Oregon · Mountain biking

724 Mera Loop

0.1 mi
round trip
13 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

The 724 Mera Loop is a short, compact mountain biking route in Oregon, about 4.3 miles from the town of Island City. It is a 0.11-mile out-and-back trail with a total elevation gain of 13 feet, making it an easy ride to fit into a longer day on the trail network. The trail is rated moderate, with well-built singletrack that offers manageable technical features. It works well for a warm-up or a skills session, and its short length makes it easy to do multiple laps or pair it with other nearby routes. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. 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. Several other mountain biking routes sit about 0.3 miles away, including 725 Upper Hotshot, 765 Slammer and Igo Edge. Climbers can find the Concert Hall climbing area about 3.9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit 724 Mera Loop

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 25°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 27°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 31°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      10 wet

    5. May

      68° / 42°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 49°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 55°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 53°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 45°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 36°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 30°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 24°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at La Grande, OR, 5.4 mi away at 2,755 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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