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Dugger Mountain - 2nd highest point in AL - via Pinhoti Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Dugger Mountain Wilderness, Alabama   Hike: Dugger Mountain - 2nd highest point in AL - via Pinhoti Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 18 2012  10:30 am >> Sat, Feb 18 2012 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Dec 25 2011 10:31 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 17 2012 11:59 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
John Weatherman
Sam L
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
This is a twelve mile round trip in and out hike in the Dugger Mountain Wilderness. We hike six miles in on the Pinhoti Trail to the 2nd highest point in Alabama, Dugger Mountain, at 2140 feet. Then we go back the way we came.

The trailhead is near Rabbittown, at the site of the now burned, Pinky Burns cabin. This is at around 900 feet in elevation.

We hike thru narrow valleys between ridges for a few miles in mostly pine forest. Then we emerge on the side of the ridge on our way up to Dugger. There we will have some good views of the town of Piedmont AL and the surrounding area, see pic above.

Dugger Mountain itself is just off the trail. There is no view there, but we will see where the fire tower once stood. That's the lunch spot. Then we turn around and go back.

This trail follows the contour lines to the point that it avoids more scenic parts of the wilderness, such as the streams and ridge tops, though it does pick up some good rock formations.

If this trail is not so great, then why should you do it? Well, you may want a change of pace from Georgia. The views are different, and the geology and terrain are different. It is a shorter drive than a lot of North GA hikes.  Also this is an easy hike as D-4's go, so it might be a good way to pick up your first D-4 if you have never done one.

Still, this is a D-4, so if you are not in shape, don't sign up. That said, this is not a fast hike. We will go at a moderate pace and take breaks to let people catch up. If you like to hike fast, and don't like to wait, please sign up for something else.

After the hike, those who choose to may go to eat in Heflin. We will have a choice of Jack's Hamburgers, Marie's Bar-B-Que or Vallarta Mexican Grill.

Required Items to Bring:
Dress in layers
Shoes you can hike in
Plenty of liquids
Snacks, energy bars
Your lunch for the top of Dugger Mountain
Cash for your driver and possibly dinner		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
You can bring poles if you need those
Dog, if you have one that can hike

How to Get There:
Event Directions:From the Park and Ride take I-20 West toward AL for 56 miles.
Take Exit 199 at Heflin AL. Go right on AL-9.
Stop at Hardee's on the right for our bathroom break and breakfast take out.
Continue North on AL 9 to left at US-78 in about a mile. (This is still also AL-9)
Continue West on US-78 to right on AL 9 after four miles.
Go North on AL-9 for 11.5 miles to the flashing light.
Take a right at the flashing light (County Rd 55 - Rabbittown Rd)
Go East about 4.5 miles on CR-55 to the Pinhoti Traihead on the left at the Burns Cabin.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):156Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:45 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $62.40 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:
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