Dahlonega Mine Train
Height
37 ft
Speed
29 mph
Length
2,323 ft
Dahlonega Mine Train is a multi-lift steel coaster featuring three distinct lift hills that navigate the natural wooded terrain. The ride uses a tubular steel track system and mine-car themed trains to execute a series of gentle drops, turns, and tunnels. The layout follows the hillside, keeping the track close to the ground and utilizing gravity to maintain momentum between the mechanical lift sections. Riders experience lateral forces and abrupt transitions as the train winds through the trees before concluding with a final descent into a tunnel.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Mine Train |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 1967 |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Height | 37 ft |
| Max Speed | 29 mph |
| Length | 2,323 ft |
| Duration | 2 minutes 51 seconds |
| Capacity | 2,200 riders per hour |