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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
| Track |
Type |
Year |
Designer/Manufacturer |
| Steel |
Looping |
1988 |
Hopkins |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 90 feet |
Drop: 88 feet |
| Top speed: 50 mph |
Inversions: 1 |
| Length: 2,037 feet |
Ride time: 2 minutes |
| Trains: 1 |
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More Information About Cliff Hanger
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.
2008 - Cliff Hanger is slated to reopen with a brand new custom designed train.
Inversion: Vertical Loop
Ride Location
Ghost Town in the Sky, Maggie Valley, NC
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