Trail Overview

Serving as one of the main North-South routes, USFS 726, or Phalen Spur, runs through the heart of Oakmulgee WMA within the Talledega National Forest. USFS 726 is an easy ride, with most of the road being wide enough for two cars. Regularly maintained, Phalen Spur offers ample opportunity to take in the surrounding area's beauty and wildlife. There are many USFS roads that connect with 726, and with campgrounds in close proximity to the North and South entrances, Phalen Spur can be a great starting point to explore the area.

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Difficulty

USFS 726 is an easy laid back ride with no major obstacles.

Technical Rating

Satchel Hopkins

Mar 14, 2026

Open

The trail was in great condition. It was well graded, had a good amount of gravel, and was about as flat and gentle as you could hope for. This road shouldn't be a problem for any normal-height street-legal vehicles.

elijah prestley

Feb 20, 2026

Open

great trail, dirt with some gravel on top. i kept a calm 45 across the whole thing for my first time but you could definitely push 60 if you wanted. completely clear and i didn’t come across anyone else riding it.

Robert Donovan

Jun 15, 2025

Open

Rode FS726 from Hwy 82 to Hwy 25. FS726 was mostly smooth graded (dusty) gravel. Tried to take the FS715 loop, but the gate was locked at the southern end of FS726, so I had to backtrack. FS715 had obviously recently (as in just a day or two ago) been graded. I assumed the locked gate was due to the grading, as the road was in very good condition for a mostly dirt road. Nice Sunday afternoon ride. Didn’t see another vehicle the whole way.

Ashley Schramm

Aug 25, 2024

Open

Easy riding gravel road

Joshua Daniels

Apr 28, 2023

Open