The Grouch - Coler MTB Preserve
The Grouch — The Fast Way to The HUB
If you've climbed Oscar's Loop Upper to reach The HUB before and found yourself wishing there was a more direct route, The Grouch is the answer. This short, punchy trail at Coler MTB Preserve cuts a faster line to The HUB than the standard Oscar's Upper approach — trading the longer contour climb for something shorter and more direct. When you're trying to maximize laps on the downhill trails and minimize time on the return climb, The Grouch is the trail to know about.
The name tells you something. The Grouch doesn't waste time being pleasant about the elevation it needs to gain. It's steeper and more direct than Oscar's Upper, which means the climb is shorter but the effort per foot of elevation is noticeably higher. Riders who arrive expecting an easy shortcut will find out quickly that The Grouch earns its name — it's efficient, not effortless.
What makes it worth knowing is the time it saves on a high-lap day at Coler. If Fireline, Cease and Desist, or any of The HUB's other downhill lines are the focus of your session, The Grouch keeps your return time tight and your legs focused on the descents rather than a long winding climb. It's a trail that rewards riders who know what they came to Coler to ride.
🎯 Why Ride The Grouch?
The fastest return route to The HUB — shorter than Oscar's Upper
Ideal for high-lap sessions on Fireline, Cease and Desist, and other HUB downhill trails
Steeper and more direct than Oscar's Upper — shorter distance, higher effort per foot
A useful route to know for any rider planning a full Coler day
🚴 Perfect For
Riders who want to maximize laps on The HUB's downhill trails
Intermediate riders looking for a direct HUB access route
Experienced Coler regulars building efficient lap routes
Anyone who's ridden Oscar's Upper and wants a faster alternative