Aug 02, 2017 — The Sipsey River Wilderness is a charming little area of Alabama, and I was looking forward to hiking along the river. This loop leads counter-clockwise, starting on the trail numbered 202 (Randolf Trail). This section is a boring dirt road, but along the Randolf Trail is a sign that points to an old cemetary, worth checking out. Shortly after the cemetery, the road turns into a trail as it slowly leads down to the Sipsey River. Trail 202 met up with Trail 209 (Sipsey River Trail). I took a little extra time to explore a side canyon just before reaching the Sipsey River and found a grotto with a dripping spring. A pretty mini excursion.
The Sipsey River Trail follows the mellow, pretty Sipsey River west, certainly the highlight of the hike. The trail crosses the river a couple of times along the way. Trail 201 (Rippey Trail) leads away from the river and heads back south to complete the loop. There wasn't anything particularly notable on the way back, I thought.
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