- VickiFunes's Rating
-
2
- Photos
On your circle tour of Six Flags Magic Mountain, once you leave Cyclone Bay (which is at the back of the park), you'll start heading around towards the main gate again. AND you start to CLIMB! The hill between Cyclone Bay and the next themed area that you'll encounter, Rapids Camp Crossing, is a workout! Luckily, it's lined with tall trees and, therefore, is a scenic hike.
The star attraction of this "land"--actually, the ONLY ride--is Roaring Rapids, a raft ride. You'll journey along a beautiful, woodsy white-water course in round 12-person rafts. This was the first raft ride to be built in the western USA. Of course, now these rides are common. In Southern California alone, three other theme parks have raft rides: Knott's Berry Farm, Disney's California Adventure, and Sea World of San Diego. But, since the free-floating sensation you'll feel while in the rafts is always a pleasure, I recommend going on this one, too.
Once you board your raft, you'll meander downstream, where the crosscurrents will splash water at you from the side and tall jets of water will rain upon you from above. In other words, you'll get soaked! The crowds love this, though, especially on hot days. Thus, on sultry summer afternoons, you'll find the longest lines for this attraction, so you can plan around visiting during these busy times if you don't want to have a wait. Otherwise, the line for this ride isn't too long.
After leaving Roaring Rapids, you may wish to play a few arcade games (which are the only other things to do in Rapids Camp Crossing.) A nice place to eat is Katy's Kettle, a fast-food restaurant housed in an attractive rustic-style building and surrounded by tall pines. You can order burgers or, like I did, the chicken strip meal. I think it cost around $7 or so for the chicken strips, fries, and a drink. You'll dine at a table under the shady trees. And when you're done, you'll get a special treat! As you continue on from Katy's Kettle Restaurant, the pathway will start to head DOWNHILL!
Related Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Deals