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Roaring Rapids
Round rafts float through turbulent water channels, waves, and splashing rapids.
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Water ride
Moderate thrill
36"
min height
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Before you ride
You can become soaked; spinning rafts and cold water.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Protect phones and shoes in waterproof bags if you choose to ride.
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Roaring Rapids stats
Roaring Rapids is a 20-foot water ride at Six Flags Great Adventure that drops 8 feet. It was built by Intamin, opened in 1981 and lasts about 6 minutes. Riders must be at least 36 inches tall.
- Type
- Water ride
- Manufacturer
- Intamin
- Model
- River Rapids
- Opened
- 1981
- Track length
- 1,800 ft
- Top speed
- 12 mph
- Height
- 20 ft
- Drop
- 8 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 6 min
- Height requirement
- 36 in
💡 Fun facts
- Raft position affects the amount of spray
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