Goldrusher, Steel roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California, US.
Goldrusher is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain that spans 2,397 feet (730 meters) of track featuring multiple turns, drops, and spirals. The ride curves and descends through the natural terrain of the mountain, with the landscape shaping how each section of the track moves.
The roller coaster was designed by Arrow Development and began operating on May 29, 1971, as one of the park's earliest attractions when it first opened. It was among the first rides to use natural terrain as a central design feature rather than building on flat ground.
Gold Rusher represents a traditional mining theme, incorporating elements of California's gold mining heritage into the ride experience.
The ride reaches a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour, and riders must be at least 48 inches tall. Visiting during quieter parts of the day helps avoid the longer lines that build up during peak hours.
The coaster was one of the first to require engineers to design the structure around existing hills rather than leveling the land. This innovation forced designers to think differently about how tracks could work with nature instead of against it.
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