Thunderhead, Wooden roller coaster in Dollywood, Tennessee, US
The Thunderhead roller coaster features 22 accelerating turns and 32 crossovers across its track, reaching speeds of 55 miles per hour through forested terrain.
Constructed in 2004 by Great Coasters International, Thunderhead replaced a former sawmill site that transported lumber from the mountains of Tennessee.
The name Thunderhead derives from the mountain in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and refers to the local term for storm clouds.
Riders must measure at least 48 inches tall and use both a seat belt and lap bar restraint system to experience the 100-foot drops.
The roller coaster structure incorporates 700,000 board feet of Southern Yellow Pine, secured with 250,000 bolts and 2 million screws.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.79670,-83.53190
Latest update: May 21, 2025 03:32
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