Pinhoti Trail at Adams Gap / AL 281 via Skyway Loop Hiking Trail and Pinhoti Trail
16.9 mi
Distance
9 hrs 9 min
Time
terrain
1,391 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail in Cheaha Wilderness.
This trail goes by Adams Gap and Pinhoti Trail at Adams Gap / AL 281.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
My first 20-miler (approximately) and it was worth it. Did it in March. Went anti-clockwise, on the Pinhoti -> Chinnabee -> Skyway route. The Pinhoti is the toughest of the 3 in terms of elevation. At some point around 4 miles, there will be a lot of rocks. Make sure to follow the blue stickers on trees as it is a bit easy to get lost there. There’s a beautiful back country campsite on top of the Pinhoti for overnight options.
I did this over 2 days, stopping at the Chinnabee shelter which is approximately at the 9 mile mark, right next to the Cheaha river/creek. The Chinnabee trail is beautiful, filled with creeks and some falls. The last leg of Skyway is probably the more bland part of the hike. Did not encounter any wild animals, except for one wild turkey.
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Public Tracks
Chinnabee skyway pinhoti
If you don't do the Pinhoti portion, leave a car at the Adams gap trailhead or roadwalk back to Turnipseed