more stats
2,743 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:08:13
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
622 ft
Altitude min
633 ft
Altitude max
633 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
413 ft
Distance climb
1,024 ft
Distance down
863 ft
Distance flat
00:08:13
Avg time

Roller Coaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Lea
    Laurentian Valley Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104392 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225944 in E-Biking
    • #341013 in Trail Running
    • #142752 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,514 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,853 in E-Biking
    • #9,452 in Trail Running
    • #5,136 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April - December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Best connected after dropping down Rocky Top, Roller coaster dips in and out of a couple of steep ravines. The entry to the trail is a great high speed rip, as well as the exit. Rocks and roots, like the rest of the back trails. Use this to link back into Red Maple Syrup section.

Disclaimer

Ride at own risk

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BridgesRock gardensRollers

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Roller Coaster Trail Reports

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May 3, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Toronto)
May 3, 2026
 Tree down, took a minute to walk around it
Oct 14, 2025 @ 2:19pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 14, 2025
Sep 27, 2025 @ 4:35pm (America/Toronto)
Sep 27, 2025
 Trail has been cut back and a new bridge (20ft) has been installed over the water.
Aug 1, 2025 @ 9:50am
Aug 1, 2025
 Downed trees are down but bridge is gone- need to replace with ~16ft bridge to cover the gap.
Nov 7, 2024 @ 3:15pm
Nov 7, 2024
 Tree down and bridge out
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on May 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roller Coaster located?
      Roller Coaster is located in Forest Lea, Laurentian Valley Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Forest Lea trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.80344, -77.31007.
      ▼ How hard is Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 622 ft to 633 ft.
      ▼ Is Roller Coaster a point to point trail?
      Roller Coaster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster is 2,743 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roller Coaster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Roller Coaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roller Coaster?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roller Coaster are:
      • September (4 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Roller Coaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roller Coaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Roller Coaster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Roller Coaster. The trail is 2,743 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster is a moderately popular trail. There have been 165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 165 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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