Hersheypark · Operating · 1973
Coal Cracker
Log flume · Kissing Tower Hill
Coal Cracker operates at Hersheypark among the park’s non-coaster attractions in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
At a glance
Key facts for Coal Cracker.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Log flume
Opened
1973
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Coal Cracker.
Ride profile
Water ride · Log flume
- family
- log-flume
- water
Experience
Log flume
Specs source: hersheypark.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Coal Cracker.
Timeline
1973
Coal Cracker opens
Background
Coal Cracker remains part of Hersheypark’s operating attractions inventory on the official park site.
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Sources & official links
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- Coal Cracker — official ride pagehersheypark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hersheypark — official sitehersheypark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hersheypark on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Hersheypark rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Hersheypark · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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