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Hike

Randolph Wild Hiking Trail

Inside Sipsey Wilderness

5.9 mi out & back · 719 ft gain · 927 ft high point · Moderate

From Randolph Trailhead via the Rippey Wild Hiking Trail (0.3 mi)

In Sipsey Wilderness · AL · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This out and back trail from Randolph Trailhead via Rippey Wild Hiking Trail in Sipsey Wilderness climbs 719 feet.

Elevation

719 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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7.8 mi from the trailhead
McDougle Camp
Campground

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Thompson Creek Wild Hiking
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6.6 mi out & back · 936 ft gain · Moderate
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2 mi from you
Sipsey Wild Hiking Trail

Out: 90 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 5.9 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 719 ft round trip
High point: 927 ft
Low point: 569 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 5.9 mi and 719 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AL
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Start: Randolph Trailhead
Trailhead: 34.2883° N · 87.4713° W

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11.5 mi from the trailhead

Brushy Lake Recreation Area

Campground · AL

13.4 mi from the trailhead

Owl Creek Horse Camp

Campground

Near Needles Eye

Inside William B. Bankhead National Forest

1,986 ft of climbing

14.2 mi out & back · 1,986 ft gain · Very hard

William B. Bankhead National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Bunyan Hill Wild Hiking Trail

Inside Sipsey Wilderness
1,472 ft of climbing
Camp 3 mi away

12.2 mi out & back · 1,472 ft gain · Hard

Sipsey Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Lookout Wild Hiking Trail

Inside Sipsey Wilderness
1,360 ft of climbing
Camp 3 mi away

8.4 mi out & back · 1,360 ft gain · Hard

Sipsey Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Braziel Creek Wild Hiking

Inside Sipsey Wilderness
1,252 ft of climbing
Camp 3 mi away

8.2 mi out & back · 1,252 ft gain · Hard

Sipsey Wilderness · Camp 3 mi away

Rippey Wild Hiking Trail

Near Needles Eye
Inside Sipsey Wilderness

4.4 mi out & back · 228 ft gain · Easy

Sipsey Wilderness · Camp 8 mi away

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Lookout Wild Hiking Trail
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- 1,774 ft of climbing
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Thompson Creek Wild Hiking
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- Inside Sipsey Wilderness
6.6 mi out & back · 936 ft gain · Moderate
Sipsey Wilderness · Camp 7 mi away

Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today70°41°Sunny
Tue70°42°Mostly Sunny
Wed70°47°Mostly Sunny
Thu59°34°Partly Sunny
Fri49°27°Areas Of Frost
Sat52°29°Widespread Frost
Sun58°33°Widespread Frost

Today: Sunny · wind 0 mph

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