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      Ward Mountain Recreation Area North and South trailheads are separately administered by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service. A developed and newly renovated campground is located at the US Forest Service Trailhead on the South side of the Highway. Trails (20 miles) are available for hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, and horses. Warming/rest shelters are available along several of the trails. Restrooms are available at both trailheads. For more information on the Forest Service campground and trailhead, you can contact the U.S.F.S., Ely Ranger District (775) 289-3031. Things to note: At the North trailhead there are 4 trail loops of various lengths: 10 miles total that meander through the sagebrush and pinyon-juniper forests of Ward Mountain. These trails are available for hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, and horses. Warming huts/rest shelters are available along these trails. There is an interpretive hike (0.4 miles) “Weeds of the Great Basin” with 12 interpretive signs placed at various intervals. Other amenities: Picnic tables, shade structures, trash cans and restrooms at trailhead. No potable water at North trailhead. Restrictions: Motorized use is prohibited on the signed trail system. Shooting is not allowed within developed recreation sites.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: National Forest
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Trails can be accessed from the Ward Mountain Recreation Area, 10 miles west of Ely on Hwy 6. The Ice Plant trails can be accessed from 80th West on Hwy 6, where the speed limit reaches 55 mph. Follow this road to the power line road and park at the 3rd turn on the right. You can also ride to this area direct from the White Pine Courthouse or Great Basin Community College. NF Road 440 allows access to the top for shuttling purposes. Please, be respectful of established roads and parking areas, as well as the privacy of homes in the area.
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      Region Details
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      • 21
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      Region Status
      Open as of 12 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      43
      Trails Mountain Bike
      45
      Trails E-Bike
      30
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      44
      Trails Trail Running
      44
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      3
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      4
      Trails Snowmobile
      1
      Trails Snowshoe
      4
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      3
      Total Distance
      50 miles
      Total Descent
      8,278 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,678 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,344 ft
      Reports
      269
      Photos
      78
      Ridden Counter
      3,755

      Photos of Ward Mountain Mountain Bike

      trail: K-Country
      2 |
      Sep 15, 2024 @ 7:27pm
      Sep 15, 2024
      trail: Total BS
      21 |
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:28pm
      Nov 15, 2023
      trail: G Loop
      27 |
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:26pm
      Nov 15, 2023
      trail: Ice Plant
      63 |
      Oct 15, 2023 @ 8:39pm
      Oct 15, 2023
      300 |
      Jun 2, 2021 @ 10:01pm
      Jun 2, 2021
      336 |
      Jun 2, 2021 @ 10:01pm
      Jun 2, 2021
      trail: K-Country
      49 |
      Jun 2, 2021 @ 9:56pm
      Jun 2, 2021
      trail: K-Country
      63 |
      Jun 2, 2021 @ 9:56pm
      Jun 2, 2021

      Videos of Ward Mountain Mountain Bike

      Duck Hill and Down the Drain POV
      trail: Duck Hill
      4:25 | 96 | May 20, 2024 , Ely
      Duck Hill and Down the Drain POV
      trail: The Whoops
      4:25 | 90 | May 20, 2024 , Ely
      Total BS With Nancy Herms
      14:43 | 83 | Nov 5, 2023 , Ely
      Total BS With Nancy Herms
      trail: Total BS
      14:43 | 85 | Nov 5, 2023 , Ely
      Powderberry With Lindsay Costello
      15:32 | 146 | Oct 9, 2023 , Ely
      Tokee Dokee with Candice Campeau
      trail: The Whoops
      12:55 | 84 | Oct 5, 2023 , Ely
      Tokee Dokee with Candice Campeau
      trail: Duck Hill
      12:55 | 68 | Oct 5, 2023 , Ely
      Tokee Dokee with Candice Campeau
      trail: Ice Plant
      12:55 | 100 | Oct 5, 2023 , Ely

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Ward Loop K
      Apr 10, 2025 @ 12:36pm
      Apr 10, 2025
      DryNorthBenderTrail disappears about half way in, we...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      G Loop
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 12:58pm
      12 hours
      DryTwo tiny patches of snow along the top. ...YepOkay
      K-Country
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 8:05pm
      Sep 14, 2024
      DryTrail is overgrown right now and it’s...Paorton GBTA
      Ice Plant
      Aug 10, 2024 @ 7:12pm
      Aug 10, 2024
      DryEtinlv
      Tin Pan Alley
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:18pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      IdealGood to goPaorton GBTA
      Lower Slalom
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:18pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      IdealGood to goPaorton GBTA
      Duck Hill
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:18pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      IdealGood to goPaorton GBTA
      Badger Hole
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:18pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      IdealGood to goPaorton GBTA
      Ward Mountain Trails Access Road
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:16pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      Snow CoveredSnow Covered StillPaorton GBTA
      Ward Mountain OHV
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:16pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      Snow CoveredSnow Covered StillPaorton GBTA
      Ward Mountain Campground Road
      Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:16pm
      Apr 11, 2024
      Snow CoveredSnow Covered StillPaorton GBTA

      Activity Feed

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      YepOkayaddreportactivity #70034863
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 12:58pm
      12 hours
      ssortwishlistrouteactivity #69376229
      Apr 10, 2025 @ 3:06pm
      Apr 10, 2025
      NorthBenderaddreportactivity #69369059
      Apr 10, 2025 @ 12:36pm
      Apr 10, 2025
      MichaelMyPsHqaddreportactivity #69265469
      Apr 8, 2025 @ 6:02pm
      Apr 8, 2025
      Jarrodo0zeHriddentrailactivity #64957893 and 3 more
      Jan 21, 2025 @ 8:10am
      Jan 21, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      MtclimberUStrailG LoopWe rode this loop counter clockwise. Steep...
      Sep 9, 2024 @ 7:37am
      Sep 9, 2024
      EtinlvtrailIce PlantRode this trail for the first time today...
      Aug 10, 2024 @ 7:11pm
      Aug 10, 2024
      BasweeptrailIce PlantThis is a pretty fun trail. Definitely the...
      Aug 5, 2024 @ 9:39pm
      Aug 5, 2024
      steph-fullertrailWard L TrailA very pretty trail with great views at the...
      Oct 17, 2023 @ 2:02pm
      Oct 17, 2023
      CapitalNathantrailPowderberry DivideFantastic trail! All the killer views and...
      Oct 9, 2023 @ 6:12pm
      Oct 9, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Squaw Peak 2 14.8 km
      Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park 4 312.1 km
      Cave Lake State Park 3 612.8 km
      Northern Schell Creek Range33.5 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike4450 miles8,278 ft22 miles1,677 ft
      #2,050#1,10575272112,613
      E-Bike3032 miles4,065 ft12 miles1,627 ft
      #1,243#398247287
      Horse35 miles220 ft3,241 ft1,509 ft
      6
      Hike4449 miles7,913 ft21 miles1,677 ft
      #1,643#1,0083272139
      Trail Running4449 miles7,913 ft21 miles1,677 ft
      #1,644#1,004272127
      Dirtbike/Moto35 miles220 ft3,241 ft1,509 ft
      6
      ATV/ORV/OHV47 miles259 ft4,216 ft1,509 ft
      6
      Snowmobile11 mile138 ft52 ft
      Snowshoe46 miles1,552 ft4 miles1,430 ft
      13
      Backcountry Ski35 miles1,552 ft4 miles1,358 ft
      21
      • By natenbake & contributors
      • Admins: GBTA
      • #3387 - 7,416 views

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