Roller Coaster Trail

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Activities in Yellowstone

Categories: Skiing

Location: Canyon Village Area

Season: Winter

Intensity: 3

Duration: 1-2 hours

Distance: 1.8 miles

Directions:

This winter ski trail starts at the Canyon Warming Hut near Canyon Village. The trail travels along the North Rim Drive and a service road. After crossing a meadow, going through a pine forest, and a series of moderate to steep ups and downs, the trail merges with the Canyon Rim Trail.

Maps: Printable Map

This quick trail crosses through meadows and pine forests, then turns into a series of moderate to steep hills before merging with the Canyon Rim ski trail.

Season: Winter, Intensity: 3, Duration: 1-2 hours, Distance: 1.8 miles, Location: Canyon Village Area

Description

Located near Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park, this trail provides an experience its name implies. Roller Coaster Trail takes you through a series of hills bisected by the trail; you will truly feel like you are on a roller coaster. The trail is short and quick, but can be difficult on some of the steeper hills.

Canyon Area Ski Brochure and Map

Intensity

Easy to Moderate

Length & Time

1.8 miles; 1 to 2 hours in duration.

Elevation

Overall elevation change of 200 feet

Ski Rentals

Ski rentals, lessons, packages, and repairs are available at Bear Den Ski Shops at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Old Faithful Snow Lodge. Check with the ski shop for daily shuttle schedules to and from the ski trails.