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4,173 ft
Distance
232 ft
Climb
-325 ft
Descent
00:09:40
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
3,334 ft
Altitude min
3,563 ft
Altitude max
3,427 ft
Altitude start
3,333 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-37.5%
Grade max
29.8%
Grade min
1,581 ft
Distance climb
2,257 ft
Distance down
335 ft
Distance flat
00:09:40
Avg time

Upper Coaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Ref Number
    #7
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #41844 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27308 in E-Biking
    • #85709 in Trail Running
    • #104327 in Hiking
    • #16508 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

Usually used as a gateway trail to better riding, Upper Coaster is a faster, steeper version of Roller coaster.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 646 rides
  • Last: Jun 3, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 7, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: We are now fully open. Beware of early season hazards as our trail crew continues to remove winter debris.
Mar 28, 2026 @ 2:08pm (America/Creston)
Mar 28, 2026
Mar 12, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Mar 12, 2026
reporter CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST OFFICIAL: If it’s not frozen - don’t ride. When warm, the ground is WAY too soft for tires. The trails experienced...
Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Edmonton)
Feb 13, 2026
reporter OFFICIAL CRANBROOK COMMUNITY FOREST: Ride only when the trails are frozen / firm. We are turning around when we encounter soft conditions - are...
Oct 18, 2025 @ 12:10pm (America/Creston)
Oct 18, 2025
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Avg: 4.05 (11 votes)
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        Directions to upper-coaster trailhead (49.542720, -115.710750)

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        Trail Building in Cranbrook BC
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        Routes with this trail

        1.0 7 miles 1,181 ft 21 Loop
        cranbrook forest - /knights/windy/ loop
        1.4 11 miles 1,490 ft 30 Loop
        Cranbrook forest - longer /bigtree/knights/coaster/chicken loop
        1.4 11 miles 1,272 ft 32
        Designated Forest Loops Trail as per Cranbrook Community Forest trail map.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Coaster

        Where is Upper Coaster located?
        Upper Coaster is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.54272, -115.71075.
        How hard is Upper Coaster?
        Upper Coaster is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Coaster?
        Upper Coaster has 232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 325 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,334 ft to 3,563 ft.
        How long is Upper Coaster?
        Upper Coaster is 4,173 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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