Telephone Extension

Total Miles2.2
Technical Rating
3Easy
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This fun shortcut between Happy Jack Road and Eagle Rock Road in the Pole Mountain area of Medicine Bow National Forest between Laramie and Cheyenne includes a few short steep ups and downs. This route can be accessed directly off Happy Jack Road, but for the full experience, turn off Happy Jack at Caretakers and immediately turn left to catch the narrow two track that parallels Happy Jack.

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Difficulty

This is an undulating road consisting of mostly dirt and decomposed granite with a few bump rocks. Steep grades, earthen water diversions, and some eroded sections contribute to it's rating.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Cody Helbert
Feb 07, 2026
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Kade S.
Jun 14, 2025
Open
Muddy/Wet
Few water holes from heavy rain last week. Lots of people on side by sides.
Ryan C
Apr 16, 2025
2010 Lexus GX
Temporarily Closed
closed gate, might reopen in May. call for exact time.
mike haller
Nov 29, 2024
2009 Polaris RZR 800
Open
Snow/Ice
heavily drifted snow. still passable with 4 wheel drive
Estela Matthews
Sep 29, 2024
Open
Rough/DeterioratedWashboard
goobylu Phillips
Jun 02, 2024
Open
Normal
Keenen Ramsey
Apr 21, 2024
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Kay Inoue
Oct 02, 2023
Open
Normal
Jason Smith
Jul 04, 2023
1998 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Jason Smith
Jun 06, 2023
1998 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal

Telephone Extension Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Telephone Extension Map

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