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1.2 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:10:21
Avg time
147 ft
Altitude change
165 ft
Altitude min
317 ft
Altitude max
165 ft
Altitude start
311 ft
Altitude end
2.325%
Grade
-17.352%
Grade max
19.437%
Grade min
3,298 ft
Distance climb
2,513 ft
Distance down
491 ft
Distance flat
00:10:21
Avg time

Rollercoaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ross River Dam
    Townsville
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #333139 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150906 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #11,250 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #6,578 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Apr-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Townsville City Council

Great descending trail with awesome views over the old quarry and the waters of Lake Ross.

Access Info

Trails are off limits to General Public (Rangers patrol issuing fines) but accessible on weekends and Public Holidays by Rockwheelers Club Members observing the Special Access conditions. Refer to Club Member Access on Rockwheelers website.

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Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:11pm
Feb 25, 2025
Sep 13, 2019 @ 10:54pm
Sep 13, 2019
 Closed - no access after the road washed away in February. Apparently no current plans to re-open
Jan 27, 2019 @ 3:42am
Jan 27, 2019
 reporter CLOSED TOO WET
Jan 9, 2019 @ 5:03am
Jan 9, 2019
 reporter Advised Closed by Rangers due to potential weather event
Dec 19, 2018 @ 2:57pm
Dec 19, 2018
 reporter Open with caution
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rollercoaster located?
      Rollercoaster is located in Ross River Dam, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Ross River Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.41153, 146.74603.
      ▼ How hard is Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.325%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster has 279 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 165 ft to 317 ft.
      ▼ Is Rollercoaster a point to point trail?
      Rollercoaster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rollercoaster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rollercoaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is best visited during: Apr-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Rollercoaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rollercoaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rollercoaster?
      The estimated time to ride Rollercoaster is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 423 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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