Tallest Roller Coasters for 2024

Nitro features a towering 230-foot drop and a top speed of 80 mph. Nitro offers a smooth, airtime-filled ride experience, with thrilling elements including large camelback hills, a hammerhead turn, and a helix that subjects riders to intense G-forces. Its layout spans over 5,394 feet of track, delivering a fast-paced journey through hills and sharp twists that keeps adrenaline seekers coming back for more.

Steel Curtain at Kennywood is a record-breaking steel roller coaster themed around Pittsburgh's rich football heritage. Standing at 220 feet tall, it holds the title for the tallest roller coaster in Pennsylvania

Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast is a thrilling launch roller coaster that features a unique backward launch that propels riders from 0 to 70 mph in just 3.8 seconds, straight into a towering 150-foot vertical spike. Riders then experience intense twists, turns, and a 180-degree inversion before reaching another vertical tower, after which they are launched forward back through the course. With its high speeds, backward launch, and exhilarating inversions, Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast delivers an intense and adrenaline-pumping experience.

Wicked Twister was a thrilling steel roller coaster located at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. Opened in 2002 and operating until 2021, it was an inverted impulse coaster designed by Intamin. The ride featured two 215-foot twisting towers, giving riders an adrenaline-pumping experience as it launched them forward and backward at speeds of up to 72 mph. With five total launches, each swing higher than the last, the ride provided a unique sensation of weightlessness and acceleration. Wicked Twister was renowned for its intense speed, height, and one-of-a-kind twisted spiral design before its closure and subsequent dismantling in 2022.

Wild Eagle features a unique seating arrangement where riders are positioned on either side of the track, providing a thrilling sensation of flying. With a 135-foot drop and speeds reaching 61 mph, the coaster offers an exhilarating experience, including four inversions and sweeping views of the Smoky Mountains. Themed to resemble a majestic eagle soaring through the wilderness, Wild Eagle combines excitement with stunning natural surroundings.

Candymonium is a masterpiece designed by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), a world-renowned roller coaster manufacturer known for creating some of the smoothest and most enjoyable coasters in the industry. 

Ride of Steel stands over 200 feet tall and reaches speeds of up to 75 miles per hour. The ride features an exhilarating series of steep hills, sharp turns, and airtime-inducing drops, providing a thrilling experience for roller coaster enthusiasts. With a sleek, open design that gives riders a sense of freedom and excitement, Ride of Steel is considered one of the most intense and popular attractions at both parks.

Bizarro was re-themed to Bizarro in 2009, inspired by the DC Comics supervillain. The ride features a floorless design, allowing riders' feet to dangle as they experience seven intense inversions, including loops, corkscrews, and zero-gravity rolls. With speeds reaching 61 mph and a track length of 3,985 feet, Bizarro offers an exhilarating experience enhanced by audio and special effects that immerse riders into the chaotic world of Superman's nemesis.

Wild Thing stands at 207 feet tall with a track length of 5,460 feet. The ride features a 196-foot initial drop, reaching speeds of up to 74 mph, providing thrill-seekers with an experience filled with airtime hills, high-speed turns, and smooth drops. Its bright green and purple track can be seen from miles away, adding to its reputation as a must-ride attraction for coaster enthusiasts.

Lightning Rod at Dollywood is one of the park’s most exhilarating and iconic roller coasters. Located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood is a theme park known for its Southern charm, family-friendly atmosphere, and, of course, adrenaline-pumping attractions. Opened in 2016, Lightning Rod is celebrated for being the world’s first launched wooden coaster, setting it apart from traditional wooden coasters and cementing its place in roller coaster history.