These 2 CT Roller Coasters Named among Top 50 in the World

Two of the top 50 wooden roller coasters in the world are located just miles apart in Connecticut, according to the amusement park trade publication Amusements Today.

Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce in Bristol was ranked as the top wooden roller coaster in the world for 2016, according to the publication's Golden Ticket Awards. It is the hillside ride's fourth consecutive win.

And Wooden Warrior at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury was ranked the 46th top wooden roller coaster.

Amusements Today gathers votes from industry experts for its Golden Ticket Awards, with each voter submitting "a list of their top 10 coasters — wood and steel — in order from one to ten, taking into consideration the overall experience including capacity, operations, reliability and re-rideability."

Boulder Dash was built in 2000, while Wooden Warrior was constructed in 2011. Rounding out the top five were:

• Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA
• El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ
• The Voyage at Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN
• Ravine Flyer II at Waldameer in Erie, PA

Click here to view the full list of the top 50 wooden roller coasters in the world.

Photo credit: Quassy Amusement Park via Facebook