Tallest Roller Coasters for 2024

Superman - Ride of Steel is known for its intense speed, towering heights, and smooth track design, the coaster features a 200-foot initial drop that propels riders into a series of airtime hills, sharp turns, and high-speed straightaways. With speeds reaching up to 73 mph and an exhilarating layout, it delivers a sense of flying that mimics the superhero theme. Its combination of height, speed, and airtime has made it a favorite among coaster enthusiasts, offering an adrenaline-pumping experience.

Steel Force is known for its impressive height of 200 feet, making it one of the tallest coasters on the East Coast at the time. The ride features a 205-foot first drop, reaching speeds of up to 75 mph and offering a smooth experience with airtime hills and sweeping turns. With a total track length of 5,600 feet, Steel Force provides a thrilling, extended ride that has become a classic for coaster enthusiasts.

Alpengeist is themed after a legendary Alpine monster and features a thrilling series of loops, twists, and sharp turns, simulating the experience of skiing through the Alps. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, Alpengeist boasts a 195-foot drop and reaches speeds of up to 67 mph, making it one of the tallest and fastest inverted roller coasters in the world. Its smooth ride, intense inversions, and wintery theming make it a standout attraction for thrill-seekers.

Steel Venom features a U-shaped track with two vertical towers, one twisted and one straight. Riders are launched forward and backward at speeds of up to 68 mph, experiencing weightlessness as they ascend the towers. The train is equipped with magnetic brakes that create a suspenseful "hold" moment at the peak of the straight tower before plunging back down. With its intense speed, rapid direction changes, and exhilarating vertical climbs, Steel Venom delivers an adrenaline-pumping experience for coaster enthusiasts.

Possessed is an intense launched roller coaster that is part of the "Impulse Coaster" series and features an inverted design with riders suspended beneath the track. The ride catapults passengers forward and backward using linear induction motors (LIMs), sending them through a U-shaped track with two vertical spikes at each end. One of these spikes has a twisted spiral, adding an extra thrill as riders experience rapid acceleration, high speeds, and moments of weightlessness.

The Pantheon roller coaster, located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia, is one of the most thrilling and innovative attractions in the park.