Six Flags Magic Mountain · operating · 2000
Goliath
255 ft · 85 mph
A terrain wood coaster with a massive 255-foot drop and high-speed helix — among the tallest and fastest woodies in the world.
Specifications
Ride profile
Scaled against Six Flags Magic Mountain's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
255 ft
Tallest at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Ride experience
Launches, airtime, layout style, and more
- Hyper
- Terrain
- Wood
Specs from sixflags.com
Learn more
Banked turns and why tracks tilt
Tilting the track aims lateral force into the seat — instead of shoving you sideways.
Chain dogs and lift engagement
How the train mechanically locks to the lift chain — and what happens at the crest.
Friction, drag, and why speed drops
Air and wheels steal energy — designers account for it on every hill after the first drop.
Gravity on roller coasters
The train is always falling — track shape decides which direction that pull becomes force on your body.
History
Sourced timeline and background for Goliath.
Timeline
2000
Goliath opens
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Sources & official links
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- Six Flags Magic Mountain — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Magic Mountain on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Ride specifications sourcesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)