Viper, Wooden roller coaster in Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois, US
Viper is a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. It features several steep drops and sharp turns built on a wooden track structure.
The ride opened in 1995 as an expansion of the park's attractions. It came during a period when the park was growing its roller coaster lineup.
The roller coaster design mirrors the structure of New York's famous Coney Island Cyclone, incorporating traditional wooden track engineering with modern safety standards.
The ride operates seasonally, typically from spring through early fall. Plan your visit according to current park hours before heading to this attraction.
In 2013, the Viper offered a temporary backwards operation experience, providing riders with an alternative perspective of its twisting wooden track configuration.
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