Welcome to Watchers of the Wilderness

This is a moderate hike with over three miles of uphill grade on the return.

Sipsey Wilderness Hike: We will be hiking 209 down to the river. About 7 miles in and out.

At Watchers of the Wilderness (an ADVENTURE, Fellowship and Stewardship Group), we have experienced hikers and people that love the forest. We want you to hike with us in the Sipsey and other Adventures! Our goal is to see not only the obvious waterfalls and such, but those special destinations that are hidden in the Sipsey. Some of us as past rangers have hiked and backpacked all over the Sipsey in trails many never see. We have off trail destinations we love as well!

Anytime you hike with our Facebook group and need the information, we will provide the same knowledge and more if you request:

-Understand a topographic map

-Become aware of basic methods of wilderness navigation 

-Understand the unique terrain of the Sipsey Wilderness and surrounding Bankhead National Forest

-What to do if you find yourself lost or turned around in the Sipsey Wilderness

-Know where and how to access all 7 Sipsey Wilderness trailheads

-Understand the difference between a system and user made trail

In addition, we are going to ensure you know to have those 10 hiking essentials available!

Being hiking Gear, water, lunch and a fun attitude!

Visit us at watchersofthewilderness.com or our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/309595903207837/?ref=share