more stats
5,223 ft
Distance
-835 ft
Descent
00:08:54
Avg time
-836 ft
Altitude change
801 ft
Altitude min
1,639 ft
Altitude max
1,637 ft
Altitude start
801 ft
Altitude end
-16%
Grade
-34.9%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
5,108 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:08:54
Avg time

Rollercoaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    South Benson / Wolf Mountain
    Nanaimo, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29228 in Mountain Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,429 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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.

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsFlowyJumps

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 21.6 km average
6 Months
  • 162 rides
  • 18.3 km avg distance
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  • 1,468 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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on Sep 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.35 (44 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rollercoaster-39366 trailhead (49.132440, -124.020060)
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      Apr 7, 2022 @ 4:54pm
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      Feb 19, 2022 @ 3:54pm
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      chunk99
      Looks like a lot of moto guys have been riding this recently given the tire tracks in there. Getting really chewed up given how pristine it was pre-snow.
      zinedith zinedith
      Amazing flow even when it is dry and dusty. Easy but fun!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rollercoaster located?
      Rollercoaster is located in South Benson / Wolf Mountain, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Benson / Wolf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.13244, -124.02006.
      ▼ How hard is Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rollercoaster?
      The trail has 835 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 801 ft to 1,639 ft.
      ▼ Is Rollercoaster a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rollercoaster is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is 5,223 ft 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?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rollercoaster are:
      • May (103 activities)
      • April (96 activities)
      • June (83 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Rollercoaster. The trail is 5,223 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is a very popular trail. There have been 7,945 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,560 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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