Gold Rusher
Height
70 ft
Speed
35 mph
Length
2,590 ft
Riders board mine-car-themed trains to navigate a course that stays low to the natural hillside terrain. The layout utilizes two separate lift hills to propel the train through a series of sweeping drops and tight, banked turns that weave through a wooded landscape. A highlight of the experience is the final high-speed helix, where the train picks up momentum while tightly circling the base of the hill. The ride emphasizes lateral forces and the sensation of speed as it darts through the shadows of the surrounding trees.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Mine Train |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Height | 70 ft |
| Max Speed | 35 mph |
| Length | 2,590 ft |
| Duration | 2 minutes 30 seconds |
| Capacity | 1,750 riders per hour |