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Summary: LIKE ALL HIKES IN SIPSEY A COMPASS AND A GOOD MAP OF THE AREA IS A MUST... even extremely experienced hikers in sipsey get lost and turned around! This is a simple rollingpoint to point or in and out hike. The trail has three main features that make it worth doing. The first is that it gives a first hand view of the deaistation wrought by the pine beetle which has destroyed countless thousands of acres of pine in this area. The second feature is Johnson Cemetery which dates back to the mid 1800's and the graves are still maintained and covered yearly in white sand (a local tradition). Finally the trail gives and alternate way of accessing TR209 without parking at the fee site down the road and a less used access. This trail like all trails in the sipsey system are unblazed. Trailhead: Off of Hwy 195 between Halleyville and Double Springs is the crossroads known as Rabbittown. At Rabbittown there the ubiquitous brown sign for the turn to sipsey wilderness. Follow the road and the many signs back the trail head is located on the left hand side of the road. There is an old abandonded hiker box and large lean-to style trail head sign there also. I have noticed that there was some damage that vandals had done to the sign but many people use the parking there and I have spoken to the sheriffs department and they said it was safe. The trail begins on a well marked logging road and is shared with the start to tr201. (Lat:34.28792 Lon:-87.47147) Trail Guides for Sipsey tr 202: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: (205) 489-5111 US forest rangers office Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Robert Schueller, who has posted 14 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Alabama Hiking, Alabama Trails, Alabama Hikes, Winston County Hiking, Winston County Trails, Winston County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
