Goliath
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Goliath is an attraction in Illinois, at a modelled elevation of 219 m. Gander Mountain stands 283 m to the west-northwest, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Fiddler's Fling, a attraction less than a tenth of a mile away. 8 named summits stand within 25 miles.
The story
Goliath is a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) and designed by Alan Schilke, the roller coaster features RMC's Topper Track design and opened to the public on June 19, 2014. Goliath initially set three world records among wooden coasters, having the longest drop at 180 feet (55 m), the steepest angle of 85 degrees, and the fastest speed of 72 mph (116 km/h). It still holds all 3 records for the longest drop, steepest angle, and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world. In addition, the ride also features two inversions and a maximum descent that reaches 15 feet (4.6 m) below ground level. Goliath was constructed over a nine-month period on the site previously occupied by Iron Wolf, a steel roller coaster removed in 2011 and relocated to Six Flags America. Goliath's opening allowed Great America to claim the title of having the most wooden track in one park, a recognition that was later claimed by Kings Island. Following its record-breaking debut, the coaster was well-received by the media and enthusiasts, and it has consistently ranked in the top 25 among wooden coasters in the annual Golden Ticket Awards publication from Amusement Today.
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Wikidata Q15047492, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
How to reach it
Named places within 25 miles
- Fiddler's Fling: 0.0 mi
- Sprocket Rockets: 0.0 mi
- ZoomJets: 0.1 mi
- Up, Up & Away: 0.1 mi
- Logger's Run: 0.1 mi
- Picnic Grove: 0.2 mi
- Sun Garden: 9.2 mi
- The Buttery: 9.3 mi
- Fairie Glen: 9.3 mi
- Cotswold Commons: 9.4 mi
- Hank Salemi Memorial: 0.3 mi
- Amos Bennett: First African American Settler in Lake County: 0.5 mi
- M47 Tank: 0.6 mi
- Edison Court Station on the North Shore Line: 4.4 mi
- Lake County Veterans Memorial, F-111: 4.8 mi
- South Road Park: 0.3 mi
- Cedar Park: 0.6 mi
- Gowe Park: 0.7 mi
- Esper Petersen Park: 0.8 mi
- Gurnee Public Park: 0.8 mi
- Lake Carina Forest Preserve: 0.8 mi
- Lake Carina Forest Preserve: 1.3 mi
- Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve: 2.5 mi
- Independence Grove: 2.7 mi
- Almond Marsh Forest Preserve: 3.6 mi
- Legacy Museum: 0.3 mi
- The African American Museum at the England Manor: 5.1 mi
- Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie: 5.2 mi
- Waukegan History Museum: 5.2 mi
- Ansel B. Cook House: 5.6 mi
- Abraham Lincoln: 5.0 mi
- Traveler: 5.0 mi
- Jack Benny Monument: 5.1 mi
- Finger Sculpture: 5.1 mi
- Round Entry Door: 7.5 mi
- Butterfly Garden: 3.6 mi
- Bowen Formal Garden: 5.3 mi
- Ed, Olga and JJ Rogan Tribute Garden: 6.2 mi
- Our lady of Mt. Carmel Garden: 7.2 mi
- Elawa Farm: 7.9 mi
- Independence Grove Beach: 3.9 mi
- George's Beach: 4.8 mi
- Minear Lake Beach: 5.3 mi
- Minear Lake Beach: 5.3 mi
- Waukegan Municipal Beach: 5.9 mi
- Leahy Hill: 4.2 mi
- sled hill: 11.8 mi
- Bald Knob: 14.2 mi
- Gander Mountain: 16.0 mi
- Hill Fifteen: 19.5 mi
- Light 1: 6.8 mi
- Light 2: 6.8 mi
- Kenosha Light: 16.5 mi
- Kenosha North Pierhead Light: 16.6 mi
- Kenosha Rest Area 26 (I-94 WB): 10.8 mi
- Covington Bluff: 11.3 mi
- Aurora: 15.1 mi
- Indian Spring: 19.6 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Goliath. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Mountain | WNW 304° | 283 m | 16.0 mi |
| Hill Fifteen | WNW 290° | 276 m | 19.5 mi |
| Camelback Kame | W 280° | 268 m | 20.7 mi |
| Mount Tom | NNW 327° | 265 m | 23.9 mi |
| Mount Moriah | WNW 302° | 257 m | 20.1 mi |
| Bald Knob | W 275° | 235 m | 14.2 mi |
| Leahy Hill | NNE 14° | 234 m | 4.2 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:56 | 18:27 | 19:04 |
| June solstice | 05:16 | 19:50 | 20:33 |
| September equinox | 06:40 | 18:14 | 18:51 |
| December solstice | 07:18 | 15:37 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 23 | 26 | 36 | 45 | 57 | 67 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 40 | 29 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Waukegan, 3 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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