Squaw Peak

Intro: Close to Ely with some South facing slopes these trails are usually the first 
to open up in the spring and the last to close in the winter.  All of the downhills off of 
the top are super steep, rocky, pretty hairy, and really fun.  They can also be shuttled.
We have our eyes on this area for more trail development in the future so be sure to 
check back often.

Advisories:  These are unofficial trails meaning they aren't signed or maintained 
so it's probably a good idea to bring a GPS and expect obstacles.  Being close to 
town all of the trails around here see quite a few ATVs, Dirtbikes, Hikers, and Horses 
so always ride with caution and be respectful.  A couple of the downhills cross private 
land so please be respectful in these areas and understand that a trail may be closed 
at any time.

Ride at your own risk!

Trail Description

Getting There: Start anywhere in downtown Ely, take _ Street North towards the big mountain closest to Ely with the radio towers on the top of it. Cross the railroad tracks, follow the road right, and notice the quad-track on the right that climbs abruptly towards the cell-phone tower, this is the start of Down the Tracks.

Directions for All Trails: Hop on this quad-track which parallels the railroad tracks, wave to any trains that go by, and enjoy mashing on the rollercoaster trail until you see the railroad tracks curving east and crossing the road. You'll come across a gravel road that connects with a paved road, head downhill on this. Right before you get to the pavement take a left and follow a nasty short steep trail up. This will mellow out and then starts a gradual climb. Follow this two-track road until it hits the power-line.

For the shorter Down the Tracks loop, take a left at the powerline and follow it until it ends in the bottom of a sandy wash. Head up the sandy wash for a little ways until you see a dirt road coming in on your left. This is where Canyon Cutoff comes down.
If you're going for Whorehouse Hill or Canyon Cutoff take a right at the power-line and follow more quad-tracks into the mountains and into a canyon. Once in canyon follow the main road until you top out and are looking back down on Ely and are near all the radio towers. As soon as you crest you should see a dirt road straight ahead of you, slightly to your left. Follow this and then take the first left that you come to. This is the beginning of the first big downhill. At the bottom of this you'll come across a quad trail. Head left for Canyon Cutoff, follow this wash/trail downhill until you come out of the canyon. The wash will continue but you'll want to take a dirt road that comes in on your right. Follow this down to the railroad tracks and _ street where you started.

If you went right/up follow this trail until you top out on a ridge for 1/4 mile. Follow the road around and will see a quad-track coming in on your left that goes out onto a ridge and looks like it drops straight into Ely. It does, this is Whorehouse Hill. Follow this down, cross the tracks, ride through the red light district back to _ street to where you started. Go to the Twisted Pine, have a beer, and say what's up to Bob.