Thunderhead Wooden Coaster
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 35° 47.785 W 083° 31.928
17S E 271175 N 3964326
This Roller Coaster is located in the Timber Canyon section of the Dollywood Theme Park located at 1198 McCarter Hollow Road in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Waymark Code: WMHGWJ
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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From the Dollywood web page:

An old sawmill once moved lumber out of the mountains at Thunderhead Gap. Wood is still the focus, but now the operation known as the Thunderhead is the wildest ride in the woods! Carefully situated between two mountains, this massive wooden coaster stands tall among the mighty trees and takes advantage of the area's rough and tumble terrain to create a daring ride featuring a 100-foot drop and a top speed of 55 mph.

Maximum Height: 101.00

Construction Material: Wood

Train Type: Multi Car

Car Type: Cars Above Track

Number of Inversions?: 0

Length of Ride: 3,230.00

Duration of Ride (time): 1:05

Water?: No

Included in Admission?: Yes

Host Park Name: Dollywood

Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes

Minimum Height Required: 48

Number of Riders: 24

Top Speed: 53

Manufacturer of Ride: Great Coasters International

URL to Host Park: [Web Link]

Link to Ride Details: [Web Link]

"Express Pass" Available?: Yes

Cost: Not Listed
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!

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