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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
      Ward Mountain 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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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 3, 2022

      Stats

      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

      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
      166 |
      Jun 2, 2021 @ 10:01pm
      Jun 2, 2021
      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, 2021

      Videos of Ward Mountain Mountain Bike

      The Best Hand Cut Trail??
      20:43 | 48 | Nov 13, 2022 , Ely
      Pivot Switchblade vs. Tokee Dokee
      trail: The Whoops
      18:39 | 43 | Oct 11, 2022 , Ely
      Pivot Switchblade vs. Tokee Dokee
      trail: Ice Plant
      18:39 | 38 | Oct 11, 2022 , Ely
      Pivot Switchblade vs. Tokee Dokee
      18:39 | 22 | Oct 11, 2022 , Ely
      Total BS and a little Queso
      15:57 | 39 | Aug 19, 2022 , Ely
      Total BS and a little Queso
      trail: Total BS
      15:57 | 41 | Aug 19, 2022 , Ely
      Fears, Tears and Beers 2022 all 6 stages uncut
      trail: The Whoops
      43:56 | 47 | Jun 16, 2022 , Ely
      Fears, Tears and Beers 2022 all 6 stages uncut
      43:56 | 46 | Jun 16, 2022 , Ely

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Total BS
      Jul 23, 2022 @ 9:41am
      Jul 23, 2022
      Very DryReally nice trail construction! Thanks...SaltyOtter
      G Loop Connector
      Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am
      Oct 9, 2021
      Very DryG Loop, Powderberry, making pancakes, ice...HappyHapgood
      Making Pancakes
      Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am
      Oct 9, 2021
      Very DryG Loop, Powderberry, making pancakes, ice...HappyHapgood
      X-Gate Parking Access Road
      Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am
      Oct 9, 2021
      DryG Loop, Powderberry, making pancakes, ice...HappyHapgood
      Duck Hill Climb
      Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am
      Oct 9, 2021
      VariableG Loop, Powderberry, making pancakes, ice...HappyHapgood
      Senior Moment
      Oct 9, 2021 @ 11:12am
      Oct 9, 2021
      DryG Loop, Powderberry, making pancakes, ice...HappyHapgood
      Upper Slalom
      Oct 4, 2021 @ 1:24pm
      Oct 4, 2021
      Dryfalcon013
      Pancake Connector
      Sep 25, 2021 @ 9:21am
      Sep 25, 2021
      Very DryEwi
      Rope Tow Flow
      Sep 25, 2021 @ 9:21am
      Sep 25, 2021
      Very DryEwi
      The Whoops
      Sep 24, 2021 @ 9:43am
      Sep 24, 2021
      Very DryEwi

      Activity Feed

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      user #2151083RaggmunkwishlisttrailIce Plant
      Mar 12, 2023 @ 8:53pm
      Mar 12, 2023
      user #1305859jstomperriddentrailIce Plant and 3 more
      Mar 5, 2023 @ 9:48am
      Mar 5, 2023
      user #1082459bonesbcwishlistregionWard Mountain
      Jan 28, 2023 @ 4:35pm
      Jan 28, 2023
      user #1163608jpsalleywishlisttrailPowderberry Divide
      Jan 6, 2023 @ 7:10pm
      Jan 6, 2023
      user #3243117K1xEXUGzwishlisttrailIce Plant
      Nov 16, 2022 @ 2:56pm
      Nov 16, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #850470zijlstratrailIce PlantReally fun trail as a downhill. I would ride...
      Oct 7, 2022 @ 3:51pm
      Oct 7, 2022
      user #3101634Motts13trailWard Loop KThere’s a couple signs at the top and a...
      Oct 2, 2022 @ 10:21am
      Oct 2, 2022
      user #2090413BigmaxtrailIce PlantReally fun DH trail! The climb up is...
      Aug 24, 2022 @ 11:00am
      Aug 24, 2022
      user #1344449seaotterpuptrailWard Loop KOnly the upper portion of this is really a...
      May 10, 2022 @ 5:32pm
      May 10, 2022
      user #6844832tall2oldtrailPowderberry DivideAwesomely diverse trail. Rode it as an out...
      May 6, 2022 @ 4:43pm
      May 6, 2022

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3037 miles6,115 ft16 miles1,677 ft
      #2,117#1,1206576201,529
      E-Bike1214 miles1,237 ft4 miles1,624 ft
      #1,796#43359205
      Hike2936 miles5,751 ft15 miles1,677 ft
      #1,725#1,03376116
      Trail Running2936 miles5,751 ft15 miles1,677 ft
      #1,724#1,0297613
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