Shivering Timbers
Roller coaster at Michigan's Adventure / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shivering Timbers is a wooden roller coaster located at Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon County, Michigan. It was developed and built by Custom Coasters International. Opened in May 1998, Shivering Timbers debuted for the park's 32nd year in operation and was a success. Construction for the ride began in 1997. The trains were made by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters. The ride's out and back layout is 5,383 feet (1,641 m) long, making it the fourth-longest wooden roller coaster in the world. The ride has been re-tracked by Martin & Vleminckx and Great Coasters International.[1] Shivering Timbers is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Michigan.
Shivering Timbers | |
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Michigan's Adventure | |
Location | Michigan's Adventure |
Coordinates | 43°20′32″N 86°16′34″W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | May 23, 1998 (1998-05-23) |
Cost | $4.5 million |
General statistics | |
Type | Wood |
Manufacturer | Custom Coasters International |
Track layout | Out and Back |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 122 ft (37 m) |
Length | 5,383 ft (1,641 m) |
Speed | 57 mph (92 km/h) |
Duration | 2:30 |
Max vertical angle | 53.3° |
Trains | 2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
Shivering Timbers at RCDB |