Canyon Blaster (Six Flags Great Escape)

Canyon Blaster
Previously known as Timber Topper at Opryland USA (1972-late 1970s)
Rock n' Roller Coaster at Opryland USA (late 1970s-1997)
Loading station, both lift hills with flume of the Desperado Plunge in right foreground.
Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor
Park sectionGhosttown
Coordinates43°21′6.71″N 73°41′29.93″W / 43.3518639°N 73.6916472°W / 43.3518639; -73.6916472
StatusOperating
Opening dateJune 27, 2003
Opryland USA
Park sectionDoo-Wah Diddy City
Coordinates36°12′29″N 86°41′42″W / 36.208°N 86.695°W / 36.208; -86.695
StatusRemoved
Opening date1972
Closing date1997
General statistics
TypeSteel – Mine Train
ManufacturerArrow Development
ModelMine Train
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height56 ft (17 m)
Length2,036 ft (621 m)
Speed45 mph (72 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration2 min. 30 sec.
Height restriction42 in (107 cm)
Canyon Blaster at RCDB

Canyon Blaster is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor in Queensbury, New York.