Sierra Sidewinder
Height
64 ft
Speed
37 mph
Length
1,506 ft
Sierra Sidewinder sends riders through a series of sweeping curves and tight helixes in cars that rotate freely based on passenger weight distribution. As the train navigates the twisted steel track, the constant spinning adds a layer of unpredictability to every drop and turn. The layout tightly weaves through the landscape, providing a sense of speed as the cars whip around banked corners and low-to-the-ground transitions. Each journey offers a unique perspective of the surrounding area, defined by a dizzying blend of lateral forces and fluid motion.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Steel |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 2007 |
| Manufacturer | Mack Rides |
| Designer | Ing Buro Stengel GmbH |
| Height | 64 ft |
| Drop | 41 ft |
| Max Speed | 37 mph |
| Length | 1,506 ft |
| Duration | 1 minutes 56 seconds |
| Capacity | 1,000 riders per hour |