Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park · Operating
Giant Canyon Swing
Screamin' Swing · Thrill Rides
Photo: Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park · Official park media
Pendulum swing launching nearly vertical at about 50 mph over a 1,300-foot cliff above the Colorado River.
At a glance
Key facts for Giant Canyon Swing.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Screamin' Swing
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Giant Canyon Swing.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Screamin' Swing
- mountain
- screamin-swing
- thrill
Speed
50 mph
Highlighted stat for Giant Canyon Swing
Spec sheet
Subtype
Screamin' Swing
Min height
4'
Specs source: glenwoodcaverns.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Giant Canyon Swing.
Timeline
Giant Canyon Swing opens
Background
Giant Canyon Swing hangs riders over Glenwood Canyon — nearly vertical arcs, about 50 mph, and negative G-forces above a 1,300-foot drop to the Colorado River.
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Sources & official links
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- Giant Canyon Swing — official ride pageglenwoodcaverns.com(opens in a new tab)
- Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park — official siteglenwoodcaverns.com(opens in a new tab)
- Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on Coaster AtlasPark page
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- Hero photo (Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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