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Avalanche

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 40 inches

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Posted: July 22, 2010

A Mack bobsled roller coaster (the only one of its type still operating in the US today).

Guests between 40 inches and 46 inches tall must be accompanied by a responsible person.

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30 votes, so far

Not the best ride at kings dominion but best bobsled in USA. Much better than La Vibora at Six Flags over Texas. 8/10 - Edward Morgan

A great bobslead coaster, a lot better than I thoght it would be. not one I would wait in line for verry long. - Justin Curtis

It was very fun! Reminded me of the early days of Six Flags Great America when it first opened and they had a similar ride. - Mary Ann Nowak

Avalanche feels like a combination coaster/water slide, without the water. Either way, it is a pleasant and fun diversion for the entire family. - James Rao

Avalanche used to be one of my favorites at KD, now it's just painful and frightening. - Chase Gray

Living near Cedar Point, my expectations of a bobsled coaster are drawn from my rides on Disaster Transport. So, naturally, I didn't expect much from Avalanche. This ride blew those expectations away. This ride was fun & unique, with some nice little pops of air. Definitely one of my favorites in the park. - Erin B

When I was young this was my favorite coaster.. Nothing to amazing abotu this coaster ride wise, but its a classic, and it gives an overall decent ride! And last of its kind! 7-10 - Jason Skaggs

A fun, little ride. Pretty "ridgety". That means it's not rough, but kinda bumpy. - Eli Katzman

Good design. Only remaining Bobsled coaster, so it is unique - corbin byers

A fun little ride, worth the short wait and even better if you're on a date [cuz of the design of the seating and all]. Gets a few laughs out of me every time, and while there's no drop or massive G-force or anything, it's fun like go-karting is fun; size means nothing! - LG Mills

This is a good coaster. Even younger fans will enjoy this. My daughter is only 4 and right now this is her favorite ride. When we first took her on it 3 weeks ago we had forgotten how fast it is but she was fine on it in fact she loved it. Only one hill the rest is just twisting and turning bobsled action. - Kris Peerman

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