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Slugg
12-12-2017, 16:27
Hey all. I'm planning on hiking the AL section of the Pinhoti in mid-late January. Expecting lows in the 20s and highs in the 60s. I know snow is possible, but don't expect to be walking in it most of the time. Do I have the right idea? Any tips appreciated.

golfjhm
12-13-2017, 15:04
Last Friday was our largest snow event of the millennium (we got 5-6") and it was gone by Sunday. Unlikely to get any snow but if it does it should be very manageable and perhaps enjoyable. Being cold from rain is much more of a concern.

Echo724
12-18-2017, 23:34
I hiked the AL portion in January a few years ago and didn’t have any issues. I encountered snow when I got close to GA, but as mentioned it was enjoyable. I may have passed one or two other hikers and water is not an issue.

Echo724
12-19-2017, 22:36
41249 Here is a picture of snow on the pinhoti

Slugg
12-22-2017, 13:46
When was that taken, Echo?

Thanks, everyone.

Slugg
12-22-2017, 13:47
Just saw you posted twice in a row, so that's from when you hiked it a few years ago, then?

Echo724
12-25-2017, 00:24
I believe it was in 2012, a lot of nice memories from that trip. I’m planning another hike in February or March. I’ll begin at Flagg mountain, I started that hike at the Horn section that year.

Dogwood
12-25-2017, 13:50
Hey all. I'm planning on hiking the AL section of the Pinhoti in mid-late January. Expecting lows in the 20s and highs in the 60s. I know snow is possible, but don't expect to be walking in it most of the time. Do I have the right idea? Any tips appreciated.

Went NOBO starting at Southern PT terminus late Jan about 3 yrs ago. Continued SOBO on the BMT at the northern PT terminus where the PT junctions with the BMT. Finished at Springer Mt where I met a fellow WBer offering a ride back to where he was passing right by my house in Alpharetta. Was initially planning on finishing at Amicalla Falls SP.

Westher experienced was as you are anticipating. A few days may have reached 70*. It snowed 3-4" another day got no trace the next midday. Got freezing/cold rain another 2 days. One other day a dusting.

Slugg
12-25-2017, 14:28
Appreciate the input from the both of y'all. And merry Christmas!

AO2134
12-27-2017, 22:40
I've hiked the AL pinhoti in shorts in january, but just like you think it will get cold at night. I think most nights you will be at low 30s, but it certain can get into the 20s.