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Mount Emily Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 189 Google reviews · Running trail in La Grande, Oregon · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mount Emily Recreation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Woodland park featuring hiking and biking trails, camping, and pond access for family outings.
What runners say about Mount Emily Recreation Area
“Gorgeous place with miles of trails to explore.”
This is a great hike! The trails would also be great for mountain biking. There is an actual mountain bike track area next to the trails. I did the Mera trail. It was about 8.8 miles out and back. There are some beautiful views of the valley. The trail winds through thick trees.
Really a nice area.... When it is not covered in snow! I hiked up there a few times, it really is a great place to have that outdoor experience you expect. You can camp for free here with a tent for 14 days at the Fox Hill campground, however I wouldn't attempt to drive a RV up the really steep hill.
Outstanding mountain biking and hiking area. Free dry camping at Fox Hill.
Great views and fun trails. Jeep, atv, sxs, mtb and dirt bike. Whatever you ride or drive, there’s a trail for you. We followed mainline to the look out, then took Mt. Emily road down the backside. There’s a connector trail that brings you back up and around. (422 I think...
Trail conditions & character
“Clean, the views are unmatched, picnic tables and fire rings, and free for up to 5 days.”
“You can camp for free here with a tent for 14 days at the Fox Hill campground, however I wouldn't attempt to drive a RV up the really steep hill.”
“The bike trails are awsome, plenty of kid friendly trails right out of the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Mount Emily Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemeetmera.org
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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