Big Dipper, Wooden roller coaster at Geauga Lake, US.
The Big Dipper featured a track length of 2,680 feet with a maximum height of 65 feet and operated at speeds reaching 32 miles per hour.
Built in 1925 as Sky Rocket, the coaster underwent name changes to Clipper in the 1940s before receiving its final designation as Big Dipper in 1969.
American Coaster Enthusiasts recognized the attraction with both ACE Coaster Classic and ACE Coaster Landmark designations before its closure in 2007.
The roller coaster utilized two trains with four cars each, allowing 24 riders per train arranged in three rows of two passengers.
Designer John Miller incorporated over 100 patented technologies into the coaster structure, making it a reference point for future wooden roller coaster developments.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 41.34910,-81.37800
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:53
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