The Log Flume at Six Flags St. Louis may not be the most imaginatively named ride. I mean it’s called the Log Flume, and it’s a log flume. This classic is one of the last original rides to still be operational. Back in 1971, this was one of the star attractions of the park. 1971 was a long time ago. There have been a lot of innovations in the theme park industry since then. Regardless of showing its age, this is still a good addition to the park.
Log Flume at Six Flags: Overview and Analysis
One of the unique things about this Log Flume is that it actually has two completely separate courses. This was to make it a capacity monster for when the park first opened. Most of the time, with a couple of exceptions, this only runs one side at any given time. I think the first track is the better one. They do run that one more often. Still, every once in a while you’ll be able to ride the second one.
Besides the two separate courses, nothing else truly stands out about this ride. It’s very standard. You go through some twisty turns with a couple of light splashes here and there. The finale has the traditional big hill and splashdown. The hill does give you a good stomach drop. The splash normally will not get you soaked, but every once in a while you can get lucky, or unlucky, depending on how you look at it.
Log Flume has looked better
I think Six Flags St. Louis keeps great upkeep with most of their rides, I cannot say that with Log Flume. However, I don’t mean that the ride looks unsafe or anything like that. The biggest problem with Log Flume is that it is in desperate need of a new color and paint job.
Rumors come around every year that Log Flume is going to get the ax. As to make more room for a newer ride. Since this is one of the original rides, I would really like to see it preserved. I know from personal experience the thrill of riding something as a kid, then riding it as an adult with your kids. The passing the torch effect is just another element that makes Theme Parks such wonderful places to visit. So If they could do a restoration, like with the Grand Ole Carousel, and make it look like a day one ride, that would be the best move for the park.
A great family ride
My favorite thing about Log Flume is how much fun your family or group can have. One of the biggest things I look for in Flat Rides is the ability to have multiple people be able to experience it at the same time. Log Flume has that. You are able to fit 4 to a Flume. We have purchased many family photos of us going down the big hill. Even young kids can get on the fun as long as they’re accompanied by an adult!
Final Verdict
It’s a fun ride that I hope get some much-needed TLC and keeps thrilling, and cooling down park guest for years to come. On a scale of one to ten, I would give Log Flume a six.
Pros: Fun for the family, good thrills for younger kids, good drop at the end, opened in 1971
Cons: Paint job, never runs both sides. looks like it opened in 1971
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