The ride
High Speed Thrill Coaster is a steel roller coaster at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania, having opened to the public in 1955. After 71 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Knoebels Amusement Resort midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 18 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. That opening drop measures 12 ft, long enough to pin riders against their restraints and pull a prolonged moment of weightless airtime over the lap-bar. In total the track stretches 200 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Plan to ride High Speed Thrill Coaster early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Knoebels Amusement Resort typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Knoebels Amusement Resort, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day.