Gold Striker, Wooden roller coaster at California's Great America, Santa Clara, US
The Gold Striker extends across 3199 feet of track, reaching heights of 108 feet and speeds of 54 miles per hour during its rapid descents.
The roller coaster opened in May 2013 after a complex construction process that began in 2012, replacing the former Whizzer attraction in the park.
The name and design elements reference the California Gold Rush period, connecting the attraction to Northern California's 19th-century mining heritage.
The ride operates with two trains of 12 cars each, requiring riders to measure at least 48 inches in height to experience the attraction.
The initial descent features a 174-foot-long tunnel, which stands as the longest first-drop tunnel among wooden roller coasters worldwide.
Website: http://cagreatamerica.com/goldstriker
GPS coordinates: 37.39683,-121.97500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:04
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