Twisted Colossus, Steel roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, US

Twisted Colossus is a hybrid roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia featuring a 4,990-foot steel track mounted on a wooden frame. The ride includes dual-track racing sections, two steep drops at near-vertical angles, and computer-controlled lift systems that dispatch trains simultaneously.

Colossus opened on June 29, 1978, built by International Amusement Devices at a cost of $7 million; it was then the world's tallest and fastest wooden coaster and the first with two drops over 100 feet. A 1979 closure reprofiled hills to cut negative g-forces. Six Flags closed it on August 16, 2014, and Rocky Mountain Construction converted the wooden track to steel with I-Box track, reopening it as Twisted Colossus on May 23, 2015.

Colossus appeared in National Lampoon's Vacation and in the made-for-TV movie Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park, which brought the ride wider recognition. The coaster also ran backward for a limited time in the 2014 season, using trains from the defunct Psyclone. During Halloween the structure was decorated with a giant black spider.

Peak wait times typically occur on weekends and holidays when crowds are higher at the park. Visiting early in the day or using the park's wait time information can help you experience the ride more comfortably.

The High-Five element allows two trains to pass each other simultaneously while tilting inward at opposite angles. This design creates a visual effect where the trains appear to nearly touch as they race side by side on parallel tracks.