USFSR #500

Total Miles 23.5
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

USFSR #500 is considered the "primary" road that runs from the southern end; starting at Skyline Drive/AL HWY 281/US HWY 78 and ends at the Northern part in the city of Piedmont in Calhoun County. This primarily gravel road will take you to any other road in the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area of the Talladega National Forest. This road is contained in the Shoal Creek Ranger district. The Ranger District building is at the intersection of the southern end. Here you can stop by for information. This route will take you to many fun-filled areas such as Coleman Lake RV and Primitive Campground, Pine Glen primitive campground, and many others. USFSR #500 is primarily a gravel, easy road for even 2WD vehicles with low clearance. It is maintained, but can get very small ruts and mud holes that can be avoided during hunting season when traffic is at its peak. Cell signal will come and go throughout the entirety of the trail.

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Difficulty

Very easy mostly graded gravel road.

Technical Rating

1

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Ro Po
Jan 11, 2026
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Beautiful drive. Couple side trails but well maintained with mountain views along the path. Definitely will be going back and taking my time along the path.
Robert Donovan
Nov 03, 2025
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Well maintained main fire road typical of the National Forests. Didn’t see anyone else on a Monday mid-day. Saw some nice Fall color.
Cody Warren
Aug 02, 2025
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bradley clure
Jun 19, 2025
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Charles Tucker
Oct 03, 2024
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Great place for beginners in off-roading. Mostly gravel and well taken care of. Just take your time and enjoy the sights.
Brian Griffis
Sep 21, 2024
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Diy dirt roads and very peaceful me and my wife might have passed 3 cars all day long we did pass a horse and buggy that was pretty cool to see people still riding them.
Fox Trail
Dec 03, 2023
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USFSR #500 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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