more stats
4,035 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
340 ft
Altitude min
364 ft
Altitude max
364 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-7.1%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
938 ft
Distance climb
1,148 ft
Distance down
1,949 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time

Roller Coaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Bryan
    Bryan, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51019 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102799 in E-Biking
    • #84268 in Trail Running
    • #91201 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #715 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #609 in E-Biking
    • #979 in Trail Running
    • #1,103 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop
  • Land Owner
    BTU

This trail is the start of the East Loop. It's name comes from all the down/up motion it goes through crossing creek or drainage gullies as it winds through the trees. Nothing more than a few feet on the drops. It does have some exposed roots and gets a little sandy at times when it is dry.

Tags
BridgesDropsRollersRootySandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 121 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 652 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Roller Coaster Trail Reports

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Nov 11, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 11, 2026
 reporter No significant rain since 11/8
Nov 1, 2026 @ 7:32pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 1, 2026
 reporter May be wet from recent rains in low areas
Oct 5, 2026 @ 9:41pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 5, 2026
 reporter Drying out, lots of blow down
Oct 1, 2026 @ 7:52pm (America/Chicago)
Oct 1, 2026
 reporter Rain Rain Rain
Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/Chicago)
Sep 21, 2026
 reporter Quite sandy in places.
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on Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.4 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 40%
      4 ★ 60%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Roller Coaster located?
      Roller Coaster is located in Lake Bryan, Bryan, Texas, United States. It is part of the Lake Bryan trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.70341, -96.46621.
      ▼ How hard is Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 340 ft to 364 ft.
      ▼ Is Roller Coaster a point to point trail?
      Yes, Roller Coaster is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Roller Coaster?
      Roller Coaster is 4,035 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:
      • March (41 activities)
      • August (41 activities)
      • April (38 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 5 minutes to ride Roller Coaster. The trail is 4,035 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 2,379 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,462 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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