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1.2 miles
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-293 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-203 ft
Altitude change
8,008 ft
Altitude min
8,211 ft
Altitude max
8,211 ft
Altitude start
8,009 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-29.4%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
1,512 ft
Distance climb
3,698 ft
Distance down
1,211 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

Making Pancakes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ward Mountain
    Ely, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #42843 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28879 in E-Biking
    • #120857 in Trail Running
    • #122514 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #195 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #137 in E-Biking
    • #628 in Trail Running
    • #596 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

New Trail built by Great Basin Trail Alliance to avoid ATV/ Quad/ Moto traffic

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 37 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 138 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Making Pancakes Trail Reports

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on Sep 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Directions to making-pancakes trailhead (39.195310, -114.929000)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Making Pancakes located?
      Making Pancakes is located in Ward Mountain, Ely, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Ward Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.19531, -114.929.
      ▼ How hard is Making Pancakes?
      Making Pancakes is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Making Pancakes?
      Making Pancakes has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 293 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,008 ft to 8,211 ft.
      ▼ How long is Making Pancakes?
      Making Pancakes is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Making Pancakes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Making Pancakes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Making Pancakes?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Making Pancakes are:
      • June (40 activities)
      • September (15 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Making Pancakes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Making Pancakes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Making Pancakes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Making Pancakes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Making Pancakes?
      Making Pancakes is a very popular trail. There have been 963 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,089 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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