Gold Rusher facts for kids
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Gold Rusher is Six Flags Magic Mountain's first roller coaster.
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| Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
| Location | Six Flags Magic Mountain |
| Park section | The Movie District |
| Coordinates | 34°25′27″N 118°35′55″W / 34.424029°N 118.598532°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 29, 1971 |
| Cost | $1,200,000 USD |
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| Type | Steel – Mine Train |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Development |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Model | Mine Train |
| Track layout | Terrain |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 70 ft (21 m) |
| Drop | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Length | 2,590 ft (790 m) |
| Speed | 35 mph (56 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 2:30 |
| Max vertical angle | 3° |
| Capacity | 1750 riders per hour |
| G-force | 3.4 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Trains | 4 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 30 riders per train. |
 Flash Pass available |
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 Must transfer from wheelchair |
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| Gold Rusher at RCDB | |
Gold Rusher is a fun mine train roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. It was built in 1971 by a company called Arrow Dynamics. This makes it a very old and important ride at the park!
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Discovering Gold Rusher
Gold Rusher opened on May 29, 1971. It started running on the very first day that Six Flags Magic Mountain opened its gates. This means it was the park's first-ever roller coaster!
The ride uses special cars made by Arrow Development. The ride operators have to open these cars by hand. Gold Rusher usually runs with one or two trains.
A Family-Friendly Adventure
Even though it's not the busiest ride, many guests love Gold Rusher. It's a favorite because it's not as intense as other roller coasters at the park. If you prefer a milder thrill, this ride is perfect for you.
Gold Rusher is a great choice for kids and families. It offers a good amount of excitement without being too wild. You won't find super long lines here, usually less than 5 minutes!
Gold Rusher's History and Changes
Gold Rusher has been operating since 1971. It has changed very little over the years. This means you can ride it almost exactly as it was when the park first opened!
In 2012, the coaster closed for a short time. This was because a new ride, Full Throttle, was being built nearby. Full Throttle was constructed where another ride, Log Jammer, used to be. Both Gold Rusher and Full Throttle are open for riders today.
Rider Requirements
To ride Gold Rusher, you need to be at least 48 inches tall. Each row on the ride has two seats. There is a large lap bar that keeps two guests safely in place. There are no extra seat belts on this ride.
Six Flags Magic Mountain calls Gold Rusher a "family-friendly" ride. It has smaller drops and turns that are not too fast. It's a great way to experience a roller coaster thrill!
