Trailblazer, Steel roller coaster in Hersheypark, Pennsylvania, United States
Trailblazer is a steel roller coaster in Hersheypark that stretches for about 1,600 feet through the Pioneer Frontier area with a 43-foot lift hill and multiple banked turns. The track features a series of curves and dips that create different speeds and sensations throughout the ride.
This roller coaster opened in 1974 as the second coaster to be built at the park. A significant upgrade occurred in 2003 when the trains were replaced with newer models featuring improved restraint systems.
The Pioneer Frontier setting where this ride sits creates the feeling of early American frontier times through its rustic design and themed decorations around the track.
The trains have individual lap bars for each seat rather than shared restraints, making boarding easier and quicker. The ride itself moves at a steady pace, so visitors have time to enjoy the scenery and feel of the Pioneer Frontier theming as they travel through it.
The name Trailblazer references early explorers who mapped new routes, connecting directly to the Pioneer Frontier setting. When it first opened, its design influenced how other parks would build similar coasters in the years that followed.
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