New Mexico Rattler

New Mexico Rattler
A script of the text "The New Mexico Rattler", with ascending letter size from "The", then "New Mexico", to "Rattler". "The New Mexico" is colored white with a green border, while the word "Rattler" features red text with a green outline. A green scaled rattlesnake is depicted between the words "New Mexico", mouth open with venomous features prominent.
The first drop and returning track is observed from the viewpoint on the ground. The drop is prominently featured with the returning track in the background. The empty track curves to the left amidst foliage and support structures.
Cliff's Amusement Park
LocationCliff's Amusement Park
Coordinates35°08′35″N 106°35′18″W / 35.143028°N 106.588417°W / 35.143028; -106.588417
StatusOperating
Opening dateSeptember 28, 2002
Cost$2,000,000
($3.39 million in 2023 dollars[1])
General statistics
TypeWood – Steel
ManufacturerCustom Coasters International
Track layoutOut and back and twister
Height80 ft (24 m)
Drop75 ft (23 m)
Length2,750 ft (840 m)
Speed47 mph (76 km/h)
Duration1:15
Max vertical angle52°
G-force3.1
Restraint StyleLap bar
TrainsSingle train with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
New Mexico Rattler at RCDB

New Mexico Rattler is a wooden roller coaster located at Cliff's Amusement Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The roller coaster was designed and manufactured by Custom Coasters International (CCI); the park completed the attraction after CCI went bankrupt in July 2002. The New Mexico Rattler opened on September 28, 2002, having cost $2 million. The roller coaster reaches a maximum height of 80 feet (24 m), with a maximum speed of 47 mph (76 km/h) and a total track length of 2,750 feet (840 m).

The New Mexico Rattler spans the entire length of the park but only occupies one acre (0.40 ha) of land. Located in the southwest section, the roller coaster navigates over different attractions throughout the park. The New Mexico Rattler utilizes a steel support structure with a wooden track. The layout incorporates elements of an out and back and twister roller coaster. Upon opening, the roller coaster generally received positive reviews from guests and critics, and it received several awards.

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