Sipsey Wilderness Hang April 4th, 5th and 6th

**Bad Biscuit** · 03-28-2014, 10:37

There should be no issues where we are camping - it's the high ground from memory - but someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Personally, I LOVE going to the Sipsey when it is raining or has just rained. The waterfalls are at the best - you just have to pick your route carefully and not mind getting wet if needed....

Bring your rain gear - there's still plenty of hikes you can do without crossing the Sipsey. Most of the small feeder creeks (Small as in White Creek - not Borden, Thompson, etc) should be passable.

I see a 30% and 40% chance of rain. My personal cut-off is 60% unless I have planned for it. I'll be there either way.

**squidbilly** · 03-28-2014, 12:28

Originally Posted by aboyd

I saw this also. Wondered what those experienced with the spot we are planning to camp might say. I know it is still a week away, but my son will go nuts if we are stuck hanging out under a tarp for 2 days, though I might find it relaxing.

Yeah, it would be boring for a kid to be stuck under a tarp for 2 days. But, like Jnunniv said: Wolfpen Camp is on high ground. You just do not want to be camped along one of the creeks in a canyon when it rains. And the waterfalls are spectacular after a rain. Bring your raingear and extra clothes--it is car camping after all. I was gonna remind everyone that is doing the Wolfpen/Little Ugly/Eagle Creek Loop to be prepared to get wet/muddy anyway.

**abc** · 03-29-2014, 21:14

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...L+ALSIPWILD:13
Here is the link to the weather channel for sipsey it says 30 /10/60 for sunday

**squidbilly** · 03-30-2014, 10:48

It looks like Wildsouth has a couple of hikes the same week-end. Not in the Wilderness Area though.

http://wildsouth.org/the-first-bankh...ring-march-29/

**Dead Man** · 03-31-2014, 16:57

What are we looking at for a water source there at the camp location? Nearby, short hike, or bring your own?

**obmit** · 03-31-2014, 17:07

Originally Posted by abc

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenda...L+ALSIPWILD:13
Here is the link to the weather channel for sipsey it says 30 /10/60 for sunday

Now it looks like the bulk of the rain will be Friday with only 10% chance Saturday 0% Sunday. By Wednesday we should have a more accurate weather forecast.

**aboyd** · 03-31-2014, 17:26

I like that better. Looking forward to some nice waterfalls

**squidbilly** · 03-31-2014, 17:46

Originally Posted by DaddyDaddy

What are we looking at for a water source there at the camp location? Nearby, short hike, or bring your own?

There is a source nearby, across Cranal Road in the wilderness area. It's probably a few hundred yards away. I would bring some for convenience. I will also bring my Platypus filter with two 4-liter bags.

**squidbilly** · 03-31-2014, 17:54

Originally Posted by aboyd

I like that better. Looking forward to some nice waterfalls

You won't be disappointed. If you can't find waterfalls in The Sipsey Wilderness Area you're not looking, or we're in a really bad drought!

**Dead Man** · 03-31-2014, 18:40

Originally Posted by squidbilly

There is a source nearby, across Cranal Road in the wilderness area. It's probably a few hundred yards away. I would bring some for convenience. I will also bring my Platypus filter with two 4-liter bags.

I'll have my 8 liter filter bag as well. The one we used at the Dismal Canyon hang. We should be in good shape between the two of us.