Pinhoti Trail : Section 1 : Female Solo Overnight Hiking in Alabama

[@chrissyt6959]

I know this was 2 years ago, but it was so encouraging to me that I can do this!

[@MonkeySeeProductionsLLC]

Awesome! I'm starting the trail next week and this video was informative and motivational. The umbrella was a great tip; I added one in my pack. Also, makeup equals war paint. I hope to see more sections of the Pinhoti Trail on your channel.

[@brandyallison1852]

I love the trail makeup portion because I am a girlie girl

[@Stephi12Anderson]

I have the LanShan 2 and love it. Looking forward to the rest of your hike

[@cregp72]

I got to say the final comments “Cold Coke and bag of chips” absolutely priceless. From Indiana here and have been looking at doing some hiking camps and happen to come across this video glad I watched till the end that made my burst out with laughter.

[@kellymctear7526]

Yay! So glad you’re doing this! Let me know when you do other sections, if you’d like some company. I had big plans for section hiking most of the AL part this fall, but it hasn’t really happened like I’d hoped.

[@kristencreatesllc]

I’m hoping to do sections 3 and 4 sometime soon!

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, Kelly. I'd love to hike with you sometime. 🙂

[@danielcash2010]

Great detailed video that is my plan for the year to do the trail in different sections

[@padrecook]

Great video. I’m planning on doing that hike soon. Thanks for all the tips and also for pronouncing everything right! It drives me crazy with people saying We-O-gufka!

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, Chris. I appreciate your kind words.

[@northalabamahiking]

I got turned around myself in the Talladega National Forrest. Used my compass to get back on track. Great video

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I didn't see this until today. I knew you did it. But, I didn't know you did a video. Excellent job. Nice editing. Great adventure. Crow

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

Thank you Crow!

[@woodsman335]

At 12 minutes into your video you got lost due to trail/direction confusion. Thats typical on the Pinhoti. I've hiked several times from High Point Trailhead to Bulls Gap Trailhead. The trail tends to have great trail blazing in the straight sections. However, when you get to a place where the trail makes a turn or bend, there is rarely markings to denote that turn. I've gotten lost many times on the Pinhoti due to this. Many times I've threatened to carry a can of blue paint and a paint brush but havent done it yet. As a service to people that will come after me, however, I always stack rocks to create a "Karn" to indicate the direction of the trail at the turn. Often times I return to the same place and see that my Kern is still there. Happy hiking!

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

Hey Kristen, glad I found your channel. I just did videos of these sections (Flagg to Rebecca Mountains). It’s great to reflect through your video. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Great hike! Glad that you used the POC! Those guys are great! Any plans for a future Pinhoti thru hike? Now following 332!

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

Great video, Kristen! I got off trail and lost on that fire road too. If you aren't looking, you will walk right past the blue blaze where the trail goes back to the right. 😁 I turned 18 miles into 21 miles. 🤔

[@TheCaboose]

Your new trail name is "Lost". 😆 Happy hiking my Pinhoti friend.

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

LOL!! I love it. Thanks for watching.

[@OutdoorUp]

Love that place! 💙

[@derekmims2012]

I watched your video last year and our family hiked part of this section. This and other videos inspired us to start hiking again. I have decided I want to hike the entire Pinhoti, even if I have to do it in sections. NOTE: I love your hand-written guide with landmarks and the mileage of each section. Could you share a good place to get that information so I can make my own?

[@kristencreatesllc]

I used the Pinhoti Alliance website and FarOut app as well as comments on the Pinhoti FB page. But I actually have an Etsy shop where you can get a digital download of these cards. All 13 AL sections are just $5. Instant download. My shop is RubyNellHikes. 😬

[@Kai77-24]

You go lady! You've got it still!! Home to meet you one day on trail.

[@Kai77-24]

#rubynell

[@MJustaddwater]

Did you experience a lot of bugs? or just spiders? You got me excited about this trail. Thanks

[@kristencreatesllc]

Alabama during early September is a bug’s paradise. I made it through without too many bites using picardin treatments on my equipment.

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

Summer and early fall, yep lots of bugs. You absolutely need to hike this trail. Its beautiful. Thank you for watching.

[@SeniorHiker77]

You're correct yellow blazing has no spider webs. Lol

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

LOL!!!

[@lisastatum2491]

What kind of pack are you using? It looks like a good size for hiking or backpacking.

[@kristencreatesllc]

It’s a Gregory Maven 44. But it’s a XS (because I have a super short torso) so it’s actually about 42 liters. It’s PERFECT for 1-3 nights. Honestly probably good for longer, maybe even thru hiking, if you’re smart about your load. I downsized specifically to control my weight and am super happy with it.

[@lisastatum2491]

@@kristencreatesllc Thank you. I'm actually looking for just a hiking backpack, with room for tent, etc. in case I do an overnight backpack trip. New to this and don't want to buy multiple packs until I get a little more experienced. Looking forward to videos when you hike more sections of the Pinhoti!!

[@chuckhelms5248]

Is that the Dollar General that "Dixie" got hassled by the Po-Po?

[@kristencreatesllc]

I think so. They were nice enough to me, so maybe they’ve learned that they’re a hiking resupply point by now.

[@jessesierke6264]

Sharing with my wife. She might just be willing to try a day hike with me.

[@jgeisler]

About how much did your pack weigh?

[@kristencreatesllc]

I’m not sure of the base weight, but with water and food it was somewhere between 22 and 25 pounds. And the wine was by far my heaviest item. No regrets.

[@TerryYoungOutdoors]

About 26 pounds with food and water.

[@chrissyt6959]

I tried not to laugh at the spider web moment. I have been there. lo

[@frankjones3671]

You're awesome smarts delightful amazing beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KawkazianWDE]

Do you actually hike?

[@kristencreatesllc]

You caught me. I rode a yak and just hopped off to do the video shots.

[@KawkazianWDE]

I believe it

[@chrgore]

Are you the one called Avon...?😂

[@traditionalbowhunter5862]

cheap ass tent lol....should have gotten a z packs or durston pro

[@kristencreatesllc]

@@traditionalbowhunter5862 Those are good brands. But they can be very expensive, and this is a great cheap alternative. I personally enjoyed it. It probably doesn’t hold up as well, but it serves its purpose for me without any issues.