FDR 24 hour Ranger number is 706-663-4256
If you get lost on the trail:
* Stop
* Rest and think - do not panic
* Try to backtrack
* Use the link below to find yourself on the trail
* Call FDR 24 hour Ranger number 706-663-4256
* If no answer, they also have a Google Voice number 706-801-5006
* Stay where you are
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. 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 get lost on the trail:
* Stop
* Rest and think - do not panic
* Try to backtrack
* Use the link below to find yourself on the trail
* Call FDR 24 hour Ranger number 706-663-4256
* If no answer, they also have a Google Voice number 706-801-5006
* Stay where you are
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. 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. If you have a cell phone call for help. On the back of PMT map are two 24 hour numbers for the FDR 24 hour Rangers. Main number is 706-663-4256…(do not call 911 first as you will only get a 911 center that will call the park rangers.) You can also try another number which is a GOOGLE VOICE number. 706-801-5006. You can make a voice or text call to this number, or voice and it will transpose it to a text.
If you have cell service on a smart phone you can also go first to our website www.pinemountaintrail.org and click on the first tab LOST ON THE TRAIL. Follow the prompts using Google maps and you will see a map and it will show you where you are. "Screenshot" a photo of that map then when you text the park rangers include that photo of the map and they can see exactly where you are. Otherwise, whistle, yell for help, but stay put and let help come to you. Most good 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 and compass. 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.
The park rangers/DNR enforcement ranger may request you accept their FIND A FRIEND request if your phone is capable of accepting that. With FIND A FRIEND the rangers can see on their Iphone or Ipad where you are on an interactive map.
