Hell Cat, Wooden roller coaster in Clementon Park, New Jersey, US
Hell Cat is a wooden roller coaster at Clementon Park in New Jersey that spans a large distance with a chain lift hill to start the ride. The coaster features a steep initial drop and operates with two trains that each carry 16 riders through the course.
The coaster opened in 2004 under a different name and received new names over the following years until settling on its current title in 2008. The name changes reflected shifts in park ownership and management.
Hell Cat continues the tradition of wooden coasters built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, which shaped how amusement parks developed across America. The ride shows how these coasters became part of the amusement park culture.
Visitors should prepare for a fast and intense ride experience since the coaster reaches high speeds throughout the course. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the park operates at full capacity.
The ride includes a spiral section that wraps around a park area and provides views during clear weather. This distinctive routing gives riders a different perspective compared to typical coaster layouts.
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