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 Thunderhawk
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Designed by Herbert Paul Schmeck and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Thunderhawk at Dorney Park is one of the oldest continually operating roller coasters. Reconfigured in 1930, Thunderhawk is a traditional "out and back" wooden coaster with two crossovers that form an unusual figure 8.
Roller Coaster Details
| Track |
Type |
Year |
Designer/Manufacturer |
| Wood |
Out and Back |
1923 |
Herbert Schmeck, PTC |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 80 feet |
Drop: 65 feet |
| Top speed: 45 mph |
Length: 2,767 feet |
| Ride time: 1 minute, 18 seconds |
Trains: 2 - 24 passenger |
| Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co. |
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More Information About Thunderhawk
1930 - The original "out and back" design was reconfigured.
1989 - Coaster renamed Thunderhawk.
Trains have four cars per train with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Height requirement: Must be at least 48 inches tall
Ride Location
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown, PA
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