Bay of Plenty · Mountain biking

Roller Coaster

2.5 mi
round trip
978 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Dirt
surface

Roller Coaster is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,220 ft and 1,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 3: technical riding over blocky ground, drops and tight turns, for skilled riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lake Ōkareka, about 3.0 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Moerangi, Kakapiko and Opawhero Hill. For camping, Waipa Forest Camp and Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. There are 81 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.

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