Sipsey Wilderness

BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - Wild Alabama is hosting a short and easy-paced night hike for all ages from 4-9 p.m. on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31. Participants will be looking for crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife, learning about their habits and enjoying some other surprise activities along the way. 

Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There is a 10-person group limit in the Sipsey Wilderness, so the location may change if there are many sign-ups.

BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - Wild Alabama will hold a traditional tools two-day backpacking trip that includes trail maintenance and crosscut work in the Sipsey Wilderness on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27.

This trip is recommended for those who have experience in backpacking and camping in remote locations. Crosscut experience is not required to join this trip, but you do need to be able to hike 6-8 miles each day with an overnight backpack.