Cannon Ball (roller coaster)

Cannon Ball
Cannon Ball in 2006
Lake Winnepesaukah
LocationLake Winnepesaukah
Coordinates34°58′29″N 85°14′55″W / 34.974821°N 85.248504°W / 34.974821; -85.248504
StatusOperating
Opening date1967 (1967)
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Toboggan Coasters
DesignerJohn C. Allen
Track layoutOut-and-back
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height70 ft (21 m)
Length2,272 ft (693 m)
Speed50 mph (80 km/h)
Duration1:32
Max vertical angle45°
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Trains2 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
Must transfer from wheelchair
Cannon Ball at RCDB

Cannon Ball is a wooden roller coaster located at Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park in Rossville, Georgia, United States. The ride opened in 1967, was designed by John C. Allen, and was built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. It is one of two roller coasters at the park.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Lake Winnie Amusement Park". Lake Winnie Amusement Park. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  2. ^ "Lake Winnepesaukah breaks ground on water park". CatWalkChatt.com. January 9, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  3. ^ Throgmorton, Todd H. (January 1, 2009). Roller Coasters: United States and Canada (3rd ed.). McFarland. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-7864-3910-2.