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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa108.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/scary-roller-coaster/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/scary-roller-coaster/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/scary-roller-coaster\/","crawl_time":1775249326,"first_indexed_time":1476605516,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thefuntimesguide!travel,\/scary-roller-coaster\/ s443","src_root_hash":"14424329313258665708","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Looking For A Scary Roller Coaster Ride? Here Are 9 Of The Scariest Roller Coasters In The U.S. | Travel Hacks Guide","meta_descriptions":["The best roller coasters are the ones that turn your stomach and give you a real scare. These are the top 9 scary roller coaster rides in the U.S."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Theme park enthusiasts will criss-cross the country just to ride a scary roller coaster.\nThere’s just something about the adrenaline rush (a literal rush!) that compels thrill seekers to jump aboard planes or drive their cars hundreds — even thousands — of miles to spend anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes riding some of the\nscariest roller coasters\n.\nMust read:\nWhy People Crave Scary Roller Coaster Rides\nSo, where are the scariest roller coasters in the United States?\nYou’ll find them all over.\nHere’s a list of 9 scary roller coasters (in no particular order) that are sure to turn your stomach inside out.\n#1 – INTIMIDATOR 305\nKings Dominion in Doswell, VA\nRising high above the Old Dominion State is\nIntimidator 305\n, at\nKing’s Dominion\n.\nNamed for its 305-foot-tall peak, Intimidator 305 thrusts riders down hills and through hairpin turns at speeds topping out at an incredible 85 miles per hour.\nThis roller coaster is not for the faint of heart, let me tell you…\n#2 – EL TORO\nSix Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ\nHurtling riders along its lumber tracks at 70 miles per hour,\nEl Toro\nat\nSix Flags Great Adventure\nis the second-fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.\n70 MPH is fast for any steel roller coaster, but imagine bumping along this wooden track at interstate highway speeds!\nNow,\nthat’s\npretty scary.\n#3 – BANSHEE\nKings Island in Mason, OH\nOne of the newest inverted roller coasters in the United States is turning heads and spinning its riders head over heels.\nBanshee\n, a 167-foot-tall roller coaster at\nKing’s Island\nfeaturing 7 inversions, is a terrifying 4,000 feet long.\nThink if you’ve ridden one inverted roller coaster, then you’ve ridden them all? Uh uh.\nGet on this one and then tell me if you’ve ever been on any roller coaster like Banshee!\n#4 – FURY 325\nCarowinds in Charlotte, NC & Fort Mill, SC\nYes, the “325” in the name of this\nCarowinds\nroller coaster refers to the stupendous height of this monstrosity, in feet.\nFury 325\ntops out at 95 miles per hour along its 6,602-foot-long track, during which riders dive down a 320-foot-tall, 81-degree main drop and hurtle through a maze of turns and twists.\n#5 – KINGDA KA\nSix Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ\nThis 456-foot-tall\nSix Flags Great Adventure\nroller coaster means serious business.\nLaunching from 0 to 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds,\nKingda Ka\nshuttles riders over a 45-story top hat element that rivals the height of most skyscrapers in many cities.\nYou’ll cover the 3,100-foot-long ride in a mere 50 seconds.\n#6 – MILLENNIUM FORCE\nCedar Point in Sandusky, OH\nIf you’re a longtime roller coaster enthusiast, you were probably wondering when this scary roller coaster at\nCedar Point\nwould turn up on the list.\nMillennium Force\nopened in 2000, which is several years before roller coasters regularly approached 300 feet in height.\nIn fact, Millennium Force was the first giga coaster — a type of roller coaster that measures 300 feet tall or higher.\nBeyond the ride’s impressive height is its unique combination of high speeds and swooping turns. This ride still stands in a class all unto itself.\n#7 – X2\nMagic Mountain in Valencia, CA\nX2\nstats alone are scary enough: 175 feet tall, 3,610 feet long, 76 mile-per-hour speeds.\nSure. But, guess what? X2, looming large at\nSix Flags Magic Mountain\nin California, isn’t your ordinary sit-down roller coaster.\nIt’s a 4-dimension roller coaster — that means the riders’ seats spin on a horizontal axis perpendicular to the track and independent of the vehicle chassis!\nHang on…\n#8 – TOP THRILL DRAGSTER\nCedar Point in Sandusky, OH\nTop Thrill Dragster\n at\nCedar Point\nin Ohio may look similar to its cousin, Kingda Ka, in New Jersey, but don’t confuse the 2 roller coasters — they’ve got personalities of their own.\nTop Thrill Dragster sends riders up a 420-foot-tall tower at the death-defying speed of 120 miles per hour and then hurtles you back to Earth — all in just about 19 seconds.\nYears after its 2003 debut, this behemoth of a scary roller coaster still ranks across the board as one of the best roller coasters.\n#9 – SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM KRYPTON\nSix Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA\nWhat do you get when you combine a 415-foot-tall launch roller coaster with superhero theming?\nA truly epic ride called\nSuperman: Escape from Krypton\n, that’s what.\nAccelerating to a speed of 104 miles per hour in 7 seconds, riders feel a G-force of 4.5. You then experience weightlessness for more than 6 seconds as you hurtle up and then down the massive, 40-story-tall vertical element.\nNo birds or planes in sight here. Just a super ride at\nSix Flags Magic Mountain\n.\nMore About Scary Roller Coasters\nWhy Roller Coasters Make Us Scream\nHow Cold Weather, Wind, Rain & Lightning Affect Roller Coasters\n11 Terrifying Rides & Roller Coasters\nWhy People Black Out On A Scary Roller Coaster Ride","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/scary-roller-coaster\/#content \"Skip to content\")\n\n[![Travel Hacks Guide](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/files\/ftg-logo-2white.png)](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/)\n\n[Travel Hacks Guide](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/)\n\nReal People. Real Experiences. Real Helpful.\n\nMenu\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/)\n- [Things To See & Do](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/category\/travel\/things-to-see\/)\n- [Fun Travel Stuff](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/category\/travel\/fun-travel-stuff\/)\n- [Roadtrips & Driving Tips](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/category\/travel\/roadtrips-driving-tips\/)\n- [Money-Saving Travel Tips](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/category\/travel\/money-saving-travel-tips\/)\n- [Motorcycling](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/category\/travel\/motorcycling\/)\n- [Travel Videos](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/playlists\/travel-videos\/)\n\n[Things To See & Do](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/category\/travel\/things-to-see\/)[Travel](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/category\/travel\/)\n\n# Looking For A Scary Roller Coaster Ride? Here Are 9 Of The Scariest Roller Coasters In The U.S.\n![Photo of author](https:\/\/coins.thefuntimesguide.com\/files\/josh5-1.jpg)\n\nBy [Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/author\/joshuammcmorrowhernandez\/)\n\nPUBLISHED: August 6, 2023\n\nUPDATED: August 6, 2023\n\n[Amusement Parks](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/tag\/amusement-parks\/),[Roller Coasters](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/tag\/roller-coasters\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/files\/scary-roller-coasters-intimidator-1-360x200.webp)\n\nTheme park enthusiasts will criss-cross the country just to ride a scary roller coaster.\n\nThere’s just something about the adrenaline rush (a literal rush!) that compels thrill seekers to jump aboard planes or drive their cars hundreds — even thousands — of miles to spend anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes riding some of the [scariest roller coasters](https:\/\/www.mnn.com\/green-tech\/transportation\/stories\/the-10-scariest-roller-coasters-in-the-world).\n\n### **Must read:** [Why People Crave Scary Roller Coaster Rides](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1988\/08\/02\/science\/why-do-people-crave-the-experience.html)\nSo, where are the scariest roller coasters in the United States?\n\nYou’ll find them all over.\n\nHere’s a list of 9 scary roller coasters (in no particular order) that are sure to turn your stomach inside out.\n\n## \\#1 – INTIMIDATOR 305 Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA\nRising high above the Old Dominion State is [Intimidator 305](https:\/\/www.kingsdominion.com\/rides\/Thrill-Rides\/Intimidator-305), at [King’s Dominion](https:\/\/www.kingsdominion.com\/).\n\nNamed for its 305-foot-tall peak, Intimidator 305 thrusts riders down hills and through hairpin turns at speeds topping out at an incredible 85 miles per hour.\n\nThis roller coaster is not for the faint of heart, let me tell you…\n\n## \\#2 – EL TORO Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ\nHurtling riders along its lumber tracks at 70 miles per hour, [El Toro](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure\/attractions\/el-toro) at [Six Flags Great Adventure](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure) is the second-fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.\n\n70 MPH is fast for any steel roller coaster, but imagine bumping along this wooden track at interstate highway speeds\\!\n\nNow, *that’s* pretty scary.\n\n## \\#3 – BANSHEE Kings Island in Mason, OH\nOne of the newest inverted roller coasters in the United States is turning heads and spinning its riders head over heels.\n\n[Banshee](https:\/\/www.visitkingsisland.com\/banshee#&panel1-1), a 167-foot-tall roller coaster at [King’s Island](https:\/\/www.visitkingsisland.com\/) featuring 7 inversions, is a terrifying 4,000 feet long.\n\nThink if you’ve ridden one inverted roller coaster, then you’ve ridden them all? Uh uh.\n\nGet on this one and then tell me if you’ve ever been on any roller coaster like Banshee\\!\n\n## \\#4 – FURY 325 Carowinds in Charlotte, NC & Fort Mill, SC\nYes, the “325” in the name of this [Carowinds](https:\/\/www.carowinds.com\/) roller coaster refers to the stupendous height of this monstrosity, in feet.\n\n[Fury 325](https:\/\/www.carowinds.com\/rides\/Thrill-Rides\/Fury-325) tops out at 95 miles per hour along its 6,602-foot-long track, during which riders dive down a 320-foot-tall, 81-degree main drop and hurtle through a maze of turns and twists.\n\n## \\#5 – KINGDA KA Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ\nThis 456-foot-tall [Six Flags Great Adventure](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure) roller coaster means serious business.\n\nLaunching from 0 to 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds, [Kingda Ka](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure\/attractions\/kingda-ka) shuttles riders over a 45-story top hat element that rivals the height of most skyscrapers in many cities.\n\nYou’ll cover the 3,100-foot-long ride in a mere 50 seconds.\n\n## \\#6 – MILLENNIUM FORCE Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH\nIf you’re a longtime roller coaster enthusiast, you were probably wondering when this scary roller coaster at [Cedar Point](https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/) would turn up on the list.\n\n[Millennium Force](https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/things-to-do\/roller-coasters) opened in 2000, which is several years before roller coasters regularly approached 300 feet in height.\n\nIn fact, Millennium Force was the first giga coaster — a type of roller coaster that measures 300 feet tall or higher.\n\nBeyond the ride’s impressive height is its unique combination of high speeds and swooping turns. This ride still stands in a class all unto itself.\n\n## \\#7 – X2 Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA\n[X2](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/magicmountain\/attractions\/x2-coaster) stats alone are scary enough: 175 feet tall, 3,610 feet long, 76 mile-per-hour speeds.\n\nSure. But, guess what? X2, looming large at [Six Flags Magic Mountain](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/magicmountain) in California, isn’t your ordinary sit-down roller coaster.\n\nIt’s a 4-dimension roller coaster — that means the riders’ seats spin on a horizontal axis perpendicular to the track and independent of the vehicle chassis\\!\n\nHang on…\n\n## \\#8 – TOP THRILL DRAGSTER Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH\n[Top Thrill Dragster](https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/rides\/Roller-Coasters\/Top-Thrill-Dragster) at [Cedar Point](https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/) in Ohio may look similar to its cousin, Kingda Ka, in New Jersey, but don’t confuse the 2 roller coasters — they’ve got personalities of their own.\n\nTop Thrill Dragster sends riders up a 420-foot-tall tower at the death-defying speed of 120 miles per hour and then hurtles you back to Earth — all in just about 19 seconds.\n\nYears after its 2003 debut, this behemoth of a scary roller coaster still ranks across the board as one of the best roller coasters.\n\n## \\#9 – SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM KRYPTON Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA\nWhat do you get when you combine a 415-foot-tall launch roller coaster with superhero theming?\n\nA truly epic ride called [Superman: Escape from Krypton](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/magicmountain\/attractions\/superman-escape-krypton), that’s what.\n\nAccelerating to a speed of 104 miles per hour in 7 seconds, riders feel a G-force of 4.5. You then experience weightlessness for more than 6 seconds as you hurtle up and then down the massive, 40-story-tall vertical element.\n\nNo birds or planes in sight here. Just a super ride at [Six Flags Magic Mountain](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/magicmountain).\n\n## More About Scary Roller Coasters\n- [Why Roller Coasters Make Us Scream](https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wp-srv\/special\/health\/why-roller-coasters-make-us-scream\/)\n- [How Cold Weather, Wind, Rain & Lightning Affect Roller Coasters](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/roller-coasters)\n- [11 Terrifying Rides & Roller Coasters](https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2014\/05\/12\/scream-if-you-want-to-get-off-11-terrifying-rides-and-roller-coasters-4722524\/)\n- [Why People Black Out On A Scary Roller Coaster Ride](https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/articles\/2014\/10\/08\/roller-coaster-blackouts-safe-or-scary)\n\n[![](https:\/\/coins.thefuntimesguide.com\/files\/josh5-1.jpg)](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/author\/joshuammcmorrowhernandez\/)\n\n[Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez](https:\/\/travel.thefuntimesguide.com\/author\/joshuammcmorrowhernandez\/)( Senior Editor )\n\nI’m a Florida native, a roller coaster junkie, and a frequent traveler. (Long road trips are my favorite.)\n\nBorn and raised in Tampa, I grew up visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. I authored the book Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Images of Modern America, which details the colorful history of the Busch Gardens theme park. As a local historian, I’ve also written about other popular landmarks and attractions for a variety of publications.\n\nHere, on this Travel Guide, I like sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about all the places I’ve been — so you will have a good idea of what those places are like and what you should know before you go. 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anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes riding some of the [scariest roller coasters](https:\/\/www.mnn.com\/green-tech\/transportation\/stories\/the-10-scariest-roller-coasters-in-the-world).\n\n**Must read:** [Why People Crave Scary Roller Coaster Rides](https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1988\/08\/02\/science\/why-do-people-crave-the-experience.html)\n\nSo, where are the scariest roller coasters in the United States?\n\nYou’ll find them all over.\n\nHere’s a list of 9 scary roller coasters (in no particular order) that are sure to turn your stomach inside out.\n\n## \\#1 – INTIMIDATOR 305 Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA\nRising high above the Old Dominion State is [Intimidator 305](https:\/\/www.kingsdominion.com\/rides\/Thrill-Rides\/Intimidator-305), at [King’s Dominion](https:\/\/www.kingsdominion.com\/).\n\nNamed for its 305-foot-tall peak, Intimidator 305 thrusts riders down hills and through hairpin turns at speeds topping out at an incredible 85 miles per hour.\n\nThis roller coaster is not for the faint of heart, let me tell you…\n\n## \\#2 – EL TORO Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ\nHurtling riders along its lumber tracks at 70 miles per hour, [El Toro](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure\/attractions\/el-toro) at [Six Flags Great Adventure](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure) is the second-fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.\n\n70 MPH is fast for any steel roller coaster, but imagine bumping along this wooden track at interstate highway speeds\\!\n\nNow, *that’s* pretty scary.\n\n## \\#3 – BANSHEE Kings Island in Mason, OH\nOne of the newest inverted roller coasters in the United States is turning heads and spinning its riders head over heels.\n\n[Banshee](https:\/\/www.visitkingsisland.com\/banshee#&panel1-1), a 167-foot-tall roller coaster at [King’s Island](https:\/\/www.visitkingsisland.com\/) featuring 7 inversions, is a terrifying 4,000 feet long.\n\nThink if you’ve ridden one inverted roller coaster, then you’ve ridden them all? Uh uh.\n\nGet on this one and then tell me if you’ve ever been on any roller coaster like Banshee\\!\n\n## \\#4 – FURY 325 Carowinds in Charlotte, NC & Fort Mill, SC\nYes, the “325” in the name of this [Carowinds](https:\/\/www.carowinds.com\/) roller coaster refers to the stupendous height of this monstrosity, in feet.\n\n[Fury 325](https:\/\/www.carowinds.com\/rides\/Thrill-Rides\/Fury-325) tops out at 95 miles per hour along its 6,602-foot-long track, during which riders dive down a 320-foot-tall, 81-degree main drop and hurtle through a maze of turns and twists.\n\n## \\#5 – KINGDA KA Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ\nThis 456-foot-tall [Six Flags Great Adventure](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure) roller coaster means serious business.\n\nLaunching from 0 to 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds, [Kingda Ka](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/greatadventure\/attractions\/kingda-ka) shuttles riders over a 45-story top hat element that rivals the height of most skyscrapers in many cities.\n\nYou’ll cover the 3,100-foot-long ride in a mere 50 seconds.\n\n## \\#6 – MILLENNIUM FORCE Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH\nIf you’re a longtime roller coaster enthusiast, you were probably wondering when this scary roller coaster at [Cedar Point](https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/) would turn up on the list.\n\n[Millennium Force](https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/things-to-do\/roller-coasters) opened in 2000, which is several years before roller coasters regularly approached 300 feet in height.\n\nIn fact, Millennium Force was the first giga coaster — a type of roller coaster that measures 300 feet tall or higher.\n\nBeyond the ride’s impressive height is its unique combination of high speeds and swooping turns. This ride still stands in a class all unto itself.\n\n## \\#7 – X2 Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA\n[X2](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/magicmountain\/attractions\/x2-coaster) stats alone are scary enough: 175 feet tall, 3,610 feet long, 76 mile-per-hour speeds.\n\nSure. But, guess what? X2, looming large at [Six Flags Magic Mountain](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/magicmountain) in California, isn’t your ordinary sit-down roller coaster.\n\nIt’s a 4-dimension roller coaster — that means the riders’ seats spin on a horizontal axis perpendicular to the track and independent of the vehicle chassis\\!\n\nHang on…\n\n## \\#8 – TOP THRILL DRAGSTER Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH\n[Top Thrill Dragster](https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/rides\/Roller-Coasters\/Top-Thrill-Dragster) at [Cedar Point](https:\/\/www.cedarpoint.com\/) in Ohio may look similar to its cousin, Kingda Ka, in New Jersey, but don’t confuse the 2 roller coasters — they’ve got personalities of their own.\n\nTop Thrill Dragster sends riders up a 420-foot-tall tower at the death-defying speed of 120 miles per hour and then hurtles you back to Earth — all in just about 19 seconds.\n\nYears after its 2003 debut, this behemoth of a scary roller coaster still ranks across the board as one of the best roller coasters.\n\n## \\#9 – SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM KRYPTON Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA\nWhat do you get when you combine a 415-foot-tall launch roller coaster with superhero theming?\n\nA truly epic ride called [Superman: Escape from Krypton](https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/magicmountain\/attractions\/superman-escape-krypton), that’s what.\n\nAccelerating to a speed of 104 miles per hour in 7 seconds, riders feel a G-force of 4.5. 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Boilerpipe Text	Theme park enthusiasts will criss-cross the country just to ride a scary roller coaster. There’s just something about the adrenaline rush (a literal rush!) that compels thrill seekers to jump aboard planes or drive their cars hundreds — even thousands — of miles to spend anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes riding some of the scariest roller coasters . Must read: Why People Crave Scary Roller Coaster Rides So, where are the scariest roller coasters in the United States? You’ll find them all over. Here’s a list of 9 scary roller coasters (in no particular order) that are sure to turn your stomach inside out. #1 – INTIMIDATOR 305 Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA Rising high above the Old Dominion State is Intimidator 305 , at King’s Dominion . Named for its 305-foot-tall peak, Intimidator 305 thrusts riders down hills and through hairpin turns at speeds topping out at an incredible 85 miles per hour. This roller coaster is not for the faint of heart, let me tell you… #2 – EL TORO Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ Hurtling riders along its lumber tracks at 70 miles per hour, El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure is the second-fastest wooden roller coaster in the world. 70 MPH is fast for any steel roller coaster, but imagine bumping along this wooden track at interstate highway speeds! Now, that’s pretty scary. #3 – BANSHEE Kings Island in Mason, OH One of the newest inverted roller coasters in the United States is turning heads and spinning its riders head over heels. Banshee , a 167-foot-tall roller coaster at King’s Island featuring 7 inversions, is a terrifying 4,000 feet long. Think if you’ve ridden one inverted roller coaster, then you’ve ridden them all? Uh uh. Get on this one and then tell me if you’ve ever been on any roller coaster like Banshee! #4 – FURY 325 Carowinds in Charlotte, NC & Fort Mill, SC Yes, the “325” in the name of this Carowinds roller coaster refers to the stupendous height of this monstrosity, in feet. Fury 325 tops out at 95 miles per hour along its 6,602-foot-long track, during which riders dive down a 320-foot-tall, 81-degree main drop and hurtle through a maze of turns and twists. #5 – KINGDA KA Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ This 456-foot-tall Six Flags Great Adventure roller coaster means serious business. Launching from 0 to 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds, Kingda Ka shuttles riders over a 45-story top hat element that rivals the height of most skyscrapers in many cities. You’ll cover the 3,100-foot-long ride in a mere 50 seconds. #6 – MILLENNIUM FORCE Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH If you’re a longtime roller coaster enthusiast, you were probably wondering when this scary roller coaster at Cedar Point would turn up on the list. Millennium Force opened in 2000, which is several years before roller coasters regularly approached 300 feet in height. In fact, Millennium Force was the first giga coaster — a type of roller coaster that measures 300 feet tall or higher. Beyond the ride’s impressive height is its unique combination of high speeds and swooping turns. This ride still stands in a class all unto itself. #7 – X2 Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA X2 stats alone are scary enough: 175 feet tall, 3,610 feet long, 76 mile-per-hour speeds. Sure. But, guess what? X2, looming large at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, isn’t your ordinary sit-down roller coaster. It’s a 4-dimension roller coaster — that means the riders’ seats spin on a horizontal axis perpendicular to the track and independent of the vehicle chassis! Hang on… #8 – TOP THRILL DRAGSTER Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Ohio may look similar to its cousin, Kingda Ka, in New Jersey, but don’t confuse the 2 roller coasters — they’ve got personalities of their own. Top Thrill Dragster sends riders up a 420-foot-tall tower at the death-defying speed of 120 miles per hour and then hurtles you back to Earth — all in just about 19 seconds. Years after its 2003 debut, this behemoth of a scary roller coaster still ranks across the board as one of the best roller coasters. #9 – SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM KRYPTON Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA What do you get when you combine a 415-foot-tall launch roller coaster with superhero theming? A truly epic ride called Superman: Escape from Krypton , that’s what. Accelerating to a speed of 104 miles per hour in 7 seconds, riders feel a G-force of 4.5. You then experience weightlessness for more than 6 seconds as you hurtle up and then down the massive, 40-story-tall vertical element. No birds or planes in sight here. Just a super ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain . More About Scary Roller Coasters Why Roller Coasters Make Us Scream How Cold Weather, Wind, Rain & Lightning Affect Roller Coasters 11 Terrifying Rides & Roller Coasters Why People Black Out On A Scary Roller Coaster Ride
Markdown	[Skip to content](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/scary-roller-coaster/#content "Skip to content") [![Travel Hacks Guide](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/files/ftg-logo-2white.png)](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/) [Travel Hacks Guide](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/) Real People. Real Experiences. Real Helpful. 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Here Are 9 Of The Scariest Roller Coasters In The U.S. ![Photo of author](https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/files/josh5-1.jpg) By [Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/author/joshuammcmorrowhernandez/) PUBLISHED: August 6, 2023 UPDATED: August 6, 2023 [Amusement Parks](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/tag/amusement-parks/),[Roller Coasters](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/tag/roller-coasters/) ![](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/files/scary-roller-coasters-intimidator-1-360x200.webp) Theme park enthusiasts will criss-cross the country just to ride a scary roller coaster. There’s just something about the adrenaline rush (a literal rush!) that compels thrill seekers to jump aboard planes or drive their cars hundreds — even thousands — of miles to spend anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes riding some of the [scariest roller coasters](https://www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/stories/the-10-scariest-roller-coasters-in-the-world). ### Must read: [Why People Crave Scary Roller Coaster Rides](https://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/02/science/why-do-people-crave-the-experience.html) So, where are the scariest roller coasters in the United States? You’ll find them all over. Here’s a list of 9 scary roller coasters (in no particular order) that are sure to turn your stomach inside out. ## \#1 – INTIMIDATOR 305 Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA Rising high above the Old Dominion State is [Intimidator 305](https://www.kingsdominion.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Intimidator-305), at [King’s Dominion](https://www.kingsdominion.com/). Named for its 305-foot-tall peak, Intimidator 305 thrusts riders down hills and through hairpin turns at speeds topping out at an incredible 85 miles per hour. This roller coaster is not for the faint of heart, let me tell you… ## \#2 – EL TORO Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ Hurtling riders along its lumber tracks at 70 miles per hour, [El Toro](https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/el-toro) at [Six Flags Great Adventure](https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure) is the second-fastest wooden roller coaster in the world. 70 MPH is fast for any steel roller coaster, but imagine bumping along this wooden track at interstate highway speeds\! Now, that’s pretty scary. ## \#3 – BANSHEE Kings Island in Mason, OH One of the newest inverted roller coasters in the United States is turning heads and spinning its riders head over heels. [Banshee](https://www.visitkingsisland.com/banshee#&panel1-1), a 167-foot-tall roller coaster at [King’s Island](https://www.visitkingsisland.com/) featuring 7 inversions, is a terrifying 4,000 feet long. Think if you’ve ridden one inverted roller coaster, then you’ve ridden them all? Uh uh. Get on this one and then tell me if you’ve ever been on any roller coaster like Banshee\! ## \#4 – FURY 325 Carowinds in Charlotte, NC & Fort Mill, SC Yes, the “325” in the name of this [Carowinds](https://www.carowinds.com/) roller coaster refers to the stupendous height of this monstrosity, in feet. [Fury 325](https://www.carowinds.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Fury-325) tops out at 95 miles per hour along its 6,602-foot-long track, during which riders dive down a 320-foot-tall, 81-degree main drop and hurtle through a maze of turns and twists. ## \#5 – KINGDA KA Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ This 456-foot-tall [Six Flags Great Adventure](https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure) roller coaster means serious business. Launching from 0 to 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds, [Kingda Ka](https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/kingda-ka) shuttles riders over a 45-story top hat element that rivals the height of most skyscrapers in many cities. You’ll cover the 3,100-foot-long ride in a mere 50 seconds. ## \#6 – MILLENNIUM FORCE Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH If you’re a longtime roller coaster enthusiast, you were probably wondering when this scary roller coaster at [Cedar Point](https://www.cedarpoint.com/) would turn up on the list. [Millennium Force](https://www.cedarpoint.com/things-to-do/roller-coasters) opened in 2000, which is several years before roller coasters regularly approached 300 feet in height. In fact, Millennium Force was the first giga coaster — a type of roller coaster that measures 300 feet tall or higher. Beyond the ride’s impressive height is its unique combination of high speeds and swooping turns. This ride still stands in a class all unto itself. ## \#7 – X2 Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA [X2](https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/x2-coaster) stats alone are scary enough: 175 feet tall, 3,610 feet long, 76 mile-per-hour speeds. Sure. But, guess what? X2, looming large at [Six Flags Magic Mountain](https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain) in California, isn’t your ordinary sit-down roller coaster. It’s a 4-dimension roller coaster — that means the riders’ seats spin on a horizontal axis perpendicular to the track and independent of the vehicle chassis\! Hang on… ## \#8 – TOP THRILL DRAGSTER Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH [Top Thrill Dragster](https://www.cedarpoint.com/rides/Roller-Coasters/Top-Thrill-Dragster) at [Cedar Point](https://www.cedarpoint.com/) in Ohio may look similar to its cousin, Kingda Ka, in New Jersey, but don’t confuse the 2 roller coasters — they’ve got personalities of their own. Top Thrill Dragster sends riders up a 420-foot-tall tower at the death-defying speed of 120 miles per hour and then hurtles you back to Earth — all in just about 19 seconds. Years after its 2003 debut, this behemoth of a scary roller coaster still ranks across the board as one of the best roller coasters. ## \#9 – SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM KRYPTON Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA What do you get when you combine a 415-foot-tall launch roller coaster with superhero theming? A truly epic ride called [Superman: Escape from Krypton](https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/superman-escape-krypton), that’s what. Accelerating to a speed of 104 miles per hour in 7 seconds, riders feel a G-force of 4.5. You then experience weightlessness for more than 6 seconds as you hurtle up and then down the massive, 40-story-tall vertical element. No birds or planes in sight here. Just a super ride at [Six Flags Magic Mountain](https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain). ## More About Scary Roller Coasters - [Why Roller Coasters Make Us Scream](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/health/why-roller-coasters-make-us-scream/) - [How Cold Weather, Wind, Rain & Lightning Affect Roller Coasters](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/roller-coasters) - [11 Terrifying Rides & Roller Coasters](https://metro.co.uk/2014/05/12/scream-if-you-want-to-get-off-11-terrifying-rides-and-roller-coasters-4722524/) - [Why People Black Out On A Scary Roller Coaster Ride](https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2014/10/08/roller-coaster-blackouts-safe-or-scary) [![](https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/files/josh5-1.jpg)](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/author/joshuammcmorrowhernandez/) [Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/author/joshuammcmorrowhernandez/)( Senior Editor ) I’m a Florida native, a roller coaster junkie, and a frequent traveler. 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Readable Markdown	![](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/files/scary-roller-coasters-intimidator-1-360x200.webp) Theme park enthusiasts will criss-cross the country just to ride a scary roller coaster. There’s just something about the adrenaline rush (a literal rush!) that compels thrill seekers to jump aboard planes or drive their cars hundreds — even thousands — of miles to spend anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes riding some of the [scariest roller coasters](https://www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/stories/the-10-scariest-roller-coasters-in-the-world). Must read: [Why People Crave Scary Roller Coaster Rides](https://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/02/science/why-do-people-crave-the-experience.html) So, where are the scariest roller coasters in the United States? You’ll find them all over. Here’s a list of 9 scary roller coasters (in no particular order) that are sure to turn your stomach inside out. ## \#1 – INTIMIDATOR 305 Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA Rising high above the Old Dominion State is [Intimidator 305](https://www.kingsdominion.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Intimidator-305), at [King’s Dominion](https://www.kingsdominion.com/). Named for its 305-foot-tall peak, Intimidator 305 thrusts riders down hills and through hairpin turns at speeds topping out at an incredible 85 miles per hour. This roller coaster is not for the faint of heart, let me tell you… ## \#2 – EL TORO Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ Hurtling riders along its lumber tracks at 70 miles per hour, [El Toro](https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/el-toro) at [Six Flags Great Adventure](https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure) is the second-fastest wooden roller coaster in the world. 70 MPH is fast for any steel roller coaster, but imagine bumping along this wooden track at interstate highway speeds\! Now, that’s pretty scary. ## \#3 – BANSHEE Kings Island in Mason, OH One of the newest inverted roller coasters in the United States is turning heads and spinning its riders head over heels. [Banshee](https://www.visitkingsisland.com/banshee#&panel1-1), a 167-foot-tall roller coaster at [King’s Island](https://www.visitkingsisland.com/) featuring 7 inversions, is a terrifying 4,000 feet long. Think if you’ve ridden one inverted roller coaster, then you’ve ridden them all? Uh uh. Get on this one and then tell me if you’ve ever been on any roller coaster like Banshee\! ## \#4 – FURY 325 Carowinds in Charlotte, NC & Fort Mill, SC Yes, the “325” in the name of this [Carowinds](https://www.carowinds.com/) roller coaster refers to the stupendous height of this monstrosity, in feet. [Fury 325](https://www.carowinds.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Fury-325) tops out at 95 miles per hour along its 6,602-foot-long track, during which riders dive down a 320-foot-tall, 81-degree main drop and hurtle through a maze of turns and twists. ## \#5 – KINGDA KA Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ This 456-foot-tall [Six Flags Great Adventure](https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure) roller coaster means serious business. Launching from 0 to 128 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds, [Kingda Ka](https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/kingda-ka) shuttles riders over a 45-story top hat element that rivals the height of most skyscrapers in many cities. You’ll cover the 3,100-foot-long ride in a mere 50 seconds. ## \#6 – MILLENNIUM FORCE Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH If you’re a longtime roller coaster enthusiast, you were probably wondering when this scary roller coaster at [Cedar Point](https://www.cedarpoint.com/) would turn up on the list. [Millennium Force](https://www.cedarpoint.com/things-to-do/roller-coasters) opened in 2000, which is several years before roller coasters regularly approached 300 feet in height. In fact, Millennium Force was the first giga coaster — a type of roller coaster that measures 300 feet tall or higher. Beyond the ride’s impressive height is its unique combination of high speeds and swooping turns. This ride still stands in a class all unto itself. ## \#7 – X2 Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA [X2](https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/x2-coaster) stats alone are scary enough: 175 feet tall, 3,610 feet long, 76 mile-per-hour speeds. Sure. But, guess what? X2, looming large at [Six Flags Magic Mountain](https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain) in California, isn’t your ordinary sit-down roller coaster. It’s a 4-dimension roller coaster — that means the riders’ seats spin on a horizontal axis perpendicular to the track and independent of the vehicle chassis\! Hang on… ## \#8 – TOP THRILL DRAGSTER Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH [Top Thrill Dragster](https://www.cedarpoint.com/rides/Roller-Coasters/Top-Thrill-Dragster) at [Cedar Point](https://www.cedarpoint.com/) in Ohio may look similar to its cousin, Kingda Ka, in New Jersey, but don’t confuse the 2 roller coasters — they’ve got personalities of their own. Top Thrill Dragster sends riders up a 420-foot-tall tower at the death-defying speed of 120 miles per hour and then hurtles you back to Earth — all in just about 19 seconds. Years after its 2003 debut, this behemoth of a scary roller coaster still ranks across the board as one of the best roller coasters. ## \#9 – SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM KRYPTON Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA What do you get when you combine a 415-foot-tall launch roller coaster with superhero theming? A truly epic ride called [Superman: Escape from Krypton](https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/superman-escape-krypton), that’s what. Accelerating to a speed of 104 miles per hour in 7 seconds, riders feel a G-force of 4.5. You then experience weightlessness for more than 6 seconds as you hurtle up and then down the massive, 40-story-tall vertical element. No birds or planes in sight here. Just a super ride at [Six Flags Magic Mountain](https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain). ## More About Scary Roller Coasters - [Why Roller Coasters Make Us Scream](https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/health/why-roller-coasters-make-us-scream/) - [How Cold Weather, Wind, Rain & Lightning Affect Roller Coasters](https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/roller-coasters) - [11 Terrifying Rides & Roller Coasters](https://metro.co.uk/2014/05/12/scream-if-you-want-to-get-off-11-terrifying-rides-and-roller-coasters-4722524/) - [Why People Black Out On A Scary Roller Coaster Ride](https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2014/10/08/roller-coaster-blackouts-safe-or-scary)
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