Baja Ridge · Roller coaster
Gold Rusher
Mine train coaster featuring themed terrain, turns and signature coaster elements at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Roller coaster
Moderate thrill
48"
min height
Before you ride
Bumpy turns and quick directional changes.
Expert tip
Ride for its classic mine-train layout and wooded hillside views.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 10 AM (~0 min) · also good around 1 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 1 PM (~5 min)
| 10 AM | 0 minutes |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | 4 minutes |
| 12 PM | 4 minutes |
| 1 PM | 5 minutes |
| 2 PM | 5 minutes |
| 3 PM | 5 minutes |
| 4 PM | 5 minutes |
| 5 PM | 5 minutes |
| 6 PM | 5 minutes |
| 7 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 7 days of live waits, in park time (PT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Gold Rusher stats
Gold Rusher is a 70-foot roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain that reaches 35 mph and drops 45 feet. It was built by Arrow Dynamics, opened in 1971 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 10 AM or 1 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Arrow Dynamics
- Model
- Mine train coaster
- Opened
- 1971
- Track length
- 2,590 ft
- Top speed
- 35 mph
- Height
- 70 ft
- Drop
- 45 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 30 sec
- Height requirement
- 48 in
💡 Fun facts
- An opening-year Magic Mountain attraction.
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