Goliath is a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, in the park’s County Fair area. Its steep first drop, inversions and high-speed turns are central to the ride’s design; check the park’s calendar and rider guidance as you plan your visit.
At a glance
- Location: County Fair area, Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois.
- Minimum rider height: 48 inches.
- Introduced in 2014; it opened to the public on June 19 of that year.
- Admission is date-specific, and the park publishes operating dates and hours on its calendar.
Where is Goliath inside Six Flags Great America?
Goliath is in the County Fair area of Six Flags Great America. Use the park map to locate that area and plan your route once you are inside; the coaster’s location is identified there as County Fair.
Six Flags describes Goliath as a high-speed wooden coaster with steep drops, curves, turns and inversions. If you are deciding which rides to visit, its height and speed figures give a sense of its scale before you head to the area.
What is Goliath’s history and design?
Goliath opened to the public on June 19, 2014, replacing Iron Wolf. Rocky Mountain Construction manufactured the ride, and designer Alan Schilke used the company’s Topper Track design.
The coaster stands 165 feet tall and has a listed drop of 180 feet, reaching a maximum speed of 72 mph. Its first drop is 85 degrees, and the track includes two inversions. Those features make the ride’s route more than a sequence of drops: it also combines curves, turns and inverted sections.
What are Goliath’s height and accessibility requirements?
Riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride Goliath. Six Flags also sets mobility and physical requirements, so check its accessibility guidance before joining the queue if you need to confirm whether the ride can accommodate you.
Riders must be able to maintain an upright seated position without support, step up and down into the ride vehicle, and transfer from a wheelchair to the vehicle. The guidance also requires one complete arm extremity and two complete leg extremities.
How do tickets, operating dates and parking work?
Six Flags Great America sells date-specific daily admission, and the park’s calendar gives its operating dates and hours. Fall events are offered on select dates, so choose a date with the calendar in mind rather than assuming the park operates on the same schedule every day.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 10:30 AM–8 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM–10 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM–9 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Parking is part of the practical visit plan, but confirm the current arrangements alongside your admission details. Park policies also cover re-entry, food and drinks, prohibited items, pets, service animals and restricted rides. Check the official site before you go.
How do you plan a Six Flags Great America trip from North Chicago?
Six Flags Great America is about 4.8 miles from Red Carpet Inn North Chicago, making the park a regional outing from North Chicago. Getting around North Chicago is worth planning alongside your operating date; review ride requirements and park policies before setting out.
If you are building a wider North Chicago itinerary, consider what else you would like to include beyond the park.
For another local attraction beyond the park visit, Lambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement Park is an option to add to a North Chicago itinerary.
FAQs
Is Goliath a wooden roller coaster?
Yes. Goliath is a wooden roller coaster built by Rocky Mountain Construction using its Topper Track design.
How many inversions does Goliath have?
Goliath has two inversions.
What did Goliath replace?
Goliath replaced Iron Wolf when it opened to the public in 2014.