Pinhoti Trail Thru-hiking and Section Hiking Guide

The Pinhoti National Recreation Trail is a 350-mile highlight of public lands through the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Range. This route features a wonderful balance of remote beauty with closeness to civilization that keeps you excited to see what's next. From pine tree-laden ridgelines in Alabama to rhododendron rolling mountains of Georgia, this mid-length trail is bound to be a favorite for hikers in search of accessible wild solitude.

The Pinhoti is an adventure for novice and experienced backpackers alike. For a winter off-season hike, my partner Tom and I chose this southeastern US trail for the intermediate mileage, agreeable winter temperatures, and positive feedback from prior hikers.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail, written by Kate Riley.

Treeline Review: Pinhoti Trail Thru-hiking and Section Hiking Guide

Pinhoti Trail Thru-hiking and Section Hiking Guide

The Pinhoti National Recreation Trail is a 350-mile highlight of public lands through the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Range. This route features a wonderful balance of remote beauty with closeness to civilization that keeps you excited to see what's next. From pine tree-laden ridgelines in Alabama to rhododendron rolling mountains of Georgia, this mid-length trail is bound to be a favorite for hikers in search of accessible wild solitude.

The Pinhoti is an adventure for novice and experienced backpackers alike. For a winter off-season hike, my partner Tom and I chose this southeastern US trail for the intermediate mileage, agreeable winter temperatures, and positive feedback from prior hikers.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail, written by Kate Riley.

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I'm Kate - a thru-hiker, runner, and gear enthusiast with 10 years of writing experience.
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Treeline Review: Pinhoti Trail Thru-hiking and Section Hiking Guide

Pinhoti Trail Thru-hiking and Section Hiking Guide

The Pinhoti National Recreation Trail is a 350-mile highlight of public lands through the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Range. This route features a wonderful balance of remote beauty with closeness to civilization that keeps you excited to see what's next. From pine tree-laden ridgelines in Alabama to rhododendron rolling mountains of Georgia, this mid-length trail is bound to be a favorite for hikers in search of accessible wild solitude.

The Pinhoti is an adventure for novice and experienced backpackers alike. For a winter off-season hike, my partner Tom and I chose this southeastern US trail for the intermediate mileage, agreeable winter temperatures, and positive feedback from prior hikers.

Continue reading to learn more about hiking the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail, written by Kate Riley.

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Kate Riley
I'm Kate - a thru-hiker, runner, and gear enthusiast with 10 years of writing experience.
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