Agenda (Register below)

Alabama’s First Mountain Makes a Home for the Pinhoti Trail
A Celebration of the Official Hiking Gateway to Appalachia at Flagg Mountain Tower: A Year of Alabama Trails Event
October 2, 2025

Parking will be limited at the tower and the accessible trail parking lot. We suggest you carpool if possible. Overflow parking will be available at the cabin site. Someone will be present to help you get to the tower. (32.993735, -86.367785). Plan for a short walk (0.4 miles) on the accessible trail.

Note: no pets. (service animals are, of course, allowed). The walking path to the top of the mountain is concrete with a very gentle slope. Comfortable shoes are suggested. Water will be available, along with some chairs and tents for shade. Bring sunscreen and bug spray. If you have accessibility or health concerns, please let us know. We’ll work to accommodate requests.

Agenda

10:00 AM Coffee, pastries, and exploring the mountain

10:30 AM Master of Ceremonies
Paul DeMarco, President,  Alabama Trails Foundation

Invocation
David Lyons, Pinhoti Trail Chaplain

Welcome
Rick Oates, State Forester, Alabama Forestry Commission

Year of Alabama Trails –
Lee Sentell, Director, Alabama Department of Tourism

Pinhoti Governance Board
Chris Blankenship, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Linwood Butler, Forest Supervisor, National Forests in Alabama
Pinhoti Improvements – Paul DeMarco
11:30 AM Adjourn

(If you have any problems with the registration form below, please email joe@alabamatrailsfoundation.org and we’ll get you registered!)