounter a bunch of old fire rings and know you are off trail; you may want to head west (We did.) - Have fun - Here's your next 8 miles: Drop 500 feet next 1.25 miles. From 1.25 milesand on very rugged. ABANDON ALL HOPE (No, not really.) HUMANS RULE!
Tim M, David B Pinhoti Section 12 September 2015
Dugger Mtn	25	September	2015	2 Hikers	Tim M, David B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started N FS500 Trailhead. Raining.
Oakey Mtn	25	September	2015	2 Hikers	Tim M, David B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking Section 12. Rain has stopped.
HazBen, TowSack Pinhoti Heflin to Dugger September 2015
Lower Shoal	5	October	2015	2 Hikers	HazBen, TowSack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Practice / shakedown hike to prepare for an attempt of the AT. Beautiful place. Very nice after a long day. Thank you for the work you do!
Laurel	6	October	2015	2 Hikers	HazBen, TowSack	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Northbound to Chief Ladiga Campground. Started at Heflin. Overnight at Lower Shoals 5 October, Then to Laurel, On to Choccolocco tomorrow 7 October. New to hiking and Tired.
Choccolocco	7	October	2015	2 Hikers	HazBen, TowSack	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Laurel Shelter. Rough hike for old folks. Not discouraged, though. ☺
Dugger Mtn	8	October	2015	2 Hikers	Larry W / TowSack & Brenda W / HazBen	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Happy hikers. Dugger from Choccolocco. Beautiful scenery and weather. A little warm but OK. Thak you for your work John - Very nice to meet you. Tomorrow is our last day on the trail. We need a zero day. We stink, but it's a good stink. Ha! Every bone in our bodies now have been worked out. (Wait - Is it bones that get worked?) The young man "John Hancock" / "Sherk" that we told you about finished the CDT today after being on the trail 6 months to the day.
Seeks It Florida or Bust October 2015
Laurel	17	October	2015	1 Hiker	Seeks It	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Florida or Bust
Rich Pinhoti Highpoint SOBO October 2015
Dugger Mtn	22	October	2015	? Hikers	Rich	Florida	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started out our trek at High Point. Made it just before 5:30pm. Moving south couple more days. Enjoying this Pinhoti Wilderness. Worth the trip up from Florida.
Relentless, Creative Warrior Pinhoti Highpoint SOBO 9 Days October 2015
Oakey Mtn	25	October	2015	2 Hikers	Relentless, Creative Warrior	-	9 Days	Pinhoti Trail
October 25th 3pm - 27th am. Rain. Locals warned us of possible flash flooding so decided to stay in shelter couple nights. On a 9 day backpacking trip starting @ Section 12 going south. So thankful for the shelter to stay dry. Very Peaceful, breezy & rainy. Looking forward to cooler weather and clear. Can feel the temperature dropping. Thinking of all who have passed this way taking shelter for the night and soaking in all that God has to offer. How blessed are we. Hurricane winds, limbs and trees dropped. Thankful we set up tent in shelter. One limb dropped up on roof - Uneasy night. I will lie down and sleep in peace. For you alone, O Lord make me dwell in safety. PS4:8
Dugger Mtn	28	October	2015	2 Hikers	Creative Warrior ♡ Relentless	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
On our way. ☺ Started at High Point. Got caught in the hurricane winds but thankfully we set up our tent in Oakey Mountain Shelter. Trees and limbs fell all around us. One landed on top of shelter - No damage but was right above us. Thankful for these shelters. On a 9 day trip, heavy packs make for hard workout on climbs. Very peaceful here. Had best night sleep so far. Thank you Jesus!! So far only one day with no rain. Enjoying our time together. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, Oh Lord make me dwell in safety. PS 4:8
Choccolocco	30	October	2015	2 Hikers	Relentless, Creative Warrior	-	9 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Arrived 29th pm; left am. On a 9 day backpacking trip. Endured Hurricane Winds in Oakey Shelter. Trees & limbs falling all around us. Thank God we set our tent up in the shelter. Large limb fell on the shelter right above us. Getting from Section 12 to here was tough with our heavy packs. It has rained at some time every day so far but one. Clothes wet, nothing will dry out, blisters. Ready for this day with the sun that's starting to shine bright. Going as God leads today. Was really surprised to see food in the shelter. I guess bears, raccoons, mice, etcetera are not a problem here. Sad to see so many grafitti on this shelter. Sad for the hard work of the people who built it. Heard coyotes several times during the night. Thankfully, they didn't come here. Got close. Owls were talking. ☺ "Jesus Christ is Lord"
Wildernessman Pinhoti: I hike from Piedmont to Sylacauge every October, since 2013. October 2015
Oakey Mtn	26	October	2015	1 Hiker	Wildernessman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Enjoyed the chat ↑
Laurel	28	October	2015	1 Hiker	Wilderness Man	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
My Trail Name is "Wilderness Man." I hike from Piedmont to Sylacauge every October, since 2013. This is my third time. Nature is great but you have to go outside and away from civilization to enjoy it. Peace Out.
Lower Shoal	29	October	2015	1 Hiker	Wildernessman	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from Piedmont Trailhead to Sylacauga. This is my 3rd time. All I can think about is a big cheeseburger and fries.
KM Pinhoti Sections 11-12 November 2015
Oakey Mtn	26	November	2015	1 Hiker	KM	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thanksgiving! 2:30pm. Hiking sections 11-12. First time. Perfect weather.
Sandychell, Dave M Pinhoti Laurel November 2015
Laurel	29	November	2015	2 Hikers	Sandychell, Dave M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Took a break here. Lovely.
Tom K, Blaine Pinhoti Blue Mtn November 2015
Blue Mtn	13	November	2015	2 Hikers	Tom K, Blaine	Wasilla, Alaska	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
13-15 November 2015. Great shelter for the weekend. Feels good to get away from school work. Drove from Tuscaloosa, Al. Got a very late start on Friday, and a flat tire on the way didn't help! Got to the Cheaha Trailhead parking lot right at dusk. 2 miles to the shelter was quite the adventure in the dark! Lost the trail several times, and what a relief it was coming across the shelter! Came with my roommate Blaine. First hike together this semester! Temps dropped into the low 30s at night, glad to be out of the wind. Genuine ~~ e out in the wilderness. Sure beats drinking ~~~ the strip!
Blue Mtn	13	November	2015	2 Hikers	Tom K, Blaine A	Charlotte, NC	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
13-15 November 2015. Travelled from Tuscaloosa, Al with my buddy Tom. Great escape from school and football / society. Got here 13 November as the sun was going down. Hiked 2 miles in the dark with Tom and finally found BMS! Immediate;y started a fire and ate dinner. Temperature was in the 30s, bundled up in the loft. 14 November. Woke up to a cold, crisp morning! Beautiful day, started a fire and relaxed in my eno! Built a bow and arrow, I'll let you know how it ~~ ... doesn't work, need to find a new pie ~~~d. Heading to the top of the mountain to ~~~ and get a good view! The peple below came ~~ were trail maintenance. Just ate lunch with Tom at Bald Rock. Great View! Just got back and the trail maintenance decided to sign under my unfinished entry. LOL. Starting another fire, getting ready for dinner. Made dinner over the fire. Rice, tuna, carrots. Finished off with dessert: Jerky & Cheese. Late night snack two Jolly Ranchers!! Going to bed, waking up, and heading back home. Great weekend escape! Signing off.
Tom, Shane Pinhoti Cheaha State Park to 231 November 2015
Blue Mtn	16	November	2015	2 Hikers	Tom, Shane	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Ding a short 3 day hike. We started today at Cheaha State Park and are walking to 231. Downhill, because we are lazy. Love this trail, Love fall in Alabama.
Let's Party, Bottoms Up Pinhoti Blue Mtn November 2015
Blue Mtn	-	November	2015	2 Hikers	Let's Party, Bottoms Up	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Returning to the Pinhoti! What a beautiful muggy sunny November day.
Orvil F, Bill S Pinhoti Choccolocco November 2015
Choccolocco	23	November	2015	2 Hikers	Orvil F, Bill S	Cookeville, TN, Cincinnati, OH	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night. Got down to the mid 20s. Good sleeping weather & beautiful shelter. Thanks Y'all
KM Pinhoti SB hiking 11 & 12 over 2 days November 2015
Dugger Mtn	27	November	2015	1 Hiker	KM	-	2 Days	Pinhoti Trail
SB hiking 11 & 12 over 2 days. Beautiful day.
Grock Eastern Continental Trail December 2015
Laurel	22	December	2015	1 Hiker	GIOK	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Headed north onto Benton MacKaye to AT as for a Hiawassee
Dugger Mtn	23	December	2015	1 Hiker	Grock	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail + ?
Grok went over Dugger in the pouring rain. But wanted to get to town for Christmas. NOBO to Hiawassee. GROK-ON!
Ataman Thru hiking 335 miles of the Pinhoti Trail. December 2015
Blue Mtn	28	December	2015	1 Hiker	Ataman	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Thru hiking 335 miles of the Pinhoti Trail. This is day 3 and I am at mile mark 81.2 I believe. Making good progress. Today's hike got shortened because of rainy weather. Hiked 9 miles in the rain and hung out at the state park store for a while, and dried my things. Beautiful trail, althought haven't seen too many people on the trail (Actually, none.)... Blisters are coming in as usual. Can't wait to be done! Adios amigos.
Lower Shoal	30	December	2015	1 Hiker	Atameen	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from Blue Mountain Shelter last night. I was incredibly happy to see another hiker out here on Day 4. Darwin is really a great guy and great company. He seems to know the area pretty well. 2 more days before I take a zero day and resupply. Looking forward to a hot shower and finishing my through hike up into Georgia.

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