Timberhawk: Ride of Prey

Roller coaster in the United States
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Timberhawk: Ride of Prey
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
Location Federal Way, Washington, USA
Status Operating since June 7, 2003
Statistics
Manufacturer S&S Worldwide
Type Wooden
Riders per train 24
Propulsion Chain lift hill
Height 75 feet
Top speed 50 mph
Length 2600 feet
Inversions 0
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Timberhawk: Ride of Prey is a wooden roller coaster located at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way, Washington, USA. The ride utilizes both wood and steel supports to support a wooden track. Its trains are built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters.

History

In 2002, the city of Federal Way, Washington filed permits to build a wooden roller coaster for the 2003 season.[1]

The roller coaster was announced in February 2003. It was the first wooden roller coaster to be built by S&S Worldwide,[2] who went on to build three more. Timberhawk: Ride of Prey opened on June 7, 2003.[3]

Design

Trains

2 trains with 4 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.

References

  1. "Washington State Park Seeks Permit To Built Coaster". Ultimate Rollercoaster.
  2. S&S' first wood coaster heading for Seattle area - Amusement Today (Wayback archive)
  3. "On a Roll - Kitsap Sun".

External links


Articles on Wild Waves Theme & Water Park