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 half a mile, with a total elevation gain of 25 feet, so it's a quick stop rather than a long climb. The high point is 8,661 feet, and the route starts at about 8,658 feet, with the steepest stretch at around 0.11 miles in. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Laramie show July highs around 81°F with lows near 52°F, and September cools to highs around 72°F. That station sits roughly 1,300 feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. The Alder Trail and the Alder cross-country ski area are both about 0.1 mile away, and Tie City Campground is about 0.3 mile off. For climbing, Beehive Buttress is about 1.8 miles away.