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2.3 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-910 ft
Descent
00:16:26
Avg time
-650 ft
Altitude change
1,300 ft
Altitude min
1,953 ft
Altitude max
1,950 ft
Altitude start
1,299 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-56.7%
Grade max
32.7%
Grade min
2,956 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,184 ft
Distance flat
00:16:26
Avg time

Roller Coasters Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuesta Ridge West
    San Luis Obispo, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The Roller Coasters Trail is an undulating path that begins atop the West Cuesta Grade and follows the wavy ridge to the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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Oct 16, 2025
 The trail is better after the rain. Not so loose from the recent grading. Wind was really bad today, though. 20+ mph gusts.
Mar 29, 2025 @ 7:00pm
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        Directions to roller-coasters trailhead (35.345040, -120.640300)
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        New Flow Trail on West Cuesta Ridge!!!...
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        10:22 | 298 | Jan 17, 2022 , San Luis Obispo
        Leaving 2020 Behind Riding Rollercoaster...
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        12:21 | 392 | Jan 1, 2021 , San Luis Obispo

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Roller Coasters

        ▼ Where is Roller Coasters located?
        Roller Coasters is located in Cuesta Ridge West, San Luis Obispo, California, United States. It is part of the Cuesta Ridge West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.34504, -120.6403.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roller Coasters?
        Roller Coasters has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 910 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,300 ft to 1,953 ft.
        ▼ Is Roller Coasters a point to point trail?
        Roller Coasters is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Roller Coasters?
        Roller Coasters is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roller Coasters?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Roller Coasters. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roller Coasters?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roller Coasters are:
        • November (4 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
        • April (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Roller Coasters? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roller Coasters are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Roller Coasters?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Roller Coasters. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Roller Coasters?
        Roller Coasters is a very popular trail. There have been 508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 495 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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