March 2014 Inverness Area December 2014 left on the Pinho and hike 6.0 miles to the Little Caney Head Campsite. This is about an injury or accident Citico Creek Wilderness Lookout Mountain Battlefield Lookout Mountain See my pictures and videos below. Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail: Chinabee Road to Old Skyway, Pinhoti Trail: Adam's Gap to Cheaha State Park, Nubbin Creek Trail to Pinhoti Trail To McDill Point Loop, Chinnabee Silent Trail, Pinhoti, Cave Creek, Odum Loop, Hillabee Creek Bridge Trail to Rock Bridge, Deer Run, Lower Spring, Upper Spring, and Cheaha Express Loop. Four of us started out unprepared for a 2 mile in and 2 mile out. This is kinda of a prep trip for an eventual Thru of the Pinhoti. Fantastic trail. the lake you'll turn left on the Skyway Loop Trail and then hike 5.1 miles to the https://www.alapark.com/parks/cheaha-state-park. left on the Chinnabee Silent Trail and hike 5.4 miles to Lake Chinnabee. Seems the old alatrails.com is dead now, I'm . Historic Sites Cashiers Beautiful hike. Venice April 2016 December 2018 Would rate as moderate to hard with the rocks. Please follow the Leave No Trace guidelines while visiting the park. The entrance fee to the park is $5 (2018). Keown Falls Recreation Area In addition to lodge rooms, rock cabins, and A-frame chalets, Cheaha offers improved camping in the park, primitive camping near the highest point, and CCC primitive camping near Cheaha Lake. Read More Download the Outbound mobile app Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. We were able to find markings on trees in the rocky region so that helped but All trails kept us on the correct route. The Walking Dunes Trail is a 2.6-mile (4.2km) long loop that everyone can enjoy, going through wetlands and forests. Nice loop. Sale Creek As you make your way to the Lake beginning from the parking lot off of AL 281 . Very well marked, steep in a few places but great outlooks. Mostly the Skyway - Chinnabee - Turnipseed loop. Lumpkin trail data.Trails Covered ~ Pinho Trail, Chinnabee Silent Trail, Skyway Loop TrailHike Location ~ South Cheaha WildernessHike Direction ~ Counter ClockwiseHike Distance ~ 16.7 milesStart / Finish Hike ~ Adams Gap TrailheadTerrain / Difficult ~ 0.0 ~ 8.0 rocky climbs and descents, rock bluffs and rock gardens. February 2015 Clarkesville Moderate 4.5 (1269) Talladega National Forest. Apalachicola/Port St. Joe Area Trails Covered ~ Pinho Trail, Chinnabee Silent Trail, Skyway Loop Trail Hike Location ~ South Cheaha Wilderness Hike Direction ~ Counter Clockwise Hike Distance ~ 16.7 miles Start / Finish Hike ~ Adams Gap Trailhead Terrain / Difficult ~ 0.0 ~ 8.0 rocky climbs and descents, rock bluffs and rock gardens. During 2012 and 2013, I began to expand my trips into adjacent states, as well as into the wilder National Forest areas rather than just State Parks. Parking was easy and the trail was clearly marked. are for a counter-clockwise hike.This 16.7 mile counter-clockwise loop begins at the southwestern end of the Cheaha Primitive campsites are located throughout, usually in great locations. Cheaha State Park is only thirty minutes from several historic downtown tourism locations such as Heflin, Oxford, Ashland, Lineville, Munford, and Talladega. This was a very steep, wild feeling trail that really has a lot to offer. The falls are downstream 50' to the le.LC ~ There is a large campsite on the right, before the creek crossing.FORDING HAZARD: Use extreme caution after heavy rains.9.2 ~ CHEAHA FALLS SHELTER ~ TSThe trail turns sharp right just past the shelter. This is the loop recommended by the park office to those who want to try all of the bike trails in the park. Upper Tampa Bay County Park This 17.7 mile loop trail is actually the combination of three separate trails, the Chinabee Silent Trail, the Skyway Loop Trail, and a piece of the Pinhoti Trail. Directions from Cheaha State Park: Travel east on State Route #281. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Saluda Pine Mountain Franklin-Marion State Forest The climbs werent too bad though a few were strenuous. Myakka River State Park Want to report conditions for this trail? August 2015 The first mile (following the blue blazes on Lake Trail) is very steep and rocky and can get dangerous if you dont have good shoes. George Washington National Forest Ring Park Just before Kolomoki Mounds State Park Gainesville Area Alabama Just thanking you for this awesome report. It will also give you a feel for smooth, non-technical trails at speed. Nantahala National Forest Be sure to take/download a map, as it can be easy to lose the tail especially in fall/winter. Beautiful Trail. February 2021 White Springs Great trail conditions back in March, easy to find yourself off the trail, but if you check your maps regularly everything is a fun experience! The Cheaha area is truly beautiful and the stone observation tower makes the sprawling Talladega Mountain views even better! The park's runner-up is Cave Creek Trail Cheaha Mountain , which will get you 2,372 ft of elevation gain. March 2015 August 2018 This is a challenging hike, especially by Alabama standards. I wouldn't suggest ever B Lining it in the dark but we did. Theres another section with a ton of downed trees blocking the trail- presumably from Hurricane Zeta last year - but new trails have been formed around these trees. The large rock garden was intimidating, but if u keep going in the same general direction, you'll be ok. If you're in decent shape and have at least hiked a little bit before, this shouldn't be too bad. January 2016 March 2017 Savage Gulf State Natural Area The Chinnabee Silent trail offers a variety of scenic beauty throughout the entire route. This is about the halfway point to the falls. November 2014 Pond Mountain Wilderness Cherokee National Forest Stone Mountain Jonathan Dickinson State Park Alabama's Chinnabee Silent Trail is a 7.3-mile out and back trail that features a lake, waterfalls, and other beautiful features. Black Rock Mountain State Park next to the parking lot. Primitive campsites are located throughout, usually in great locations. Want to report conditions for this trail? Econfina Creek Wildife Management Area This is about the halfway point to the falls. I got lost and had to bushwhack my way back to the trailhead.the trail itself is nothing special really, just a walk along/around a ridge. Steep mile up from lake to a cliff area with beautiful views. This isn't a hard trail. Do not interact with wildlife. Take your time hunting those blue blazes. Newport Winder Turn lehere and cross the creek.FORDING HAZARD: Use extreme caution after heavy rains.12.0 ~ ROAD BED CROSSING12.2 ~ ROAD BED CROSSING12.7 ~ CAMPSITE ~ LC, RWLook for a trail on the right leading to the camp.12.8 ~ HUBBARD CREEK CROSSING ~ RWFORDING HAZARD: Use extreme caution after heavy rains.13.7 ~ ROAD BED CROSSING14.7 ~ ROAD BED CROSSING15.7 ~ CAMPSITE ~ LC, RWThe campsites are on the right and left.15.8 ~ CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS CHIMNEYMany years ago there was a CCC Park Cabin on this spot. Once you get to the top of the trail (it's mark by blue blazes), you can either hike along the road another mile or so up to the top (which is what we did on the way up) or you can to the summit taking the pink trail to the orange trail (which is how we got back down). Cherohala Skyway Grills and picnic tables around the park! Grandfather Mountain State Park Please follow the Leave No Trace guidelines while visiting the park. The 7,245-acre Cheaha Wilderness offers high elevations, with numerous overlooks for panoramic views of east-central Alabama. I hike a good bit and was gassed! Lol! Fort Payne The Cave Creek Trail meanders through lush woods and several easy stream crossings. You'll come very close to the highest point in Alabamaa short diversion down the paved main park road will get you there. McDill was gorgeous as usual. Super easy to get off trail. Thanks. The Cave Creek Trail is a very comfortable, three-mile trail with some amazing views and relatively little elevation gain. Wakulla Springs State Park Kelly Park Torreya State Park Blood Mountain Wilderness 2230.67 m Down, 14.9 mi Elk Knob Game Lands the Little Caneyhead campsite. To us this hike was about 2.5 miles too long for us!!!!!! Definitely wear good sturdy shoes. Super steep, not for young children. Lakeland Area The trail started another descent, and crossed the old road at 6.9 miles. Explore this 6.2-mile out-and-back trail near Lineville, Alabama. I turned left, and finished the loop at 7.5 miles. Overall, a great trail with great views, and great challenges! Great trail. 1,279' Down great views, i try to go every year around October. Flint River No permits required. Robinson Preserve Also if your knees arent the best (like mine) you might want to wear a brace or sleeve. Overall we had an amazing time and checked off a bucket list item to see Alabamas highest point! Occasionally unclear direction in the middle of the trail but fine with alltrails. Official Web site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 2023 Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Visit the mountain biking section to learn more, Cheaha State Park PreK-12 Field Trip and Outreach Curriculum. Elkins as the Little Caneyhead Shelter. LaFayette start from lake campground parking and follow blue markers on rocks and trees Joyce Kilmer - Slickrock Wilderness Little Manatee River State Park Big South Fork National Recreation Area September 2015 Lexington ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Cheaha State Park charges a fee to enter. Also fell victim to seeing that it was a 1mi hike at the lake without looking it up here, so we started it an hour before sunset and had to turn back. The terrain is not too challenging, but it is a bit steep on the way back to the parking area.Several waterfalls are within the park, as well as numerous trails of va Bald Rock is maybe the most easily accessible views I have ever experienced. It is an out or back hike, but can be combined with the Pinholti Trail to make for a long loop (~14 miles). Don't take someone who has never hiked before though. Not beginner friendly though. Ocean-to-Lake Trail Florida Caverns State Park Elevation gains were minimal. Sumatra Loved this walk. December 2015 Offline map recommended. This is a popular trail for hiking and . The valley at the base of Mount Cheaha is home to several picturesque waterfalls flowing out of Cheaha Lake. Cheaha. August 2019 The Pinhoti trail is really rocky and not very well marked. Never hike or head into that area that may be above your fitness or experience level. Plane crash is after this app trail mark ends. April 2015 This trail offers a variety of attractionsmountain top views, waterfalls, steep rock climbs, and great camping. Spectacular views. I am also a student at European School of Music where I learned that music and nature have a lot in common. On the way back down a quick detour to Pulpit Rock dishes up a final stunning vista before the last descent. Somewhere about halfway down on the cave creek trail, we ended up taking a wrong turn but didn't know it. Length 3.3 miElevation gain 1,128 ftRoute type Out & back. Most of the trail is steep and rocky. We hiked in late May, and the wildflowers were exceptional, especially the fields of Indian Pink. Chiefland Area Englewood Area Follow US 4313.6 miles to County Road 131, and turn right onto it. Unaka Mountain Wilderness Bradenton The trail to Pulpit Rock in Cheaha State Park, near Anniston, AL is a mere mile. New York An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Bucks Pocket State Park Tray Mountain Wilderness The first section out to the Overlook was awesome but then this dense fog and rain moved in on us. Awesome view from the rocks. Franklin Grundy Forest State Natural Area 2023 University of South Alabama, Commercialization and Industry Collaboration, Research Communications, Development and Learning, Nearest Emergency Resources (Addresses & Phone #s), hummus, tortillas, tomato, spinach, cucumber, and cheese, Spaghetti noodles, sauce, green pepper, mushrooms, granola, evaporated milk (add water), dried berries, ramen, mixed veggies, curry, coconut milk. Let us know in the comments below. Great hike - did it over a Friday-Sunday. Started at Cave Creek hiking clockwise. Lake City Area Fort Myers Area Vermont Cheaha Wilderness: Cave Creek - Pinhoti Trail Loop, Lineville, Alabama, Pigeon Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Pigeon-Crockford Wildlife Management Area. For this trip youll need at least 4 meals.Veggie Wraps: Privacy Statement | Contact USA Cheaha (the highest point in Alabama), you'll have a breathtaking view and ample opportunities for photography. Weedon Island Preserve Address: AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, USA. 893.62 m Down, 10.5 mi Military members/veterans are free with ID. Being a jerk / offensive? Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and We had enough cell phone service to check out a map online but not much help!! Turn right on Cheaha Express and follow it to the short Cheaha Run (white blazes) loop near the top of Bald Rock Mountain. Tate City Pisgah National Forest January 2018 Chattahoochee National Forest Fort Mountain State Park It was our first over 3 mile hike. West Virginia This is a new adventure! Watch for the blue blazes through the trees to get across. it is reliably unreliable year round - plan accordingly.WILDFLOWER ~ Mountain Laurel / Late Spring / White6.9 ~ SPRING CROSSING ~ SWThe spring is off trail about 50' to the right, through a Mountain Laurel thicket.You'll be able to hear it a lot beer than you can see it.7.6 ~ CREEK CROSSING ~ LC, RW7.8 ~ TURNIPSEED HUNTER'S CAMP ~ LC, RWThe trail goes straight across the camp road. October 2014 Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest This hike, which starts in Cheaha State Park and ventures into the Talladega National Forest's Cheaha Wilderness, offers a contrast between the two flanks of the same mountainan eastern side with. About 9pm we finally hit the guard rail Park admission ceases thirty minutes prior to sunset and all day-use areas and trails close at sunset. Sebring Area For more information, please visit, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. From the parking lot, cross the road and start on the trail. Oxford Black Bear Wilderness 1,127' Up It was a great hike but quite hard. Overall I would just go directly to the Pinhoti trail and skip the Cave Creek connection. Visit the mountain biking section to learn moreabout these opportunities. A great time and a great park! I have Pinhoti maps, but I can't seem to find much on these trails. Cheaha Wilderness is named for the nearby Cheaha mountain, which rises to a height of 2,407 feet and is the highest point and a prominent landmark in Alabama. Spruce Pine From the parking area, you'll cross over AL Beautiful lookouts, multiple waterfalls with pools to cool off in. This sign board is off trail 10' on thele and is easy to miss.3.7 ~ STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN ~ 1575'Here is a huge rock garden and there are a lot of tricky little uphill rockyswitchbacks for the next 0.5 miles. Please note that the following directions This trail connects to the White Rock Creek Trail (North) at the northern tip of the lake. first 1 mile up is steep with 0.2 mile rocky We stayed at Cheaha State Park and wanted to hike some of the Pinhoti. January 2017 Frozen Head State Park Roughly another half-mile down the trail, youll come to the namesake: Cave Creek October 2019 This hike features scenic views, intermediate rock scrambles, and a rewarding peak point. In the rocky areas, especially on the Chinnabee (a wilderness trail per a trail maintenance person) its a little hard to keep on trail without AllTrails, but not impossible. The views are superb, and there's no hard sections/ I rarely do two "Best Hikes" in a row, but nevertheless, I am calling this a "Best Hike". Moderately steep. St. Augustine Bartow County Parks An excellent trail! FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Neal Preserve 343.42 m Up It was steep and rocky. St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Land Manager: Alabama State Parks - Cheaha State Park, 9.4 mi This is a state park within Talladega National Forest. Go counter clockwise. Print/PDF map. West Palm Beach Area A good pair of shoes is a must. Linville Blue Ridge Originally based out of Atlanta, Georgia, I started out by occasionally hiking short trails throughout well-known Georgia State Parks. I don't recommend it for kids, but regardless we had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend adding Bald Rock and Pulpit Point to your hike since you are already at the top of the mountain and it only adds maybe a mile and a half to your total milage. Theres also a large boulder field on the west side of the mountain where you can easily lose the trail. My son and I are beginning highpointers, and this was the second US Highpoint we "summited." Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This six-mile route starts with the park's most difficult trail before climbing the rest of the way up to the tower. Triple Creek Preserve The trailhead is just before the fee gate on the right. Cheaha State Park is truly a magnificent Alabama destination with a cliffside pool, a lake, a dog park, accessible and extreme trails, cultural heritage, and more! Lula Lake Land Trust Springs Cleveland 7,330' Up February 2019 July 2014 Be the first to share your experience. Starting at Cheaha TH, I camped night one just before Devils Den and night two a little past the Chinnabee/Odum junction on the Pinhoti. 15.1 km Definitely a moderate trail. Otherwise, would have rated as easy moderate. We had three options, go to the nearest road and hike on the road back to the parking lot, go back the way we came (which wasn't well marked) or B line it for the parking lot which was about 5 miles as the crow flies away. Cheaha trailhead to the Pinhoti connector then NOBO on Pinhoti back to trailhead. The terrain is not too challenging, but it is a bit steep on the way back to the parking area.Several waterfalls are within the park, as well as numerous trails of va Skyway Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ashland, Alabama. To be out here. North Carolina 341' Down Whitehall Florence Area Some technical terrain and limited alternate lines. Tate's Hell State Forest Challenging but not a killer. Challenging on the feet and ankles. 7.4mi, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Create Recommended Route or Rosman I have 3 years of amateur weather forecasting experience, having studied a lot of meteorology basics over the years. 389.93 m Down, 3.2 mi This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. October 2015 Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Trenton No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Cheaha State Park is located almost halfway between Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA. Named by the Native American "Creek" nation in Muskogee language, Chaha means "high place." Although AllTrails doesnt seem to show any water sources on the skyway loop, we were crossing over some ever couple of miles. Fun, moderate hike with some nice water features off trail. Marianna Area 290.28 m Up August 2017 you will hit cabins after 1 , continue on the road for 0.2 mile t. As mentioned by many previous reviews the trail is well marked and easy to find the trailhead. Be careful going up and down but sights were worth it. Eglin Air Force Base Mark Trail Wilderness Townsend Florida Maintain a safe and respectful distance. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Panama City Area The Pinhoti continued forward toward Cheaha State Park, but I turned right onto the Pinhoti Connector. 952' Up trail data. Robbinsville 125.881744 ft. Hard. We ultimately made the decision to walk back to the lake by the road instead of risk taking our dog back down the steeper parts of the trail, so I cant attest for the hike back. We do give the trail and your description a 5 star tho. Middlesex Beautiful creek and lake at the bottom make the climb worth it!! 388.22 m Up Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Many of these small waterfalls are accessible on the Chinnabee Silent Trail, including Cheaha Falls. Roughly another half-mile down the trail, youll come to the namesake: Cave Creek We ended up doing a total of about 26 miles that day. Prentice Cooper State Forest Be the first to leave a review! Cornelia July 2015 Moderate ~ 8.0 ~ 16.7 rolling hills. Loved this trail. Quick Point Nature Preserve Discover this 8.9-mile loop trail near Lineville, Alabama. Soddy Daisy Mccaysville If this is not enough enticement, the views are wonderful. Great trail! There are several places on the trail that are near vertical and are demanding, especially on the Pinhoti. Palatka Very challenging loop. Sopchoppy The boulder field was intense but doable. Longboat Key Definitely challenging in parts, but really easy at parts too. Soddy-Daisy Wartburg We decided to B line it.. we got our heading and trekked on. Many fresh trail markers, so the trail is well marked now. Do not hike in severe weather, seek shelter.Dont forget to check the weather before you leave. Chipley Although challenging, this trail was completely worth it. One of the best view in Alabama. Keep an eye out for the uphill luckily some nice person gave my husband a ride back up to our car we would have struggled to make it back up for sure! The reason we didnt do the full loop was because the creek part doesnt have good views. Rather than driving up to the top, we decided to take the Lake Trail up to the top. It was flown over here by helicopter in 1993 from Sylva Beersheba Springs This hike turns right onto Cave Creek Trail Connector - however, if you are looking to do a backpacking trip combining this hike and the Cave Creek Loop, then you would need to continue straight . Day one was breezy, however, going from Devils Den all the way up to the top of the Stairway to Heaven is one heck of a day. Caesars Head State Park Bakersville Oconee Station Historic Site The Outbound works best with JavaScript enabled. 103.9 m Down, 67.9 mi Rome Jefferson National Forest For more information, please visit, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. January 2021 Beautiful trail. Pigeon-Crockford Mountain Wildlife Management Area Beautiful ride but lots of trees and sticks on the trail so watch out!!! Best Hike New River Gorge National Park Steep and rocky! Bryson City At roughly two miles along the trail, youll come to a rocky overlook facing the south. HospitalTanner Medical Center/East Alabama1032 Main St S, Wedowee, AL 36278+12563572111, ClinicClay County Medical Clinic60026 AL-49, Lineville, AL 36266+12563962141, Head to nearest campsite or road crossing, Always yield to emergency responder directions. However, I do recommend this view at sunrise during the summer because of how crowded it gets. There are some rocky sections that are hard to tell where the trail goes. Cherokee The trail was not easy to follow in a few segments but I had good enough service to follow along in the app. Sumter National Forest Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness Please explore responsibly! We enjoyed the trail a lot. Trail was dry and lots of water in the streams. 2,932' Down We are going to do some getting Into shape before we return so it will be more enjoyable. Skyway Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ashland, Alabama. The easiest access is from Lake Chinnabee which is about one mile round trip from the parking area. Amicalola Falls State Park Try this 6.9-mile loop trail near Lineville, Alabama. Sewanee https://www.alapark.com/parks/cheaha-state-park. Dawsonville Print/PDF map. Nearby attractions include Talladega National Forest, Pinhoti Trail, Cheaha Wilderness Area, Chief Ladiga Rails to Trails Bike Route (joins the Silver Comet in Atlanta), Coldwater Mountain Biking Trails, Historic Downtown Heflin, Wine Tasting Trail, Choccolocco Park, Freedom Riders Park, Oxford Center for the Performing Arts, Talladega Super Speedway, Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, and historic Kymulga Grist Mill Covered Bridge and Park. the trail crosses the river in either direction and they were impassable. De Soto National Memorial Cumberland Trail Harder than I thought it would be! It's a very easy trail for hikers of any skill level, and leads to a beautiful, scenic reward. You end up at the top of Cheaha where the observation tower, giant wooden carving of Bigfoot, and trail worker museum are. Basinger Benton Mackaye Trail Brevard If your child loves nature, Cheaha is the perfect placefor your nextbirthday celebration. A lot of blowdown from the tornadoes a few years ago, but still a beautiful trail with many, many good views. The Cave Creek section isnt well-marked - got lost in the boulder field, predictably. Hike this loop trail to get a sampler of Talladega National Forest and the Cheaha Wilderness. Sarasota Area Camel's Hump State Park Ellijay Hike out along the Pinhoti was freshly marked, again with plenty of water. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 41 min to complete. Lake Trail leads hikers up steep slopes to the top of Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama at 2,413 feet. Brasstown Bald Scottsboro Area I would definitely use AllTrails for some areas that arent marked well. Imagine 2,799 acres of granite boulders and wind-warped ancient trees at 2,407 feet above sea level, often above the clouds, and surrounded by 392,567 acres of the Talladega National Forest including 7,245 acres of Cheaha Wilderness. Cheaha Wilderness 30 Mile Loop boasts the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 4,993 ft of total ascent. A somewhat challenging trail with wonderful views and fun rock formations! Fort Payne Area Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 9 min to complete. Big Foot Trail was not too challenging, easily navigated, and a great wind down after Lake Trail. Didnt trust the dog when he went up. It can also be accessed from Turnipseed campground, but that is about six miles. 177 Legendary Trail Loop , Floresville, TX 78114 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $293,950. Erwin Fire Tower Also, I did not start tracking the trail on this app until about halfway through when my friends phone died. 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