The Wild One (roller coaster)

The Wild One
Previously known as The Giant Coaster (1917-1984)
Six Flags America
LocationSix Flags America
Park sectionMardi Gras
Coordinates38°54′33″N 76°46′21″W / 38.90917°N 76.77250°W / 38.90917; -76.77250
StatusOperating
Opening date1986 (1986)
Paragon Park
StatusRemoved
Opening date1917 (1917)
Closing date1984 (1984)
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Toboggan Company
DesignerJohn A. Miller
Herbert Schmeck
Height98 ft (30 m)
Drop88 ft (27 m)
Length4,000 ft (1,200 m)
Speed60 mph (97 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration1:52
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Trains2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Flash Pass Available
The Wild One at RCDB

The Wild One is a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags America in Prince George's County, Maryland. It features a 450° spiral helix and a series of bunny hills that produce a significant amount of air time. The wooden coaster was previously known as Giant Coaster when it was located at Paragon Park in Hull, Massachusetts. It operated there from 1917 to 1984. It is the oldest coaster in any Six Flags park.