The Wild One, Adventure World, Largo MD

Built: 1917 (Keenan/Dinn/Pierce)

The Wild One is one wild ride! Relocated to the DC area in 1985 and reprofiled in 1992, it still packs a punch. Prepare for non-stop action once you crest the lift hill. You'll think you're going to fly off the tracks at the far turnaround, and the return trip is even wilder than the trip out. The final fan turn makes you realize why fan turns exist. My personal favorite woodie, as if you couldn't tell!

Images Copyright (c) 1994 by Tom Blakely