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12.1 miles
Distance
2,120 ft
Climb
-2,118 ft
Descent
4,853 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
3,161 ft
Altitude min
3,175 ft
Altitude start
3,179 ft
Altitude end
-37.3%
Grade max
35.6%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,081 ft
Distance flat
Recommended by local riders, includes a little bit of everything.
Detailed Description
The Flagship MERA Loop is a 12 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near La Grande Oregon. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 2,120 ft with a max elevation of 4,853 ft then descends -2,118 ft.
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Stats
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Distance12 miles
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Altitude change4 ft
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Altitude min3,161 ft
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Altitude start3,175 ft
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Altitude end3,179 ft
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Climb2,120 ft
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Descent-2,118 ft
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Grade max-37.3%
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Grade min35.6%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat4,081 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 2,963 ft | |||||
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La Grande part2
trail: Pebbles
7:05 | 110 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 3, 2020
Following a local rider Forrest. Unfortunately he cut his almost-new rear tire near the end.
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La Grande part1
trail: Caffeine Trail
6:19 | 231 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 2, 2020
Local riders Forrest and Dave leading me down Ridge Line, Upper Doing Time, Caffeine, and then to a new trail. Loose & soft tread on the...
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