7.9 miles
Distance
1,154 ft
Climb
-1,158 ft
Descent
3,831 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
3,398 ft
Altitude min
3,443 ft
Altitude start
3,438 ft
Altitude end
-35.8%
Grade max
34%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,841 ft
Distance flat

If you're looking for a nice long XC route, this one is hard to beat.

Detailed Description
MERA Loop is a 8 mile less popular intermediate route located near La Grande Oregon. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 1,154 ft with a max elevation of 3,831 ft then descends -1,158 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 42 min
  • Altitude change
    -4 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,398 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,443 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,438 ft
  • Climb
    1,154 ft
  • Descent
    -1,158 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.8%
  • Grade min
    34%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,841 ft

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Trails in Route

Apple Drop650 ft
Red Apple2,444 ft
MERA Loop7 miles
Red Apple2,444 ft
Apple Drop650 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Activity Logs
    30
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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MERA Loop
Sep 14, 2026 @ 5:11pm (America/Boise)
Sep 14, 2026
Apple Drop
May 18, 2024 @ 2:27am
May 18, 2024
Red Apple
Jul 3, 2023 @ 6:27pm
Jul 3, 2023
Nice east loop
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