The Grizzly is a

wooden roller coaster A wooden roller coaster is a type of roller coaster classified by its wooden track, which consists of running rails made of flat steel strips mounted on laminated wood. The support structure is also typically made of wood, but may also ...

located at California's Great America in

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. The ride was designed by

Curtis D. Summers Curtis D. Summers (September 17, 1929 – May 11, 1992) was an American engineer and roller coaster designer credited for designing or providing structural engineering on 25 wooden roller coasters around the world. He earned a degree in Archite ...

and manufactured by Kings Island Construction. It uses traditional tracks with steel wheels on the cars, and, therefore, is designed to maintain positive-g loading on the cars and riders throughout its course.

Reputation

Opened in 1986, the Grizzly is a typical 'out and back' wooden coaster. The ride was retracked by

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in 2014 and in 2017. As a result, the Grizzly has a faster and smoother ride.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Grizzly, The California's Great America Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair Roller coasters in California 1986 establishments in California

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