Scroll down for the new map I made. It's a bit friendlier.

From http://www.tellico4x4.com/tellico_info_main.php under "Trail Info"
Tellico ORV Area Trail Ratings

The Forest Service ratings are italics and then ours are given

Trail #1. Rated Easiest. We agree and give this one a 1. This is the rough dirt road running through ORV area from NC to TN. Even though this is the easiest trail in the ORV area, you still need to pay close attention while driving. One weekend last year (2000) in Sept., two different vehicles ran off the side and rolled down the mountain. It is very steep with nothing to stop you, except a tree if you're lucky.

Trail #2. Rated Moderate. Definately WRONG! The bottom of 2 is known as the "Rock Garden" and is a solid 8-9 with a couple of real nasty ledges. Which ledge is the toughest depends on what the weather has been and how much traffic the trail has had. Due to erosion and rocks being moved (or stacked) it's hard to say which ledge you'll have the most difficulty with. Be assured though, both are fun! This was the site of SFWDA's Rock Crawling contest during the 2000 Dixie Run, and none of the BIG DOGS completed the course without winching. The upper part of 2 is known as the "Bobsled Run" and is a 7-8. Trail 2 is arguably the "Most Difficult" trail now at Tellico.

Trail #3. Rated Moderate. We believe that it's easier and give it a rating of 2-3. Trail 3 offers a nice view of the bottom of Trail 12 and the backside of Trail 11.

Trail #4. Rated Easiest. We disagree and give it a 4. It has a nice creek crossing and connects to Trail 6; together they run across the entire area and are used to access most other trails.

Trail #5. Rated Moderate. Challenging level 5&6 with some ledges and rocks. The creek crossing that used to be known as "Rough Crossing" has had the obstacles removed that made it a challenge. A bridge is also going to be built across it to reduce the amount of sediment washed into the stream.

Trail #6. Rated Most Difficult. Interesting fun trail, but definitely not in the same league as Lower 2, 9, 11, or 12. It's more of a hard moderate and we rate it a 6-7 going up and a 5-6 coming down.

Trail #7. Rated Moderate. Most of the trail is an easy 2-3 with the exception of one big rock ledge that is a 7-8 and has been the scene of many rollovers. This ledge used to be pretty much impassable to all but the those with extra long wheelbases. However, some recent "trail work" has been performed here and now shorter vehicles can navigate it. Trail 7 is also known as "Peckerwood".

Trail #8. Rated Moderate. We agree and give it a 4-5. Very nice loop trail with some loose rocks that provide excitement.

Trail #9. Rated Most Difficult. Known as "Hard Rock" going up and "Slick Rock" coming down, either way, this trail provides plenty of excitement. The approach to the rock runs right up a creek bed with lots of big, loose muddy boulders that get shifted around each time someone goes up. Steering linkage damage and tires coming off the rim happen quite frequently here. There is no getting around Hard Rock, so when you reach this point on Trail 9 you are committed. The rock has a very smooth surface, is about two stories tall, and has a natural spring at the base to ensure that it's always muddy and wet. There are three lines that can be taken to ascend the rock, you can hang either far left for the easiest approach; far right and it will be an 8-9 climb, or you can attempt the middle and take your chances! This is a favorite place for the locals to gather and watch the show and rollovers are quite common. The fun is not over when you get to the top of Hard Rock either, as there is still a couple of good ledges awaiting you before you run into Trail 8.

Trail #10. Rated Moderate. ATV and motorcycle use only. The only time that we've been on the trail was to haul an injured ATV rider out of the woods in our Jeep. We've not seen the entire trail, but understand it has some tricky sections.

Trail #11. Rated Most Difficult. We give it an 8-9 going up and a 10 going down. The two hard spots are known as "Guardrail" a.k.a. "Half-Way Rock", and "Helicopter Pad". Guardrail is a huge rock face that has a guardrail attached to some trees to keep vehicles from rolling down the mountain. Again there is no "go around" here, so you either have to climb it or pull cable. Shortly after getting up Guardrail you are faced with the decision of hopping on the Helicopter Pad or taking the bypass to the left. If you choose to go up the Pad, pay close attention to the rock outcropping on your left. If your not careful (or lucky) it will leave you with a souvenir all the way down the drivers' side of your vehicle.

Trail #12. Rated Most Difficult. Known as "School Bus" and it is a good 8-9 trail up the mountain. It is a long, steep, rutted hill climb, with many ledges and tight turns. Once you start there is no letting up until you reach the top. Coming down is a lot of fun too, but if your rig has an automatic, disc brakes are highly recommended. This is no place to be in a hurry! For years School Bus was considered the toughest trail at Tellico, but the big ledge at the top has now been smoothed out, so... our vote for the most challenging trail is Lower 2. Come ride them both and decide for yourself!

Thanks, but I am looking for someone to make a mark on the map where SCHOOLBUS is.

Trail 12 is schoolbus.

As many times as I have been to Tellico, it can still confuse me so I spent some time in Photoshop making a new Tellico map with new updates and color key. It's less confusing. Copy and paste the link into a new browser window. For some reason, the remote link to Webshots isn't happy.

http://image58.webshots.com/458/1/44/64/2566144640101434091pozedZ_fs.jpg?track_pagetag=/page/photo/goodtimes/friendsfun&track_action=/Owner/Shortcuts/FullSize

6 isn't ATV only
heres a pic of 7 you decide if it's moderate.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p23ac1cfff8d9091ad3f0bc25706005b5/e95e60c4.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w204/jlubaway/DSC00485.jpg

chris, i like the map you made. its better than the original. i think some moderate trails should say highly moderate. so newbs will understand it more.
great effort. i will copy it and keep it in my console.

We will be making any changes needed, thanks and keep them coming. I am relying on everyone to help out.

6 isn't ATV only
heres a pic of 7 you decide if it's moderate.

I didn't decide it was moderate, but I did update your 2 changes.

Dude, that helps me out a lot! Thanks!

Dude, that helps me out a lot! Thanks!Your quite welcome.

As many times as I have been to Tellico, it can still confuse me so I spent some time in Photoshop making a new Tellico map with new updates and color key. It's less confusing. Click on the (+) image below the pic for the full size printable map.

http://image58.webshots.com/458/1/44/64/2566144640101434091pozedZ_fs.jpg?track_pagetag=/page/photo/goodtimes/friendsfun&track_action=/Owner/Shortcuts/FullSize

That's a pretty good map. There isn't too much clutter which makes it easier to read. I have a few thoughts to make it better. Trail 9 (slick rock) doesn't go straight into trail 7 like that. You make a left on 8 and go about 1/4 of a mile to get there (if you're running it backwards). Also, it would be really cool if the map had arrows showing the normal way that you're supposed to run trails. We wanted to run peckerwood for the first time last weekend and we held a bunch of people up by going the wrong way and having to turn around. (Sorry everybody)

Cool, thanks. I will get on the changes.

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same here

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yeah... I'd like to check out your map.

If you will copy and paste the link into a new browser, it will work.

Dude your map is sweet but your link brings the suck! I downloaded and rehosted for everyone.

http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/tellico/tellico_map2.jpg

edit: Also adding to the official tellico info thread.

If someone has the trails in GIS or CAD format (.shp, .cov, .dwg, etc) I can further improve the map w/ terrain, roads, water, etc... anyone???

Dude, that helps me out a lot! Thanks!
+1 :smokin:

Dude your map is sweet but your link brings the suck! I downloaded and rehosted for everyone.

http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/tellico/tellico_map2.jpg

edit: Also adding to the official tellico info thread.

Chris, the map rocks. redneckengineered, thanks for taking the suck outta that link!

-- Frank

How did you make the map - photoshop? I'm still looking for GIS/GPS files to revamp the map - could then show mountains, streams, terrain, etc.

C

Can somebody please tell me how to get to these trails from marietta ga? appreciate.

Can somebody please tell me how to get to these trails from marietta ga? appreciate.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/marietta+ga/murphy+nc/

That'll get you close, from there it's up to you.

Hint: google is your friend:flipoff2:

When you get in to Murpy on 64,This will help some.http://www.tellico4x4.com/map4.htm
Just ask,Every one up there will know