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