Interesting rock feature that has a hole though it that appears as a "needles eye". This is one of the more popular sites for visitors in the wilderness.

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#1.

Thompson Creek, Sipsey, Bunyan Hill, and Northwest Wild Horse Loop

18.3km

04:52

190m

Hike the moderate 11.4-mile Thompson Creek, Sipsey, Bunyan Hill, and Northwest Wild Horse Loop in Sipsey Wilderness, featuring Needle's Eye.

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#2.

Sipsey Wilderness Loop

38.2km

10:18

460m

490m

Hike the challenging 23.8-mile Sipsey Wilderness Loop, gaining 1524 feet in elevation through Alabama's "Land of 1000 Waterfalls."

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#3.

Big Tree Short Cut and Needles Eye loop

11.3km

03:04

160m

Hike the 7.0-mile Big Tree Short Cut and Needles Eye loop in Sipsey Wilderness, featuring the Big Tree, Needle's Eye, and Sipsey Fork.

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Elevation 190 m

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Wednesday 1 April

24°C

17°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Lawrence County, Alabama, United States

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Needle's Eye

#1.

Thompson Creek, Sipsey, Bunyan Hill, and Northwest Wild Horse Loop

#2.

Sipsey Wilderness Loop

#3.

Big Tree Short Cut and Needles Eye loop

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