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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 Mar 26, 2026Horse Stats
- Global Ranking
- #1,231
- State Ranking
- #12
- Trails (view details)
- 22
- 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
- 46 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,452 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,531 ft
- Reports
- 116
- Photos
- 3
Articles
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Sub Regions
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Cave Lake State Park
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High Schells Wilderness
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Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park
- 4
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Popular Ely Horseback Trails
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 943 ft •
This is a horse trail and is not recommended to climb or descend!
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,391 ft • 29 ft • • hike
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 433 ft • 0 ft • • hike
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,007 ft • 5 ft • • hike
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 238 ft • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 1,063 ft • • hike
Blue difficulty wilderness trail. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 122 ft • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,493 ft • 51 ft • • hike
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
Recent Ride Log Activity in Region
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- 0 horseback ridings
Yesterday
- 0 horseback ridings
Past Week
- 0 horseback ridings
Photos of Ely
Videos of Ely
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| STEPTOE CONNECTOR | Mar 26, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 26, 2026 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cave Overlook Horse Trail | Oct 10, 2020 @ 4:06pm Oct 10, 2020 | Dry | Jharv4 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| NickPoirier1976 | wishlist | region | activity #107688203 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 6:47pm 15 hours |
| ride-singletrack23 | wishlist | region | activity #92513066 | Apr 12, 2026 @ 5:14pm Apr 12, 2026 |
| karinarta | wishlist | region | activity #92362660 | Apr 10, 2026 @ 8:08pm Apr 10, 2026 |
| Turbo517 | wishlist | region | activity #92002211 | Apr 5, 2026 @ 1:10pm Apr 5, 2026 |
| kelernest | wishlist | region | activity #91733491 | Apr 1, 2026 @ 4:21pm Apr 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This is NOT a horse trail. It’s a hiking and... | Apr 9, 2023 @ 10:33pm Apr 9, 2023 | ||
| 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 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 horseback. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated horseback trails in Ely?
The highest rated horseback trails in Ely are:
- North Fork Cleve Creek (0/5)
- Kolcheck (0/5)
- North Fork Timber Creek (0/5)
- Kolchek Basin (0/5)
- Ward Legacy Trail (0/5)
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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 Kolcheck at 6.5 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, 22 are designated for horseback. Browse top horseback 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 Kolcheck with 3,277 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 Berry Creek with 1,450 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 horseback trails in Ely?
The steepest horseback trail in Ely is North Fork Timber Creek with an average grade of 15.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Ely?
Out of 11 trails:
- Clear / Green: 11
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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 horseback trails in Ely?
The most popular horseback trails in Ely are: View all horseback trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner horseback riding trails in Ely?
The best beginner horseback trails in Ely are:
- Ward Legacy Trail (0/5)
- Charcoal Kiln Interpretive Loop (0/5)
- STEPTOE CONNECTOR (0/5)
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