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Big Dipper

Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom

Geauga Lake's Big Dipper is a classic wooden roller coaster that speeds along the 2,680-foot long track at speeds of up to 32 mph. Featuring an "out and back" layout, Big Dipper allows riders to experience gravity-defying "air time" as they dip and roll over hills starting with a 65-foot first drop. Remember, this was considered a mammoth in 1925.

Big Dipper Details

Year	Track	Type	Designer
1925	Wood	Out and Back	John A. Miller

Roller Coaster Stats

Height: 60 feet	Drop: 65 feet
Top Speed: 32 mph	Length: 2,680 feet
Trains: 2 - 24 passenger	Train Mfg: National Amusement Devices
Ride Time: 1 minute, 45 seconds

More Facts About Big Dipper

ACE Coaster Classic

1925 - "Sky Rocket" opens after being built for an estimated cost of $50,000.

Late 1940s - Name was changed to Clipper.

1969 - Renamed Big Dipper

1980 - Big Dipper was completely rebuilt.

Trains have four cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Must be at least 48 inches tall

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