Boulder Dash, Wooden roller coaster at Lake Compounce, Bristol, Connecticut, US
Boulder Dash extends 4,725 feet through mountain terrain, reaching speeds of 60 miles per hour with steep drops and sharp turns through forested areas.
Opening in May 2000 at a cost of 6 million dollars, Boulder Dash represented a major investment for Lake Compounce to increase visitor attendance after previous declines.
The roller coaster earned recognition from Amusement Today as the world's best wooden roller coaster in 2004 and maintained top rankings from 2013 to 2016.
Riders must meet a minimum height requirement of 48 inches, with on-ride photos available for purchase at the photo booth near the exit.
The 2023 season introduced 580 feet of steel Titan Track modifications while preserving the traditional wooden coaster characteristics of the original design.
Location: Bristol
Official opening: May 21, 2000
Length: 1,440.2 m
GPS coordinates: 41.63920,-72.92450
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:22
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