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Trail Chronology
I'm the new guy on the block. Although my experiences on the Pinhoti
began in the late 1970's, it wasn't until the beginning of this century
that I started seeing it as more than just a recreational opportunity.
Back then, the Pinhoti began at Clairmont Gap and traveled northeast up to Coleman Lake
for a total of 66.5 miles. The map on the right is from some time after the Cheaha
Wilderness designation in 1983, with the trail shown as a dotted line from Clairmont Gap
to Coleman Lake. Click on the map for a larger view. You can also click on that view for a
larger view. Up until a year ago this map was on the USFS web site and I added all of the
newer trailheads.
Obviously, I know very little about the Pinhoti's history. So, for the time being this page
will just be a depository for any little bits and pieces that I come across.
1973
Copied from the Hiking Alabama Guest Book, by Tim Lewis:
In 1973, I worked as a junior in high school for the Youth Conservation Corps and part of
our job was building the Pinhoti Trail in Sweetwater Lake, Coleman Lake, Pine Glen area.
Its gratifying to know that people use it.
1983
The area south of Cheaha State Park was designated as the Cheaha Wilderness. This area
was expanded in 1988.
1999
The area surrounding Dugger Mountain was designated as the Dugger Mountain
Wilderness.
2000
The Pinhoti Trail was designated as the Pinhoti National Millennium Legacy Trail.
2002
Copied from the ATA website, by Bob Williams:
The Alabama Trails Association completed the trail (ATA Section) this year when
volunteers brought the trail to the state line near Piedmont, capping an effort that began
in 1985.
2005
An 18 mile southern extension traveling from the old southern terminus at Porter's Gap /
AL 77 south to Bull Gap / AL 148 was completed and will probably be called Section 9.
It wasn't until this year (2007) that I've become interested in all of the Pinhoti
extensions on the Georgia side. I will continue to add to this page as I learn more about
all of their past accomplishments.
PTA Site Map
Pinhoti Trail Alliance
Connecting Alabama and Georgia to the Appalachian Trail
Trail Chronology
I'm the new guy on the block. Although my experiences on the Pinhoti
began in the late 1970's, it wasn't until the beginning of this century
that I started seeing it as more than just a recreational opportunity.
Back then, the Pinhoti began at Clairmont Gap and traveled northeast up to Coleman Lake
for a total of 66.5 miles. The map on the right is from some time after the Cheaha
Wilderness designation in 1983, with the trail shown as a dotted line from Clairmont Gap
to Coleman Lake. Click on the map for a larger view. You can also click on that view for a
larger view. Up until a year ago this map was on the USFS web site and I added all of the
newer trailheads.
Obviously, I know very little about the Pinhoti's history. So, for the time being this page
will just be a depository for any little bits and pieces that I come across.
1973
Copied from the Hiking Alabama Guest Book, by Tim Lewis:
In 1973, I worked as a junior in high school for the Youth Conservation Corps and part of
our job was building the Pinhoti Trail in Sweetwater Lake, Coleman Lake, Pine Glen area.
Its gratifying to know that people use it.
1983
The area south of Cheaha State Park was designated as the Cheaha Wilderness. This area
was expanded in 1988.
1999
The area surrounding Dugger Mountain was designated as the Dugger Mountain
Wilderness.
2000
The Pinhoti Trail was designated as the Pinhoti National Millennium Legacy Trail.
2002
Copied from the ATA website, by Bob Williams:
The Alabama Trails Association completed the trail (ATA Section) this year when
volunteers brought the trail to the state line near Piedmont, capping an effort that began
in 1985.
2005
An 18 mile southern extension traveling from the old southern terminus at Porter's Gap /
AL 77 south to Bull Gap / AL 148 was completed and will probably be called Section 9.
It wasn't until this year (2007) that I've become interested in all of the Pinhoti
extensions on the Georgia side. I will continue to add to this page as I learn more about
all of their past accomplishments.
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