Mill Chute (Hersheypark)

During the 1972 season Hurricane Agnes struck Hershey, and the resulting flood of the park caused irreparable damage to the ride.

The result left an open space in the park, and the first ride purchased to fill that void was the Mill Chute.

[4][5][6][7][8] The Mill Chute was renovated and rethemed for the 1963 season as the ride had been falling into disrepair.

Due to a large amount of rain from Hurricane Agnes, Hersheypark experienced an unprecedented flood which resulted in the destruction of the Lost River.

[citation needed] The Lost River was replaced by the Coal Cracker, built on the hill above Spring Creek, for the 1973 season.