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1,781 ft
Distance
-38 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
5,860 ft
Altitude min
5,900 ft
Altitude max
5,899 ft
Altitude start
5,863 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
1,053 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Rollercoaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Alpine Science Institute
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10816 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152635 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #18 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #183 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    March - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner

This one-way berm fest connects the SW Hub to the older flow trail to create a very fun and family friendly loop. It can also be used to access the climbing trail that crosses the meadow and ascends switchbacks to the SW Hub.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Rollercoaster Trail Reports

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Oct 15, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/Denver)
Oct 15, 2026
reporter Lander got a steady few days of rain, please obey signs and give the trails a day or two to dry out. Should be hero dirt for the weekend!
May 19, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Denver)
May 19, 2026
reporter Trails got a lot of moisture... give them a day or two to dry!
Mar 26, 2026 @ 1:17pm (America/Denver)
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Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rollercoaster located?
      Rollercoaster is located in Alpine Science Institute, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Alpine Science Institute trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.77144, -108.77228.
      ▼ How hard is Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rollercoaster?
      The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,860 ft to 5,900 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 machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Rollercoaster?
      Rollercoaster is 1,781 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ 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: March - November.
      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Rollercoaster. The trail is 1,781 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 172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 202 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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