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1.3 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:11:28
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
666 ft
Altitude min
834 ft
Altitude max
682 ft
Altitude start
686 ft
Altitude end
-18.9%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
2,772 ft
Distance climb
2,969 ft
Distance down
1,247 ft
Distance flat
00:11:28
Avg time
Roller Coaster #1a Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
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Riding AreaForrest Southern Trails MTB Park
Forrest -
Ref Number1a
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 90 in Adaptive Biking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB
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SeasonJan-Dec
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerDEECA
Leaving from the mini trailhead south of the main trailhead, Roller Coaster has been split into different trails. You can now descend back to the skills park via the original Roller Coaster or via Sideshow Alley.
Access Info
Mini trailhead south of main trailhead
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 15.4 km average
6 Months
- 33 rides
- 20.7 km avg distance
All
- 415 rides
- Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Directions to roller-coaster-1a trailhead
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mtb
3:56 |
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Nov 6, 2019 , Forrest
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May 24, 2011 , Forrest
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May 24, 2011 , Forrest
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SmallGeezer
Its a grea t way to get back from the bottom section, the return section to the car park is fast and flowy, despite the rock drainage gullies!
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