Snake River Falls
Snake River Falls is a shoot-the-chutes water ride attraction located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Designed by Arrow Dynamics, the ride opened to the public in 1993. Its theme is loosely based on a wood packing company, and it is one of two water rides at Cedar Point along with Thunder Canyon.
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Cedar Point | |
Area | Frontiertown |
Coordinates | 41°29′2.76″N 82°41′27.84″W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | 1993 |
General statistics | |
Type | Shoot the Chute |
Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
Model | Shoot-the-Chutes |
Height | 82 ft (25 m) |
Speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
Max vertical angle | 50° |
Duration | 2:20 |
Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
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Snake River Falls debuted as the tallest, fastest and steepest water ride in the world. Guests board flat bottom, 20-passenger boats that advance directly onto the lift hill. Upon reaching the top of the 82-foot-tall (25 m) hill, the boats make a U-turn left into a 50-degree splashdown drop at 40 mph (64 km/h).[1] A bridge sites at the bottom of the hill directly over the path of the ride providing spectators a view up close and the opportunity to get wet. An artificial mountain was originally planned to sit underneath the highest point of the track, but the idea was later abandoned.[2]
From the ride's opening in 1993 until the 2012 season, Snake River Falls was sponsored by Pepsi.[3] After Cedar Point switched to Coca-Cola in 2013, the ride now operates without a sponsor.
Incidents
- On Wednesday, July 3, 2013, a boat on Snake River Falls jumped the track after the drop, dislodging the boat. Riders did not report any injuries. Cedar Point stated the incident was caused by a low water level throughout the ride. The ride was closed down for the day and inspected, and reopened on Sunday.[4]
References
- "Snake River Falls Water Drop Ride". Cedar Point. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- "Snake River Falls concept art". News Plus Notes. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- "Snake River Falls Photo Gallery". The Point Online. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
- Topey, Melissa (July 3, 2013). "Snake River falls boat jumps the track". The Sandusky Register. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
External links
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- Official website
- Snake River Falls Photo Gallery at The Point Online