Nevada · Mountain biking · Ward Mountain Recreation Area North Trailhead

Ward Loop K

1.3 mi
distance
182 ft
climb
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 a mountain biking route of about 1.3 miles in the Ely Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail rises from about 7,290 feet to about 7,480 feet, a gain of 182 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.18 miles, an 8% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Ruth, Nevada weather station put July highs around 84°F and lows near 47°F, with snow days dropping to zero from June through September. That station sits roughly 625 feet lower than the route, so expect temperatures on the loop to run a little cooler. The Ward Loop K links with other routes in the Ward Mountain Recreation Area. Ward Loop I and Ward Loop G are each about 0.3 miles away, and Ward Mountain Campground is about 0.4 miles away.

  • 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, 5 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.

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