Sierra Sidewinder, Steel spinning roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
Sierra Sidewinder features two trains with four cars each, where passengers sit back-to-back while the cars rotate freely during the ride.
The roller coaster, manufactured by Mack Rides of Germany, opened on May 26, 2007 as the eighth roller coaster addition to Knott's Berry Farm.
Located in the Camp Snoopy section of the park, this roller coaster represents the evolution of family entertainment at Knott's Berry Farm.
Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to experience the 1,410-foot track that reaches speeds of 37 miles per hour with a 39-foot drop.
The attraction stands out as the first roller coaster in the United States to incorporate multiple spinning cars on a single train system.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 33.84500,-117.99900
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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