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 4.5 (15)
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  2. MI
  3. …Eastern Michigan
  4. …Rochester
  5. Stony Creek Metropark
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“Starting off on the top of Mt. Sheldon, this is a fun ride down the hill and part way back up. ”

Nick Shue
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2.9

Miles

4.6

KM
Singletrack

947' 289 m

High

852' 260 m

Low

188' 57 m

Up

194' 59 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Starting at the top of Mt. Sheldon, the Roller Coaster is the longest singletrack segment in the park. It starts off with lots of curvy downhill, with the typical Michigan short, steep, grunty climbs in some sections. At the halfway point, you can cut right to head out the Swamp Loop bypass, or turn around and start working your way back up toward the top of Mt Sheldon. After the fast flowy first half and the grindy second half, you pop out right at the beginning of the Back Nine.

Contacts

Local Club: Clinton River Area Mountain Bike Association (CRAMBA)

Land Manager: Huron-Clinton Metroparks

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Nick Shue
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 15 votes

#1

in Stony Creek Metropark

#1329

Overall
  4.5 from 15 votes
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Stony Creek Metropark

#49

in Michigan

#1,329

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Photos

Boys on Bikes - Ride MTB at Stony Creek
Aug 10, 2021 near Rochester, MI
Great View from Mt. Sheldon
Jul 10, 2013 near Rochester, MI
As of 08/29/2013 there is a tree over the trail.
Aug 30, 2013 near Rochester, MI

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Oct 8, 2025
Natasha Beste
First cold day 2.9mi
Aug 23, 2025
Natasha Beste
Bee Line, Rollercoaster, Beach!
Aug 4, 2025
Natasha Beste
Awesome weather - great ride - never stopped! 2.9mi
Jul 21, 2025
Natasha Beste
Such a great trail! I love seeing all ages ride. So cool. 2.9mi
Apr 21, 2025
Natasha Beste
Went around twice, great ride! 1.7mi
Oct 21, 2024
Natasha Beste
Such a great ride today - beautiful weather! 1.7mi
Sep 22, 2024
Natasha Beste
Fast today! 1.7mi
Jul 14, 2024
Natasha Beste
Fun ride today! 1.7mi

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