Our signature 4500' steel-track mountain coaster in the Poconos zooms through the trees and down the steep slopes of Camelback Mountain. Climb aboard and experience PA's only mountain coaster! Save time by adding parking when purchasing tickets. All Camelback Mountain Adventures Tickets Must be Purchased Online.
A: Rocky Top Mountain Coaster is over 9 minutes long.
After a year of construction, the brand new Mountain Coaster at Ober Gatlinburg is up and running. At 3,000 feet tall, this thrilling ride is the highest mountain coaster in the state of Tennessee, and one of the tallest of its kind in the world.
If you don't want to go alone, ride with a buddy! Riding double is an option, and you get a small price cut if you choose to do it; while the cost of a single rider is $14.32, the cost of riding double is $24.16. There is a parent/child combo that is $21.48 if the child is between the ages of 3 and 9.
Located on Wears Valley Road, at traffic light #3 in Pigeon Forge, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster sits right off the Pigeon Forge Parkway. The cost of the ride is $15 for adults, $12 for children ages 7-12 and $5 for children ages 3-6. The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is open daily, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
With no other cars descending at the same time, you can slow down or even come to a complete halt. Don't be surprised if your little ones beg you to go downhill without slowing!
Child riders must be at least 38†tall, 3 or older, and ride with a companion who is at least 56†tall, 16 or older, and has a valid driver's license. Maximum combined or single weight on a coaster must not exceed 330 lbs. For the safety of our guests, all guests must brake at the end of the track.
Are alpine coasters safe? As long as the rules are followed, alpine coasters are a safe thrill ride. Unlike alpine slides, the carts are actually attached to the track. While the rider is able to control speed to a certain extent, most max out around 25 mph.
The Coaster at Goats on the Roof – Measuring nearly a mile in length and reaching top speeds of nearly 30 miles per hour, The Coaster at Goats on the Roof offers thrills for all ages, and because you the passenger are in control of the brake, you can make the experience as tame or as hair-raising as you're comfortable
15-20 minutes once you board the lift.
Claiming top spot as the fastest ride in the Great Smoky Mountains, the Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster soars in at 30+ miles per hour! Get ready to dash with your bestie down the track or ride by yourself for a personal experience close to nature — with unique mountain views and wildlife all around.
The ride is simple enough for a child to operate — push forward to go and let go to stop. Each of the 300 pound sleds screams down the mountain at speeds of up to 27 mph, which is guaranteed to plaster a silly grin all over your face.
The writer of this article personally rode six of the seven coasters in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area. We will describe each of those, give our opinions on each, and then attempt to rank them. Rowdy Bear Mountain Alpine Coaster was the fastest of the coasters we reviewed, and the best overall ride.
At 7,650 feet long, the exciting Cliffside Mountain Coaster at Mt. Van Hoevenberg is the longest mountain roller coaster in the country, beating out the ones in the Smoky Mountains and in Colorado.
Kingda Ka. Speaking of crazy heights and speeds, Kingda Ka, also at Six Flags Great Adventure, features a hydraulic launch that sends its trains rocketing up and over a 456-foot top hat tower — making it the world's tallest coaster — at an alarming 128 mph.
