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I have hiked this trail 5 times and am compiling a small trail guide listing camping sites and water sources.

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Found water at 3 sources although only one sign. Like new plastic blue blazes on much of trail. Still made 2 wrong turns.

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I recently hiked this trail from hwy 60 and linked up with the Coosa back country trail to Blood Mountain. This trail is very difficult, trekking poles are a must. If you don't like a lot of ups and downs, this is not the trail for you. There are very few places to camp and even less water. I suggest pack light on everything else and bring plenty of H2O. There are not many rewards for your efforts, some good outlooks towards the end but you are in the trees for most of the trail. I would not recommend this trail for a summer hike, definitely for early spring and fall. Happy trails!

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Seemed to be a lack of markers from just east of High top to at least Payne Knob, which was as far as I went this time. Water access seemes to be quite limited as well. I know because I live up here there is no water from Buckeye Knob to at least Payne Knob as well. A great trail otherwise, and look forward to learning more very soon. def agree with the above comment re: trekking poles, trail is an *ss buster in several places, not for the weak of heart.

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