The Beast
Wood Terrain at Kings Island, Mason, Ohio. Opened 1979.
- Height
- 110 ft
- Drop
- 141 ft
- Top speed
- 65 mph
- Length
- 7,361 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Ride time
- 4 min 10 s
- Designer
- Jeff Gramke and Al Collins
The Beast is a legendary wooden roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. First opened in 1979, it is listed by Guinness World Records as the longest wooden roller coaster, with a track length of 7,361 feet. Known for its thrilling, high-speed ride through dense forest, The Beast features a series of sharp turns, steep drops, and dark tunnels that enhance the experience. Its unique design and natural setting have made it a fan favorite, offering an intense, enduring ride that captures the classic roller coaster feel with a mix of surprise elements.
Sources
- sixflags.com/kingsisland/attractions/the-beast (Park page: opened April 14, 1979; designed and built in-house by Kings Island personnel; listed by Guinness as the longest wooden roller coaster at 7,361 feet; ride time more than four minutes; 137-foot drop at 53 degrees and 141-foot drop at 18 degrees; up to 65 mph; 48-inch minimum height.)
- rcdb.com/67.htm (Wood terrain coaster operating since April 14, 1979; length 7,361 ft, height 110 ft, drop 141 ft, speed 64.8 mph, 0 inversions, duration 4:10; designers Jeff Gramke and Al Collins, builder Charles J. Dinn; trains by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters; no make listed.)
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