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2,579 ft
Distance
-239 ft
Descent
00:03:45
Avg time
-239 ft
Altitude change
5,252 ft
Altitude min
5,491 ft
Altitude max
5,491 ft
Altitude start
5,253 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
2,579 ft
Distance down
00:03:45
Avg time

Roller Coaster Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Salt Lake City Foothills
    Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112428 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112512 in Trail Running
    • #90111 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands

Fun little trail up by the Hogle Zoo. Ride up from parking across from the zoo to the top. Descend is 4 big up and down whoops that if carried with enough speed you can make it to the top of each without pedaling. Careful on the gravel and watch for rain ruts at the bottom of valleys.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 2, 2025 @ 10:27am (America/Boise)
Nov 2, 2025
Oct 26, 2025 @ 11:20pm (America/Denver)
Oct 26, 2025
 Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps) only a couple of the whoops with ruts just be careful going down
Mar 22, 2024 @ 4:26am
Mar 22, 2024
Feb 1, 2024 @ 4:15pm
Feb 1, 2024
 Dry, clear and no ruts
Apr 27, 2023 @ 6:22pm
Apr 27, 2023
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Avg: 3.57 (15 votes)
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        Directions to roller-coaster-20250 trailhead (40.757560, -111.805020)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Roller Coaster

        ▼ Where is Roller Coaster located?
        Roller Coaster is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.75756, -111.80502.
        ▼ How hard is Roller Coaster?
        Roller Coaster is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roller Coaster?
        The trail has 239 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,252 ft to 5,491 ft.
        ▼ Is Roller Coaster a point to point trail?
        Yes, Roller Coaster is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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