Cedar Creek Mine Ride
A larger, more traditional coaster experience with quicker turns, more speed, and an old-school mine-train ride feel without jumping into Cedar Point’s major thrill rides.
Park
Cedar Point
CoasterSchool Level
Level 2
Classic Beginner Coasters
Type
Steel Mine Train Coaster
Minimum Height
48 in.
Should You Ride Cedar Creek Mine Ride?
Cedar Creek Mine Ride is a significant step up from Woodstock Express. It reaches 42 mph and stretches across more than 2,500 feet of track, giving riders a much longer and more traditional coaster experience without introducing inversions or a huge first drop.
Best For
Riders who are comfortable on Woodstock Express and are ready for something that feels more like a full-size coaster while still avoiding Cedar Point’s major thrill rides.
Biggest Fear Factor
The older ride style can make Cedar Creek Mine Ride feel more intense than its statistics suggest. Quick turns, lateral movement, and the mine-train cars can produce a more jostling experience than newer family coasters.
CoasterSchool Take
Cedar Creek Mine Ride is a useful Level 2 stepping stone because it introduces riders to the length, speed, and movement of a larger coaster without relying on extreme height or inversions.
Don’t worry if a rider finds it surprisingly intense. The older Arrow mine-train experience can feel rougher and less predictable than some technically bigger coasters.
Quick Facts
Key stats and ride details for Cedar Creek Mine Ride at Cedar Point.
Park
Cedar Point
Location
Sandusky, Ohio
Manufacturer
Arrow Development
Type
Steel Mine Train Coaster
Opened
1969
Height
48 ft
Speed
42 mph
Length
2,540 ft
Inversions
0
Ride Duration
About 2 min. 42 sec.
Minimum Height
48 in.
CoasterSchool Level
Level 2
DID YOU KNOW?
Cedar Creek Mine Ride opened in 1969 as the centerpiece of Cedar Point’s Frontier Town and is now the park’s second-oldest operating coaster after Blue Streak.
TWO LIFT HILLS
Cedar Creek Mine Ride uses two chain lift hills, helping create its unusually long, winding mine-train layout.
What Cedar Creek Mine Ride Feels Like
Cedar Creek Mine Ride feels noticeably larger and more adventurous than Cedar Point’s beginner coasters, with a long layout, quick turns, terrain interaction, and an old-school mine-train ride style.
The First Lift
The ride begins by passing through the mine-themed structure before climbing the first of two lift hills. The lift itself is not especially tall, but it helps establish that this is a much more substantial coaster than Woodstock Express.
The Drop Over the Lagoon
After the first lift, the train winds through turns before dropping toward Cedar Point’s lagoon. The drop is not enormous, but the combination of speed, water, and the mine-train cars can make it feel more exciting than the height suggests.
The Turns & Second Lift
Quick turns and lateral movement are a major part of the experience. A second lift extends the ride and makes Cedar Creek Mine Ride feel much longer than many beginner coasters.
The Finale
The ride finishes with a double helix, creating stronger sustained turning forces before returning to the station. Combined with the older ride style, this can make the ending feel surprisingly energetic for a Level 2 coaster.
COASTERSCHOOL RIDING TIPS
Tips for a Better Ride
Seat Choice
The front or middle is usually better for riders who want a calmer first experience.
- Front/middle: More balanced and predictable
- Back: Stronger pull and slightly more abrupt movement
Body & Restraint
The older Arrow layout creates more side-to-side movement than Woodstock Express.
- Sit naturally centered in the seat
- Avoid deliberately leaning into the turns
During the Ride
Expect quick turns and old-school mine-train movement more than big drops.
- There are two lift hills
- The double-helix finale is one of the more forceful sections
Watch the Cedar Creek Mine Ride Ride Preview
See Cedar Creek Mine Ride from a rider’s perspective before getting in line. The Ride Preview will show the two lift hills, lagoon drop, quick turns, and old-school mine-train movement so riders can see how much of a step up it is from Woodstock Express.
Where Do You Go From Here?
Coaster progression isn’t a checklist. Choose the next ride based on what felt comfortable, or what still felt intimidating.
Not Ready for Cedar Creek Mine Ride Yet?
Woodstock Express — Level 1
Return to a smoother, simpler coaster with smaller hills, less speed, and a more predictable family-coaster experience.
Try Woodstock Express →
Ready for a Bigger Challenge?
Iron Dragon — Level 3
Step up to more speed and a new suspended ride experience while still avoiding a major first drop or inversions.
Explore Iron Dragon →