New York · Mountain biking

Roller Coaster

0.3 mi
round trip
201 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Roller Coaster is a short, hard mountain biking route on city land in Rochester, New York, set within the City of Rochester Land. The climb is an out-and-back of about 0.68 miles, with a total gain and loss of about 201 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.29 miles in, with a grade of about 6 percent. The route sits at a low point of about 288 feet and a high of about 396 feet. It is a short ride, but the grade is steep enough to make it a challenge for riders looking for a quick climb. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 74°F, while winter brings frequent snow days. Several other mountain biking routes lie within a short distance, including Imba, Green Horn and Rock Ring, each about 0.1 mile away. For paddling, Irondequoit Creek is about 10 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Roller Coaster

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 19°

      19 wet · 17 snow

    2. Feb

      35° / 20°

      16 wet · 15 snow

    3. Mar

      44° / 27°

      16 wet · 10 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 37°

      13 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      69° / 48°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 61°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 54°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      14 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      49° / 34°

      15 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 25°

      18 wet · 13 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, NY, 7.8 mi away at 533 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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