#Alabama Pinhoti Trail

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Pulpit Rocl looking South at Cheaha State Park in Alabama. Highest elevation in Alabama. Great camping spot, lots of trails including Pinhoti Trail which runs a couple hundred miles through Alabama & parts of Georgia.

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 Jolee Callan

Jolee Callan had her whole life ahead of her. The 18-year-old had a new boyfriend and was about to begin college when she agreed to meet her ex-boyfriend, Loren Daniel Bunner, for one last hiking trip. The trip was, presumably, meant to be a chance for the duo to come to an understanding about the future of their relationship — as friends.

Bunner was possessive and wanted Callan to “spend time with him and his friends only.” Bunner became increasingly jealous. Callan’s previous attempts to break up with him were unsuccessful, as he’d threaten suicide each time she tried to leave. Finally, Callan succeeded in breaking it off with Bunner, but this decision would prove fatal.

Months later, Jolee Callan had a new beau and Bunner contacted her for a hike “as friends.” She agreed and jokingly texted a friend the night before their meetup: “if something happens to me, you’ll know who I was with.”

On August 30, 2015, the pair took Callan’s dog, Kiba, to the Pinhoti Trail in Cheaha State Park in the Alabama countryside. Bunner chillingly chronicled the day’s events on his Instagram page. He uploaded three photos of Callan on their final hike together, with the last photo of her on a cliffside with her back to the camera taken just minutes before he shot her twice with a .22 Bear Claw.

Bunner fired the first bullet into the back of her head. When Callan collapsed, Bunner flipped her over and shot her once more once in between her eyes. Then, he shoved her off the 40-foot cliff.

Bunner returned to his car where he called 911 to admit to his crime. “I want to turn myself in for the murder of my ex-girlfriend Jolee Callan that happened just a little while ago on Cheaha Mountain,” he said in a calm voice. He then waited on the side of the road for the police to arrive. It didn’t take long for police to find Jolee Callan’s body. Bunner was coated in her blood and was quickly arrested and charged with her murder, for which he pleaded not guilty.

On July 13, 2017, Bunner pleaded guilty to Jolee Callan’s murder, though his attorneys pleaded with the courts for leniency, claiming that there was evidence he lived with a mental illness. The judge, however, was not swayed. Bunner was sentenced as an adult and got 52 years in prison.

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 Jolee Callan

Jolee Callan had her whole life ahead of her. The 18-year-old had a new boyfriend and was about to begin college when she agreed to meet her ex-boyfriend, Loren Daniel Bunner, for one last hiking trip. The trip was, presumably, meant to be a chance for the duo to come to an understanding about the future of their relationship — as friends. Bunner was possessive and wanted Callan to “spend time with him and his friends only.” Bunner became increasingly jealous. Callan’s previous attempts to break up with him were unsuccessful, as he’d threaten suicide each time she tried to leave. Finally, Callan succeeded in breaking it off with Bunner, but this decision would prove fatal. Months later, Jolee Callan had a new beau and Bunner contacted her for a hike “as friends.” She agreed and jokingly texted a friend the night before their meetup: “if something happens to me, you’ll know who I was with.” On August 30, 2015, the pair took Callan’s dog, Kiba, to the Pinhoti Trail in Cheaha State Park in the Alabama countryside. Bunner chillingly chronicled the day’s events on his Instagram page. He uploaded three photos of Callan on their final hike together, with the last photo of her on a cliffside with her back to the camera taken just minutes before he shot her twice with a .22 Bear Claw. Bunner fired the first bullet into the back of her head. When Callan collapsed, Bunner flipped her over and shot her once more once in between her eyes. Then, he shoved her off the 40-foot cliff. Bunner returned to his car where he called 911 to admit to his crime. “I want to turn myself in for the murder of my ex-girlfriend Jolee Callan that happened just a little while ago on Cheaha Mountain,” he said in a calm voice. He then waited on the side of the road for the police to arrive. It didn’t take long for police to find Jolee Callan’s body. Bunner was coated in her blood and was quickly arrested and charged with her murder, for which he pleaded not guilty. On July 13, 2017, Bunner pleaded guilty to Jolee Callan’s murder, though his attorneys pleaded with the courts for leniency, claiming that there was evidence he lived with a mental illness. The judge, however, was not swayed. Bunner was sentenced as an adult and got 52 years in prison.

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finally went and walked for a little while on the pinhoti trail* and my god. the urge to just keep going is strong

*a 335 mile (540 km) national recreational trail located in alabama & georgia in the southeastern usa

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We made it!

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Pinhoti Trail, Alabama/Georgia

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Episode 181 Trammel Trailhead Pinhoti Trail

Episode 181 Trammel Trailhead Pinhoti Trail Oh boy, I had more fun than I expected on the Trammel Trailhead! This trail had no reviews and was somewhat hidden. Very awesome place and I found some really cool bugs!!!

Today I went out to the Trammel Trailhead Pinhoti Trail in the Talladega National Forest. This trail showed up on google maps and had no reviews and little information, so I thought it was the best place to go! There was afternoon rain forecasted, so I went out early to get a good hike in before the rain started.

I was…

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Pinhoti Trail, Talladega National Forest, AL 09/24/04

Pinhoti Trail, Talladega National Forest, AL 09/24/04: After a long bit of research on both the art of camping and the pinhoti trail, I decided to embark on my first camping trip. I had hiked a particular section of trail east of..

Trails: Pinhoti Trail, north from FS 500 Length: 1 mile View Photo Gallery

After a long bit of research on both the art of camping and the pinhoti trail, I decided to embark on my first camping trip. I had hiked a particular section of trail east of the Dugger Mountain Wilderness Area several times, and knew of a field several miles out by a lake that would provide quite a bit of serenity and an…

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Day 4 Pinhoti Trail - Today was one of those days that sneaks up on you. There were no big climbs, no terrain too tough, and no great source of adversity. But at the end of the day I am quite tired. There were lots of quick climbs and descents, an energy sucking humid heat, and a couple mistakes with water. The day unofficially ended with well over 7,000’ of elevation gain. The heat didn’t necessarily get to me, but caused me to intake fluids quicker than I usually do. In a couple instances I finished all my water and had to log some dry miles. I didn’t experience true discomfort as I have on a fifteen mile stretch through Montana in 95 degree heat, but it did effect my energy. At the Mr of the day I just dropped. It was a good day overall with views of lakes, meadows and green forests. I was even able to take one of my notorious naked plunges into a lake today and found a towel in a shelter to dry off. The route and this side of Alabama have been pretty eye opening. My stereotypes for this part of our country’s wilderness have evaporated and I have enjoyed it thoroughly. Tomorrow I will enter Georgia. Miles 40.7 #DoEpicShit (at Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx9ypEaFwTZ/?igshid=15l1k1ny21n3e

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The push is on to extend the Appalachian Trail’s southern terminus to Alabama via the #Pinhoti Trail. Interesting article here. https://www.al.com/news/2022/03/alabama-working-to-bring-appalachian-trail-into-state.html https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-pf-xl-2H/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Cô gái lập kỷ lục Guinness thế giới về số lần chạy marathon liên tiếp nhiều nhất quả đất: Vào thời điểm tháng 3/2020, Alyssa Clark một ultrarunner từ Vermont Hoa Kỳ đang sống ở Ý - nơi bắt đầu lockdown ở yên trong nhà. Cô bật máy chạy bộ treadmill và quyết định chạy marathon mỗi ngày cho đến khi hết lockdown, khoảng thời gian mà cô nghĩ là tầm 2 tuần. Nhưng thời gian cứ thế tua đi, và cô gái 28 tuổi này đã ghi tổng cộng 95 cái marathon liên tiếp, rồi trớ trêu thay, virus corona nhảy dô người đã buộc cô phải dừng lại. Ngày 31/03/2020 là cuộc marathon đầu tiên của Clark và cô không thể chạy ngoài đường cho đến đầu tháng 5. Cô đã hoàn thành 25 chiếc marathon liên tiếp, rồi khi biết Kỷ lục Guinness thế giới dành cho nữ là 60 cái trong 60 ngày, cô quyết định chén mốc đó. Clark đặt mục tiêu của mình trên 75 cái FM trong 75 ngày. Clark hoàn thành hầu hết các cuộc chạy marathon của mình trong khoảng 4h, đôi khi nhanh hơn khi cô cảm thấy tốt, đôi khi chậm hơn nếu thời tiết xấu. Trong thời gian đó, cô và chồng chuyển từ Ý đến Panama City Beach ở Florida. Rồi bon chân, cô quyết định đặt mục tiêu của mình trên 100 chiếc FM trong 100 ngày luôn. Tuy nhiên, vào đầu tháng 7, Clark nhận thấy các cuộc chạy trở nên khó khăn hơn đáng kể, nhưng cô không rõ tại sao. Cô bắt đầu cảm thấy tức ngực khi đang chạy và các bác sĩ chẩn đoán cô bị nhiễm trùng đường hô hấp. Cuối cùng, vào ngày 04/07 sau 2.489 dặm, 95 cái FM và 95 ngày, Clark đã quyết định điều tốt nhất cho sức khỏe của cô là bỏ cuộc. 2 tuần sau, người ta xác nhận rằng cô và chồng đã nhiễm COVID-19. Giờ đây hơn 1 năm sau khi hoàn thành cuộc chạy marathon cuối cùng của mình, Clark đã được Guinness phê chuẩn kỷ lục thế giới. Trong một cuộc phỏng vấn với CNN, cô nói rằng cô không muốn phá vỡ một kỷ lục thế giới khác vì chiếc quy trình dài thườt thượt để được phê chuẩn cái đầu tiên, nhưng điều đó không có nghĩa là cô không có nhiều mục tiêu hơn trong tương lai. Tiếp theo, cô sẽ cố gắng thiết lập 1 quả FKT (Fastest known time) mới tại Pinhoti Trail dài 335 dặm từ Alabama đến Georgia. Theo @CanadianRunningMagazine @runbrief #runbrief #Race & Event

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Pinhoti Trail

Pinhoti Trail. February 09-February 22, 2021. Alabama/Georgia. 108 miles.

The Pinhoti Trail: missed flight, bad weather, scary encounters with loose dogs, gnarly creek crossings, very long road walks, and too much money spent. 

The fun times: shelter hopping, lots of joking around, burger king, and the nice reward of a few days of sun light.

Although we bailed on this hike, I don’t really regret it. I did not have the experience I was hoping for and was a bit miserable having wet feet all day and going to sleep cold. Not to mention going way over my budget in a very short amount of time. We just did this hike at the wrong time of the year. 

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Georgia vs Alabama (and I’m not taking SEC football)

Georgia vs Alabama (and I’m not taking SEC football)

2/8 Day 106, PInhoti Trail Day 18 – 18.76 miles, 34,090 steps 2/9 Day 107, Pinhoti Trail Day 19 – 20.73 miles, 32,496 steps 2/10 Day 108 Pinhoti Trail Day 20 – 20.54 miles, 34,822 steps 2/11 Day 109 Pinhoti Trail Day 21 – 17.29 miles, 25,642 steps After hiking on the Georgia section of the Pinhoti Trail, I have to give credit to Alabama’s trail maintenance folks. In Alabama, the trail was…

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Hitting trails in the dirty South. @adidasterrex @muirenergy @os1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . #alabama #trailrunning #pinhotitrail #training #dirtysouth #womenofultrarunning #run #running #outdoors #adidas #trailrunner #50k #trainingrun #trainingrace (at Pinhoti Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9H2nstHE29/?igshid=h2ysr0rpjua9

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Coleman Lake Trailhead, Pinhoti Trail, Alabama

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Episode 174 Cheaha Mountain

Episode 174 Cheaha Mountain Woohoo I made it to the tallest point in Alabama.

On this episode, I traveled to Cheaha Mountain to see what the highest point in Alabama looked like. My first stop was outside of the state park at the Cheaha Trail Head for a morning walk. I thought the Cheaha Trail Head might go up to the park, but the path was the Pinhoti trail and went down the mountain. After walking for…