Silverwood Theme Park · Operating · 1990
Thunder Canyon
River rapids · Country Carnival · Hopkins Rides (boats/lift); park-built trough
A 1.2-mile whitewater raft ride through rocky canyons — a guaranteed soak and a Silverwood signature since 1990.
At a glance
Key facts for Thunder Canyon.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
River rapids
Opened
1990
Manufacturer
Hopkins Rides (boats/lift); park-built trough
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Thunder Canyon.
Ride profile
Water ride · River rapids
- family
- rapids
- wet
Experience
River rapids
Built by Hopkins Rides (boats/lift); park-built trough
Spec sheet
Wetness
soaking
1 more stat with Coaster Pro.
Specs source: silverwoodthemepark.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Thunder Canyon.
Timeline
1990
Thunder Canyon opens
Background
Thunder Canyon is Silverwood's homemade whitewater course — trough and scenery built in-house with Hopkins boats, lift, and brakes — opening with Country Carnival in 1990.
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Sources & official links
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- Thunder Canyon — official ride pagesilverwoodthemepark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Silverwood Theme Park — official sitesilverwoodthemepark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Silverwood Theme Park on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Silverwood Theme Park rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Silverwood Theme Park · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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