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 work 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 Hiker | John P | Dallas Ga | Day | Pinhoti Trail |
| Just out hiking. Very pretty spot. Thanks for all the hard work to build it. | |||||||
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