1 miles
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-866 ft
Descent
00:07:07
Avg time

Rollercoaster Details

  • Riding Area
    South Benson
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Trail Usage
    Biking Primary
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular direction shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #2391 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking

Fast and flowy, nothing crazy; a few drops, and a couple of jumps at the end. Access it by riding up 142 main, or Branch access Road if you're looking for a challenge.

This trail is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

More Stats for Rollercoaster bike trail
  • Altitude change
    -861 ft
  • Altitude min
    778 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,639 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,639 ft
  • Altitude end
    778 ft
  • Grade
    -16.222%
  • Grade max
    -32.751%
  • Grade min
    3.816%
  • Distance climb
    50 ft
  • Distance down
    5,218 ft
  • Distance flat
    40 ft
  • Avg time
    00:07:07
  • Avg reverse time
    00:59:43
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Status:
on Jan 7, 2019
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.55 (16 votes)

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Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
Trail Ridden Direction

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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.

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  • > 90%
  • > 80%
  • > 70%
  • > 50%
  • < 50%
Trail Ridden Direction

The intendid direction a trail should be ridden.

  • Downhill Only
  • Downhill Primary
  • Both Directions
  • Uphill Primary
  • Uphill Only
  • One Direction

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Trail Difficulties
  • Access Road/Trail
  • White
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Double Black Diamond

Trail Report Status
  • Clear / Green
  • Minor Issue / Yellow
  • Significant Issue / Amber
  • Closed or Major Issue / Red

  • Land Owner Overlay
  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Indigenous
  • Military
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
  • Map Markers
  • trail Trail Head
  • photo Photo
  • place Directory Listing
  • region Riding Area
  • TTF TTF
  • Parking Parking
  • Viewpoint Viewpoint
  • Information Information
  • Warning Warning
  • Directions Directions
  • Water Fountain/Source Water Fountain/Source
  • Sight Sight
  • Restrooms Restrooms
  • Gate Gate
  • Camping Camping
  • Trail Sign Trail Sign
  • Table or Bench Table or Bench
  • Other Other
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      Rollercoaster Trail Reports

      datedescription
      Jan 7, 2019 @ 7:25pm
      Jan 7, 2019
      		 Frost heave in the clear cut sections
      Dec 25, 2018 @ 12:44pm
      Dec 25, 2018
      		 reporter
      Last tree cleared, Merry Christmas!
      Dec 23, 2018 @ 4:56pm
      Dec 23, 2018
      		 Cleared , good to go except there is one large tree down at the very bottom. The upper 1/3 is snow covered .
      Dec 22, 2018 @ 9:23am
      Dec 22, 2018
      		 Trees down. Cleared as much as we could but need a chainsaw. Some sections are rideable but keep on the lookout. All bridges are still good
      Dec 15, 2018 @ 3:32pm
      Dec 15, 2018
      		 reporter Cleared of blowdown. Good to go!
      view all reports »

      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 19 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 208 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      All
      • 740 rides
      •  

      Photos

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      53 |
      Jun 29, 2017 @ 7:23pm
      Jun 29, 2017
      Rollercoaster, Nanaimo
      68 |
      Jun 26, 2017 @ 8:11pm
      Jun 26, 2017
      Rollercoaster, Nanaimo
      142 |
      Oct 6, 2016 @ 1:00am
      Oct 6, 2016
      Rollercoaster, Nanaimo
      80 |
      Mar 23, 2008 @ 7:20pm
      Mar 23, 2008
      Rollercoaster, Saltspring Island

      Routes with this trail

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      titleratingdistance
      2018 VI All Mountain Bike Championships Expert Enduro Course race
      		16 miles
      2018 VI All MTB Championships Intermediate Enduro Course race
      		14 miles
      PDJAF p/b Nanaimo -- Mt. Benson
      		10 miles
      Braduro 2018
      		11 miles

      3 Reviews & Comments

      • + 0
      flag zinedith (Aug 14, 2018 at 22:06)
       Amazing flow even when it is dry and dusty. Easy but fun!
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      flag HammeredFella (Sep 3, 2018 at 3:52)
       K
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      flag HammeredFella (Sep 3, 2018 at 3:55)
       Kkoi
      [Reply]

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