When Hersheypark first opened in 1904, it had park benches, nice fields, and a small train that took you for a nice ride around the park. Since it's opening, Hersheypark has grown to be one of the three biggest amusement destinations in Pennsylvania. Offering everything from a B&M inverted, to modern GCI wooden twisters, to a log flume, to nice kiddie rides and a dolphin show, Hersheypark has something for everyone in the family. Even in this day of 300ft "gigacoasters" and rides that can go upside down and spin at the same time, Hersheypark hasn't forgotten its roots. That's why the park maintains one of its oldest coasters, the Comet.

The Comet was designed in 1946 by Herbert Schmeck and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. It features an 96 foot first drop which dives into the stream, pulling up just a few feet from the water's surface. The ride averages about 50 mph as a top speed.

The Comet is a modified out-and-back design. After the initial drop, riders go through the turn around, drop again, and then go through another turn around and another drop.

After a small bunny hop, the Comet turns to the right. This section of the ride features tons of airtime. Up-down-up-down-up into the turn around. Then, it's down-up-down-up into a left turn.

Another short drop puts us back into the station. The Comet is a nice classic wooden rollercoaster. Its first drop is enough to keep most riders coming back for more. Combine that drop with plenty of airtime throughout the ride and a creative ending and you have a ride that's enjoyable for everyone. While it may not be the tallest or fastest wooden rollercoaster, the Hersheypark Comet is still a classic.