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Sipsey Wilderness
4.8 ★★★★★ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Hope, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sipsey Wilderness' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Trails run through this large wild area of forested hillsides with many rivers & waterfalls.
What runners say about Sipsey Wilderness
“A few technical spots that provided a fun challenge as we searched for and found several of the gorgeous waterfalls!”
“Then hiked to white falls - well marked, secluded, flat easy trail.”
“It was absolutely beautiful, and peaceful.”
Trail 209 crosses the river and you have to follow feeder creek. Trail signs when you reach the creek are missing someone wrote 201 and not 201 on them. We saw big cat tracks then following game trail as we were unable to cross the river due to water being up high and fast after recent storm so we were following…
It’s a very enchanting forest. Be careful you have no service and can easily get turned around. We’ve hiked so many miles last year in here. And still coming back for more. Winter is definitely my favorite time. It’s quite no bugs and waterfalls are just beautiful.
Sipsey Wilderness Area is a hikers paradise! Hiking trails in all directions, Waterfalls are abundant, Kayaking and canoeing down the river, Picnicking, camping and beautiful scenery are som of the things to do while in the Wilderness.
Very beautiful spot. Senic spots all the way through. Went on a hike with a local club. Enjoyed every minute of the hike and senery. Highly suggest you do a hike here if not to just go see the wonders Alabama has.
Trail conditions & character
“A few technical spots that provided a fun challenge as we searched for and found several of the gorgeous waterfalls!”
“Then hiked to white falls - well marked, secluded, flat easy trail.”
“A few technical spots that provided a fun challenge as we searched for and found several of the gorgeous waterfalls!”
Plan your run at Sipsey Wilderness
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone(205) 489-5111
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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