The ride
Shivering Timbers is a wood roller coaster built by Custom Coasters International at Michigan's Adventure in Michigan, having opened to the public in 1998. After 28 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Michigan's Adventure 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 122 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. Trains reach a top speed of 57.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 538 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
Coasters from Custom Coasters International have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Custom Coasters International installations will pick up on the same DNA in Shivering Timbers's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear.
Plan to ride Shivering Timbers early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Michigan's Adventure typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Michigan's Adventure, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day. broader coaster community archives
In CoasterVault's ranking tables, Shivering Timbers currently appears in our 144th position for fastest coasters, 120th position for tallest coasters, 110th position for longest tracks lists, reflecting where its core stats place it among operating coasters in the United States. These rankings move whenever a new installation opens, so the position should be read as a snapshot rather than a permanent record.