Welcome to WOTW!

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Welcome to Watchers of the Wilderness

Our Mission

Exploring and Hikes

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 Making Bankhead  National  Forest  and  the  Sipsey  Wilderness  the  anchor  for  adventures,  our team of friends will  be providing  write ups  and  directions  to  many  of  the  wonderful  places  throughout  the  world  they  visit.  

Carolinachip

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 Carolinachip.com  has  been  active  since  2001.  Outdoors  exploring,  Non-invasive bushcraft, Forest  Cooking and zest  for  creativity  has  found  a  new  home  at  Watchers  of  the  Wilderness.  

Stewardship

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Even  just  a  group  of  forest  loving  friends  knows  that  we must protect  our  resources.  Whether  cleaning up on  our  hikes and trips  or  volunteering  with  local  non-profits  and  clubs,  you  will  find us  doing  our  part  to  keep  the wild  wild!  

Calendar of Events

11/02/2019

Leave The Forest Like You Found It Hike

9am - 3pm

Sipsey Trail 200 - Group Size 10

Event Details

11/02/2019

Leave The Forest Like You Found It Hike

Join us on November 2, 2019!


We have a no cost hike in which we will perform some trail cleaning, but also teaching forest stewardship to keep it beautiful even while we enjoy it for hiking and camping!


We will meet at 9:00a and complete a 5 mile hike. Bring a lunch, a garbage bag and a fun attitude!


No cost for this event and if you wear your Watchers of the Wilderness Shirt or Patch, you’ll get a big high 5 from me! Show your colors!! 


Friendship, Stewardship, Learning and Fun!


Cody and I will lead this hike, so we only have room for 8 because of the Group size. If more sign up, we may split up and do two trails! You will need to sign up on the Watchers Of The Wilderness FB Page. 

9am - 3pm

Sipsey Trail 200 - Group Size 10

12/07/2019

Maps, Navigation and 10 Essentials Hike

7am - 5pm

Randolph Trailhead Sipsey Wilderness - Group Sz 10

Event Details

12/07/2019

Maps, Navigation and 10 Essentials Hike

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

7am - 5pm

Randolph Trailhead Sipsey Wilderness - Group Sz 10

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We love to  meet  new  folks!  Catch  up  with  us  on a hike or adventure! Sign up on our Facebook page and join us for a hike!

Watchers of the Wilderness

Hartselle Alabama 35640