Per Wilderness guidelines, this trip is limited to a total of 10 people. I have six potential participants so that allows 4 more people to sign up.
I would rate this hike 3.0 out of 5.0 due to the length of this hike and anticipated elevation change.
This is an all weather and conditions trip - if we can get there, we're going. It is also BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything) and CYOS (Carry Your Own Stuff). Total mileage is around 14 miles. Expect Sipsey Wilderness conditions - back country, water crossings, elevation gain/loss, and possible blow downs, etc.
Our plan is to hike all of trail 208 East to West, trail 206 South, and then trail 201 South(ish) to Randolph trailhead.
Friday afternoon we will drop off at least one vehicle at the Randolph trailhead, then go to the Gum Pond trailhead to hike a couple of miles. We will camp at Hagood or Braziel creek Friday night. Saturday we plan on hiking a total distance of about 8 - 10 miles and camping at the headwaters of the Sipsey river. After some sightseeing Sunday morning, we will hike the remaining 3 miles or so to the Randolph trailhead, pick up the other vehicles, and drive home. This plan is somewhat flexible on mileage per day.
We plan on visiting Ship Rock, Eye of the Needle, the Rippey Cabin, and other sights along the way.
Anyone interested? Ground dwellers welcome.
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