Snake River Falls

Snake River Falls
Cedar Point
Area Frontiertown
Coordinates 41°29′2.76″N 82°41′27.84″W / 41.4841000°N 82.6910667°W / 41.4841000; -82.6910667Coordinates: 41°29′2.76″N 82°41′27.84″W / 41.4841000°N 82.6910667°W / 41.4841000; -82.6910667
Status Operating
Opening date 1993
General statistics
Type Shoot the Chute
Manufacturer Arrow Dynamics
Model Shoot-the-Chutes
Height 82 ft (25 m)
Drop 80 ft (24 m)
Speed 40 mph (64 km/h)
Max vertical angle 50°
Duration 2:20
Height restriction 48 in (122 cm)
Fast Lane available

Snake River Falls is a shoot-the-chutes water boat attraction designed by Arrow Dynamics located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The attraction is loosely based on a wood packing company. Snake River Falls is one of two water rides at Cedar Point, the other being Thunder Canyon.

When opened, Snake River Falls was the tallest, fastest and steepest water ride in the world. Guests board flat bottom, 20-passenger boats that advance directly onto the lift hill. Upon reaching the top of the hill, the boats make a u-turn to the left then make an 80 feet, 40 mph splashdown to the bottom.[1] There is a bridge at the bottom of the hill directly over the ride track allowing guests to get splashed when a boat hits the water. Snake River Falls was originally supposed to feature an artificial mountain underneath the ride but these plans were scrapped.[2]

From the ride's opening in 1993 until the 2012 season, Snake River Falls was sponsored by Pepsi.[3] After Cedar Point switched to Coca-Cola in 2013, the ride now operates without a sponsor.

Incidents

On Wednesday, July 3, 2013, a boat on Snake River Falls jumped the track after the drop, dislodging the boat. Riders did not report any injuries. Cedar Point stated the incident was caused by a low water level throughout the ride. The ride was closed down for the day and inspected, and reopened on Sunday.[4]

References

  1. "Water Rides at Cedar Point". Cedar Point. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
  2. "Snake River Falls concept art". News Plus Notes. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  3. "Snake River Falls Photo Gallery". The Point Online. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  4. Melissa Topey (July 3, 2013). "Snake River falls boat jumps the track". The Sandusky Register. Retrieved July 6, 2013.


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