Georgia Scorcher, Steel stand-up roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, United States.
Georgia Scorcher is a stand-up steel roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Georgia, built by Bolliger & Mabillard. Riders stand in bike-style seats that hold them upright for the whole circuit. The layout climbs a 107-foot lift hill, drops 101 feet, then runs through an 81-foot vertical loop, a non-inverting inclined loop threaded through it, a corkscrew and a ground-level 270-degree helix. The photograph shows the yellow track and loop with a train upside down near the top.
The ride opened in 1999, replacing an older water attraction that had occupied the same spot for years. It was part of a broader wave of investment in faster, more intense rides that reshaped what the park offered its guests during that era.
The Georgia Scorcher belongs to a rare category of coasters where riders stand for the entire ride, which changes how the body feels every twist and inversion. Experiencing a loop while standing feels noticeably different from riding in a seat, and that contrast is what draws many guests to it.
A minimum height requirement applies to this ride and is checked before boarding, so it is worth confirming in advance if you are visiting with children. Because you stand throughout, secure any loose items beforehand and wear shoes that fit firmly on your feet.
Georgia Scorcher was the last stand-up coaster built for nearly 24 years; the next one, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, did not open until 2023. The ride's trains carry 32 passengers in eight cars, seated four abreast in a single row per car.
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