Rolling Thunder, Wooden roller coaster in Jackson Township, New Jersey, United States
The roller coaster featured two separate racing tracks spanning 3,200 feet with a maximum height of 96 feet and speeds reaching 56 miles per hour.
Rolling Thunder operated at Six Flags Great Adventure from 1979 until 2013, when it closed to make space for the Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom attraction.
The ride marked a significant era in American amusement parks as Six Flags Great Adventure's first wooden roller coaster during its fifth operating season.
The attraction maintained a 44-inch height requirement, making it accessible to guests who did not meet the 54-inch minimum for other roller coasters.
The coaster's structure utilized 850,000 feet of Douglas fir wood, with tracks that separated at multiple points rather than running parallel throughout the ride.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 40.13936,-74.43428
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:43
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