4 m away
The MERA Loop
The eponymous trail connecting the larger MERA trail system together.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 363 m
- Descent
- 363 m
MERA: Parent Trap -> Honor Roll
Perfect beginner mountain bike trails for kids and adults alike.
Mountain Biking Easy
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 63 m
- Descent
- 63 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1 km
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 3˚
This quick loop on Parent Trap and Honor Roll is the perfect beginner mountain bike trail for kids and adults alike.
Description
This loop is feature-rich with small jumps, low berms, and plenty of rollers to provide a kinesthetically entertaining mountain bike experience. So much more than just a mere flat singletrack ride like nearby Red Apple, these trails are designed to excite new initiates with the incredible possibilities that mountain biking has to offer!
Difficulty
Easy
Mostly smooth and non-technical singletrack with unavoidable obstacles 2in/5cm tall or less. Avoidable obstacles may be present. Ideal for beginner riders.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Jumps
Similar routes nearby
1.2 km away
MERA: Tom G Special Loop
One of the best routes to maximize the descending at MERA.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 655 m
- Descent
- 655 m
1.2 km away
MERA: Sasquatch Figure-8
A MERA loop variant with more climbing and flow-filled descending.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 441 m
- Descent
- 441 m
1.2 km away
MERA: Dirt Circus Loop
The first downhill mountain biking-only trail at MERA!
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 315 m
- Descent
- 315 m
1.2 km away
MERA: North Knob -> Caffeine Loop
Ride from the low point to the high point—and back!—of the MERA trail system.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 851 m
- Descent
- 851 m
3.4 km away
MERA: North Knob -> Dead Bull -> Snag Trail Moto Loop
Singletrack gems on the moto legal side of MERA.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 499 m
- Descent
- 499 m
3.4 km away
MERA: North Knob -> Dead Bull Moto Loop
A ripping loop on the moto side of the mountain.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 395 m
- Descent
- 395 m
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Guidebooks in this area
11 routes · Mountain Biking
MERA Trail System: Northeast Oregon’s Hidden MTB Gem
18 routes · Mountain Biking · Gravel Biking · Hiking · Stand Up Paddle
Total Immersion in the Wilderness of Northeast Oregon
5 routes · Mountain Biking
5 of the Best Mountain Bike Rides in Northeast Oregon
20 routes · Mountain Biking
Top 20 Trails of 2020: Greg's Favorite New MTB Rides
15 routes · Mountain Biking
15 Must-Ride Mountain Bike Trails in Oregon
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