Roller Coaster

Roller Coaster is a short, moderate mountain biking route in the Laramie Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service. The ride is an out-and-back of about 0.28 miles, with a total elevation gain of 25 feet, and it sits at roughly 8,650 feet. The climb is steady, with the steepest stretch at about 0.06 miles in, where the grade reaches 3 percent. The high point is 8,676 feet, and the route is close to the Lower UW Trail, which is about 0.1 miles away and used for cross-country skiing. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Laramie show July highs around 81°F and lows near 52°F, while temperatures at this higher elevation run cooler. Winter is cold, with January highs around 33°F and lows near 12°F. Aspen Trail and Ridge Trail are both within a quarter mile, and Tie City Campground is about half a mile away.