You'll Want To Keep Your Dyes Open for This One... World's Tallest Roller Coaster Opens Amid Spectacular Views
Thrill seekers with a head for heights were climbing over one and other to be among the first to ride the world's tallest roller coaster as it was unveiled on Friday. The latest addition to Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is set on a base elevation of 7,000 feet, making it the highest roller coaster in the world. Named 'Cliffhanger',
the ride is literally perched atop an Iron Mountain cliff, overlooking
the city and offering glimpses of spectacular scenery.  Stunning: Those brave enough to keep their eyes open witness panoramic views up the Roaring Fork Valley and into the Glenwood Canyon, as their carts roar around the tracks
It starts with a sharp ride up and then a dramatic drop down, with twists and turns throwing evening the most seasoned rider off-balance. Those brave enough to keep their eyes open witness panoramic views up the Roaring Fork Valley and into the Glenwood Canyon, as their carts roar around the tracks.
June 19, 2012 Copyright © 2012 Daily Mail
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