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2,208 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:07:03
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
1,618 ft
Altitude min
1,716 ft
Altitude max
1,695 ft
Altitude start
1,617 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
768 ft
Distance climb
1,175 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:07:03
Avg time

Upper Roller Coaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pittsfield State Forest
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74363 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32061 in E-Biking
    • #48187 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Best ridden from the mid-point of the Turner Trail down. Starts out flat, then zig-zags down before hitting the rest of the Upper Rollercoaster Trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 44 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Sep 15, 2025 @ 10:47am (America/New_York)
Sep 15, 2025
 Not heavily traveled.
Oct 26, 2023 @ 4:11am
Oct 26, 2023
Feb 6, 2023 @ 10:00am
Feb 6, 2023
 reporter Quite a few trees down.
Sep 17, 2022 @ 7:02am
Sep 17, 2022
May 25, 2020 @ 7:33am
May 25, 2020
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on Sep 15, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to upper-roller-coaster trailhead (42.496120, -73.305510)
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        Routes with this trail

        11
        Double DH fun
        14 miles • 2,910 ft • 9 • Loop •
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        Fun 2 DH trails with easy uphill
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        cyclocosm
        The second half of this trail dead straight and I did no see anything I would call a jump. I would recommend Turner over this pretty much 100% of the time.
        6daysofslay
        Lower section is fun and fast with a few jumps pretty fun Downhill for the area

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upper Roller Coaster located?
        Upper Roller Coaster is located in Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.49612, -73.30551.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Roller Coaster?
        Upper Roller Coaster is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Roller Coaster?
        Upper Roller Coaster has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,618 ft to 1,716 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Roller Coaster a point to point trail?
        Upper Roller Coaster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Roller Coaster?
        Upper Roller Coaster is 2,208 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Roller Coaster?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Roller Coaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Roller Coaster?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Roller Coaster are:
        • August (6 activities)
        • April (4 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Roller Coaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Roller Coaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Roller Coaster?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Roller Coaster. The trail is 2,208 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Roller Coaster?
        Upper Roller Coaster is a very popular trail. There have been 492 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 485 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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