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SaveWard 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
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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- Mountain Bike
30 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Hike
29 trails
- Trail Running
29 trails
Region Details
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- 16
- 9
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Aug 3, 2022Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 30
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 30
- Trails E-Bike
- 12
- Trails Hike
- 29
- Trails Trail Running
- 29
- Total Distance
- 37 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,116 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,677 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,344 ft
- Reports
- 76
- Photos
- 65
- Ridden Counter
- 2,333
Popular Ward Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
Ward Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ward Mountain G and L Loop | 2 miles | |
| Figure 8 Loop | 4 miles | |
| G Loop to Powderberry Divide | 8 miles | |
| Fun Run racers FTB 2018 Start Lap race | 2,743 ft | |
| Stage 2 2018 FTB Beginner/Sport/Expert/Pro race | 2 miles | |
| Stage 3 2018 FTB all categories race | 1 mile | |
| Stage 3 2018 FTB all categories race | 1 mile | |
| Stage 4 2018 FTB all categories race | 1 mile | |
| Final Return Route for 2018 FTB Fun/Beginner/Sport race | 2 miles | |
| Transition Route to Stage 5 2018 FTB Expert/Pro Categories race | 1 mile |
Photos of Ward Mountain Mountain Bike
trail: Total BS
7 |
Jul 23, 2022 @ 8:34am
Jul 23, 2022
trail: Total BS
16 |
Jul 23, 2022 @ 8:34am
Jul 23, 2022
trail: Iceplant Loop
22 |
Jun 17, 2022 @ 5:30pm
Jun 17, 2022
trail: Iceplant Loop
14 |
Jun 12, 2022 @ 3:22pm
Jun 12, 2022
trail: Powderberry Divide
166 |
Jun 2, 2021 @ 10:01pm
Jun 2, 2021
trail: Powderberry Divide
176 |
Jun 2, 2021 @ 10:01pm
Jun 2, 2021
trail: Old Connector
36 |
Jun 2, 2021 @ 9:56pm
Jun 2, 2021
trail: Old Connector
50 |
Jun 2, 2021 @ 9:56pm
Jun 2, 2021Videos of Ward Mountain Mountain Bike
trail: Powderberry Divide
20:43 |
48 |
Nov 13, 2022 , Ely
trail: The Whoops
18:39 |
43 |
Oct 11, 2022 , Ely
trail: Ice Plant
18:39 |
38 |
Oct 11, 2022 , Ely
trail: Pancake Connector
18:39 |
22 |
Oct 11, 2022 , Ely
trail: Lower Total BS
15:57 |
39 |
Aug 19, 2022 , Ely
trail: Total BS
15:57 |
41 |
Aug 19, 2022 , Ely
trail: The Whoops
43:56 |
47 |
Jun 16, 2022 , Ely
trail: Upper Slalom
43:56 |
46 |
Jun 16, 2022 , Ely
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total BS | Jul 23, 2022 @ 9:41am Jul 23, 2022 | Very Dry | SaltyOtter | ||
| G Loop Connector | Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am Oct 9, 2021 | Very Dry | HappyHapgood | ||
| Making Pancakes | Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am Oct 9, 2021 | Very Dry | HappyHapgood | ||
| X-Gate Parking Access Road | Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am Oct 9, 2021 | Dry | HappyHapgood | ||
| Duck Hill Climb | Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am Oct 9, 2021 | Variable | HappyHapgood | ||
| Senior Moment | Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am Oct 9, 2021 | Dry | HappyHapgood | ||
| Upper Slalom | Oct 4, 2021 @ 1:24pm Oct 4, 2021 | Dry | falcon013 | ||
| Pancake Connector | Sep 25, 2021 @ 9:21am Sep 25, 2021 | Very Dry | Ewi | ||
| Rope Tow Flow | Sep 25, 2021 @ 9:21am Sep 25, 2021 | Very Dry | Ewi | ||
| The Whoops | Sep 24, 2021 @ 9:43am Sep 24, 2021 | Very Dry | Ewi |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Raggmunk | wishlist | trail | Ice Plant | Mar 12, 2023 @ 8:53pm Mar 12, 2023 |
| jstomper | ridden | trail | Ice Plant and 3 more | Mar 5, 2023 @ 9:48am Mar 5, 2023 |
| bonesbc | wishlist | region | Ward Mountain | Jan 28, 2023 @ 4:35pm Jan 28, 2023 |
 | jpsalley | wishlist | trail | Powderberry Divide | Jan 6, 2023 @ 7:10pm Jan 6, 2023 |
| K1xEXUGz | wishlist | trail | Ice Plant | Nov 16, 2022 @ 2:56pm Nov 16, 2022 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | trail | Really fun trail as a downhill. I would ride... | Oct 7, 2022 @ 3:51pm Oct 7, 2022 | ||
| trail | There’s a couple signs at the top and a... | Oct 2, 2022 @ 10:21am Oct 2, 2022 | ||
| trail | Really fun DH trail! The climb up is... | Aug 24, 2022 @ 11:00am Aug 24, 2022 | ||
| trail | Only the upper portion of this is really a... | May 10, 2022 @ 5:32pm May 10, 2022 | ||
 | trail | Awesomely diverse trail. Rode it as an out... | May 6, 2022 @ 4:43pm May 6, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squaw Peak | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4.8 km | |
| Cave Lake State Park | 1 | 2 | 12.8 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 30 | 37 miles | 6,115 ft | 16 miles | 1,677 ft | #2,117 | #1,120 | 65 | 76 | 20 | 1,529 | |
| E-Bike | 12 | 14 miles | 1,237 ft | 4 miles | 1,624 ft | #1,796 | #433 | 59 | 205 | |||
| Hike | 29 | 36 miles | 5,751 ft | 15 miles | 1,677 ft | #1,725 | #1,033 | 76 | 1 | 16 | ||
| Trail Running | 29 | 36 miles | 5,751 ft | 15 miles | 1,677 ft | #1,724 | #1,029 | 76 | 1 | 3 |
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