LOST-HURT-Emergency reporting
FDR Ranger 24 hour emergency number is
706-801-5006
If you get lost/turned around on the trail:
Stop
Rest and think - do not panic, Try to backtrack
Use the link below to find where you are on the trail
FDR Ranger 24 hour emergency number is
706-801-5006
If you get lost/turned around on the trail:
Stop
Rest and think - do not panic, Try to backtrack
Use the link below to find where you are on the trail
"Screen shot" the map you see showing nearest Mile markers and points of interest
If you are hurt or come upon someone lost or hurt:
* Then call or use QR code to contact FDR 24 hour Ranger number : Google Voice/text number
706-801-5006
* Stay where you are. You may be asked to text them the screen shot of the map
you saved to show them of your location.
DON'T CALL 911 unless there is no answer to the above number.
CALLING 911 delays response time!
Click here to use your smart phone to find the trail. You will go to a Google map of the Pine Mountain Trail which includes all of the loops and side trails and points of interest and Mile markers. You will need to be signed in to your Google account. Click on the map and then hit the bullseye to try to find out where you are in relation to the trail.
If you are hurt or come upon someone lost or hurt:
* Then call or use QR code to contact FDR 24 hour Ranger number : Google Voice/text number
706-801-5006
* Stay where you are. You may be asked to text them the screen shot of the map
you saved to show them of your location.
DON'T CALL 911 unless there is no answer to the above number.
CALLING 911 delays response time!
Click here to use your smart phone to find the trail. You will go to a Google map of the Pine Mountain Trail which includes all of the loops and side trails and points of interest and Mile markers. You will need to be signed in to your Google account. Click on the map and then hit the bullseye to try to find out where you are in relation to the trail.
If you are completely off the trail, the best thing to do is STOP as soon as you realize you aren't on the trail any longer. Rest a couple minutes, take a breath and gather your wits. Try to backtrack a short ways to see if you pick up the trail. If you do not, STOP. Then call for help. On the back and front of PMT map are the park emergency numbers above.
EMERGENCIES and reporting situations ON THE TRAIL: If you have an emergency (i.e. medical situation, lost or turned around) and need help or come upon a smoldering fire, or a concern...contact the FDR Park Rangers FIRST! The park is located in Harris and Meriwether counties and if you call 911 you may not get
the proper 911 center. Let the FDR Park Ranger help you and get medical help if needed to you. Given the limited cell service in some areas of FDR, rangers can often get a text message when voice calls do not go through. Carry a map and know where you are when you seek help. If lost, try to relay where you started on the
trail or try to relate your last known location/landmark.
Most experienced hikers carry most of the following on a hike: A very loud whistle, real flashlight (not just light on cellphone), means for starting a fire, small amount of food and ample water, cell phone, small first aid kit, and a piece of plastic for shelter, map. Look at the Pine Mountain Trail map before heading out, make sure you plan your hike to be off the trail before dark and watch for the appropriate color blazes on the trees.
EMERGENCIES and reporting situations ON THE TRAIL: If you have an emergency (i.e. medical situation, lost or turned around) and need help or come upon a smoldering fire, or a concern...contact the FDR Park Rangers FIRST! The park is located in Harris and Meriwether counties and if you call 911 you may not get
the proper 911 center. Let the FDR Park Ranger help you and get medical help if needed to you. Given the limited cell service in some areas of FDR, rangers can often get a text message when voice calls do not go through. Carry a map and know where you are when you seek help. If lost, try to relay where you started on the
trail or try to relate your last known location/landmark.
Most experienced hikers carry most of the following on a hike: A very loud whistle, real flashlight (not just light on cellphone), means for starting a fire, small amount of food and ample water, cell phone, small first aid kit, and a piece of plastic for shelter, map. Look at the Pine Mountain Trail map before heading out, make sure you plan your hike to be off the trail before dark and watch for the appropriate color blazes on the trees.
REPORTING TRAIL CONDITIONS or DOWNED TREES
Go to the Google map as noted, screen shot location and then take couple photos of the trail condition or downed tree.
email photo to "CONTACT US" from the PMTA website www.pinemountaintrail.org Include in your email, date you saw the condition or downed tree. The map photo will help with location, but a brief accurate description will help too. You can also post the photos of blowdown and screenshot on our PMTA Facebook page if a member there.
Go to the Google map as noted, screen shot location and then take couple photos of the trail condition or downed tree.
email photo to "CONTACT US" from the PMTA website www.pinemountaintrail.org Include in your email, date you saw the condition or downed tree. The map photo will help with location, but a brief accurate description will help too. You can also post the photos of blowdown and screenshot on our PMTA Facebook page if a member there.