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Cliff Hanger
Ghost Town in the Sky
This is the world's only roller coaster that is literally built on the side of a mountain. Cliff Hanger is unique because the station is actually built higher than the loop. Riders experience the vertical loop within 7 seconds of beginning the ride. Cliff Hanger was originally named Red Devil, but when Ghost Town in the Sky announced they would re-open, fans were given the chance to rename the roller coaster in a contest. Cliff Hanger is expected to return to operation in 2008.
Roller Coaster Details
| Year | Track | Type | Designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Steel | Looping | Hopkins |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 90 feet | Drop: 88 feet |
| Top Speed: 50 mph | Length: 2,037 feet |
| Inversions: 1 | Trains: 1 |
| Train Mfg: Rotational Motion | Ride Time: 2 minutes |
Cliff Hanger Facts
2002 – The original Hopkins designed train is retired.
2003 - 2006 – Ghost Town in the Sky was closed, so the Red Devil roller coaster did not operate.
2007 – Renamed Cliff Hanger and the roller coaster undergoes a major renovation.
2009 – Cliff Hanger reopens with a new train from Rotational Motion.
Inversion: Vertical Loop
Train has five cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.
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