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Stony Creek Metropark

Roller Coaster Jump Line–Log Drop Loop, 7 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 112 ft · 47 min

Roller Coaster Jump Line–Log Drop Loop, 7 sights is a 2.2-mile loop in Stony Creek Metropark near Stony Creek, MI. The route passes Qualifier, Roller Coaster Jump Line, Three Gear Hill and 2 more. It is mostly level, with 112 ft of elevation gain. It scores 26/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi833 – 945 ft2.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 42.72329, -83.12560
Nearest town Stony Creek, MI
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Roller Coaster Jump Line–Log Drop Loop, 7 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 112 ft · 47 min

Elevation 834–944 ft

Loop · Stony Creek Metropark

Trailhead: 42.72329, -83.12560

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 7:18 AM · sunset 7:35 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SE.
  2. 50 ftTurn right onto #26-#27, heading S.
  3. 0.2 miSharp left onto #27-#39, heading E.
  4. 100 ftContinue straight onto #14-#39 (Woohoo Hill), heading NE.
  5. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Back Nine, heading NE.
  6. 50 ftContinue straight onto #14-#39 (Woohoo Hill), heading NE.
  7. 50 ftContinue straight onto Back Nine, heading NE.
  8. 150 ftContinue straight onto #14-#39 (Woohoo Hill), heading SE.
  9. 450 ftContinue straight onto Back Nine, heading N.
  10. 50 ftContinue straight onto #14-#39 (Woohoo Hill), heading N.
  11. 100 ftBear right onto Back Nine, heading NE.
  12. 100 ftContinue straight onto #13-#14 (Woohoo Hill), heading E.
  13. 250 ftTurn right onto Back Nine, heading E.
  14. 0.1 miBear right onto #12-#43, heading SW.
  15. 50 ftSharp left onto Roller Coaster, heading SW.
  16. 50 ftSharp right onto Shortcut, heading SW.
  17. 150 ftPass Qualifier.
  18. 150 ftBear left onto Roller Coaster, heading SE.
  19. 0.1 miTurn left onto #38-#7, heading E.
  20. 300 ftContinue straight onto Bee Line, heading NE.
  21. 50 ftBear right onto West Branch F Parking Connector, heading E.
  22. 50 ftTurn left onto Bee Line, heading E.
  23. 50 ftContinue straight onto #10-#38 (Three Gear Hill), heading E.
  24. 50 ftPass Roller Coaster Jump Line.
  25. 50 ftPass Three Gear Hill.
  26. 450 ftPass Log Drop.
  27. 50 ftPass Little Skinny.
  28. 150 ftContinue straight onto Roller Coaster, heading N.
  29. 50 ftBear left onto #10-#25, heading N.
  30. 0.2 miTurn left onto #25-#26, heading N.
  31. 400 ftContinue straight onto #26-#27, heading N.
  32. 0.8 miTurn right, heading W.
  33. 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/roller-coaster-jump-line-log-drop-loop-7-sights

Weather

Sunrise 7:18 AMSunset 7:35 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~24 min). Leave by 6:51 PM for the 7:35 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route

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