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4.7 miles
Distance
693 ft
Climb
-698 ft
Descent
00:29:17
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
7,307 ft
Altitude min
7,945 ft
Altitude max
7,392 ft
Altitude start
7,385 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-28.8%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,910 ft
Distance flat
00:29:17
Avg time

G Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ward Mountain
    Ely, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92748 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137059 in Trail Running
    • #72679 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Off-Piste)
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Mar - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This is a great trail through the high pines and brush. Typically ridden counter-clockwise, there is a steady climb to an old ski hill where you can either take the forestry road up to other trails and roads or loop back down to the campground on a fast and windy singletrack.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 37 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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G Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 2, 2026 @ 2:21pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 2, 2026
 great ride. Counterclockwise presents with a nice flow downhill trail. Clockwise has a more technical downhill.
Jun 16, 2025 @ 7:18am
Jun 16, 2025
 A couple sandy spots where my tires skidded around, but nothing unrideable. Definitely recommend the counter clockwise direction to ride this...
Apr 20, 2025 @ 12:58pm
Apr 20, 2025
 Two tiny patches of snow along the top. Very rideable.
May 26, 2024 @ 9:52am
May 26, 2024
Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:15pm
Apr 11, 2024
 Snow Covered Still
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on Jul 2, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.1 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      youtuber 2019 Fears, Tears, and Beers Enduro!
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      17:11 | 494 | Jun 23, 2019 , Ely

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.6 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★ 40%
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      TwoWheeledSloth TwoWheeledSloth
      Definitely glad I listened to the people saying to ride counter clockwise. The downhill was awesome and the climb was not too bad even though we did it in the middle of the day in June.
      MtclimberUS
      We rode this loop counter clockwise. Steep switchbacks up then fun downhill after that!
      morleez3l8Ao
      Just one snow bank left. Trails in great shape super fun a little bit of every thing. Ward loop is called H trail on signage. Ice plant connector did have big snow banks. This place is a gem

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is G Loop located?
      G Loop is located in Ward Mountain, Ely, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Ward Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.20957, -114.96176.
      ▼ How hard is G Loop?
      G Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for G Loop?
      G Loop has 693 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 698 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,307 ft to 7,945 ft.
      ▼ How long is G Loop?
      G Loop is 4.7 miles long. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on G Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on G Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride G Loop?
      G Loop is best visited during: Mar - Nov.
      ▼ How do I access G Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to G Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride G Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride G Loop. The trail is 4.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is G Loop?
      G Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 159 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 182 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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