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Boulder Dash

Lake Compounce

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Rated: 3.0 out of 5 (5 votes)

Lake Compounce built this unique wooden roller coaster in 2000. Boulder Dash is one-of-a-kind, since it is the first roller coaster to be entirely built on a mountain. The ride gets its name from the rugged terrain it's built atop that consists of rock faces, boulders and plenty of trees. Leaving the station, the lift hill climbs the mountainside and disappears into the forest. By the time it reappears, Boulder Dash has already descending the 115 foot first drop. Most of the roller coaster is hidden from view which adds an element of surprise for first time riders.

See related: Boulder Dash Review for pictures.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
2000 Wood Terrain, Out and Back Custom Coasters, Inc.
  • Height
    50
    feet
  • Drop
    115
    feet
  • Length
    4,752
    feet
  • Top Speed
    60
    miles per hour
  • Ride Time
    2 minutes, 30 seconds
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    2 - 24 passenger
     
  • Train Designer
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
     

Boulder Dash Facts & History

Ranked as one of the Top 10 wooden roller coaster in the annual Golden Ticket Awards since 2001.

The total vertical drop from end-to-end is 145 feet.

Opening date: May 21, 2000

Estimated cost: $6 million

Train has six cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall

Where to Coast

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