more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
268 ft
Climb
-258 ft
Descent
00:28:08
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
3,304 ft
Altitude min
3,472 ft
Altitude max
3,461 ft
Altitude start
3,471 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:28:08
Avg time

Red Apple Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Mount Emily Recreation Area
    La Grande, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #700
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #87061 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51225 in E-Biking
    • #344410 in Trail Running
    • #79649 in Hiking
    • #24573 in Horseback
    • #20451 in Snowshoeing
    • #10264 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #870 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #377 in E-Biking
    • #3,900 in Trail Running
    • #1,355 in Hiking
    • #614 in Horseback
    • #82 in Snowshoeing
    • #48 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

A fast a flowy loop, couple of small rock gardens and short climbs.
Add this loop to Mera Loop #724 trail or any of the others in MERA

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Red Apple Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2023 @ 6:27pm
Jul 3, 2023
 Nice east loop
Dec 10, 2022 @ 4:44pm
Dec 10, 2022
 reporter Word is it is riding well. Could be groomed but its packed well enough from hikers and fat bikers.
Apr 12, 2021 @ 10:16am
Apr 12, 2021
 reporter Some snow on the north end, otherwise good.
Aug 22, 2020 @ 5:08am
Aug 22, 2020
 reporter
Mar 24, 2020 @ 5:11pm
Mar 24, 2020
 Some snow still present on the upper end of the trail. Mostly rideable with a mid-fat though. A little soft in spots on the lower end but good...
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on Jul 3, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.81 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Apple located?
      Red Apple 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 45.38439, -118.09468.
      ▼ How hard is Red Apple?
      Red Apple is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Apple?
      Red Apple has 268 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 258 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,304 ft to 3,472 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Apple a point to point trail?
      Red Apple is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Apple?
      Red Apple is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Apple?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Apple. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Apple? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Apple are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Apple?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Red Apple. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Apple?
      Red Apple is a very popular trail. There have been 223 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 234 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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