3,766 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-276 ft
Descent
00:05:32
Avg time

Rollercoaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #28 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking

The first half is twisty cross country single track. Then there's a short punchy climb. The last bit is machine built and fast. The top few turns can get soggy in the wet, but the end is always in great condition. Links well with Lumberjack's. Keep an eye out for hikers.

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More Stats for Rollercoaster bike trail
  • Altitude change
    -249 ft
  • Altitude min
    456 ft
  • Altitude max
    705 ft
  • Altitude start
    705 ft
  • Altitude end
    456 ft
  • Grade
    -6.621%
  • Grade max
    -48.123%
  • Grade min
    18.492%
  • Distance climb
    238 ft
  • Distance down
    1,750 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,778 ft
  • Avg time
    00:05:32
  • Avg reverse time
    00:01:05
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Status:
on Aug 22, 2019
Variable
Avg: 4.2 (63 votes)

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  • State land
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Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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      Rollercoaster Trail Reports

      statusdatedescription
      Aug 22, 2019 @ 5:31pm
      2 days
      Aug 12, 2019 @ 12:31am
      Aug 12, 2019
      		 Damp with some small puddles. Some roots slippery but manageable w some speed.
      Jul 18, 2019 @ 5:51pm
      Jul 18, 2019
      Jul 1, 2019 @ 10:21am
      Jul 1, 2019
      Jun 28, 2019 @ 7:04pm
      Jun 28, 2019
      		 Some good mud puddles but nothing hindering you from enjoying this classic.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 82 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 2,558 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      All
      • 9,947 rides
      •  

      Photos

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      7 |
      Aug 2, 2019 @ 10:53am
      Aug 2, 2019
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      Aug 2, 2019 @ 10:53am
      Aug 2, 2019
      98 |
      Sep 27, 2017 @ 9:36pm
      Sep 27, 2017
      584 |
      Jul 17, 2015 @ 4:51pm
      Jul 17, 2015

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      		13 miles

      Trail Products

      2 Reviews & Comments

      • + 0
      flag marmiteslave (Jun 3, 2018 at 11:44)
       A classic SQUAMISH trail for the past 25 years that wraps up any ride ending on Perth with a big smile on your face. A crowd favorite for the Test of Metal. Good for any rider. Beginners may find the last pitch worth a walk.
      [Reply]
      • + 1
      flag arennick (Jul 16, 2019 at 14:39)
       Yes, a classic way to finish your day in this area.
      [Reply]

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