Drop Theory

Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster

Speed
25 mph
Length
3,287 ft
Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster is a Wiegand-manufactured mountain coaster at Sunrise Park Resort in Greer, Arizona, distinguished as the only tribal-owned coaster in the United States. The attraction features a total track length of 3,287 feet, consisting of a 994-foot uphill cable lift and a 2,293-foot gravity-driven descent with a total elevation change of 207 feet. Riders operate individual two-passenger carts equipped with a manual handbrake, allowing for self-regulated speeds up to a maximum of 25 mph, while an integrated electronic safety system automatically maintains a set following distance between vehicles. The coaster operates in both summer and winter seasons and maintains a minimum height requirement of 54 inches to ride solo or 38 inches to ride as a passenger with an operator at least 16 years of age.

Technical Specifications

StatusOperating
TypeMountain
Opened2024
ManufacturerWiegand
Max Speed25 mph
Length3287 ft