Kennywood, Pennsylvania
Trip Reports & Reviews
Kennywood!
Rollercoasters:
The Exterminator
Exterminator is an indoor spinning rollercoaster inspired by a mouse trying to escape from exterminators.
Rider Height Req: 46in Tall
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 4/10
Park Tip: This ride does not have the best capacity. It is advised to hit this ride at the beginning of your day.
Jackrabbit
The Jackrabbit is the oldest rollercoaster at Kennywood. The Ride is down for its 70ft double dip drop into the valley.
Rider Height Req: 42in Tall
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 4/10
Park Tip: For the best air time, sit in the back row.
Phantoms Revenge
Phantom's Revenge is a steel hyper rollercoaster featuring its highest drop at the second drop, which reaches 232 feet. The ride offers a thrilling interaction with both the Valley and the Thunderbolt rollercoaster.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Park Tip: This ride can get long lines, it is advised to hit this ride at the beginning of your day.
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The Racer
The Racer is a Mobius loop racingcoaster that engages with the surrounding valley and terrain. If you start on one side, you'll find yourself on the opposite side by the end of the ride.
Rider Height Req: 46in Tall
Scream Scale: 4/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Park Tip: This ride will get the longest lines at the beginning of the day. It is recommended to hit this in the evening when the lines are lower.
Steel Curtain
Steel Curtain is the highest rollercoaster at Kennywood, featuring distinct inversions and a towering 220-foot hill. It reaches an impressive top speed of 76 miles per hour.
Rider Height Req: 52in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 5/10
Park Tip: Due to the ride vehicle configuration, some riders of larger proportions may not fit the safety restraints. We suggest hitting this ride at park open due to capacity operations.
Thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt is a timeless wooden roller coaster that weaves through the natural landscape and features a powerful helix turnaround.
Rider Height Req: 52in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 6/10
Park Tip: The Thunderbolt does not allow single riders. You must have another person with you to ride. If you are a single rider, you are allowed to wait at the side for another rider willing to ride with you.
Lil Phantom
Lil Phantom is a kids rollercoaster that has small dips and turns.
Rider Height Req: 36in Tall
Scream Scale: 2/5
Ride Operations: 4/10
Park Tip: This Ride is meant for younger riders, it may not accommodate larger guests.
Sky Rocket
Sky Rocket is a launched rollercoaster featuring three inversions and a 90-degree drop, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
Rider Height Req: 52in Tall
Scream Scale: 5/5
Ride Operations: 4/10
Park Tip: This Ride may not fit fit larger riders over 260 pounds.