Nevada · Mountain biking · Murry Point

Upper Slalom

1.5 mi
distance
343 ft
climb
May–Sep
best months

Is Upper Slalom open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Upper Slalom, 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.

Upper Slalom is a mountain biking route in the Ely Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, about 2.8 miles from the town of Ely. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is about 1.5 miles long, with a one-way climb of 343 feet from a low point at 6,893 feet to a high point at 7,241 feet. The steepest section comes early, at about 0.1 mile into the ride, with a 10% grade. The route also includes a drop of 411 feet, which makes it a natural fit for a longer outing. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Ruth, which sits a few hundred feet lower, put July highs around 84°F with lows near 47°F. Winters are cold and snowy, with January highs around 38°F and snow on about six days that month. The Ice Plant Canyon 2 and Badger Hole trails both lie within a quarter mile, and the East Iceplant Trail is about 0.3 miles away. Tillicum Campground is roughly 3.9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Upper Slalom

    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, 7 mi away at 6,858 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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