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Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
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- < 2 days
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Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
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Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
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SaveMerlas trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking and Trail Running. Common trail features include berms.
This is an auto-generated description of Merlas.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- E-Bike
16 trails
- Horse
0 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 5
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 20, 2026Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 16
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 16
- Trails E-Bike
- 16
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,882 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,445 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,992 ft
- Reports
- 9
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 88
Popular Merlas Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2,201 ft • 0 ft • 19 •
Spéciale typée singletrack flow et pentue assez technique avec des creux, racines, souches, rochers et marches. Flowy and sploping singlatrack quite technical with hollows, roots, stumps, rocks and steps.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,430 ft • 0 ft • 11 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,132 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 512 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Merlas Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wlid Flow Lower | Sep 28, 2026 @ 10:19am (Europe/Paris) Sep 28, 2026 | Wet | pedrolit0 |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alterna'Flow | Oct 5, 2025 @ 10:28am (Europe/Monaco) Oct 5, 2025 | Wet | Thibaults3S6Yb | ||
| Wild Flow | May 31, 2025 @ 8:42am May 31, 2025 | Ideal | Thibaults3S6Yb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pedrolit0 | add | report | activity #104769646 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:19am Sep 28, 2026 |
| provencemb | add | trail | activity #89620103 and 1 more | Feb 27, 2026 @ 4:51am Feb 27, 2026 |
| provencemb | update | trail | activity #89619918 and 1 more | Feb 27, 2026 @ 4:44am Feb 27, 2026 |
| Thibaults3S6Yb | add | report | activity #81737738 and 1 more | Oct 5, 2025 @ 4:18am Oct 5, 2025 |
| provencemb | add | region | activity #77653462 | Aug 8, 2025 @ 2:57am Aug 8, 2025 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 16 | 7 miles | 1,883 ft | 3 miles | 1,447 ft | #13,910 | #1,038 | 1 | 9 | 30 | ||
| E-Bike | 16 | 7 miles | 1,883 ft | 3 miles | 1,447 ft | #7,614 | #674 | 9 | 29 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 5 miles | 138 ft | 4,144 ft | 1,434 ft | |||||||
| Hike | 11 | 6 miles | 873 ft | 2 miles | 1,447 ft | #12,401 | #792 | 7 | 2 | |||
| Trail Running | 11 | 6 miles | 873 ft | 2 miles | 1,447 ft | #11,950 | #756 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Merlas?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Merlas are:
- Wlid Flow Lower (0/5)
- Alterna'Flow (0/5)
- La Sixte (0/5)
- Wild Flow (0/5)
- La Sixte Lower (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Merlas?
Check the Merlas trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Merlas?
The longest trail in Merlas is Wild Flow at 2,201 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Merlas?
Merlas has a total of 16 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Merlas to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Merlas?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Merlas is Wild Flow with 311 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Merlas?
Merlas supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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Are the trails open in Merlas?
The overall region status for Merlas is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 3 trails:
- Clear / Green: 1
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Merlas?
Yes, Merlas supports e-bike riding. There are 16 trails in Merlas that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Merlas?
The most popular Strava segments in Merlas are:
- Tous à l'étang ! (547 athletes)
- Montée étang (388 athletes)
- descente de l'étang des Chartreux (226 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Merlas?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Merlas. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 1
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Merlas?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Merlas are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
- By provencemb
B MTB Co & contributors - Admins: B MTB Co, JordiBN, Whipperman
- #72198 - 316 views
- merlas activity log | embed map of Merlas mountain bike trails |
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