What is the scariest roller coaster in the US? It turns out that there are five definite contenders for that title. Are you one of those who are afraid of heights? Do you get butterflies in your stomach just at the idea of a roller coaster? Then look away, this article is not for you. Because we're not just here to tell you which one is the scariest, but also to review each and every one of them, so we can provide you with enough information to make an informed decision when you're planning your next vacation (and you tell me how can this be an unhealthy activity).
The answer might surprise you.
Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, is not only the tallest roller coaster in the world, but it also has the fastest acceleration and highest drop. According to multiple sources, Kingda Ka reaches speeds of up to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds and drops 420 feet in 4.5 seconds.
Most Scariest Roller Coasters
The scariest roller coaster in the U.S. is Steel Vengeance, a hyper-fast wooden coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. It's so scary that there's a warning sign before you get in line for it.
The Beast at Kings Island in Ohio
This wooden coaster was built in 1979 and is one of the best-known roller coasters in the world. It was designed as a twisted, intimidating ride that winds around itself in a pretzel-like pattern. It has been voted as one of the top 10 most terrifying rides by Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards for 14 straight years. The Beast reaches speeds of up to 65 miles per hour and features seven drops that range from 100 feet to 230 feet high. The coaster has over 100 sharp turns, drops and hills that send riders careening through tunnels and past fire effects.
Millennium Force at Cedar Point in Ohio
It is another wooden coaster known for its extreme speed (80 mph) and steep drops (200 feet). Riders experience 4 minutes and 15 seconds of pure terror on Millennium Force as they are flung through loops and corkscrews while traveling at breakneck speeds over 300 feet above Lake Erie. This ride was voted one of the top 10 most terrifying rides by Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards for 13 straight years before being bumped down to 11th place this year because it had been surpassed
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