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 where you are on the trail
If you are hurt or come upon someone lost or hurt:
* 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
* Then call FDR 24 hour Ranger number 706-663-4256
* If no answer, they also have a Google Voice/text number 706-801-5006
Then text to that number the "screen shot" map.
* Stay where you are
You will be asked to text them the screen shot of the map you saved to show them
your location if you haven't sent that already.
DON'T CALL 911 unless there is no answer to the above two numbers.
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 get lost 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
If you are hurt or come upon someone lost or hurt:
* 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
* Then call FDR 24 hour Ranger number 706-663-4256
* If no answer, they also have a Google Voice/text number 706-801-5006
Then text to that number the "screen shot" map.
* Stay where you are
You will be asked to text them the screen shot of the map you saved to show them
your location if you haven't sent that already.
DON'T CALL 911 unless there is no answer to the above two numbers.
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. 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…(again, 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.
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 I-Phone or I-Pad where you are on an interactive map.
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 I-Phone or I-Pad where you are on an interactive map.
REPORTING TRAIL CONDITIONS or DOWNED TREES
Go to the 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.
Go to the 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.