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Thunderbolt

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 54 inches

About Thunderbolt

Awesome, long, fast wooden coaster. Built on the edge of a hill, so it's thrills from the very beginning. Max drop is 95 feet, speed more than 50 mph.

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38 votes, so far

One of my favorite woodies in the US! It is Super fast and makes excellent use of the landscape. The drop hill is as you leave the station using the ravine instead of a rise hill. You get to drop down this bad boy twice! It can be little bumpy and intense for younger riders. You must ride with a partner for ballalist reasons, though if you are alone the helpful staff will do what it can to accomidate you. A MUST at Kennywood. - Elizabeth Gray

A classic in the true sense. Classic yet unorthodox layout and classic trains in a classic park. - Derek Potter

The coaster doesn't look like much because most of it is hidden in the ravine. The coaster is fast, fun, and full of surprises. Its no stop excitement and thats exactly what a coaster should be. - Patrick Patterson

What goes straight, must come down (in reference to the drop immediately outside the station). As with many of Kennywood's rides, this is a unique and wonderful experience. It has elements that you can't find anywhere else, and is truly one not to be missed. I'm afraid if I say much more, I'll spoil it for first-timers. - Beth Bickar

This has got to be my favorite ride at Kennywood. It is an exciting wooden coaster, with large hills and a big drop at the begining. If you are going to Kennywood anytime soon, ride this ride! - Addie Rascoe


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