I understand the history of this coaster and I'm passionate about the remaining old school woodies left in America. They decrease every year and much effort is put into restoring and keeping around those from another era that may be 50+ years old, including this one. But it is still one of the weaker wooden coaster rides in the northeast. There isn't a single amount of air time to be found, even by sitting in the back. Compare that to the Phoenix in PA, which is only 13 feet higher at the top of the lift hill and you hardly stay in your seat. The YC is great for nostalgia but dare I say it, a bit boring overall. It's obviously the best coaster within a half hour of Boston but don't expect some kind of overwhelming experience simply because it is a woodie. Also, the wait times could be improved, they don't seem to be in any kind of rush to get the single train running out of the station. It should never take more than two minutes to get all riders strapped in, yet this seems to be a constant problem overall. Ride it for sentimental reasons that harken back to a different era of trolley parks and lazy Sundays but don't expect the world from this short ride, both in length and height, to blow you away. read more

Yankee Cannonball Rollercoaster - Heading up the main hill - Amusement Parks Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

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This is the best wooden roller coaster I've ever been on. I got on there 2 minutes after eating pizza. And once I went on there it was awsome. I love the hills, and the ride is pretty smooth for a wooden coaster. read more

Its small, the duration is not that long but this old wooden rollercoaster is fun. By far the best ride in the park. read more

Yankee Cannonball Rollercoaster - The climb. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Salem, New Hampshire

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