Nitro
5 — Elite Height 230 ft
Speed 80 mph
Inversions 0
Year 2001
Six Flags Great Adventure
Coasters
6 Rides Covered
Must-Ride
Key Coasters
These are the must-ride coasters — tall, fast, intense, or legendary. Build these into your day plan.
Nitro
230ft 80mph Elite
El Toro
181ft 70mph Elite
Medusa
142ft 61mph 7 inversions Extreme
Jersey Devil Coaster
130ft 58mph 1 inversions Extreme
Superman: Ultimate Flight
106ft 60mph 3 inversions Thrill
Batman the Ride
105ft 55mph 5 inversions Thrill
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6 rides — sorted by intensity. Every ride includes real specs and strategic tips.
Where to Stay
Hotels Near Six Flags Great Adventure
Compare rates on hotels near the park in Jackson, NJ. Booking close cuts your morning commute and gets you to rope drop first.
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Things to Do in Jackson
Make it a trip — tours, attractions, and skip-the-line tickets near the park for the day before or after.
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Gear for Your Six Flags Great Adventure Day
The three things that save a long park day. Grab whatever you're missing before you go.
Hands-Free Hip Pack
Survives every coaster and keeps your phone and wallet on you. The single best park purchase.
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A 32oz insulated bottle stays cold all day and saves $20+ in overpriced park drinks.
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Wait-time apps and photos drain your phone fast. A 10,000mAh charger gets you through a 12-hour day.
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