The Beast, located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest wooden roller coaster in the world. Since its opening in 1979, no other wooden coaster has surpassed its massive track length, which currently stands at 7,361 feet (approximately 2,243 meters). This legendary ride is famous for its unique layout that sprawls across 35 acres of densely wooded, rugged terrain, making much of the track invisible to the rest of the park. The ride experience is exceptionally long, lasting about four minutes and ten seconds, and includes two massive lift hills and a signature 540-degree helix tunnel. In 2022, the park performed a significant refurbishment that actually increased the length by two feet while also re-profiling several sections to improve the smoothness of the ride. Because it uses the natural topography of the land rather than a traditional compact footprint, The Beast provides a "terrain-following" thrill that remains a benchmark in the industry, successfully defending its world record for over four decades against much newer and taller wooden competitors.