America's 15 Most UNDERRATED Roller Coasters 

Everything at SFGA is underrated.

Every coaster in the intro: Mystic timbers - Kings Island Tantrum - Six Flags Darien Lake Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa Leviathan - Canada’s Wonderland El Toro- Six Flags Great Adventure Time Traveler - Silver Dollar City Iron Rattler - Six Flags Fiesta Texas Lightning Run - Kentucky Kingdom Prowler - Worlds of Fun Mako - SeaWorld Orlando El Toro/Kingda Ka - Six Flags Great Adventure X Flight - Six Flags Great America Riddler’s Revenge/Ninja - Six Flags Magic Mountain Maverick - Cedar Point

Love the “Let’s dive in” while having Griffon in the background 😂

Surprised that Steel Vengeance wasn’t on here. So underrated like nobody talks about it!!

R.I.P. Firehawk, gone but never forgotten.

I already know zipping pippin is gonna be on this list wait hold up

Man, I remember one day when Sea World SA was empty, my friends and I just marathoned Steel Eel. The first half of that ride is just an airtime machine.

So glad you mentioned Sidewinder. It's the most underrated ride at KBF and it would be so much more popular outside of Camp Snoopy and with more adult sized trains that fit us grownups a bit better. The key to max spin is sitting 2 people facing backwards and 1 facing forward. Basically you want the heavier side facing backwards. It's all about unbalanced your unit backheavy and you'll start spinning like crazy over the lift hill. Amazing ride

As a ride enthusiast who can’t tolerate vertical drops and hates the sensation of going upside down, I was so glad to see Bat on your list. It is amazing and I ride it every time I go. The horseshoe turn at the end has great laterals.

i definitely think joker is underrated, its so unique. first multi-railed rmc, the 3d cart, and its twisting layout fits so much for the joker.

YES CHRIS YES!! FINALLY SOMEONE WHO LOVES VIPER AT SFGAM! IT IS SO UNDERRATED

Airtime Thrills is severely underrated. Keep it up, man!

Heck yeah, Valravn rocks! I love dive coasters and think they are underrated. Excellent list, Chris! Keep making great videos like this one.

The thing with Green Lantern is that those positive forces are nothing to cheer about when your legs have been working all day to ferry you around the park. It's fun for an early day ride but I made the mistake of riding it at the end of the day once and I could barely walk off of it.

The Great Nor'easter at Morey's Piers is usually seen as the best of the Vekoma SLCs and it looks very nice on top of that. My most recent ride in 2020 felt smooth and intense. Personally I see it as a hidden gem.

Shivering timbers at Michigan’s Adventure is really underrated. Not many enthusiasts make the voyage out to ride this thing, but it’s really worth the extra 4hrs in the car just for it. Amazing ride at an underrated park

I’m surprised raging bull wasn’t on this list

We NEED a petition to save viper from demolition

A lot of stuff gets hate for being a clone but people need to realize that for a lot of people, their only choices are what is local whether that's in state or their region. If you're an enthusiast that has the time or money to travel, it can suck, but most people only have access to a few different parks in their lifetime.

A few thoughts: 1. How do you get airtime on Comet? I've never gotten any good airtime on Comet. What seat do you sit in to get airtime? I want to love it but I just haven't gotten any decent forces on it. Heck, I've gotten more forceful rides on Roar at SFA. 2. As for other underrated coasters? Well, as just mentioned, Roar, which in the front row is actually pretty fun! 3. Also the reason nobody likes Green Lantern at SFGAd is because it melts your legs.

American Thunder is really a hidden gem. The stats aren’t especially impressive but it’s absolutely packed with airtime and the pacing is nonstop

You've redeemed yourself for your Twister hate with your love of the almighty Hersheypark Comet.

To me, Comet lost a bit when they took all the trees out to build Skyrush. The first time I rode it, I thought the ride was over before it went off into the trees. I called it "out, back and now where the hell are we going" and loved it! Still do...

In a park with rides like Storm Runner, Great Bear, and Skyrush, most people aren't expecting a small wooden coaster to be that good. Hershey isn't my home park, but I went to it a ton, and Comet was always one of my favorite rides. It's not the biggest and it tends to get overlooked for Lightning Racer for wood coasters and Super Duper Looper as an early coaster since it's right next to it, but it's just a quality, fun ride.

I feel like Twisted Timbers gets overshadowed by Storm Chaser and Wicked Cyclone

so happy to see comet on here as your #1. it was my first ever coaster and the one that turned me into the enthusiast i am today. those hills never lose their thrill!

superman el ultimo escape deserves a bit more praise. It is definitely one of the better Morgan Hypers

I’m glad The Bat is on the list. It’s one of my absolute favorites at Kings Island

I think Tennessee Tornado at Dollywood is pretty underrated. It's shakey and short, but it's still pretty good tbh

Hershey is my home park. All the locals grew up riding it. It’s beloved by the people. It is underrated by the online community. Thanks for bringing some light to it!

I was genuinely hoping to see Farenheit on here and I wasn't disappointed. It's easily my favorite ride at Hersheypark, so I'm surprised more people aren't talking about how awesome it is.

I went to Hershey Park with my family back in 2007. My brother had been in kind of a bad mood, and didn't want to go on Comet because he thought it looked boring. After the first drop, he was laughing his head off. Fantastic ride!

I was expecting Thunderation to be a tame, family coaster. I was shocked by the sense of speed. And Powder Keg was amazing.

I'm so glad you included West Coast Racers as an honorable mention! My brother and I went on it last month, waited for almost 2 hours, and had had a blast! My brother is a car fanatic and loved the ride's theme, as did I!

My mom rode comet as a kid in the 80s, she still loves that ride

Excellent list. I particularly love that you put Comet at Hersheypark as number 1. I have only been to Hersheypark once and it was in 2001 (long before Skyrush, Candymonium, Fahrenheit, Storm Runner) and I enjoyed Comet so much that it's currently my favorite in the park. Granted, I need a revisit, but Comet is definitely solid.

Comet at Hersheypark, is DEFINITELY a very underrated coaster and smoother than a lot of newer coasters! It’s one of my favorites and one I always try to ride at each visit!

Very cool to see Comet at the top spot. It definitely gets overshadowed by Phoenix. I personally like Phoenix better, but I always try to get a ride on Comet when I'm at Hershey, despite the near-constant long lines.

That first drop and inversion alone make Valravn a great ride. I’ll never hate on that ride even if many others do. It could have had better pacing, but it’s still a lot of fun

Love The Bat at Kings Island. Bonus points for being so out of the way: contributes to the setting and keeps the lines short

I agree with you about Boomerangs. The first time I rode Flashback @ SFOT on a hot summer day in the very back seat I nearly blacked out on the vertical loop going backwards. I honestly thought it was more forceful than Shockwave's loops.

I agree with you on Powderkeg, Valravn and Gemini. I love the launch into the airtime hill and then off the mountain on Powderkeg. It is such a great start to a coaster.

I would say Comet at Great Escape and Hydra at Dorney. Comet is super fast and fun - it might not have the airtime of Phoenix - but it’s just a rerideable joyride. I also appreciate Hydra because of how different it is. I don’t need every ride to be crazy intense.

Runaway Mountain has been on/off with effects lately. During Christmas or Halloween, they will have effects. Christmas has Christmas trees synched to music, Halloween has strobe lighting synched to music, most notably the strobe lighting around the yeti on the last helix with odd sound effects. During normal visits, they will occasionally keep the strobe lighting around the yeti but that’s it.

I remember when I went to silver dollar city for the first time when I was 11 or 12 years old. That trip for me will never be forgotten. My first time on a multi inversion (wildfire), first time on a launch coaster (powderkeg), and my first time on a mine coaster (thunderation) 😍 I plan on going back someday for sure

Comet looks like Blue Streak before the safety modifications were made to it. That ride used to be a ton of fun, so it seems a field trip is in order.

Mean Streak was definitely the most underrated roller coaster for me. I loved that ride!

Comet was my first thrill coaster, and the first time i ever felt the shocks of intensity. That feeling made it hard for me to scream, and my mom kept telling me to. I only started screaming halfway into the ride when I felt I could (I remember those screams sounding like Johnny Test, lol).

Definitely agree with you about Viper and Sierra Sidewinder. An older woman and her grand kid were riding sierra sidewinder next to me the last time I rode it and they were not prepared. And Viper's weird first drop is always a blast.

For me the most underrated coaster ever was Iron Wolf at six flag great america. Its closed now but pretty much my entire life it was a coaster people seemed to hate. I think it was because they had so many better rides. But I thought it was a pretty fun ride and it had the added benefit of having almost no queue. At the end of its run you could literally get off it and just ride it again because there was never a line.

Great to see some love for both Vipers. Viper Mm was my first coaster in its opening year. Ga was also in its opening year

Awesome , great to know there's more green lantern lovers , I watch all your coaster and park videos and they are awesome!! Keep them coming

For me, Viper at SFGAM, Thunder Run at KK, and Lightning run at KK are 3 of the most underrated coasters, they are all airtime machines and have a lot to deliver.

The most underrated coaster I’ve ridden is steel curtain, and it’s not even close, ppl pass this off as a glorified B&M looper and the few ppl who actually have gotten to ride it see all of the good elements but foe whatever reason just say it’s bad, but this ride is such a hidden gem, it has world class pacing, the 2 ejector moments are better than most RMC moments, it has the best whip and hang time I’ve experienced on any coaster and that’s saying a lot, and it’s got some positives and laterals sprinkled in, the transitions are amazing, the elements are just so wacky and fun, and the layout is flawless, now I have 129 credits, but steel curtain has the best layout out of all of them and is by far the most complete coaster I’ve ridden, it literally does everything u want in a coaster and I’d say it does all of them vary well, the way u feel about shellraiser is the way I feel about steel curtain, although I think steel curtain does it better, now I know I personally like the type of ride steel curtain is, but it seems like everyone else just flat out hates the ride, the only other person who seems to agree with me that steel curtain gives all of these crazy forces is Micah from coaster frenzy, who ranks it in his top 10, for me it’s #3 out of 129 credits, and I rank it above highly regarded coasters such as el toro, skyrush, phantoms revenge, voyage, maverick, magnum, Superman the ride, storm chaser, wicked cyclone, the list goes on, the only coasters I’ve ridden that I like more are Lrod and Mille

Comet is my favorite wooden coaster I've been on, excellent choice. It's definitely criminally underrated.

Trying to high five with my girlfriend during the high five element on WCR was some of the most fun we ever had while lapping the ride on an empty day just before the Rona hit😂

Comet at Hersheypark is definitely a great coaster! Great woodie! Also Thunderation was amazing when I never thought I could love an Arrow Mine Coaster. The helixes and the way it hugs the terrain just wow!

Viper at Six Flags Great America is the most underrated coaster I've been on. I always hear about all of these elite woodies and Viper is never in the conversation. I got some fantastic rides on it and it's my favorite non-RMC wooden coaster.

"green lantern runs pretty smooth" I get a migraine every time I go on it

Best Video yet!!! I love Valraven. I think people dog it because it is so short of a ride. I love that feeling of going down after stopping at the top, it's like you can feel it in your gut as you drop. Love it. Gemini too. Both of them have short waits too, which I love. Viper in Chicago is also pretty dope. Love that coaster. I feel Thunderbolt in Kennywood is underrated. I see many of the videos, like the countdown ones, and I always see Phantom's, or Steel Curtain and also Jack Rabbit because of the Double Down or as we Yinzers call it, "Double Dip", but it's rare to see the Thunderbolt these days. Maybe I'm watching the wrong videos. I love your vids btw. Always enjoyable. Keep up the great work

Glad to see someone else sees what a gem American thunder is! If only it had a bit more track it would truly be one of the top 10 woodys in the country quite possibly. The length is absolutely it’s only flaw for me

I always thought that Twisted Colossus was always crapped on by the community. It's nice to hear that's not the case. It's still one of my most favorite rides at SFMM.

I definitely agree with Fahrenheit, Comet, and Wicked Cyclone being underrated. Hersheypark used to be my home park and Fahrenheit was hands down my favorite coaster there. I honestly think most of the coasters at Hersheypark are underrated. And I remember Wicked Cyclone being one of my favorites at Six Flags New England. My sister and I rode it three times on our trip there.

My top 15 underrated list 15. Prowler (worlds of adventure) 2009 14. Goliath (six flags great America) 2014 13. Medusa (six flags discovery kingdom) 2000 12. Firechaser express (Dollywood) 2014 11. Wildfire (silver dollar city) 2001 10. Gemini (cedar point) 1978 9. Raging bull (six flags great America) 1999 8. Rolling thunder (six flags great adventure) 1979-2013 7. Wild thing (wild waves) 1984 (realocated In 1997) 6. X flight (six flags great America) 2012 5. Bizzaro (six flags great adventure) 1999 4. Sooperdooperlooper (Hershey park) 1977 or 1978 3. Scream (six flags magic mountain) 2003 2. Yukon striker (Canada’s wonderland) 2019 1. Backlot stunt coaster (kings island) 2005

Underrated coasters I've ridden: Boomerang model -- per Airtime Thrills Tigris (Skyrocket II model) -- I don't hear much about these, except that they're short, but oh man, those launches are fun, and that hangtime is insane! Journey to Atlantis -- I think this just gets overlooked because people think it's not a coaster. E&F Miler Industries Hi-Miler model -- fun little coasters Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit -- heard some say it's rough, and others complain about the layout/brake runs/lack of airtime/etc. but I think it's quite fun. Maybe not the greatest layout, but it's got intensity, a fun drop, a non-inverting loop, and of course the ability to play music on the ride Rock 'n' Roller Coaster -- all the praise seems to go to Expedition Everest, but I think this ride is up there with it. Getting launched then flying through the dark at 50 mph past neon signs around 3 inversions all while Aerosmith music is blasting in your ears is a great time

Sierra sidewinder at #5, THANK YOU. I loved that ride sooo much on my visit to Knott's, it was sooo fun and just makes you happy at the end of the ride

Totally agree with Comet it was my first coaster credit and that airtime is legit. I thought I would die when you’re 7 that water underneath is terrifying

Comet was my first real coaster and it is still a great ride. I will drive 12 hours to go to Hershey, it is a great all around park. The area where the Comet is, looks like a video game at night now they were able to get all those coasters in that small space.

Damn, you nailed it. I was thinking Comet when I saw this list but thought I was the only one. HP in 2018 and absolutely loved Comet and Fahrenheit way more than the other coasters in the park.

Video Ideas: - Best Firstdrop and best Launch from each manufacturer - Ranking: The best Elements/Inversions at Cedar Point - Worst Element on every ELITE coaster - Best element on each awful coaster - Compare the north and south carolina side of carowinds, which side is better? - North America vs Europe vs Asian Coaster Battle - Best Ride-Collection in a park from each manufacturer (for example: Gerstlauer - Hansa park, B&M - Carowinds/Sea World Orlando)

My first words to my friends after getting off Gemini for the first time last weekend were literally "I think this is pretty underrated!"

Thank you for showing Gemeni the love. It was my first coaster and what started the obsession for me

My most underrated is great bear it hasn't been getting enough love until recently

seeing viper at sfga (IL)shocked me I love that ride. it was so fun and so forceful when I've ridden it. so shocking

Love both the Viper shoutouts!! Was definitely hoping Viper SFMM would make an appearance here

Everybody forgets about the Monster at Adventureland. 😔

If Sierra Sidewinder is really good then I can't wait for the copy coming to the UK!

When there was two viper’s in a row I thought it would be funny if he put 3 different viper’s in a row

Both Comet @ Hershey, and Phoenix are great. Both are PTC coasters from the 40's. Comet is also the last ride Milton Hershey purchased before he passed. Hershey is my home park, with frequent visits to Knoebels, I have ridden both recently. I would rate Phoenix better for 2 reasons. 1, I truly believe Knoebels keeps their woodies way smoother than Hershey does, not even talking about wildcat. Phoenix is unquestionably smoother than Comet. 2. Phoenix still runs with only buzz bars, where as since 2008, Comet has also had seatbelts along with the buzz bars. This seems to be a safety item Hershey likes, example is Candymonium has seatbelts as well as the lap restraint when other B&M hypers don't

I think Renegade at Valleyfair is pretty underrated, but I understand that people might not talk about it that much because they just haven't been there yet

Comet used to have some decent airtime but at some point they turned up the trim brakes. The 2nd half of the ride is now slower so you don't get those pops on the small hills.

Comet is amazing. Always the first ride at the park. Cause the same stomach dropping feeling as El Toro.

I'm right there with you on Comet. I only grabbed a ride when I did because the line was short when I was heading to the front of the park for lunch. Going in, it was not a priority. Turned out to be the most pleasant surprise in the park.

The former Green Lantern at Magic Mountain is the most underrated coaster ever. It got so much hate but I loved it. My 3rd favorite coaster at Magic Mountain back when it was still there.

every time you upload i get so happy! keep up the good work!

At SFGA we had Ironwolf which was a stand up. For dudes who have a stand up near them (idk their commonality anymore) the secret is as you sit in the harness be sure to add a slight bend to the knees which will leave a small gap between your shoulder and the harness. As it locks, stand up straight, balls no longer rattling on the seat. Wont save your head. But why not save at least one brain yeah?

Some of my most underrated credits are Great Bear, Fahrenheit, storm runner, Comet (Hersheypark), Runaway Train (defunct - Gillian's Wonderland Pier), Expedition Everest, and Rock n' Rollercoaster (Hollywood Studios) also, for me, it's a tossup between Fahrenheit and storm runner for the best at hersheypark

I was hoping for the sequel to the overrated ones; this should be good

Viper at GA, was my first "big drop" when I was a kid. I remember getting to that "big drop", I was hold my Uncle's arm for dear life.

I need to get back out to Hershey because I missed so much last time I went, I really wanted to ride Comet but the line was too long :(

I agree with you on Green Lantern & Fahrenheit. Some coasters I'd like to add are: Talon, Cannon Ball (Lake Winnie), Dominator, and I treat Gatekeeper like you do with its neighbor, Valravn.

It warmed my heart to see Viper at SFGam! So underrated! It's pure FUN!

Agree with you on Viper at Six Flags Great America. It was my favorite ride there on my first visit in 1996.

I think Thunderbird from Holiday World is underrated as well. I was terrified when I first rode it back in 2016 but as time as passed I've come to like it. I've ridden 2 wing coasters Thunderbird and GateKeeper even though I like both I prefer Thunderbird because of the launch in the beginning.

Great video! I always love it when a coaster I like has a short wait because of the public's opinion. 😂

Screaming Eagle at Six Flags Saint Louis is a great woodie that I didn’t hear much about before my visit in ‘06.

Thank you for recognizing Steel Eel. This is such a great ride.

Good video and list. I have to ask, is that a Iron Cross between the Coasters name & Park?

The most underrated coaster I have ridden has to be the custom Gerstlauer Bobsled at my local Wildlife Park in Klotten / Germany. It is called "Heiße Fahrt" (Hot Ride) and despite only being 57.4 feet high, that thing is a absolute airtime machine. It has 2 airtime moments during transitions between the 1st and 2nd block brake, the true glory of this ride however comes between the 2nd and 3rd block brake. It's a straight run of 4 identical hills at a slight decline resulting in all of them being taken without loosing speed. These hills throw you out of your seat and only when you reach the bottom of the hills your butt will have contact with the seat again. And since it's super easy to ride this thing with a lot of room between you and the restraint it really feels out of control and wild.

I agree with comet, it absolutely blew me away when I wasn't expecting much at all. Great Video!