Pinhoti Challenge Hike 2/27

[jaybird]

2/27. Pinhoti Challenge dayhike make-up.  We’ll be throwing in an extra hike this month since we’re making up the January trip.  We’re hiking a section of trail located in Section 13 of the Alabama Pinhoti between Salem Church Road near Piedmont and the Jackson Chapel trailhead in Georgia.  This is the 12th hike in our Pinhoti Challenge series, and gains a rating of strenuous due to the elevation changes and rocky terrain.  Along the 8 mile trek, we’ll see a large beaver pond and several old iron ore mines, along with outstanding views from Indian Mountain, Flagpole Mountain, the Alabama/Georgia state line, the Alabama Trails Association shelter, and perfectly quiet winter woods.  Make sure to bring a camera.  Hiking boots a necessity, as well as plenty of water and a picnic lunch.  There will be an optional dinner afterwards.  E-mail for meeting place and time.  Jay Hudson, jay_hudson@bellsouth.net

[jaybird]

We'll be meeting at the Cracker Barrel at the I-459/U.S. 280 junction at 6:30 a.m., and then again at the Oxford Target just off I-20 east at exit 188 at 8 a.m.  We'll have another 45 minute drive from Oxford to the trailhead near the AL/GA border just above Piedmont, AL.
 
Weather for the day is expected to be OUTSTANDING, with a high near 50, and a low starting us off at 27.  Only a few high clouds are expected the entire day!

[jaybird]

A shot of most of the group at the state line.  A truly awesome stretch of trail!  The ATA should be proud of their work.

Pinhoti Challenge Hike 2/27