Tac Talks Coasters - Post 50: #121
Photo Sources: All photos are mine
The Goat Coaster at Goats on the Roof!
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Opened: 2015 Manufacturer: Wiegand Height: Not listed Speed: Variable Length: 3,061.0 ft (933 m) My most recent ride: 2022
The first of two alpine coasters I've ridden, this one is definitely one of the best coasters I've done in terms of vibe and location lol. You go to a fun little roadside attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (a town full of fun roadside attractions lol) where you can pet and feed goats! On the roof! And there's a roller coaster! What more could you want? :D
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg both have a ton of alpine coasters between them, but this was the only one I got the chance to ride while I was there, but it was definitely still a lot of fun! Being able to zip down the side of the mountain through the trees definitely gave a fun sense of speed with lots of the twists and turns that alpine coasters are known for.
For as much fun as it was, I remember being kinda surprised as to how short the ride felt. I'm not sure if I had my expectations in the wrong place or what, but the downhill portion of the ride went by faster than I had expected it to. Looking at PoV videos to refresh my memory for writing this, it didn't seem overly short there, so again, it may have just been an expectations thing.
But either way, it was still a fun ride and something you'll definitely wanna check out if you're ever in Pigeon Forge! Alpine coasters are similar to some of the other family coasters I've covered previously, where they're really good for what they are, but just get pushed down in my ranks by bigger and better rides.
Thanks for checking out today's coaster post! Keep an eye out for tomorrow's coaster!