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6.2 miles
Distance
1,574 ft
Climb
-1,510 ft
Descent
00:51:07
Avg time
64 ft
Altitude change
3,390 ft
Altitude min
3,844 ft
Altitude max
3,435 ft
Altitude start
3,498 ft
Altitude end
0.195%
Grade
-43.254%
Grade max
42.684%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,635 ft
Distance flat
00:51:07
Avg time

MERA Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Emily Recreation Area
    La Grande, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59802 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17206 in Trail Running
    • #58498 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

The Mera Loop is mostly smooth and fast with some good flow in the downhill sections. You can ride these trails on a hardtail or on a plush trail bike and it's fun every time.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 131 rides
  • Last: Jun 1, 2026
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MERA Loop Trail Reports

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May 2, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/Boise)
May 2, 2026
 Perfect trail conditions.
Jan 4, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 4, 2026
 100% rideable as of 1/4/26, basically no snow and minimal muddy spots.
Sep 21, 2025 @ 9:52am (America/Boise)
Sep 21, 2025
Mar 27, 2025 @ 2:23pm
Mar 27, 2025
 a few snow and mud patches remain but not enough that you can't ride the whole loop
Oct 11, 2024 @ 8:54am
Oct 11, 2024
 Dry and dusty. A bit loose in areas
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on May 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to mera-loop trailhead (45.391040, -118.092190)

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        Routes with this trail

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        The Tom G. Special
        ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 417 ft • 6 • Point to Point •
        I first rode this with Tom G. Its a great stretch of downhill that ties in some of the best descents on...
        32
        Sasquatch - Ricochet - Pebbles
        ★ 4.5 • 10 miles • 1,645 ft • 9 • Loop •
        This is a great cross country loop starting and ending at the Owsley Trail Head.
        58
        Mt. Emily Recreation Area loop
        ★ 2.0 • 15 miles • 2,621 ft • 19 • Loop •
        Overview Built by local riders with an eye towards fun, MERA maximizes the available vertical and takes...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About MERA Loop

        ▼ Where is MERA Loop located?
        MERA Loop is located in Mount Emily Recreation Area, La Grande, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mount Emily Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.39104, -118.09219.
        ▼ How hard is MERA Loop?
        MERA Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.195%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for MERA Loop?
        MERA Loop has 1,574 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,510 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,390 ft to 3,844 ft.
        ▼ Is MERA Loop a point to point trail?
        MERA Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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