How big is the drop on Gold Striker?

103′Gold Striker / Drop

What is the largest wooden roller coaster in California?

Gold Striker, California’s Great America The Santa Clara park is home to the fastest and tallest wooden roller coaster in Northern California, which has been called one of the top 10 wooden roller coasters in the world. It travels at up to 54 mph with a 103-foot descent into a mineshaft.

How long did it take to build the Gold Striker Great America?

eight months
“You”re going to hear that clackety-clack all the way up the hill,” promises Clair Hain, owner of Great Coasters International, the Pennsylvania company that is building Gold Striker, and also took eight months to build Six Flags” ROAR in 1998-99.

How fast is the RailBlazer at Great America?

52 mphRailBlazer / Max speed

RailBlazer lifts riders to a height of 106 feet before plunging them face down at a 90-degree angle. Throughout the 1,800 feet of track, riders travel 52 miles per hour, experience an abundance of airtime and steeply banked turns, undertake three inversions and twist through a zero gravity roll.

How fast does gold striker go?

54 mphGold Striker / Max speed
Positioned at the front of the park, creating a grand entrance to the right of Carousel Columbia, Gold Striker is the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in Northern California – standing 108.2 feet high and traveling 53.7 miles per hour.

Why is gold striker closed?

Great America’s newest attraction, Gold Striker, was temporarily closed down because it’s too loud. Park officials say that the thrill of the ride causes screaming passengers to slightly exceed city noise standards.

What is the steepest roller coaster in California?

HangTime
HangTime towers 150 feet over the Boardwalk area showcasing a beyond vertical drop that is the steepest in California, gravity-defying inversions, and mid-air suspensions.

How many seats does a RailBlazer have?

600RailBlazer / Capacity

How tall do you have to be to ride RailBlazer?

4′ 0″RailBlazer / Height restriction

How long does a great America Gold Pass last?

The pass pays for itself in just two visits and the park is open from late March through December 30. That’s 10 months of fun in the California sun! So if you’re looking for things to in the Bay Area, look no further. A Great America Gold Pass includes free parking for a $20 savings on each visit.

When was gold Striker built?

May 31, 2013Gold Striker / Opened