724 Mera Loop

724 Mera Loop is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Oregon, about 0.3 miles from the start. It covers roughly 0.66 miles with a 75-foot elevation gain, so it's a quick ride rather than a long climb. The route starts at about 3,516 feet and reaches a high point of 3,555 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.25 miles in, where the grade reaches 10 percent. The nearest town is Island City, about 4.8 miles away. The route is rated moderate, and the climb is brief, making it an easy addition to a day of riding in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby La Grande weather station show July and August highs in the mid-80s with only three or four wet days a month, while winter brings highs near 39°F and a few snow days each month. That station sits about 800 feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the loop run cooler. Several other mountain biking routes lie close by. 745 Whoopsy Doo is about 0.2 miles away, and 747 Upper Conley and 750 Ricochet are each about 0.4 miles off. Climbers can find the Concert Hall climbing area about 3.4 miles away.