more stats
1,929 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
00:03:49
Avg time
101 ft
Altitude change
6,902 ft
Altitude min
7,003 ft
Altitude max
6,902 ft
Altitude start
7,005 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
0.8%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
1,713 ft
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance flat
00:03:49
Avg time

Tailgate 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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #191482 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178096 in E-Biking
    • #295519 in Trail Running
    • #287984 in Hiking
    • #15666 in Snowshoeing
    • #24161 in Nordic Skiing
    • #25421 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #899 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #532 in E-Biking
    • #1,299 in Trail Running
    • #1,219 in Hiking
    • #2 in Snowshoeing
    • #18 in Nordic Skiing
    • #108 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Tailgate is a 1,929 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ely Nevada. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 30 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tailgate located?
      Tailgate is located in Ward Mountain, Ely, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Ward Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.21772, -114.88984.
      ▼ How hard is Tailgate?
      Tailgate is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tailgate?
      Tailgate has 100 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,902 ft to 7,003 ft.
      ▼ Is Tailgate a point to point trail?
      Tailgate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tailgate?
      Tailgate is 1,929 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tailgate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tailgate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tailgate?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tailgate are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tailgate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tailgate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tailgate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Tailgate. The trail is 1,929 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tailgate?
      Tailgate is a very popular trail. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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