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This area has a ton to offer for all types of recreation. Home to Great Basin National Park and Wheeler Peak (13,062′) along with some amazing mountain ranges, tons of public land, great access, and trails right from downtown Ely, you can really spend some time in this area and still not see a fraction of it.
Located about 4 hours North of Vegas, 5 hours East of Reno, and 4 hours West of Salt Lake this area is in the middle of everywhere and makes for a great stopping over point for longer journeys. It also makes for a great summer destination when the asphalt is melting your shoes down South or when you can no longer handle the crowds in the Sierras.
Located about 4 hours North of Vegas, 5 hours East of Reno, and 4 hours West of Salt Lake this area is in the middle of everywhere and makes for a great stopping over point for longer journeys. It also makes for a great summer destination when the asphalt is melting your shoes down South or when you can no longer handle the crowds in the Sierras.
source: Great Basin Trails Alliance
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- Mountain Bike
97 trails
- E-Bike
60 trails
- Gravel Bike
25 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
21 trails
- Horse
22 trails
- Hike
106 trails
- Trail Running
106 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
5 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
- Snowshoe
13 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 2, 2026Nordic Ski Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 14
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 97
- Trails E-Bike
- 60
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 20
- Trails Horse
- 22
- Trails Hike
- 106
- Trails Trail Running
- 106
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 13
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,533 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,463 ft
- Reports
- 3
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Popular Ely Nordic Skiing Trails
• 5 ★ 3.9 • 4 miles • 5 ft •
This is the main trail above Ice Plant Canyon. There are various options and side trails for riding this, including a shuttle from the top. The trail is mostly smooth downhill with some rocky areas, a few features, and optional jumps at...
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1,411 ft • 106 ft •
Flow Trail built by Great Basin Trails Alliance working with USFS. Non motorized.
• 5 ★ 3.4 • 1,227 ft • 129 ft •
Built as a climb trail but it’s fun to ride down hill as well, be watchful for on coming traffic.
• 5 ★ 4.6 • 5 miles • 693 ft •
This is a great trail through the high pines and brush. Typically ridden counter-clockwise, there is a steady climb to an old ski hill where you can either take the forestry road up to other trails and roads or loop back down to the...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 955 ft • 46 ft •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 4,177 ft • 193 ft •
Popular blue difficulty ski run (off-piste). This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 349 ft •
Meandering climbing trail with views of Steptoe Valley, the surrounding Schell mountains and the iconic Wheeler Peak at 13,065ft.
• 5 ★ 1.4 • 2 miles • 34 ft •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Ely
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Rope Tow | Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 13, 2026 | Ideal | Frankboboutside | ||
| G Loop | Jul 2, 2026 @ 2:21pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 2, 2026 | Dry | Rudolf4sFFmV | ||
| Birkebeiner Loop D | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:38pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | tobypalmer1 | ||
| FreeWheeler | Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | aobbard | ||
| Lower Total BS | May 24, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Boise) May 24, 2026 | Very Dry | ride-singletrack23 | ||
| Tokie Dokie | Aug 10, 2024 @ 7:12pm Aug 10, 2024 | Dry | Etinlv | ||
| B52 | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:16pm Apr 11, 2024 | Snow Covered | Paorton | ||
| Shelter Connector Trail | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:15pm Apr 11, 2024 | Snow Covered | Paorton | ||
| Revenue Loop C | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:15pm Apr 11, 2024 | Snow Covered | Paorton | ||
| Atta Boy Loop E | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:14pm Apr 11, 2024 | Snow Covered | Paorton |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrianntaYtB | wishlist | trail | activity #105564383 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 5:05pm Oct 9, 2026 |
| MWindersRenoRobotNR2feK | comment | trail | activity #105505138 | Oct 8, 2026 @ 5:59pm Oct 8, 2026 |
| 209er | vote | trail | activity #102460677 | Aug 27, 2026 @ 10:50am Aug 27, 2026 |
| 209er | comment | trail | activity #102460194 | Aug 27, 2026 @ 10:45am Aug 27, 2026 |
| kekeller2 | ridden | trail | activity #101033285 | Aug 8, 2026 @ 12:39pm Aug 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Yep counter clockwise. The trail is marked as... | Oct 8, 2026 @ 5:59pm Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | In addition, this trail is unsustainable as... | Aug 27, 2026 @ 10:45am Aug 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Mellow easy climb through pretty hills with... | Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:36pm Jun 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Definitely glad I listened to the people... | Jun 10, 2025 @ 1:13pm Jun 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Overgrown, and kind of sandy double track. ... | Jun 9, 2025 @ 12:03pm Jun 9, 2025 |
Local Nordic Skiing Directory
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 97 | 129 miles | 19,016 ft | 53 miles | 2,887 ft | #1,466 | #7 | 210 | 478 | 21 | 6,099 | |
| E-Bike | 60 | 74 miles | 10,617 ft | 28 miles | 2,835 ft | #2,447 | #13 | 378 | 2 | 593 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 48 miles | 1,946 ft | 9 miles | 2,451 ft | #1,682 | #7 | 24 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 24 miles | 705 ft | 6 miles | 1,923 ft | #2,829 | #10 | 55 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 21 | 26 miles | 3,806 ft | 11 miles | 1,512 ft | #1,657 | #5 | 10 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 22 | 46 miles | 4,452 ft | 9 miles | 4,531 ft | #1,231 | #12 | 3 | 116 | |||
| Hike | 106 | 157 miles | 22,113 ft | 57 miles | 4,626 ft | #703 | #6 | 6 | 478 | 1 | 523 | |
| Trail Running | 106 | 157 miles | 22,113 ft | 57 miles | 4,626 ft | #1,171 | #7 | 478 | 1 | 95 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 8 miles | 600 ft | 2 miles | 1,509 ft | #1,101 | #8 | 41 | 2 | |||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 4,465 ft | 230 ft | 2,759 ft | 180 ft | |||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 11 miles | 712 ft | 2 miles | 1,509 ft | #755 | #5 | 41 | 6 | |||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 1 mile | 138 ft | 52 ft | 1 | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 13 | 22 miles | 3,435 ft | 10 miles | 1,535 ft | #763 | #1 | 4 | 24 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 22 miles | 3,533 ft | 10 miles | 1,463 ft | 3 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ski in Ely?
Ely has 8 areas to explore for nordic skiing.
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What are the highest rated nordic skiing trails in Ely?
The highest rated nordic skiing trails in Ely are:
- Birkebeiner Loop D (0/5)
- Tokie Dokie (0/5)
- Tailgate (0/5)
- G Loop (0/5)
- Rope Tow (0/5)
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Where can I park to ski in Ely?
There are 20 parking locations listed in Ely. The most popular parking spots are:
- X-Gate Parking
- Cedar Chips Parking Area
- Ward Mountain Recreation Area Parking
- Steptoe Creek North
- Overlook Trailhead Parking
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What is the longest trail in Ely?
The longest trail in Ely is G Loop at 4.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ely?
The best hiking trails in Ely are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ely?
The best trail running trails in Ely are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ely?
Ely has a total of 109 trails. Of those, 14 are designated for nordic skiing. Browse top nordic skiing trails in Ely to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ely?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ely is G Loop with 693 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ely?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ely is Tokie Dokie with 1,311 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ely?
Ely supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing.
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What are the steepest nordic skiing trails in Ely?
The steepest nordic skiing trail in Ely is Lower Total BS with an average grade of 10.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Ely?
Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 3
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What is the highest summit in Ely?
The highest summit in Ely is Mount Moriah at 12,060 ft elevation.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ely?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Ely. View all adaptive trails in Ely for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Ely?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Ely directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular nordic skiing trails in Ely?
The most popular nordic skiing trails in Ely are: View all nordic skiing trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ski trails in Ely?
The best beginner nordic skiing trails in Ely are:
- Birkebeiner Loop D (0/5)
- Tailgate (0/5)
- G Loop (0/5)
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