more stats
4,895 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-314 ft
Descent
00:09:26
Avg time
-272 ft
Altitude change
7,883 ft
Altitude min
8,199 ft
Altitude max
8,199 ft
Altitude start
7,927 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance climb
3,786 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:09:26
Avg time

Upper Iceplant Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ward Mountain
    Ely, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92609 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

The backside of the Ice Plant system includes some technical switchbacks and sudden climbs. This trail is primarily used for racing, but is a good option to ride less popular trails.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 47 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Upper Iceplant Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:15pm
Apr 11, 2024
 Snow Covered Still
Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:13pm
Apr 11, 2024
Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:17pm
Nov 15, 2023
 Good to ride but conditions could change fast.
Oct 17, 2023 @ 9:45pm
Oct 17, 2023
 Great Conditions
Jul 5, 2023 @ 7:10am
Jul 5, 2023
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Status:
on Apr 11, 2024
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Iceplant

      ▼ Where is Upper Iceplant located?
      Upper Iceplant is located in Ward Mountain, Ely, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Ward Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.18864, -114.92463.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Iceplant?
      Upper Iceplant is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Iceplant?
      Upper Iceplant has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 314 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,883 ft to 8,199 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Iceplant?
      Upper Iceplant is 4,895 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Iceplant?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Iceplant. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Iceplant?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Iceplant are:
      • June (10 activities)
      • September (6 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Iceplant? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Iceplant are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Iceplant?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Iceplant. The trail is 4,895 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Iceplant?
      Upper Iceplant is a very popular trail. There have been 377 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 359 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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