ABOUT THIS RIDE
What Skyrush is
Skyrush is a steel coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. Hersheypark currently lists 71 rides and attractions in this directory.
Skyrush is listed as a steel roller coaster: a metal-track ride rather than a wooden structure or a slow dark ride. It opened in 2012 (about 14 years ago), built by Intamin, with a published top speed of 121 km/h / 75 mph, a height of about 61 m / 200 ft, and about 1097 m / 3599 ft of track.
Among listed rides at Hersheypark with a published top speed, Skyrush is the fastest in this index. Other steel coasters listed at Hersheypark include Breakers Edge Water Coaster.
Useful names to open next on the Hersheypark page include Wildcat's Revenge, Space Age, Wild Mouse, Carrousel, and Kissing Tower.
On-ride footage is embedded on this page so you can see the layout before you queue. Opening times and closures still come from Hersheypark.
What to expect
If Skyrush is a target ride, do it early or late on busy days. Front and back rows often feel different on coasters; use the POV when it is available to decide.
Check Hersheypark on the day for opening status, queues, accessibility and any extra restrictions on Skyrush.
