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Wild One

Six Flags America

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This is a traditional "out and back" wooden coaster with a long history involving multiple designers. Wild One was originally the Giant Coaster at Paragon Park before it was relocated by the Dinn Corporation to Six Flags America in 1986. John A. Miller was the original designer, but the roller coaster was rebuilt by Herb Schmeck in 1932.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
1917 Wood Out and Back John A. Miller, Herb Schmeck, Charles Dinn
  • Height
    98
    feet
  • Drop
    88
    feet
  • Length
    4,000
    feet
  • Top Speed
    53
    miles per hour
  • Ride Time
    2 minutes
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    2 - 24 passenger
     

Wild One Facts & History

1932 – Rebuilt by Herb Schmeck

1986 – Giant Coaster relocated from Paragon Park by the Dinn Corporation and renamed.

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

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 48 inches tall

Where to Coast

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