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 Leap The Dips
Lakemont Park
Leap the Dips is a National Historic Landmark and the world's oldest operating roller coaster. The ride was closed in t1985 and was almost destroyed, but preservation efforts helped to restore this coaster for future generations. Built at in 1902 by the E. Joy Morris Company, this historic wooden roller coaster reopened on Memorial Day 1999. Leap the Dips is now one of only a few remaining side-friction wooden roller coasters in existence today.
Roller Coaster Details
| Track |
Type |
Year |
Designer/Manufacturer |
| Wood |
Figure 8 |
1902 |
E. Joy Morris Company |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 41 feet |
Drop: 9 feet |
| Angle of descent: 25 degrees |
Top speed: 10 mph |
| Length: 1,980 feet |
Ride time: 1 minute |
| Trains: 7 - 4 passenger cars |
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More Information About Leap The Dips
1902 - 1985 - Leap-The-Dips original dates of operation.
1996 - Named a National Historic Landmark
1999 - Leap-The-Dips reopens after an extensive restoration. This coaster stood without operating for 13 years.
ACE Coaster Classic
Four passenger cars have two rows, seating two abreast per row.
Ride Location
Lakemont Park, Altoona, PA
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