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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.
      source: Great Basin Trails Alliance

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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 13, 2026

      E-Bike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #2,511
      State Ranking
      #1,011
      Trails (view details)
      57
      Trails Mountain Bike
      94
      Trails E-Bike
      57
      Trails Gravel Bike
      25
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      10
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      20
      Trails Horse
      22
      Trails Hike
      104
      Trails Trail Running
      104
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      5
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      7
      Trails Snowmobile
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      12
      Trails Nordic Ski
      14
      Total Distance
      69 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      26 miles
      Total Descent
      9,764 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,080 ft
      Reports
      391
      Completed Counter
      451

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      Popular Ely E-Biking Trails

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      The Whoops
      • 95 ★ 4.8 • 4,961 ft • 0 ft • 16 •
      This is a downhill option around the jump section of . It is very fast and flowy, but don't overshoot the !
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      Making Pancakes
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 91 ft • 16 •
      New Trail built by Great Basin Trail Alliance to avoid ATV/ Quad/ Moto traffic
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      Rope Tow
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,411 ft • 106 ft • 16 •
      Flow Trail built by Great Basin Trails Alliance working with USFS. Non motorized.
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      Senior Moment
      • 85 ★ 4.0 • 2,661 ft • 46 ft • 15 •
      This is a narrow cross trail, often used for a loop option.
      No Excuses
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 3,058 ft • 177 ft • 15 •
      The last part of is very steep and hard to climb, that’s why we call it “Heart Attack Hill” but with this trail, you really have “ ” to keep climbing to the top!
      Lower Total BS
      • 95 ★ 3.4 • 1,227 ft • 129 ft • 14 •
      Built as a climb trail but it’s fun to ride down hill as well, be watchful for on coming traffic.
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      G Loop Connector
      • 65 ★ 1.5 • 1,157 ft • 20 ft • 14 •
      Short trail to access
      Overlook/ High Roller Connector
      • 65 ★ 4.0 • 2,802 ft • 250 ft • 13 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 250 ft blue climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Ely Routes

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      Tour de Cave Lake
      ★ 1.0 • 11 miles • 1,575 ft • 4 •
      A full tour of the Cave Lake area. There's some steep climbing, fast descents, awesome views, and a little...
      Spring Valley gravel ride
      16 miles • 1,039 ft • 0 •
      This ride can start and end in the town of Eureka. Follow the route and enjoy a leisure ride around Eureka.

      Photos of Ely

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      Videos of Ely

      Sacramento Pass Nevada
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      17:24 | 40 | Dec 13, 2025 , Ely
      Incredibly Steep Trail - FTB Enduro Stage 1
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      trail: Rob's Knob
      2:49 | 271 | Jul 26, 2024 , Ely
      Duck Hill and Down the Drain POV
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      trail: Duck Hill
      4:25 | 286 | May 20, 2024 , Ely
      Duck Hill and Down the Drain POV
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      trail: The Whoops
      4:25 | 315 | May 20, 2024 , Ely
      Whorehouse Hill MTB Trail POV
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      10:05 | 340 | Apr 29, 2024 , Ely
      First PR run of the year on Rob's Knob | POV
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      trail: Rob's Knob
      3:54 | 284 | Apr 5, 2024 , Ely
      Total BS With Nancy Herms
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      14:43 | 159 | Nov 5, 2023 , Ely
      Total BS With Nancy Herms
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      trail: Total BS
      14:43 | 182 | Nov 5, 2023 , Ely

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Making Pancakes
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 13, 2026
      		 DryMountain Bike Frankboboutside
      No Excuses
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 13, 2026
      		 DryMountain Bike Frankboboutside
      Rope Tow
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 13, 2026
      		 IdealMountain Bike Frankboboutside
      Ward Loop H
      Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jul 16, 2026
      		 UnknownMountain Bike Trail not yet built. Just a natural...MarthaJ427aW
      G Loop
      Jul 2, 2026 @ 2:21pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jul 2, 2026
      		 DryMountain Bike great ride. Counterclockwise presents...Rudolf4sFFmV
      Powderberry Divide
      Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:38pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jun 4, 2026
      		 DryMountain Bike aobbard
      FreeWheeler
      Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Jun 4, 2026
      		 IdealMountain Bike aobbard
      Total BS
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Boise)
      May 24, 2026
      		 IdealMountain Bike Good fun and tks to the locals for the...ride-singletrack23
      Lower Total BS
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Boise)
      May 24, 2026
      		 Very DryMountain Bike ride-singletrack23
      Senior Moment
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Boise)
      May 24, 2026
      		 IdealMountain Bike ride-singletrack23

      Activity Feed

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      Recent Comments

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      CarolineChaptrailPowderberry DivideEly is coming up! This trail is classic loose...
      Sep 14, 2026 @ 8:19am
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      209ertrailB52In addition, this trail is unsustainable as...
      Aug 27, 2026 @ 10:45am
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      MarthaJ427aWtrailWard Loop KSee comments below!!!!
      Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:56am
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      aobbardtrailPowderberry DivideReally cool descent. Old school, twisty, loose...
      Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:39pm
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      aobbardtrailFreeWheelerMellow easy climb through pretty hills with...
      Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:36pm
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      Local E-Biking Directory


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike94124 miles18,166 ft51 miles2,326 ft
      		#1,541#579215490216,004
      E-Bike5769 miles9,764 ft26 miles2,080 ft
      		#2,511#1,0113912582
      Gravel Bike2548 miles1,946 ft9 miles2,451 ft
      		#1,662#44137111
      Adaptive Bike1024 miles705 ft6 miles1,923 ft
      		#2,806#56855
      Winter Fat Bike2026 miles3,806 ft11 miles1,512 ft
      		#1,614#263101
      Horse2246 miles4,452 ft9 miles4,531 ft
      		#1,229#691133
      Hike104154 miles22,083 ft57 miles4,626 ft
      		#701#32244901512
      Trail Running104154 miles22,083 ft57 miles4,626 ft
      		#1,196#434490194
      Dirtbike/Moto58 miles600 ft2 miles1,509 ft
      		#1,086#431582
      Observed Trials14,465 ft230 ft2,759 ft180 ft
      ATV/ORV/OHV711 miles712 ft2 miles1,509 ft
      		#741#318586
      Snowmobile11 mile138 ft52 ft
      		141
      Snowshoe1222 miles3,435 ft10 miles1,535 ft
      		#774#3461824
      Nordic Ski1422 miles3,533 ft10 miles1,463 ft
      		1716

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Ely?
      Ely has 8 areas to explore for e-biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated e-biking trails in Ely?
      The highest rated e-biking trails in Ely are: View all e-biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Ely?
      There are 20 parking locations listed in Ely. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ely?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ely?
      ▼ How many trails are in Ely?
      Ely has a total of 106 trails. Of those, 57 are designated for e-biking. Browse top e-biking trails in Ely to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ely?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Ely is Ward Legacy Trail with 694 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ely?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Ely is Powderberry Divide with 1,694 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Ely?
      The following bike services are available in Ely:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Ely directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest e-biking trails in Ely?
      The steepest e-biking trail in Ely is Lower Total BS with an average grade of 10.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Ely?
      The overall region status for Ely is Clear / Green. Out of 62 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 59
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Ely?
      Yes, Ely supports e-bike riding. There are 37 trails in Ely that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular e-biking routes in Ely?
      The most popular e-biking routes in Ely are: View all e-biking routes in Ely.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Ely?
      The highest summit in Ely is Mount Moriah at 12,060 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ely?
      The most popular Strava segments in Ely are:
      • Whoops! That's a Hot Lap (1,025 athletes)
      • G Loop hut to Rope Tow (913 athletes)
      • Tin Pan Alley UH (814 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Ely.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Ely?
      There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Ely. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Ely.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Ely?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Ely. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 59
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular e-biking trails in Ely?
      The most popular e-biking trails in Ely are: View all e-biking trails sorted by popularity.
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Ely?
      The best beginner e-biking trails in Ely are: View all beginner e-biking trails in Ely.
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