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Cable Parks 2010: WakeSport Ranch

Cresson/Fort Worth, Texas

wakesportranch.com

817-366-7473

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WakeSport Ranch, which opened its doors in March, is the second full-size cable park in Texas and also the second six-tower setup in the United States. Located just 14 miles southwest of Fort Worth, WakeSport Ranch’s 10-acre lake features an impressive 1,771 feet of cable with long straights, a six-acre island and a variety of sick obstacles — two of which are adjustable via remote control. With a two-tower system set to open this summer and a pickup tram running on 3,000 feet of train track set to open next season, WakeSport Ranch has some great projects in the works, making it quite a unique park. With clear blue-green water, the WakeSport Ranch cableway spins clockwise and features eight carriers. If you’re coming to visit WakeSport Ranch, you can stay across the street at a brand-new Best Western.

Main Cable Stats

Towers: 6

Shape: oval

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Ability Level: Beginner to advanced

Carriers: 8

Speed: 21 to 22 mph

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Direction: Counterclockwise

Obstacles: 7 (2 boxes, 1 rail, 1 A-frame rail, 1 transfer box, 1 kicker, 1 ramp)

Two-Tower Stats

Towers: 2 (straight line)

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Ability Level: Beginner to advanced

Speed: Variable

Obstacles: TBD

Facts and Rates

Season: February to November

Rates: $25 for two hours, $30 for four hours, $35 for all-day, $795 for a season

Local Pros: None

Water Temperature: Shorts in summer, wetsuits in spring and fall

Pro Shop: Innov8 Action Sports

Food: Concession stand opening next summer; there’s a lot to choose from nearby: a barbecue restaurant, a convenience store, Golden Chick, Subway and Sonic

Closest Airport: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about an hour away

Local Knowledge: Check out the historic town of Granbury down the road and all its unique shops; Forth Worth has many places of interest too

Other On-Site Activities: MotorSport Ranch, a country club for sports and racecars, complete with two road-racing courses, a clubhouse, 350 garages, racecar shops, etc.

Accommodations: Best Western across the street

Events: None

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