We ride North America's newest wooden coaster
Great Escape Trip Report Photos Taken: 08/02/2024 Posted: 09/22/2024In this photo update, we return to Six Flags Great Escape about a year from our previous visit when we were sending off the Alpine Bobsled. In its place, a new family thrill ride has been built : The Bobcat. Reusing some elements of its predecessor including the station building is a ground up built and custom-designed wooden coaster from The Gravity Group. The new attraction features two 12 passenger trains. The coaster has a 55 foot lift and goes up to 40mph across 1,412 feet of track.
Follow along as we share about this latest addition to Six Flags Great Escape.
The Bobcat - Great Escape
Date Taken: 08/02/2024
Date Posted: 09/22/2024
A look at one of the coaster's trains. We got to see this unveiled at IAAPA this past November.
The Bobcat - Great Escape
Date Taken: 08/02/2024
Date Posted: 09/22/2024
The coaster itself is very smooth, has some whippy transitions and is ideal as an introduction for younger riders to wooden coasters. The ride is a lot of fun with few intense moments.
The Bobcat - Great Escape
Date Taken: 08/02/2024
Date Posted: 09/22/2024
The coaster features lap bars only. There are no seat belts.
The Bobcat - Great Escape
Date Taken: 08/02/2024
Date Posted: 09/22/2024
There is no midcourse brake. The ride sails right into the final break run ahead of the station.
The Bobcat - Great Escape
Date Taken: 08/02/2024
Date Posted: 09/22/2024
The trains are slowed down using magnetic braking.
The Bobcat - Great Escape
Date Taken: 08/02/2024
Date Posted: 09/22/2024
Of course we rode a couple times before the crowds arrived.
