Did you know that Great America’s RailBlazer roller coaster was the first of its kind on the West Coast when it opened in 2018?
The design has a narrow, single-rail track with eight-person cars connected in a single-file line. By straddling the rail, riders experience a disorientingly low center of gravity and a greater feeling of exposure, amplifying the sharpness of every turn.
While the RailBlazer’s 1,800-foot track is compacted into a small footprint, the coaster hits speeds of 52 miles an hour and features 3 inversions, plunging straight down from 106 feet in the air at its highest point.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing this hidden gem roller coaster near SF, now is the time to start planning a trip. The RailBlazer’s fate is tied to the future of California’s Great America, which has begun winding down operations.
What’s next for California’s Great America
California’s Great America just celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the park is still operating today. However, its previous owner, Cedar Fair, which has since merged into Six Flags, sold the property in 2022 to Bay Area logistics giant Prologis for about 310 million dollars.
With the lease running out in mid-2028 and unlikely to be extended, multiple sources have reported that the park is likely to close after the 2027 season, although Six Flags has not announced an official closing date.
Great America was previously known to host lively Halloween and holiday events, but the park is already winding down by running shorter seasons. This year, it’s scheduled to open almost daily through the summer before switching to a weekends-only schedule in mid-August, and closing completely for the fall and winter starting on Labor Day (Monday, September 7th).
No opening dates have yet been announced for 2027, but if this year is any indication, the park would likely reopen between March and May for its final season.
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