Rollercoaster

Rollercoaster is a cross-country ski route in Michigan, about 0.4 miles from the community of Forbush Corner. It is a short out-and-back, roughly 1.3 miles long, with a high point of 1,288 feet and a low of 1,250 feet. The climb is rated hard, and the route gains about 100 feet in elevation over the course of the trip, with the steepest stretch at about 0.37 miles in. Winter is the natural season for this ski route. Typical averages from the nearby Grayling weather station show January highs around 26°F with lows near 10°F, while March runs a little milder, with highs around 39°F. The station sits about 150 feet lower than the route's high point, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. The Snowmaking Loop and Badlands routes both lie about 0.1 miles away, and the Valley route is at a similar distance. For an overnight stay, Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 3.4 miles off.