Bankhead National Forest & Sipsey River Explorer (AL-33 / FS-208)
Threading through the 'Land of a Thousand Waterfalls' in the William B. Bankhead National Forest and bordering the rugged Sipsey Wilderness. This route pairs AL-33 with Cranal Road (FS-208) across deep sandstone canyons, rocky creek crossings, and lush Appalachian ravines. A perfect mixed-surface ride for adventure bikes, offering smooth asphalt sweepers that transition into hardpacked red clay and crushed limestone forest roads.
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The holy ground of Southeast sport touring, nestled off GA-60 in the Chattahoochee National Forest. An exclusively two-wheeled sanctuary where evening campfires buzz with tire pressure debates, apex line critiques on Wolf Pen Gap, and warm camaraderie among long-haul Gold Wing tourers and dual-sport explorers.
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How many curves and miles is Bankhead National Forest & Sipsey River Explorer (AL-33 / FS-208)? ▼
Bankhead National Forest & Sipsey River Explorer (AL-33 / FS-208) spans 32 miles and packs approximately 85 curves (2.7 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 580 ft - 1,120 ft and technical rating 5.0/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Double Springs, AL (Latitude 34.1459, Longitude -87.4042) and finishes at Moulton / Bankhead Overlook, AL (Latitude 34.4815, Longitude -87.2933).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.