Borden Creek Trail (#200)
Hiking Primitive Tent CampingWaterfalls

County:  

Lawrence

Location:  

Bankhead National Forest

Description:  

Camping, restroom, length 2.8 miles, but carries on to other trails for longer distance. Moderate difficulty scenic trail along Borden Creek with views, waterfalls and a short narrow cave to pass through. One of the more popular Sipsey wilderness trails with ample parking at Sipsey Trailhead at the South end ($3) or limited parking at the Borden Trailhead at the North end (free) and numerous campsites available along trail.

Map Links:  

Satelite view
(Map of all trails)   		U.S.Forest Service Sipsey Wilderness map

  

Trail Website:  

AllTrails.com Borden Creek

USFS Trail Website:  

USFS Sipsey River Picnic and Trailhead

Total Miles:  

2.8 miles (one way out, then connects to other trails).

Surface Type:  

Dirt

Primary Use:  

Hiking Only

Trail Hours:  

Always open

Trail Connections:  

Bunyan Hill (#224); Lookout (#203), Braziel Creek (#207) and Sipsey River (#209) trails

Directions to Trailheads in Sipsey Wilderness:  
Braziel Trailhead

Thompson Trailhead

Randolph Trailhead

Sipsey River Trailhead

Flanigan Trailhead

Borden Trailhead

Gum Pond Trailhead

Trail Restrictions:  

See Forestry website: USFS Bankhead National Forest

Latitude:  

34.30609771     

Longitude:  

-87.40134716

Trail Amenities

Picnic Area:  

Yes

Trail User Fee:  

$3 day use fee at Sipsey Trailhead parking

Who’s responsible for Trail?

Organization:  

    USDA Forest Service

Website:  

USDA Forest Service, Bankhead National Forest
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