External Text:Lower Shoal Shelter Log Book August 2016 ↓ November 2017 Introductory Internal Paragraphs Log Book and Broom Complements of John N Calhoun "Mother Nature's Son" & AHTS www.hikealabama.org www.trailjournals.com/mothernaturesson I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 7¼" x 5¼" wirebound book has a white plastic front and unbleached cardboard back covers. There are no loose pages and little water damage. |
| 5 | August | 2016 | 1 Maintainer | John Calhoun | Leeds, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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| Please volunteer. We need more trail maintainers. Thanks. | |||||||
| - | August | 2016 | 1 Hiker | S.C. Beastmaster99xx | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| 21 | August | 2016 | 3 Hikers | Maggie, Winnie, Dason | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| 3 | September | 2016 | 5 Hikers | BJ Ammons + 4 Lone Souls | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| 4 | September | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Aaron T | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| 4 | September | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Josh H | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| 4 | September | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Eamon R | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| 16 | September | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Kelly H | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| 24 | September | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Chuck, Kelly L | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| 27 | September | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Kathy | - | Many | Great Eastern Trail |
| Kathy was here for the night. GET Southbound 1,487.2 miles down, 112.8 to go. This afternoon's "cruise" from Pine Glen Campground was a dream! On to Heflin tomorrow for a short respite. Motoring on! | |||||||
| 1 | October | 2016 | 2 Hikers | Tom, Summer | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Days in the mid 70s, Night in the upper 50s - Wonderful! | |||||||
| 7 | October | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Tim, dog | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Dropped by, nice place. | |||||||
| 10 | October | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Mike C | Tennessee | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Hiked north from FS531 to Highrock Lake and returned. Great Day Hike. | |||||||
| 12 | October | 2016 | 4 Hikers | JRP, Glendon P, Dave P, Brad M | Pisgah, Al | 3 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
| Bite me expeditions. Travelling from FR500 to Burns over a 3 day hike. May the forest be with you. | |||||||
| 14 | October | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Whitewater | - | Many | Pinhoti Trail |
| Great week on the trail so far. Started at Flagg Mountain, heading to the northern end. AT'12, BMT'13, PCT'14 | |||||||
| 15 | October | 2016 | 4 Hikers | Harry, Allen, Lindsey, Logan | Gadsden, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Came and spent an hour or so. | |||||||
| 15 | October | 2016 | 3 Hikers | Whiskers, Red Toe, Buzzsaw | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
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Stayed overnight after staying last night at Laurel Shelter. Hot!! So glad to be at Lower Shoal Shelter with water! HYOH See Ya Whiskers I brought the wasp spray! Yes, it cost $4.99 / bottle. That giant nest is gone. Carried that can of spray all the way from Coleman Lake! You're welcome... Whiskers James 4:0- |
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| 16 | October | 2016 | 2 Hikers | David, Haley | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Here for the day! Galatians 6:9 Never Settle | |||||||
| 18 | October | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Brad | - | 4 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
| Passing Through. Started at Adams Gap on October 15. This is the best water so far! | |||||||
| 22 | October | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Leah, Kurtis, Mark, Ashley, Flora | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| ❤ Enjoy the view! | |||||||
| 23 | October | 2016 | 2 Hikers | Lost & Found | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| In for the night. Good Days! | |||||||
| 24 | October | 2016 | 2 Hikers | Beekeeper, Speedy | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Here for the night. Beautiful place, thankful for the water! Thank you Mother Nature's Son for your service! It's greatly appreciated. | |||||||
| 29 | October | 2016 | 4 Hikers | DC, JM, EB, KG | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Lower Shoal Creek Hiked in 11 miles from Laurel Shelter where Eddie G left 2 folding chairs. We were here 2 years ago. I love this place. Arrived here at 11:00am. We had a great time. |
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| 8 | November | 2016 | 1 Hiker | - | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| To all of them who know and love our creator: Thanx for showing it... It makes it all worth it... You know who... | |||||||
| 12 | November | 2016 | 2 Hikers | Dakota, Trinity | Hayden, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Finally made it here after hiking for FOREVER! PS: Please don't eat the granola bar, it's here for an emergency. Greetings from Hayden, Al. | |||||||
| 12 | November | 2016 | 4 Hikers | Tom C, Van, Kenny, Howard | - | 6 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
| Saturday. Started Tuesday coming in on CCC road. Hiked to railroad, then from Pine Glen to here. Railroad tomorrow 11-12-16. Hiked with Dakota and Trinity to here. Happy Hiking! Keep up the good work John! | |||||||
| 15 | November | 2016 | 1 Maintainer | Mother Nature's Son | Leeds, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Just checking trail conditions after the race. | |||||||
| - | November | 2016 | 4 Hikers | Rooster, Julio, Zach, Christian | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Rooster waz here! + Julio*, Zach*, Christian* *trail names pending PS If you get bored play around of poker with acorns and rocks. 5 acorn to 1 rock. Have fun! |
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| 21 | November | 2016 | 3 Hikers | Skyhawk, Tammy, Jamie | - | 3 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
| From Burns to FS500 over a 3 day period. Cold night last night down to 28° (Happy Trails) | |||||||
| 21 | November | 2016 | 2 Hikers | Jaycee C, Sentry K | - | 4 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
| Just passing through. Started today at Sweetwater Lake. Headed to FS500. On the second day of our 4 day trip from Burns TH to Cheaha! | |||||||
| 25 | November | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Rick C | Jacksonville, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Day hiking from Pine Glen to South 531 + return. Here at 12:00 / Noon. | |||||||
| 30 | November | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Giantfox | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Giantfox was here trying to capture the ingress portal. Picked a heck of a day to try with storms and all. Hope y'all keep this place from going up in flames like Gatlinburg did Monday so be safe with any fires you might start. | |||||||
| 1 | December | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Wanderer | - | 6 Days + | Pinhoti Trail |
| Wanderer in for the night after a push from 431 Trailhead. It's been and enjoyable Trail so far. Today was my 6th day. Hoping to get to the northern terminus in another 2 weeks. | |||||||
| 10 | December | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Gjenganger | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Gjenganger here to try the portal. Cold, wet, and we got it! Suck it smurfs | |||||||
| 21 | December | 2016 | 2 Hikers | Skyler AKA Skillet, Stumbly | Colorado | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Visiting this shelter for the firts time in 7 or 8 years with my niece. Visiting family for Christmas! This is my nieces first time like ever. This was my favorite trail & shelter while growing up in White Plains. Good Nostalgia. Colorado is great but it is hard to beat Alabama Beauty! - Skillet PS I hereby give my niece her trail name - Stumbly - She falls a lot. |
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| 21 | December | 2016 | 1 Hiker | Stumbly | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Stumbly here. This is my first hike with my uncle & my first hike ever. I fell a lot. That is because I could not see the rocks and leaves. But I have to comment on it. It is so so pretty. I left some chocolate for whoever needs it. It is so pretty. I would like to camp out some time!! - Stumbly |
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| 23 | December | 2016 | 5 Hikers | Ray, John, Scott, George, Taylor | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Hiking south from Pine Glen to FS500. Spent night 1.5 back at where creeks converge. Beautiful cool day: 35° at dawn. God Bless. Merry Christmas! | |||||||
| 5 | January | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Ashes | - | Many | Pinhoti Trail |
 shes. Beautiful shelter spot. Staying overnight. Resupply in Heflin tomorrow. Happy Trails.
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| 16 | January | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Ed S | Jacksonville | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Spent a good night here with a boy scout tent village nearby. Low 46°. | |||||||
| 16 | January | 2017 | 11 + Hikers | Scout Troop 86 | Birmingham, Al | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Coleman Lake Trailhead to Sweetwater Lake to Lower Shoal Shelter to 531. 11 Scouts. Perfect Weather. One new friend. | |||||||
| 18 | January | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Weefee | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Nice peaceful area. The sound of the little falls is relaxing. I thought there were mice in the shelter. I heard squeaks and shuffling on the back wall. Turns out it was BATS! in the wall. Once I figured out it was bats I fell asleep and had a great sleep. | |||||||
| 19 | January | 2017 | 1 Runner | Jen W | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Ran the trail here from Ranger Station off of 78. Peaceful, tranquill, and healing. Hope to bring the ? here for an overnight someday. | |||||||
| 29 | January | 2017 | 4 hikers | Crimson, Steve, Tony, Wayne | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Travelling thru from Pine Glen to FS500. Beautiful area. Enjoy the Crown!!☺ | |||||||
| 1 | February | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Dave | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
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Dave hike in from Pine Glen for the night. I love this place. |
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| 4 | February | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Adam | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Adam ████ (Last name redacted☺) From FS500. What a spot. To Crimson, Steve, Tony & Wayne thank you for the Crown. | |||||||
| 12 | February | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Chickenbone | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Hung up the trail a bit last night. This is a great spot. | |||||||
| 16 | February | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Den, Lin, Ellie | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Small hike. Our favorite place. Beautiful day. | |||||||
| 17 | February | 2017 | 4 Hikers | Randy, Jeff, Adam, Marley | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Great spot and beautiful place. | |||||||
| 23 | February | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Chris H | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Left Cheaha 20 February headed north to Pine Glen. Beautiful spot here. Thanks Pathfinder Ministries! - The Lord has been good to me. Psalms 13:5-6 |
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| 25 | February | 2017 | 2 + Hikers | Paul | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Paul was here again. I was here on day hiking with my sister and dad. Today is peaceful. I was sick on Valentines Day so I didn't get to give the girl I like her present. | |||||||
| 25 | February | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Doublewide | Daphne, Al | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Came back home from Daphne, Al to do an overnight here. Started at High Rock Lake to end at 531 tomorrow. It's good to be back in the "woods." See y'all at the beach. | |||||||
| 1 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Fagan P | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Great way to start off the month of March with a hike. | |||||||
| 2 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Rick C | Jacksonville, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Day Hiking. | |||||||
| 4 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Sarah | Birmingham, Al | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| My husband and I and two boys (age 3 & 5) found the most beautiful camping spot in Alabama. Thank you to all who built and maintain it. PS Enjoy the chocolate bar! | |||||||
| 5 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | - | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Scatter ashes of my dead mother. Good as any place. May she rest in peace at this shelter. | |||||||
| 5 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Copeland, Liz, Mikey | - | 5 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
| Perfect shelter! We found the quintessential trail magic here. There was a nice, frosty Mike's Hard Lemonade in the river for our tasting pleasure. Beyond that though, first night of a five day trek to high point Trailhead with some of my buddies. It's nice to be out here. Alabama is cool. | |||||||
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March | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Tone Man, Kason | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Trail name "Tone Man" (past thru hiker), out with Kason, great nephew, 4 years old. On his first night out in the woods. Set up camp, had supper, then did a night hike (his idea.) He crashed early, but had a good time. He wishes he could stay another night. He wants to go camping again soon. ** Thanks to John Calhoun for leaving these here thru the years. It is good entertainment if you are here by yourself. May God bless you all. Tone Man |
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| 17 | March | 2017 | 2 Hunters | - | Kentucky | 2 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
| Walking around trying to kill a turkey. I've learned that hunting turkeys in Alabama is no easy task. Between me and my buddy over the past 2 days we have only got 1 bird and killed it. So ready to get back to Kentucky. Go Cats | |||||||
| 19 | March | 2017 | 1 Hikers | Linda, Emily, Ann, Lisa, Laurie, Beth, Betty | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Girl Trip! 7 girls bearing the elements. Little rainy @ first but turned out to be beautiful. High around 65° and low around 40°. Pine Glen to Lower Shoals R. S. for the weekend getaway. | |||||||
| 19 | March | 2017 | 7 Hikers | Venturing Vixons | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Look between 17 February and 25 February. | |||||||
| 21 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | One Gallon | - | Many | Eastern Continental Trail |
| ECT↑ A great spring day. Thanks John... aka MNS. Have fun. | |||||||
| 21 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Leave Moore | West Virginia | Many | Eastern Continental Trail |
| Nice shelter & creek! Pinhoti → BMT → AT | |||||||
| 23 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Scallywag | - | Many | Eastern Continental Trail |
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First shelter I'm sleeping in on tis trip! Scalleywag ECT Gulf2Gulf |
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| 24 | March | 2017 | 1 Hiker | - | - | Many | Pinhoti Trail |
| Stopped for lunch. Northbound to Georgia. Great weather / day. | |||||||
| 28 | March | 2017 | 1 Runner | Bones | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| On the run ? Pinhoti. | |||||||
| 1 | April | 2017 | 1 Hiker | John P | Dallas Ga | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Just out hiking. Very pretty spot. Thanks for the hard work to build it. | |||||||
| 1 | April | 2017 | ? Hikers | Troop 465 | Hickory Flat, Ga | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Staying night. Creek felt good. | |||||||
| 1 | April | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Booder61 | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Great spot, stayed Saturday night. Moving on to FS500. Thanks for those who made this happen. Beautiful place. | |||||||
| 8 | April | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Rob | Buchanan, Ga | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Beautiful place! Love it down here! The creek is so peaceful and relaxing. "Into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul." | |||||||
| 9 | April | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Fashionplate Dan | Flagstaff, Az | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| In for the night. Little bird living in the boot. | |||||||
| 14 | April | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Gũnthe | Germany | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Beautiful spot, cozy & quiet. | |||||||
| 15 | April | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Excuses | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Wren nesting in the boot! Very nice here. Stopped here for some water and still here an hour later. Finishing up my section at Pine Glen in a few. Route 24 to Pine Glen this time. | |||||||
| 15 | April | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Sharon, Bethany | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Happy Easter from Sharon & Bethany! Great quick overnight with creek splashing, flower sniffing, and fire staring. Didn't need a sound machine for sleep due to the babbling brook. | |||||||
| - | April | 2017 | 3 Hikers | Tim, Vicki, Timothy | Robertsdale, Al | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Stopped for rest and water at such a beautiful place. Going a few more miles to camp. Happy Trails! | |||||||
| 21 | April | 2017 | 3 Hikers | Thud Santa Turtle |
Nashville, Tn Dothan, Al Hoover, Al |
Many | Pinhoti Trail |
| Passing thru on our way to Adams Gap. Beautiful day & hike. Hiking with Santa and Turtle whom I met on the AT last summer. Joined by Rick from Missouri. Great Night! | |||||||
| 21 | April | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Backpacking Guy | West Plains, Mo | Many | Pinhoti Trail |
| Very nice shelter! Thru hiking south to north. | |||||||
| 26 | April | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Paul / Navigator | Biloxi, Ms | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
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26 April 2017 Wen Sunny / Stars Was here 26 April 2014 on hike from Pinky Burns to Cheaha! I had a dream here 2014 about my brother Pyro (Eddie W.) He had a crash in a SUV. I told him to be careful when we get back home. 3 Days after we got home he rolled a friends SUV! 2 weeks ago I had another dream about a car wreck. Eddie was to come back up here with me but he was with his daughter and they got T boned in her new car and Eddie is in bad shape again? They're both OK but Eddie is out of hiking for a long time now. No dream tonight. Hunkered down for storm tonight just as we did on hike to Cheaha!? Saul 27 April 2016 thr Storm Over, getting sunny. The glow bugs in April 26, 2014 came down all the slopes by the billions! Awesome sight! But last night it was only by the hundreds. This is a great place. Hope to bring friends up here, if I can get them out of A/C houses. Saul. Navigator |
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| 29 | April | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Smiley, Ethan / Bucket / Snake | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
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Good Times and Snakes Got here last night around 6 and immediately started exploring the water. Snake. Bucket and myself (Smiley) came upon a surprising sight and many others. At the end of the night, the list of wildlife in the creek had composed of glowing sucker fish, crawfish, baby salamanders, frogs and 2 snakes, which is where Ethan got his nickname. He caught it by hand. Wildlife, deep talks next to a fire, and sleeping next to running water... 'nough said. Oh and don't mess with the boot, it's got baby birds in it!!! Till next time Smiley, Bucket, Snake |
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| 29 | April | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Craig, Lisa R | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Just passing through. Nice Shelter. Beautiful spot. Great place to take a rest. | |||||||
| 12 | May | 2017 | 1 Hiker | A Space Traveller | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| ⃠ MAEN Fuckkkψ | |||||||
| 13 | May | 2017 | 10 Hikers | Troop 21: DP, CM, Coleman P, Blake B, Patrick R, Nathan H, Todd B, Greg P: JSU 80, Dale B, Stephen | Hoover, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Troop 21 training hike for Philmont. A delicious montage of turkey and chicken was eaten here. The rain is pretty bad. Heading to mile 108.2 to camp tonight. - God Bless - Go Bugs - Roll Tide NKmL |
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| 28 | May | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Maverick, Peedee | Day | Pinhoti Trail | |
| Hiked in from Pine Glen. Great place! Had bacon on a stick and slept in our hammocks in the shelter! Great Place. Thank you to the keepers of such a wonderful place! Thank a vet for the freedom to be here! | |||||||
| 7 | June | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Caitlin, Adrienne | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Had the dogs with us. Boston, Yogi, Poopers, Dudley. Much fun. | |||||||
| 9 | June | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Gabe, Win | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
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- Gabe, Win, and Bayo (German Sheperd, Golden Retriever) - Thursday afternoon - started at Pine Glen, accidentally went northbound. Saw Sweetwater Lake and tent camped @ shelter. Nice fire. Since we hiked wrong direction we returned to Pine Glen to do section 9 southbound to Shoal Creek Ranger Station. Close to 50° or cooler @ dawn. Warm days. F ticks. - If a thought doesn't feel good, think something different. ☺ - Most beautiful hike today. The wider creeks are amazing. - Dinner was cheddar broccoli rice with summer sausage, fire roasted sweet, and russet potatoes, some organic black bean / strawberry puree for babies and Starbucks rita instant. No American Spirits left. No wood for reserve. We allright. Happy Happy Happy Trails!! Win here with Gabe, I'm Bayo's owner. Gabe and I are both hearing voices in the creek and I have the distinct feeling that Native Americans inhabited this very shoal. They may have something to do with the voices. I just used my headlamp to view the creek & Gabe & I are about to go see the little waterfall up the fork in the creek. Gabe and I just met yesterday at Turnipseed campground in Talladega NF. We are both novice backpackers doing some of our first 50 miles of trail together just by happenstance. Within a couple of hours of meeting each other we threw together the idea of doing Section 9 of the Pinhoti. As Gabe said we accidentally went from Pine Glen northbound & did one night out at Laurel Shelter. Awesome experience getting to know each other some. Hike was 5 miles to Laurel, set up △ & 5 miles back to Pine Glen today. Once again we spontaneously to do what we set out to do in the first place, which was to hike southbound to Shoal Creek & then to the Shoal Creek Ranger District, completing section 9 instead of accidentally doing 10. How funny, awesome, fun, & totally spontaneous it's been. |
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| 10 | June | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Moe T Crow, KT Bug | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
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Came from the ranger station for a quick shakedown for the AT trip next week. Met 3 folks, a dog, and a cat on the way in. Oh: and we fed a lot of ticks! Moe T Crow After not doing any backpacking since last year, I found that this hike was definitely harder than expected. Here's to hoping I make it back from the AT! Beautiful camp full of butterflies. I would say it was worth it. Happy Trails! KT Bug |
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| 11 | June | 2017 | 3 Hikers | Brad, JoJo, Brandon | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Quest for 100. "We're building race cars." | |||||||
| 21 | June | 2017 | 4 Hikers | Bill, Zeke, Jullianne, Sandy | Montgomery, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Rainy, cool & overcast - just the way we like it ☺ Happy trails, everyone! 🐾 | |||||||
| 24 | June | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Anne / Sail Away, John / Bork bork bork | - | 5 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
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After rain for every day we hiked for the past 5 days, it was pleasant to not have all out gear soaked when we woke up in the morning. It was ESPECIALLY nice that we had just washed all our stuff the night before at the hostel, and it didn't get soaked. Hooray for dry socks! Would have gone farther... but this shelter was too nice. Thanks, John!! |
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| 26 | June | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Hoss | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Hoss was here. Was supposed to be thru-hiking at this point, but the rocks on the Adams Gap Section changed all that. Now after knee surgery and rehab I'm going to section hike, so 8 & 9 down, moving on up. Blue blazing north to Springer - eventually. | |||||||
| 28 | June | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Jon | Alabama | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Jon was here. Ingress Killcall SC Beastmaster 99xx Beastmaster99xx Ingress: Murshmullow SC:Shortyforever0 Brianna waz here Ingress RexMarshall99 BamaGirl1999 Don, Allison M Pinson, Al 35126 Pilot7, Allison7 (Ingress) Zachary T Cullman, Al 35055 Foaly4 (Ingress) Trae im 9 |
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| 1 | July | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Ray, Justin | - | Many | Pinhoti Trail |
| We came from Pine Glen. Heading to Morgan Lake. It has been a beautiful hike so far, listening to the water run and utter silence from the world. This is a great spot, very nice. | |||||||
| 2 | July | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Mark, Gabby | - | 2 Nights | Pinhoti Trail |
| We hiked from the ranger 500 station. Spent one night out on the trail, then stayed one night here. Beautiful place and good water. ☺ | |||||||
| 2 | July | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Mr. brown pants | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Hiked to this shelter. Was completely out of water. Fell face down in creek. Drank myself stupid. About an hour later explosive shits. Running through woods shitting all over myself. (Don't trust the water.) Mr. brown pants *SCREAMING SHITS | |||||||
| 2 | July | 2017 | 4 Hikers | Kristen, Suzette, Angie, Susan | Anniston, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Stopped for a break. Beautiful camping spot. ☮ ♡ ☺ Samll snake on rafter / left side - Non-venomous - He's just hanging out. | |||||||
| 5 | July | 2017 | 1 Hiker | - | - | ? | Pinhoti Trail |
| Hiked in from 278 to Burn. Got there. Car Missing. So going to Ranger Station to report a crime. Food real short. But lots of water. | |||||||
| 6 | July | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Peedee, Maverick | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Up from ranger station. Overnight. Thank a vet, and mean it!! Out. GET AFTER IT!!! | |||||||
| 13 | August | 2017 | 1 Maintainer | John Calhoun | Leeds, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Sunday, 11:45am. In for a break. So far over the last several weeks I've refurbished the from County Road 24 / Able Gap Road north to here (about 22 miles.) Howard G & I have also cleared several crossings all the way to US278 and replaced or placed signs too. It's been hot, humid, and sweaty. But we got a lot done. But still have a lot more work to do. Hope everyone enjoys this Pinhoti Trail as much as we do. | |||||||
| 17 | August | 2017 | 1 Hiker | - | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| When I think about you I touch myself. (Don't touch me there.) | |||||||
| 18 | August | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Judas | Jacksonville, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Stopped by on a dayhike and holy shit stepped on a freaking copperhead down by the fork of the water. Scared the piss out of me and it. She lunged and then hauled ass to the rocks. Whew. Great place to rest and grab a bite. | |||||||
| 23 | August | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Day | Pinhoti Trail | ||
| Hiked in from Pine Glen. My dog has been snake bitten. Going to Ranger Station. I hope he makes it. Front Ruf real big now. pushing on. ☹ 🐕 🐍 | |||||||
| 4 | September | 2017 | 2 Hikers | Matt, April W | Cedar Bluff, Al | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Visited overnight. This was my first EVER backpacking / camping trip. We hiked FS500 to here. I am amazed I lived to write this, haha! It is a beautiful place. Wish there was a good way to hang hammocks in the shelter but down by the creek made sleeping easy. Thank you to the shelter keeper, Mr. Calhoun. Everything looks good. A lot of fallen trees had to be crossed to get here. Hopefully they will be taken care of soon. | |||||||
| 10 | September | 2017 | 3 Hikers | Moe T Crow, The Blonde, Missy | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Moe T Crow & The Blonde brought their friend Missy along for his longest hike yet. Was a great hike. A great night and great sleeping with the bubbling water, | |||||||
| 19 | September | 2017 | 1 Hiker | JR Smith | Atlanta, Ga | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Passing thru on my way to Pine Glen. Had to traverse some new downed trees on the way here. Due to Irma, no doubt. Thank You! | |||||||
| 20 | September | 2017 | 1 Hiker | UGATRAC | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Finishing my solo section hike of trail tomorrow!! | |||||||
| 23 | September | 2017 | 1 Hiker | - | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Started the hike thinking it would be a good idea to spray Reple 100 DEET onto my junk. Made it all the way to the shelter to find that burning itch on my junk made them both look like the red flappy thing under a rooster's neck. Sat in the creek for about an hour trying to help the situation. (Don't use 100% DEET on special body parts.) | |||||||
| 24 | September | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Lost | - | 3 Days | Pinhoti Trail |
| Arrived late last night with one other. (I think he was masturbating last night all night.) Left out late morning to make up lost sleep. Headed to Burn from Adams Gap. day 3. | |||||||
| 30 | September | 2017 | 2 Hikers | TreeFrog, TreeNester | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Arrived ~7:30pm. A snake dropped from the rafters of the shelter & landed about a foot from TreeFrog. Cooled off during the night. | |||||||
| 1 | October | 2017 | 4 Hikers | Jason, Winnie, Maggie, Richard | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Day hiking trip! | |||||||
| 5 | October | 2017 | 1 Hiker | LM | - | Overnight | Pinhoti Trail |
| Spent the night last night. On my way to Pine Glen. Beautiful weather, great for sleeping. | |||||||
| 6 | October | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Sir Falls Alot | Anniston, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Started at 500 Ranger Station and had a nice hike partially in the dark. I love wearing a headlamp to hike & see all the glowing spider eyes reflecting back & watching them move as I get close. The ground is covered with hundreds of spiders & you never know it. When I came upon several deer - We frightened one another. Several downed trees along the way. Thanks John for keeping such a nice shelter in order. B | |||||||
| 20 | October | 2017 | ? Hikers | Griffiths Stewarts |
Montgomery, Al Vestavia, Al |
Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| We are here. | |||||||
| 20 | October | 2017 | 3 Hikers | Brennan, Wade, Haines | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Haines again on separate page. All in kid scrawl in back pages of book. | |||||||
| 21 | October | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Michael L | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Great Place. Hiked from Pine Glen. It was pretty legit. Awesome plop. | |||||||
| 12 | November | 2017 | 5 Hikers | Sharon, Bethany, Jolene, Kathy, Kylie | - | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
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Tents & Tits / Bats & Mice Disco Lights Fuzzy Spittle Baby Jesus got fireet |
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| 23 | November | 2017 | 1 Hiker | Ramsay Bolton | - | Many | ECT? Pinhoti Trail |
| "Ramsay Bolton" AT Nobo '17 taking a break here today. Working on Pinhoti Nobo Thru. | |||||||
| 28 | November | 2017 | 1 Maintainer | JN Calhoun | Leeds, Al | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Tuesday 10:30am. In for a break & to check out shelter condition. I lightly loppered and kicked off several dead limbs from 531S to here. Hope all y'all have a great time in the woods! | |||||||