Corkscrew

Corkscrew is a steel roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. The ride passes through three inversions along a track measuring around 2,050 feet (625 meters), including a vertical loop and two consecutive spiral turns positioned above the central pedestrian walkway.

The ride opened in May 1976 and became the first roller coaster worldwide to feature three complete inversions. Arrow Dynamics designed the model, which advanced the technical development of looping coasters in American theme parks.

The red, white, and blue livery on the trains recalls the United States bicentennial celebration during the opening year. Pedestrians often stop under the spirals to look up and snap photos of the inverted cars passing overhead.

Riders must stand at least 48 inches (122 centimeters) tall to board. The loading station sits near Power Tower in the central park area and is accessible from the main pathways.

The double corkscrew elements twist directly above the walkways and give visitors on the ground an unusual view of the inverted passengers. During the ride, the cars reach a top speed of around 48 miles per hour (77 kilometers per hour).

Location: Ohio

Inception: 1976

Official opening: May 15, 1976

Made from material: steel

Part of: Cedar Point

Website: https://cedarpoint.com/rides/Roller-Coasters/Corkscrew

GPS coordinates: 41.48360,-82.68530

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28