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Ward Mountain Adventure Loop

Visit all the unique sights around Ward Mountain!
Trail Uses
Utv/jeep driving Atv riding Dirt biking
Location
White Pine County
Length
93.00 miles (Network)
Town
Ely
Surface
Dirt, Rock/Ledge
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
Other Activities
Hiking Mountain Biking E-biking Horseback Riding Snowmobiling

Description

The Ward Mountain Adventure Loop is a tour of Ward Mountain in White Pine County, NV. The Trail departs from several trailheads in Ely, Nevada and climbs through Sagebrush and mixed Pinyon Juniper forest to the Ward Mountain Campground managed by the US Forest Service, Ely Ranger District. The trail continues south along the upper terrace road to the southern reach of Ward Mountain where it climbs over a saddle near Hamel’s Peak and drops into the historic Ward townsite. The Upper Terrace is a natural surface trail that travels through aspen stands and riparian corridors with few technical climbs. From the Ward Townsite, head north along Cave Valley Rd. Options are available to traverse the recent juniper chaining areas completed for habitat restoration. 

Ward Mtn Campground has trailer sites, water, and a camp host, pit toilets and group campsites. Non-motorized trail access inside campground. Camping is also available at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, south of Ely off of Highway 93.

Other Information

The Dirt: Ward Mountain Adventure Loop | OFF-ROAD Nevada (nv.gov)

Enjoy the Ward Mountain Adventure Loop by staying on existing trails and admiring resources without touching them. Take out everything you brought with you to the site. Be considerate of all other trail users. Always wear protective safety gear, and never operate an OHV under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Motor vehicles are permitted on designated trails only. Always plan ahead and prepare for uncertainty. Travel with warm clothing, first aid, food, water and appropriate tools to fix a problem. Traveling in groups is always a good idea, as well as informing someone of where you will be going.

Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit), Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters - Recreation.gov 

Home Page - Welcome To Ely (elynevada.net)

Trail Manager

For more information, visit the US Forest Service website or contact:

US Forest Service - Ely Ranger District Office

US Forest Service - Ely Ranger District Office
825 Avenue E
Ely, Nevada 89301
Phone: (775) 289-3031
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Trailhead Information

Depart from Ely, NV heading West on Highway 6. Staging options at Ward Mountain Campground. With an OHV, depart Ely, NV towards the water tower and the Ward Mountain Connector trail. Trail access via Ward Mtn Connector is signed at water tower.

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