Nevada · Hiking

Ward Loop K

2.6 mi
round trip
189 ft
climb
7,483 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Ward Loop K open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Ward Loop K, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ely Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Ward Loop K is an easy, 2.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Ely Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 190 feet from a low point of 7,291 feet to a high of 7,483 feet, and its natural surface makes it a straightforward walk for hikers, riders and horseback travelers. The route sits right beside Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit), about 0.1 mile away, and Ward Loop I, another hike, is just as close. Ward Mountain Campground and the Ward Loop F mountain biking trail are each about 0.2 mile off, so the loop fits easily into a longer day of exploring the surrounding trails. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ruth weather station show July highs around 84°F with lows near 47°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and regular snow days from December through February. The trail is open year-round.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Ward Loop K

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 9°

      6 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 12°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 19°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 24°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      64° / 32°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      76° / 40°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 47°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 46°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 36°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 25°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      47° / 16°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 7°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruth, NV, 4.6 mi away at 6,858 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.