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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10104098985377311&set=gm.2027770100782743&type=3
Fire is on the east side of 281 at the intersection of Chinnabee silent trail.
clusterone
10-10-2016, 14:58
Thanks dhagan, this information directly affecting my plans for this weekend! Now need a PLAN C.
Looking for trail options within 3h drive from Huntsville, AL. Had planned to hit the Pinhoti this weekend as a warm up for the ALT, but my initial plan was abandon do to the temperature (these sections are low lying).
Plan A: http://www.trailwiki.org/wiki/Pinhoti/Section_4 & 5
Anyone been on 4 & 5 recently that can confirm available water sources? If wet, can handle the higher temperature, but worried the drought will make this tough.
Plan B: http://www.pinhotitrailalliance.org/loop---pin-chin-sky..html
There is now a wildfire, and a campfire band for my plan B!
The heat and drought are making it difficult to find “Wilderness Class” trails nearby. I would typically bite the bullet and head further north to Citico / SlickRock, but really looking for something closer. Looking for about a 20 mile loop, ideally with plenty of water sources. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
LazyLiam
10-11-2016, 09:39
There is reliable water in the areas you linked to (Section 9 of the PTA trail guide at least). Creek is still flowing reliably as of last weekend at Lower Shoal Creek Shelter at 114.0 and at 115.8. Also water at High Rock Lake and Pine Glen campground. If you travel further south water is scarce. Very little flowing water around Chinnabee but some pools of water at Turnipseed and where the falls are (were).
swisscross
10-11-2016, 12:54
Plan A
See above for current water info. I did this section last Dec and there was plenty of water. Lower Shoals shelter is my favorite shelter.
Plan B
The last time I did the Skyway loop there was no water from Turnipseed up to the Pinhoiti down to Adams gap.
With the current drought I would assume the same.
This section is only 7 miles so doable if you don't mind carrying water.
Better views once on top of the ridge than plan A.
clusterone
10-11-2016, 18:50
Thanks everyone. But more bad news: http://www.alabamawx.com/?p=106550
I know many camp without a fire, but a prefer not too. Looks like a farther drive is in order. Thanks again.
All fires in the Talladega Nat forest were under control...as of Monday. Talked with several Forestry workers out on the trail, they were patrolling campsites for illegal campfires. I was told that the one that I posted, was pretty much out. They used helicopters to do water drops, and they have also brought in a crew from new mexico to help out. I did not see or smell smoke when I went Sun/Mon.