USFSR #502A - Old Telephone Line

Total Miles 1.2
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

USFSR #502A - Old Telephone Line is a seasonally open trail from 10/01-02/29. This trail has been well maintained on the first third of the trail. The remaining two-thirds have not been maintained in many years. Where this trail was once carved out, now hosts a plethora of sections filled with saplings and fallen trees. Exercise caution around these saplings as they can puncture a radiator, rip out underbody wiring, or damage hose lines if you attempt to drive over them. To properly pass through, hours of trail maintenance must be performed. Before you get to the overgrown areas, the trail will boast a large roundabout that could host the perfect primitive campsite. Be sure to carry a copy of the Motor Vehicle Use Map that is provided by the USFS before traveling. It can be downloaded at the USFS website or the paper versions are free at many of the local gas stations.

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Difficulty

If this trail was well groomed, it would be a 2 in difficulty at most. However, the large downed trees are the largest obstacle on the trail. Large tires are a must, or bring a chainsaw to clear the path of downed trees.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

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Matthew Bigelow
Jun 21, 2026
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USFSR #502A-Old Telephone Line closed coming from USFSR # 500
Zach crews
Sep 27, 2025
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yes no
Nov 23, 2024
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A.K. Smith
Oct 14, 2024
Open
The description is very accurate. 2/3 of the trail needs a lot of work to remove years of downed trees and shrubbery. Nice camp spot at the round-about but, that's it.
Zach Skaggs
Mar 16, 2024
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USFSR #502A - Old Telephone Line Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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