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Trailblazer is a fun mine train coaster at Hersheypark and the best coaster there for children and families. Located in Pioneer Frontier at the very back, Trailblazer is surrounded by many trees keeping the entire layout hidden. Storm Runner flies by the Trailblazer on numerous occasions. With a large wooden station that fits in with the western theme, Trailblazers logo is nice. Trailblazer has black track. Only running one train, Trailblazers wait generally is around 5-10 minutes. You ride in a long 30 passenger, light brown, mine-themed train. Loading somewhat slowly, Hersheypark only runs one train for Trailblazer causing its capacity to be rather low because it takes a while to complete its course. You are restrained by a simple lap bar. Beginning your ride, you slowly roll out of the station and approach the lift hill. The train travels very slowly up the lift hill with many trees surrounding it. Trailblazers layout has no major drops and isnt very wild. There are some sudden drops and low to the ground turns. By far the best part of Trailblazer is the finale helix where some good forces occur and at the end you zoom into a tunnel leading back to the station, ending the ride. Overall, a fun mine train coaster that isnt that wild and a good family coaster. I found it rather tame and uneventful compared to other coasters, but the ride still is an amazing family coaster. I recommend this ride to anyone who enjoys mine train or family sized coasters.
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