How tall is the Detroit Giant slide?
How tall is the Detroit Giant slide? DETROIT (FOX 2) - You've surely seen all the videos of people literally flailing uncontrollably while plummeting down the Belle Isle Giant Slide. The 40-foot tall slide has been a staple on Belle Isle since the 1960s. It's 80 steps to the top and then a bouncy ride to the bottom.
What is the tallest slide ever?
The tallest water slide in the world is Kilimanjaro, measuring 49.9 m (163 ft 0.07 in) high, achieved by Aldeia das Águas Park Resort in Barra do Piraí, Brazil, constructed in 2002. Kilimanjaro is named after Africa's tallest mountain and can achieve speeds of 99.78 kmh (62 mph) off a steep inclination.