Rollercoaster

Rollercoaster is a cross-country ski route in Michigan, about half a mile from the community of Forbush Corner. It is a short out-and-back, roughly 0.8 miles long, with a high point of 1,288 feet and a low of 1,243 feet. The climb is modest, with a total gain of 104 feet, but the route is rated hard, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 8% grade. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from the nearby Grayling weather station show January highs around 26°F with lows near 10°F, while February is slightly milder at about 29°F. The station sits a few hundred feet lower than the route's high point, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. Several other ski routes lie within a short distance, including the Pine Loops Connector, the Pines Loop Connector and the Screamer, all about 0.2 miles away. For an overnight stay, Hartwick Pines State Park Campground is about 3.4 miles off.