Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail
Sipsey Wilderness, Lawrence County, AL
Out-and-back trail in Sipsey Wilderness, Lawrence County, AL. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.6 mi (10.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 538 ft (164 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 860 ft (262 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Campsite 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Campsite 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Campsite 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Peak: Needles Eye 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from start
- Campsite 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail
How long is Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail?
Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 538 ft (164 m) in total, up to a high point of 860 ft (262 m).
How hard is Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Thompson Creek Wild Hiking Trail
- Northwest Wild Horse/Wagon Trail Sipsey Wilderness · Hard · 9.3 mi (15 km)
- Old Thompson Creek Trail Sipsey Wilderness · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.8 km)
- East Bee Branch Canyon Trail Sipsey Wilderness · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Bunyan Hill Wild Hiking Trail Sipsey Wilderness · Moderate · 4.8 mi (7.7 km)
- Randolph Wild Hiking Trail Sipsey Wilderness · Moderate · 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
- Gum Pond Wild Horse/Wagon Trail Sipsey Wilderness · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Rippey Wild Hiking Trail Sipsey Wilderness · Easy · 4.4 mi (7.2 km)
- Northwest Wild Horse/Wagon Trail (208) Sipsey Wilderness · Moderate · 4.2 mi (6.7 km)
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