New Mexico · Hiking

Rollercoaster

2.7 mi
round trip
267 ft
climb
7,505 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Rollercoaster open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sandia Ranger District. It doesn't name Rollercoaster, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-14 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-13 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Area Closure for Sandia Crest “Switchback” Hazard Tree and Fuel Reduction Project

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-02 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Sandia Ranger District Road & Area Closure for National Forest Road 462 Maintenance

    Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-24 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Lifted

    Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-00-26-20 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Sandia Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Rollercoaster is a 5.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of 7,291 feet to a high of 7,505 feet, with a total elevation gain of 267 feet, and is rated moderate. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Sandia Park weather station, which sits about 475 feet lower than the trail's high point, run from highs around 73°F in May to about 77°F in September, with lows in the mid-40s. Several other hikes start close by, including Rocky Top about half a mile away and Dog Run South and Bear Scat at roughly 0.7 miles. Climbers can find the Big Block area about 2.8 miles off.

Local outfitters

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