Hurricane: Category 5, Wooden roller coaster at Myrtle Beach Pavilion, South Carolina
The Hurricane Category 5 contained 3,800 feet of track, reaching heights of 101 feet and speeds of 55 miles per hour along its course.
The coaster operated from May 2000 until September 2006, when the Myrtle Beach Pavilion closed its gates permanently after decades of entertainment.
This wooden roller coaster represented South Carolina's largest thrill ride investment during the early 2000s, marking the state's commitment to tourism development.
The coaster's two Gerstlauer trains were later transferred to Kings Island amusement park in Ohio for use on their Son of Beast attraction.
Hurricane Category 5 maintained records as South Carolina's tallest, fastest, and longest wooden roller coaster throughout its entire operational period.
GPS coordinates: 33.69175,-78.88171
Latest update: March 14, 2025 17:08
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