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2,178 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
8,635 ft
Altitude min
8,673 ft
Altitude max
8,653 ft
Altitude start
8,675 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
879 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
Avg time

Roller Coaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Jack Recreational Area
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #90483 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #156991 in Trail Running
    • #149812 in Hiking
    • #672 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #242 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #633 in Trail Running
    • #842 in Hiking
    • #4 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

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AI Generated Description

Roller Coaster is a 2,178 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Laramie Wyoming. It has rollers. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 35 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rollers

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:34am (America/Denver)
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Jul 26, 2025 @ 7:32am
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Jun 12, 2025 @ 5:08pm
Jun 12, 2025
Trail is clear of downed trees, fun ride!
Jun 9, 2024 @ 7:42pm
Jun 9, 2024
About a dozen down trees across the trail. Maybe take one of the parallel options.
May 24, 2023 @ 11:55am
May 24, 2023
Awesome trail. Very flowy and terrain was anything from dry to muddy. This time of year is awesome to ride!
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      Directions to roller-coaster-21076 trailhead (41.250320, -105.428460)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roller Coaster located?
      Roller Coaster is located in Happy Jack Recreational Area, Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Happy Jack Recreational Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.25032, -105.42846.
      ▼ How hard is Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,635 ft to 8,673 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 2,178 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.
      ▼ 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 3 minutes to ride Roller Coaster. The trail is 2,178 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 very popular trail. There have been 1,591 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,696 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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