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Carolina Goldrusher

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The first roller coaster to cross a state line. Carolina Goldrusher is an Arrow Mine Train coaster whose steel track takes thrill-seekers over both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
1973 Steel Mine Train, Freeform Arrow Dynamics
  • Height
    43
    feet
  • Length
    2,397
    feet
  • Top Speed
    35
    miles per hour
  • Number Of Trains
    4 - 28 passenger
     
  • Train Designer
    Arrow Dynamics
     

Carolina Goldrusher Facts & History

Features: Two Lift Hills, Wood Support Structure

Opening date: March 31, 1973

Train has five cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row, except the first car has only one row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall

Where to Coast

Visit Carowinds to ride this roller coaster.

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