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3,176 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-530 ft
Descent
00:04:53
Avg time
-498 ft
Altitude change
5,636 ft
Altitude min
6,134 ft
Altitude max
6,134 ft
Altitude start
5,636 ft
Altitude end
-15.7%
Grade
-67.2%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
2,762 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:04:53
Avg time

NSL Rollercoaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166547 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60623 in Trail Running
    • #79814 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,248 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,276 in Trail Running
    • #1,847 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

Ridiculously steep and loose. There are three huge plunges (300'-400') each followed by a steep climb up to the next summit. If you carry enough speed, you can get to the top of the next one easily. Bewar, the 2nd and 3rd plunges are really loose. Not for beginners

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Summit
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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NSL Rollercoaster Trail Reports

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Apr 15, 2025 @ 5:41pm
Apr 15, 2025
 Dry and loose
Nov 20, 2024 @ 6:06am
Nov 20, 2024
 Ride only when frozen otherwise you’ll lose your derailleur.
Oct 31, 2020 @ 12:23pm
Oct 31, 2020
 Very loose on all three descents.
Jun 22, 2017 @ 10:15pm
Jun 22, 2017
 Loose and SUPER steep descent. Hope your breaks work well!
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on Apr 15, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.11 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      Bociancz Bociancz
      It's essentially just steep and loose doubletrack. Do it once for the views. Otherwise it's just boring straight line down the hill with two short but steep climbs along the way
      Biglarrtheslayer Biglarrtheslayer
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      ahhchon
      i quite enjoyed this trail. i just wish it was like 50x longer. steep loose trails where you're fighting to gain traction and control are just tons of fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NSL Rollercoaster located?
      NSL Rollercoaster is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.8071, -111.88055.
      ▼ How hard is NSL Rollercoaster?
      NSL Rollercoaster is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NSL Rollercoaster?
      NSL Rollercoaster has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 530 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,636 ft to 6,134 ft.
      ▼ Is NSL Rollercoaster a point to point trail?
      NSL Rollercoaster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is NSL Rollercoaster?
      NSL Rollercoaster is 3,176 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NSL Rollercoaster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NSL Rollercoaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access NSL Rollercoaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NSL Rollercoaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NSL Rollercoaster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride NSL Rollercoaster. The trail is 3,176 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NSL Rollercoaster?
      NSL Rollercoaster is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 605 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 610 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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