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sipsey-tr203


Highlights:

Solitude, rock formations, older growth forest
Near:Double Springs, AL
Scenery:
Distance:4 miles
Elevation Gain:1000 ft
Hike Time:3 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:Bush wacking
HikeType:Point to Point


Summary: This trail has two personalities. In parts it is a wonderful trail through some of the older growth forest. This trail is one of the only marked trails in sipsey. The trail markings are spaced orange flags. Towards the 2.5 mile point the reason for these markers becomes dramatically apparent. Due to the huge numbers of unmanaged blow downs the trail at times becomes unrecognizeable and requires significant bushwhacking from flag to flag. This trail is almost unused and sports few if any established camp sites. This gives the advantage of being a true back woods experience, but also puts the responsiblity on hiker to be sure to leave any campsites in pristine condition.
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 cranal road (hwy 33) past sipsey wilderness to Bunyan Hill Road. Follow road to the closed bridge over Borden Creek. Trail Sign is on the right side of the road ... trail head is marked to the left and drops down to follow Borden Creek. (Lat:34.18581 Lon:-87.2366)
Trail Guides for sipsey-tr203:
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
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