OffBeat Pathfinder Basecamp

I set out for a “quick hike” in Sipsey and, three hours later, I was having a staring contest with a suspiciously smart-looking raccoon. Pro tip: The trails look easy on the map, but once you’re in there, every creek crossing feels like a plot twist.

Met some friendly backpackers who swore their homemade jerky could outlast nuclear winter. Can anyone confirm? What’s your go-to lost-in-the-woods snack? #sipseystories #hikingmisadventures #alabamawilderness

Was supposed to do a simple loop but now my granola bars are gone and I think I’m being mocked by a squirrel. Sipsey’s trails are gorgeous, but cell service is a myth. Tip: drop a pin at the trailhead and pack twice the snacks. #sipsey #lostagain