Sipsey Wilderness Hike (Two Options...Sign Up Now!)

Next Sunday (October 24) and the following Saturday (October 30), the Honors College will be offering all-day hiking trips to the Sipsey Wilderness near Haleyville, AL (click here for Google Maps). For each trip, transportation will be provided to and from the hike. We will leave in the early morning (probably around 9:00am) and return to Tuscaloosa in the late afternoon. The hike will last approximately three hours, and trained guides from the Outdoor Rec office will be leading the group.

Sipsey: "The Land of 1000 Waterfalls"

The Sipsey Wilderness is the third largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. It was actually the first wilderness area to be established east of the Mississippi, and its establishment in 1975 was somewhat of a landmark political event (see the Wikipedia page for more information on that). It is known for its abundance of waterfalls and rough terrain. It is home to some of the most beautiful wilderness in the state.

Of course, an important consideration (at least for me) with any weekend event is football. Don't worry! The first hike is on the Sunday after we play Tennessee in Knoxville...so no issues there. The second hike is on the Saturday of our bye weekend...so no worries there either!

So...for those of you looking for a free outdoor event that includes both strenuous activity and fun companions, this is the trip for you! Sign up for either trip here.