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

StatusOperating
TypeMine Train
PropulsionChain Lift
Opened1971
ManufacturerArrow Dynamics
DesignerRon Toomer
Height70 ft
Max Speed35 mph
Length2,590 ft
Duration2 minutes 30 seconds
Capacity1,750 riders per hour