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2,966 ft
Distance
-443 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-443 ft
Altitude change
2,610 ft
Altitude min
3,053 ft
Altitude max
3,053 ft
Altitude start
2,612 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-35.9%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
2,966 ft
Distance down
00:03:21
Avg time
Roller Coaster Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMountain Shadows
Golden, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 45 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
If riding Roller Coaster you are usually at the end of your ride and looking to exit the trail system. Heading slightly south of Quenton’s or Cliffside, you will be drawn off an old logging road to the left (west) DOWN Roller Coaster. This trail is a series of steep dips and gravity assisted ascents through a continuous draw (gulley) until it spits you out at the Powerline. Here you can continue across and keep desending until you join (#69) the Tail Gate Alternative, which will keep descending BUT, if you are hoping to take a hard right to Selkirk Slacker, it comes up quick Roller Coaster is a blue rated trail but is steep and continuous. This trail can not be climbed on a bike!
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- 11.9 km average
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- 21 rides
- 11.8 km avg distance
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- 253 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to roller-coaster trailhead
(51.285450, -116.933060)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 1,016 ft • 12 •
9 km loop to get to in the Mountain Shadows area.
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Nearby Trails
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- Cliff Side 289 ft
- 3k/true Value 1,519 ft
- Tail Gate Alt 1,657 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roller Coaster
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Where is Roller Coaster located?
Roller Coaster is located in Mountain Shadows, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Shadows trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.28545, -116.93306.
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How hard is Roller Coaster?
Roller Coaster is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15%.
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What is the elevation gain for Roller Coaster?
The trail has 135 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 796 m to 931 m.
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Is Roller Coaster a point to point trail?
Yes, Roller Coaster is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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