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
A short, flowy beginner loop.
Mountain Biking Easy
Red Apple and Soggy Bottom form a delightful beginner singletrack loop close to the Owsley Trailhead in the Mount Emily Recreation Area (MERA). This flowy, largely nontechnical singletrack loop meanders up and down the mellow hills and through the deep forest near the trailhead, without ever getting too far from the car. This allows beginners to dip their toes into the waters of mountain biking and see if it’s for them, without getting committed to a long ride.
Combine this loop with Parent Trap and Honor Roll for more feature-rich beginner trails filled with rollers, berms, and easy jumps.
Easy
Mostly smooth and non-technical singletrack with unavoidable obstacles 2in/5cm tall or less. Avoidable obstacles may be present. Ideal for beginner riders.
4 m away
The eponymous trail connecting the larger MERA trail system together.
Moderate Mountain Biking
1.2 km away
One of the best routes to maximize the descending at MERA.
Difficult Mountain Biking
1.2 km away
A MERA loop variant with more climbing and flow-filled descending.
Moderate Mountain Biking
1.2 km away
The first downhill mountain biking-only trail at MERA!
Severe Mountain Biking
1.2 km away
Ride from the low point to the high point—and back!—of the MERA trail system.
Difficult Mountain Biking
3.4 km away
Singletrack gems on the moto legal side of MERA.
Difficult Mountain Biking
3.4 km away
A ripping loop on the moto side of the mountain.
Difficult Mountain Biking
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