The Wild One

The Wild One is a wooden roller coaster in Prince George's County, Maryland, featuring a 98-foot lift hill and an 88-foot drop. The track spans 4,000 feet and operates with two trains, each carrying 24 passengers in four cars arranged in three rows of two seats.

The coaster was built in 1917 at Paragon Park in Massachusetts before being purchased and relocated to Six Flags America in 1986. The move to Maryland marked a new chapter for this vintage ride, extending its operational life for decades to come.

The ride's name reflects the thrilling experience it delivers to visitors who seek adventure. Fans from around the world visit this location specifically to experience a coaster that has earned respect within the roller coaster community.

Wait times can be substantial during peak hours and summer weekends, so arriving early helps you experience the ride multiple times. The coaster is wheelchair-accessible at the station, though the ride itself is unsuitable for guests with certain mobility limitations.

Engineers added a 540-degree helix during its relocation, extending the original track from 3,400 feet to 4,000 feet. This modification allowed the aging coaster to meet modern expectations while keeping its classic wooden structure intact.