I am planning to hike the Pinhoti Trail from Flag Mountain, Alabama. While consulting my maps I noticed that you have to hike a good distance from Flag Mountain before you actually enter the Talladega National Forest (TNF). The hike before entering TNF seems to go along roadsides and across some private lands. It also seems that a couple of nights camping could be required before reaching TNF. If this is the case how does that work for the private lands and the roadsides? Also, does anyone know of any maps or guidebooks for the Pnhoti Trail?
Thanks,
Jambeaux

