more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-393 ft
Descent
00:07:04
Avg time
-358 ft
Altitude change
6,912 ft
Altitude min
7,271 ft
Altitude max
7,271 ft
Altitude start
6,913 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
965 ft
Distance climb
4,865 ft
Distance down
2,198 ft
Distance flat
00:07:04
Avg time

Upper Slalom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ward Mountain
    Ely, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4378 in E-Biking
    • #127668 in Trail Running
    • #298482 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #412 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #36 in E-Biking
    • #687 in Trail Running
    • #1,278 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Mar - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This is typically the downhill side of the Ice Plant loop system. It features a fast, narrow trail through meadows and a winding descent through a wash to the bottom. Riders can follow the power line road back to the lower parking area for Ice Plant.

Tags
Meadow
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 224 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Upper Slalom Trail Reports

Status:
on Apr 11, 2024
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      SLMJJ
      This made a delightful easy uphill until hitting unnamed ATV road. Turned right about 50 yards up ATV trail onto unmarked trail but easily found with Trailforks.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Slalom located?
      Upper Slalom is located in Ward Mountain, Ely, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Ward Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.1973, -114.899.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Slalom?
      Upper Slalom is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Slalom?
      Upper Slalom has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 393 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,912 ft to 7,271 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Slalom?
      Upper Slalom is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Slalom?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Slalom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Slalom?
      Upper Slalom is best visited during: Mar - Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Slalom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Slalom are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Slalom?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Slalom. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Slalom?
      Upper Slalom is a very popular trail. There have been 1,318 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,310 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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