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1,772 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:02:13
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
1,206 ft
Altitude min
1,240 ft
Altitude max
1,206 ft
Altitude start
1,220 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
1,040 ft
Distance climb
335 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:02:13
Avg time

Upper Rollercoaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Hartley Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #263823 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #156913 in E-Biking
    • #131945 in Trail Running
    • #126835 in Hiking
    • #41524 in Snowshoeing
    • #11548 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #25505 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,467 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #723 in E-Biking
    • #1,090 in Trail Running
    • #1,324 in Hiking
    • #2,341 in Snowshoeing
    • #56 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #345 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Backcountry Skiing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Duluth

This is the upper portion of the kid friendly Rollercoaster trail that starts at the Nature Center Parking Lot. This trail goes directly to the Pines Loop. Also a beginner trail/loop designed for kids and beginner adaptive riders.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Kid friendly

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 64 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Rollercoaster located?
      Upper Rollercoaster is located in Hartley Park, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Hartley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.83688, -92.08613.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Rollercoaster?
      Upper Rollercoaster is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Rollercoaster?
      Upper Rollercoaster has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,206 ft to 1,240 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Rollercoaster a point to point trail?
      Upper Rollercoaster is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Rollercoaster?
      Upper Rollercoaster is 1,772 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Rollercoaster?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Rollercoaster. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Rollercoaster?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Rollercoaster are:
      • September (43 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Rollercoaster? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Rollercoaster are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Rollercoaster?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Rollercoaster. The trail is 1,772 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Rollercoaster?
      Upper Rollercoaster is a moderately popular trail. There have been 204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 225 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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