Timber Twister - Spirit Mountain - Duluth, MN
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lenron
N 46° 42.888 W 092° 13.114
15T E 559724 N 5173768
Alpine roller coaster down Spirit Mountain and overlooking Lake Superior and the city of Duluth, MN.
Waymark Code: WMBYDH
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2011
Views: 5
Only one of a handful of alpine coasters in the world, this alpine roller coaster is the only one in the Midwestern States. Located on scenic Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN, the coaster is 3200 feet down the mountainside, with forested views and feel and an awesome view of Lake Superior and the port city of Duluth, MN.
Riders control their own individuals cars down the rails and can go up to speeds of 26 mph. According to the twister's website:
Unlike an alpine slide, the alpine coaster makes hairpin turns, is elevated off the ground like a roller coaster, and operates year-round due to its unique track system. With a few weather exceptions, riders will enjoy this one-of-a-kind sensation throughout the year. At the end of the ride down the mountain, guests will settle back in their cars for a comfortable and scenic return trip to the top. The complete Timber Twister experience will take riders on a thrilling six-minute journey while overlooking the wondrous views of Lake Superior. There are only four alpine coasters operating in the U.S. and this will be the only one in the Midwest. This is truly a unique attraction, and is NOT an alpine slide!!!
We tried it while on our annual sister trip and folks of all ages loved it. They also snap photos of riders as they make the ride which can be purchased in the snack bar. A snack bar, pizza and drinks are available.
New to come this summer and fall is a zip line, miniature golf, snow tubing and will join the Spirit Mountain skiing facilities.
Maximum Height: 15.00
Construction Material: Steel
Train Type: Single Car
Car Type: Cars Above Track
Length of Ride: 3,200.00
Duration of Ride (time): 06:00
Water?: No
Included in Admission?: No
Cost: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Host Park Name: Spirit Mountain
Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes
Minimum Height Required: 48
Number of Riders: 2
Top Speed: 26
URL to Host Park: [Web Link]
Link to Ride Details: [Web Link]
"Express Pass" Available?: No
Number of Inversions?: Not Listed
Manufacturer of Ride: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:Post a photo of yourself near the entrance of the coaster and try to capture some aspect of the ride. Be sure and describe your ride too!