more stats
1,227 ft
Distance
129 ft
Climb
00:05:03
Avg time
129 ft
Altitude change
7,285 ft
Altitude min
7,413 ft
Altitude max
7,285 ft
Altitude start
7,415 ft
Altitude end
10.5%
Grade
0.9%
Grade max
28%
Grade min
1,194 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance flat
00:05:03
Avg time

Lower Total BS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Ward Mountain
    Ely, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12450 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15739 in E-Biking
    • #349022 in Trail Running
    • #337118 in Hiking
    • #31728 in Nordic Skiing
    • #24307 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #39 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #87 in E-Biking
    • #1,495 in Trail Running
    • #1,459 in Hiking
    • #24 in Nordic Skiing
    • #95 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Built as a climb trail but it’s fun to ride down hill as well, be watchful for on coming traffic.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 47 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 188 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Lower Total BS Trail Reports

Status:
on May 24, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lower-total-bs trailhead (39.197410, -114.899360)

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      Total BS With Nancy Herms
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      14:43 | 170 | Nov 5, 2023 , Ely
      Total BS and a little Queso
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      15:57 | 119 | Aug 19, 2022 , Ely

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      ★ 1.0 • 16 miles • 2,098 ft • 8 • Race •
      This is the course for the Intermediate class in the 2024 FTB enduro race.
      3.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      4 ★ 67%
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      2 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Total BS located?
      Lower Total BS is located in Ward Mountain, Ely, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Ward Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.19741, -114.89936.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Total BS?
      Lower Total BS is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Total BS?
      Lower Total BS has 129 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,285 ft to 7,413 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lower Total BS?
      Lower Total BS is 1,227 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Total BS?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Total BS. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Total BS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Total BS are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Total BS?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower Total BS. The trail is 1,227 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Total BS?
      Lower Total BS is a very popular trail. There have been 843 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 940 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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