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SaveThis 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 Nov 1, 2023ATV/ORV/OHV Stats
- Global Ranking
- #755
- State Ranking
- #5
- Trails (view details)
- 7
- 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
- 11 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent
- 712 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,509 ft
- Reports
- 41
- Completed Counter
- 14
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Popular Ely ATVing/Offroading Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 694 ft • • atv
Less popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This atv/orv/ohv primary trail can be used both directions.
Photos of Ely
Videos of Ely
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Mountain OHV | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:16pm Apr 11, 2024 | Snow Covered | Paorton | ||
| Ward Mountain ATV Trail | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:16pm Apr 11, 2024 | Snow Covered | Paorton | ||
| Pole Line | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:15pm Apr 11, 2024 | Snow Covered | Paorton | ||
| Iceplant Connector ATV Trail | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:15pm Apr 11, 2024 | Snow Covered | Paorton | ||
| K2 Rob's Knob Connector | Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:20pm Nov 15, 2023 | Variable | Paorton | ||
| East Knob OHV | Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:20pm Nov 15, 2023 | Variable | Paorton |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NickPoirier1976 | wishlist | region | activity #107688203 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 6:47pm 15 hours |
| shautzee | wishlist | region | activity #105448626 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 7:56pm Oct 7, 2026 |
| hookedbiker | wishlist | region | activity #103435258 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 2:26pm Sep 9, 2026 |
| CarolineChap | wishlist | region | activity #96252941 | Jun 4, 2026 @ 2:39pm Jun 4, 2026 |
| kelernest | update | trail | activity #93212767 | Apr 23, 2026 @ 7:41am Apr 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This is a very busy and loose OHV trail, be... | Sep 25, 2021 @ 12:55pm Sep 25, 2021 | ||
| trail | This is a well used very loose OHV trail, be... | Sep 25, 2021 @ 12:53pm Sep 25, 2021 | ||
| trail | This is an ATV trail that is well used by ATVs... | Sep 25, 2021 @ 12:43pm Sep 25, 2021 | ||
| trail | This is a ATV road that is | Sep 25, 2021 @ 12:39pm Sep 25, 2021 | ||
| report | Wa | Aug 22, 2020 @ 11:25am Aug 22, 2020 |
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 | 6,097 | |
| 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 ride in Ely?
Ely has 8 areas to explore for atving/offroading. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated atving/offroading trails in Ely?
The highest rated atving/offroading trails in Ely are:
- Ward Legacy Trail (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ely?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ely are:
- July (1 activities)
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Where can I park to ride 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
- Lower Parking Area
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What is the longest trail in Ely?
The longest trail in Ely is Ward Legacy Trail at 3.9 km. 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, 7 are designated for atving/offroading. Browse top atving/offroading 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 Ward Legacy Trail with 212 m 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 Ward Legacy Trail with 55 m 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 atving/offroading trails in Ely?
The steepest atving/offroading trail in Ely is Ward Legacy Trail with an average grade of 4.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Ely?
Out of 4 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
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What is the highest summit in Ely?
The highest summit in Ely is Mount Moriah at 3,676 m 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 atving/offroading trails in Ely?
The most popular atving/offroading trails in Ely are: View all atving/offroading trails sorted by popularity.
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