Big Dipper

(Defunct) Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom
Ride typeWooden Coaster
BuilderNational Amusement Device Company
DesignerJohn A. Miller
Current statusDefunct
Opening year1925
Closing date09/16/2007
Track length2680 '
Maximum speed32 mph
Height65 '
Riding time1:45 min.
Coachesfour six-passenger (3x2)
Number of trains2
Capacity1044 riders/hour
Riding restrictionsAt least 48 "
This historic wooden roller coaster is always a favorite. Filled with wicked turns, heart-pounding twists and gut-wrenching drops, it's also a screamer!
Former names:
Sky Rocket (from 1925 until 1947)
Clipper (from 1947 until 1968)