to the right on a slight incline. The track goes downhill, rises uphill, and then passes over a set of trim brakes before climbing the tall second lift hill. At the top of this lift, the train turns left and begins a gradual, 18.5-degree drop. During the descent, the track tilts to the left in preparation for the upcoming double helix that features a highly banked turn to the left. The drop itself measures from the crest of the lift hill to the lowest point of the helix. The signature double helix features two long tunnels and turns riders counterclockwise twice at very high speeds while ascending. After exiting this element, the train dips through another small hill into the final magnetic brake run and returns to the station. Records When it opened in 1979, The Beast set several world records among roller coasters including height, speed, and track length. It still retains the record for length among wooden coasters at , which continues to be recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. The Beast is also known to have one of the longest ride times at 4 minutes and 10 seconds. The Beast has held world records for the following: Tallest wooden roller coaster at , tied with Screamin' Eagle at Six Flags St. Louis when it opened Longest drop on a wooden roller coaster at Fastest wooden roller coaster at If the brakes were applied, the maximum speed decreased to . Longest track length on a wooden roller coaster at Awards and rankings When The Beast opened, it was well received. American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) held one of its first official events at Kings Island in 1979, and its members ranked The Beast as the "most outstanding thrill ride" in 1981. Additionally, in 1988, Roller Coaster magazine ranked the coaster second on its list of the top ten rides. In 2004, the ACE designated The Beast as a Roller Coaster Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts, an organization that There is a plaque commemorating the achievement located near the main entrance to the ride. The Beast ranks third among Kings Island attractions in terms of the number of rides given, which is over 54 million. Notes References External links Kings Island official site - The Beast The Beast - CoasterGallery.com P.O.V. Video of The Beast Kings Island Central information - Alternate source of details and stats. Wooden