990 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: Rough Rider
Rough Rider is steep fall line alternate to Zig Zag.
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 373 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 40 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between April and November. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 373 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 40 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Rough Rider is a steep fall line descent that departs from Zig Zag. Both Zig Zag and Rough Rider appear to be two of the older trails on the mountain. While they still get some traffic, the newer trails built nearby—such as Dirt Circus—offer far more entertaining descents.
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Roots
Similar routes nearby
1.3 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
1.3 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
1.3 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
1.3 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
2.5 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
2.5 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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