Pinhoti Trail Greatest Hits Part V - CJ of A

Pinhoti Trail Greatest Hits Part V - CJ of A

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cheaha State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Feb 21 2024 8:45 am >> Wed, Feb 21 2024 3:15 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Feb 8 2024 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Feb 21 2024 6:35 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

I have really been enjoying exploring the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama and Georgia. This is the Fifth hike in a series of "Greatest Hits of the Pinhoti". Only the best sections of trail make the cut and this one certainly did!

Part I : Bear Creek

Part II : Snake Creek Gap to Pilchers Pond and Keown Falls

Part III : Border Wars!

Part IV : Crazy Chocolate

Part V : Crown Jewel of Alabama

Part VI : Hint - I will tell you later...

Crown Jewel of Alabama - Cheaha State Park

Join me as I continue my trek down the Talladega National Forest on the Pinhoti Trail. This trail is in the Central timezone, but all times listed are in the EASTERN timezone.

Cheaha State Park, boasts the best views of the Pinhoti and even offers the chance to see the wreckage of an old plane crash.

We will start by parking at the Cheaha Trailhead where a large parking area and stone arch greet us. This trek will have us heading south where we will come across Hernandez Peak and McDill Point. Both have great views! Just after McDill Point we will venture off trail to the site of an old plane crash. After the crash we will continue a short while until we come to another outstanding vista. After soaking in the views we will continue south on the Pinhoti until we reach our lunch spot with more stunning views to enjoy. This will serve as our turnaround point as we retrace our steps back to our cars.

This is a long, difficult hike and we will occasionally be moving at fast speeds, only experience adventurers will be allowed on the event.

Required Items to Bring:

Food

Boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Flight manual

Tow truck

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at the Cheaha Trailhead at 8:45 Eastern. Do not rely on the starting point from the AllTrails map, you will not be in the correct place, use the link below.

Trailhead location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $76.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.

Pinhoti Trail Greatest Hits Part V - CJ of A - Wed, Feb 21 2024

Pinhoti Trail Greatest Hits Part V - CJ of A