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1.4 miles
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:11:51
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
639 ft
Altitude min
704 ft
Altitude max
698 ft
Altitude start
686 ft
Altitude end
-15.696%
Grade max
20.122%
Grade min
3,708 ft
Distance climb
3,123 ft
Distance down
639 ft
Distance flat
00:11:51
Avg time
Roller Coaster Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSherman Branch
Charlotte, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Roller Coaster
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Roller Coaster Loop is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Charlotte North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 166 ft blue climb. It features drop, jump and roller coaster. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 6 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 94 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 1,245 rides
- Last: Jun 7, 2026
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Directions to roller-coaster-loop trailhead
(35.239570, -80.637890)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roller Coaster Loop
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Where is Roller Coaster Loop located?
Roller Coaster Loop is located in Sherman Branch, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Sherman Branch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.23957, -80.63789.
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How hard is Roller Coaster Loop?
Roller Coaster Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Roller Coaster Loop?
Roller Coaster Loop has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 639 ft to 704 ft.
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Is Roller Coaster Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, Roller Coaster Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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