The ride
The Predator is a wood out and back roller coaster built by Dinn Corporation at Six Flags Darien Lake in New York, having opened to the public in 1990. After 36 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Six Flags Darien Lake 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 95 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. Trains reach a top speed of 50.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 340 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 Dinn Corporation have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Dinn Corporation installations will pick up on the same DNA in The Predator's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear.
Plan to ride The Predator early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Six Flags Darien Lake typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Six Flags Darien Lake, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day. broader coaster community archives
In CoasterVault's ranking tables, The Predator currently appears in our 200th 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.