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2,365 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
822 ft
Altitude min
867 ft
Altitude max
849 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-22.8%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
531 ft
Distance climb
1,047 ft
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:03:19
Avg time

Lower Rollercoaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frick Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61352 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45494 in Trail Running
    • #47594 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

New for Fall 2021. An addition to Roller Coaster which gives users a new singletrack alternative and can make Rollercoaster into a loop. This trail winds through some very open and scenic valleys, two with new bridges through them. At the end you can decide to either climb back up to Roller Coaster, or descend down to Tranquil Trail near Falls Ravine Trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 711 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Mar 21, 2026 @ 12:12pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
 reporter Trails are drying up for Spring, but some muddy sections remain.
Jan 8, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
Jan 8, 2026
 reporter Annual Freeze / Thaw cycle in full effect. Trails are too soft and muddy for use unless they are frozen.
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        Directions to lower-rollercoaster trailhead (40.429570, -79.901920)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Rollercoaster

        ▼ Where is Lower Rollercoaster located?
        Lower Rollercoaster is located in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Frick Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.42957, -79.90192.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Rollercoaster?
        Lower Rollercoaster is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Rollercoaster?
        Lower Rollercoaster has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 822 ft to 867 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Rollercoaster a point to point trail?
        Lower Rollercoaster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Rollercoaster?
        Lower Rollercoaster is 2,365 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Rollercoaster?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Rollercoaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Rollercoaster?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Rollercoaster are:
        • July (32 activities)
        • May (25 activities)
        • October (15 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower Rollercoaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Rollercoaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Rollercoaster?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lower Rollercoaster. The trail is 2,365 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Rollercoaster?
        Lower Rollercoaster is a very popular trail. There have been 4,035 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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