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Wilderness area in Alabama, United States
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The Sipsey Wilderness, part of Bankhead National Forest in northwestern Alabama, is the third largest Wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. The wilderness has an abundance of waterfalls, and the color of the water in the streams is opal blue. The Sipsey Wilderness has a good deal of camping, hiking and canoeing options.
The Wilderness lies roughly 2 hours east of Huntsville, the closest commercial airport. From Huntsville, take I-565 to Decatur. When 565 ends, continue onto US-72 going east. After about 5 miles, take a left onto US-72.
Read in the guideBeing a wilderness area, the only way to get around in Sipsey is your own two feet.
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