Bankhead National Forest Sipsey Fork Trail
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alabama · Winston County

Bankhead National Forest Sipsey Fork Trail

Explore deep canyons and waterfalls in the Land of a Thousand Waterfalls.

Rating
Length
12.0 mi
Difficulty
3
County
Winston

About This Trail

The Sipsey Fork area of Bankhead National Forest is known as the Land of a Thousand Waterfalls. This trail follows the Sipsey Fork through deep sandstone canyons, passing numerous waterfalls and swimming holes. The old-growth forest contains some of the largest trees in Alabama.

Location

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Coordinates: 34.2983, -87.4317 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Double Springs, AL, take AL-33 south to County Road 6. Follow signs to the Sipsey Recreation Area.

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