Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain turned an aging wooden coaster into one of RMC’s most beloved hybrids – a dueling, racing experience that crosses paths with itself again and again.
Opened in 2015, it was the longest hybrid coaster in the world at debut, blending a 128-foot drop with airtime hills, a Top Gun Stall inversion, and a signature ‘high five’ moment.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain, California
- Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Construction (hybrid)
- Opened: 2015
- Height: 121 feet
- Top speed: 57 mph
- Length: 4,990 feet
- Signature: Dueling layout, Top Gun Stall, ‘high five’ moment
The Ride Experience
Twisted Colossus runs a single train through a long, intertwining layout that duels with the next train. Riders pass each other at the ‘high five’ near-miss, float through the Top Gun Stall, and get RMC’s trademark ejector airtime across nearly a mile of track.
From Colossus to Twisted Colossus
The original Colossus was a giant 1978 dual-track wooden coaster. RMC re-tracked it with steel I-Box rail in 2015, weaving the two sides into one continuous dueling circuit and reviving a Magic Mountain icon.
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Twisted Colossus FAQs
Why is it called Twisted Colossus?
It’s the RMC hybrid rebuild of the classic wooden coaster Colossus, with a twisting, dueling layout.
What is the ‘high five’ on Twisted Colossus?
A near-miss moment where two passing trains line up so riders can reach out toward each other.
How long is Twisted Colossus?
About 4,990 feet – among the longest hybrid coasters.
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