Family Rides

SidewinderThe Amusement Park Scrambler Ride You’ve Been Waiting For

Riders enjoying the Sidewinder scrambler ride at Six Flags Over Texas on a sunny day.

Sidewinder

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    36

  • Location

    Six Flags Great America

Included with your admission

The entry to this attraction is included with your pass, you're free to enjoy it as many times as you like at no extra charge. Yay!

A dizzying, snaking ride!

In case you’re curious, a sidewinder is a desert rattlesnake, named for the unique motion it uses to slip sideways through the hot sand. Just like the name suggests, this tiny scrambler of a ride moves in mysterious ways and packs a surprising bite!

Sweeping spins within spins can dizzy up riders pretty goshdarn good!

Don’t worry if your balance becomes impaired, though. In most cases, the ‘wobblies’ wear off in a minute or two. But if you need an antidote, we find cotton candy and Lemon Chills at a nearby concession stand always help!

Thrill Level
Moderate
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36

ride.smallStatTitle

ride.introduced
1961
ride.manufacturer
Eli Bridge Company
  • Sidewinder scrambler ride in action at Six Flags Over Texas with riders raising their hands.
  • Close-up of Sidewinder scrambler ride at Six Flags Over Texas with themed artwork on the cars.
  • Wooden sign for the Sidewinder ride at Six Flags Over Texas surrounded by greenery.
  • Sidewinder scrambler ride in action at Six Flags Over Texas with riders raising their hands.