Pinhoti Permit: Route and Dates
Pinhoti is in Pinhoti Trail, and the agency does not require a permit for it. The route covers 335 miles.
This guide covers the Pinhoti Trail Thru-Hike permit.
Free on national forest land (self-directed; no permit or self-registration station identified)
Permit Cost
3-5 weeks
Duration
335 miles
Distance
moderate
Difficulty
About Pinhoti
Walk 335 miles from Flagg Mountain in central Alabama to the Georgia mountains, through the Talladega and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, with a connector to the Appalachian Trail's southern terminus at Springer Mountain.
The Pinhoti route
- Distance
- 335 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- 3-5 weeks
- Difficulty
- moderate
Starts at Heflin, Alabama
Southern Appalachians (Talladega Mountains, AL and Chattahoochee Mountains, GA). Nearest town: Sylacauga, Alabama (Flagg Mountain terminus) / Ellijay, Georgia (northern end)
Points along the route
- Flagg Mountain (Southern Terminus)Mile 0, 786 ft
- Weogufka State Forest CCC Tower
- Cheaha State Park / Cheaha Mountain2,407 ft
- Cheaha LakeMile 80.1, 1,265 ft
- Bald Rock Boardwalk2,318 ft
- Pulpit RockMile 81, 1,949 ft
- Cheaha WildernessMile 81.3, 2,406 ft
- Talladega Scenic Drive Crossing
- Dugger Mountain WildernessMile 141.1, 2,134 ft
- Coleman Lake Recreation Area1,163 ft
- Heflin, Alabama959 ft
- Piedmont, Alabama702 ft
- Alabama-Georgia State Line
- Johns Mountain Wildlife Management AreaMile 247.2, 1,878 ft
- Keown FallsMile 247.9, 1,470 ft
- The Pocket Recreation Area933 ft
And 4 more named points along the route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Pinhoti?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Pinhoti route?
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The route is 335 miles, as a point-to-point. Plan on 3-5 weeks.
How difficult is the Pinhoti route?
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This is a moderate route, requires good fitness and some outdoor experience.
Where does the Pinhoti route start?
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Heflin, Alabama.
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