Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
| Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster | |
|---|---|
Mountain coaster | |
| Lift/launch system | Cable lift hill |
| Height | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) |
| Speed | 27 mph (43 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 7-8 minutes |
| Height restriction | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Trains | a single car. Riders are arranged 1 across in 2 rows for a total of 2 riders per train. |
| Website | http://www.smokymountainalpinecoaster.com/ |
| Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster at RCDB | |
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is a
History
The owners began looking to open a mountain coaster in the U.S. in 2010, with the area being pinpointed in 2011. Construction began on the coaster in January 2013, with its opening in August of that year.[2] [3]
Description
One to two riders sit in individual carts, which are pulled to the top of a mountain by the means of a cable. Once released at the top, the cart navigates twists and turns down the mountain on a secured rail. Unlike a conventional roller coaster, the cars are equipped with hand brakes, which allow the riders to control their speed. Additionally, the carts themselves have a magnetic braking system to prevent the cart from going too fast.[4] The ride also has LED lighting for night rides, with over 300,000 lights.[5]
References
- ^ "Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster". Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ^ Williams, Michael (25 May 2015), Mountain coasters in national park offer the newest fun in Tennessee, retrieved 9 March 2017
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Alpine Coaster (Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster)". Roller Coaster DataBase.
- ^ Williams, Michael (25 May 2015), Mountain coasters in national park offer the newest fun in Tennessee, retrieved 9 March 2017
- ^ Leshock, Marcus (17 March 2017), Coastin' the Country: Pigeon Forge Alpine Coasters, retrieved 30 March 2017