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SaveWard Mountain Recreation Area North and South trailheads are separately administered by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service. A developed and newly renovated campground is located at the US Forest Service Trailhead on the South side of the Highway. Trails (20 miles) are available for hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, and horses. Warming/rest shelters are available along several of the trails. Restrooms are available at both trailheads. For more information on the Forest Service campground and trailhead, you can contact the U.S.F.S., Ely Ranger District (775) 289-3031. Things to note: At the North trailhead there are 4 trail loops of various lengths: 10 miles total that meander through the sagebrush and pinyon-juniper forests of Ward Mountain. These trails are available for hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, and horses. Warming huts/rest shelters are available along these trails. There is an interpretive hike (0.4 miles) “Weeds of the Great Basin” with 12 interpretive signs placed at various intervals. Other amenities: Picnic tables, shade structures, trash cans and restrooms at trailhead. No potable water at North trailhead. Restrictions: Motorized use is prohibited on the signed trail system. Shooting is not allowed within developed recreation sites.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: National Forest
google parking directions Access Info:
Trails can be accessed from the Ward Mountain Recreation Area, 10 miles west of Ely on Hwy 6. The Ice Plant trails can be accessed from 80th West on Hwy 6, where the speed limit reaches 55 mph. Follow this road to the power line road and park at the 3rd turn on the right. You can also ride to this area direct from the White Pine Courthouse or Great Basin Community College. NF Road 440 allows access to the top for shuttling purposes. Please, be respectful of established roads and parking areas, as well as the privacy of homes in the area.
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- Mountain Bike
49 trails
- E-Bike
41 trails
- Hike
49 trails
- Trail Running
49 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
6 trails
- Snowshoe
9 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 1
- 25
- 8
- 1
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Jun 6, 2026Local Trail Association
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- Trails (view details)
- 48
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 51
- Trails E-Bike
- 41
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 49
- Trails Trail Running
- 49
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 6
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 9
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 3
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 50 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,278 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,678 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,344 ft
- Reports
- 276
- Photos
- 116
- Ridden Counter
- 4,960
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Mountain Bike News, Photos, Videos & Events | Pinkbike
Apr 13, 2026 from betamtb.com
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Popular Ward Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 4,961 ft • 0 ft • 326 •
This is a downhill option around the jump section of . It is very fast and flowy, but don't overshoot the !
• 85 ★ 3.9 • 4 miles • 5 ft • 278 •
This is the main trail above Canyon. There are various options and side trails for riding this, including a shuttle from the top. The trail is mostly smooth downhill with some rocky areas, a few features, and optional jumps at the...
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 34 ft • 278 •
This is typically the downhill side of the 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 .
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,661 ft • 46 ft • 267 •
This is a narrow cross trail, often used for a loop option.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 91 ft • 267 •
New Trail built by Great Basin Trail Alliance to avoid ATV/ Quad/ Moto traffic
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1,411 ft • 106 ft • 240 •
Flow Trail built by Great Basin Trails Alliance working with USFS. Non motorized.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 1,962 ft • 6 ft • 225 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 6 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Ward Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 694 ft • 5 •
Ensure all intersection are clearly marked.
4 miles • 642 ft • 3 •
Shown on the map is the section that we don't use in the race, I just built it as a loop because that is...
5 miles • 935 ft • 3 •
The intersection at the beginning of has been confusing for some riders.
2 miles • 243 ft • 2 •
4 miles • 588 ft • 7 •
A great variety of trails to showcase what the area has to offer. Takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours total to enjoy....
8 miles • 1,071 ft • 3 •
Start at Mt Recreation Area Campground South Trailhead
Photos of Ward Mountain Mountain Bike
Videos of Ward Mountain Mountain Bike
trail: Duck Hill
4:25 |
179 |
May 20, 2024 , Ely
trail: The Whoops
4:25 |
211 |
May 20, 2024 , Ely
trail: Lower Total BS
14:43 |
146 |
Nov 5, 2023 , Ely
trail: Total BS
14:43 |
161 |
Nov 5, 2023 , Ely
trail: Powderberry Divide
15:32 |
256 |
Oct 9, 2023 , Ely
trail: The Whoops
12:55 |
139 |
Oct 5, 2023 , Ely
trail: Duck Hill
12:55 |
110 |
Oct 5, 2023 , Ely
trail: Tokie Dokie
12:55 |
171 |
Oct 5, 2023 , Ely
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Birkebeiner Loop D | Jun 6, 2026 @ 2:38pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 6, 2026 | Unknown | tobypalmer1 | ||
| Powderberry Divide | Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:38pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 4, 2026 | Dry | aobbard | ||
| FreeWheeler | Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | aobbard | ||
| Total BS | May 24, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Boise) May 24, 2026 | Ideal | ride-singletrack23 | ||
| Lower Total BS | May 24, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Boise) May 24, 2026 | Very Dry | ride-singletrack23 | ||
| Senior Moment | May 24, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Boise) May 24, 2026 | Ideal | ride-singletrack23 | ||
| G Loop | Jun 16, 2025 @ 7:18am Jun 16, 2025 | Dry | oppesaddle3 | ||
| G Loop Connector | Jun 16, 2025 @ 7:18am Jun 16, 2025 | Dry | oppesaddle3 | ||
| Tokie Dokie | Aug 10, 2024 @ 7:12pm Aug 10, 2024 | Dry | Etinlv | ||
| Tin Pan Alley | Apr 11, 2024 @ 6:18pm Apr 11, 2024 | Ideal | Paorton |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brasian | rsvp | event | activity #96837946 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 5:20pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| Ethanoutside | rsvp | event | activity #96778553 | Jun 11, 2026 @ 7:20pm Jun 11, 2026 |
| Runnerguy65 | wishlist | trail | activity #96670946 | Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:17am Jun 10, 2026 |
| kelernest | update | event | activity #96574549 | Jun 8, 2026 @ 5:23pm Jun 8, 2026 |
| G8jLGgLw | vote | route | activity #96429544 | Jun 6, 2026 @ 9:26pm Jun 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Really cool descent. Old school, twisty, loose... | Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:39pm Jun 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Mellow easy climb through pretty hills with... | Jun 4, 2026 @ 4:36pm Jun 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Definitely glad I listened to the people... | Jun 10, 2025 @ 1:13pm Jun 10, 2025 | ||
| trail | Overgrown, and kind of sandy double track. ... | Jun 9, 2025 @ 12:03pm Jun 9, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is a double track. Don’t waste ur time. | Apr 21, 2025 @ 9:09pm Apr 21, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squaw Peak | 2 | 1 | 4.8 km | ||
| Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park | 4 | 3 | 12.1 km | ||
| Cave Lake State Park | 3 | 6 | 12.8 km | ||
| Northern Schell Creek Range | 33.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 49 | 50 miles | 8,278 ft | 22 miles | 1,677 ft | #3,001 | #1,040 | 121 | 284 | 11 | 3,362 | |
| E-Bike | 41 | 32 miles | 4,065 ft | 12 miles | 1,627 ft | #3,409 | #1,007 | 258 | 348 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | #3,029 | #1,418 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Horse | 3 | 5 miles | 220 ft | 3,241 ft | 1,509 ft | 6 | ||||||
| Hike | 49 | 49 miles | 7,913 ft | 21 miles | 1,677 ft | #4,533 | #1,619 | 3 | 284 | 1 | 92 | |
| Trail Running | 49 | 49 miles | 7,913 ft | 21 miles | 1,677 ft | #3,667 | #1,007 | 284 | 1 | 51 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 3 | 5 miles | 220 ft | 3,241 ft | 1,509 ft | 6 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 6 | 7 miles | 259 ft | 4,216 ft | 1,509 ft | #679 | #324 | 6 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 1 mile | 138 ft | 52 ft | 1 | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 9 | 6 miles | 1,552 ft | 4 miles | 1,430 ft | #1,270 | #664 | 3 | 3 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 3 | 5 miles | 1,552 ft | 4 miles | 1,358 ft | 2 | 1 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ward Mountain
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ward Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ward Mountain are:
- The Whoops (4.4/5)
- Rope Tow (4.2/5)
- Making Pancakes (4.2/5)
- Total BS (4.1/5)
- Upper Iceplant (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ward Mountain?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ward Mountain are:
- June (36 activities)
- September (34 activities)
- May (27 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ward Mountain?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Ward Mountain. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Ward Mountain?
The longest trail in Ward Mountain is G Loop at 4.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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