Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

You steer the sled through 9 minutes of twists, tunnels and mountain views, as fast or as slow as you want.

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster admission ticket in Pigeon Forge gives you control of your own sled speed as you navigate the longest mountain coaster in East Tennessee, featuring four uplifts, 360-degree turns and multiple tunnels across 20 scenic acres. Each ride lasts more than 9 minutes and reaches speeds up to 30 mph. Ride by day for Smoky Mountain views or after dark when thousands of lights illuminate the track. Children from age 3 are welcome. Free parking is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster experience

• Arrive at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
• Ride the mountain coaster with scenic views
• Control your speed during the ride
• Enjoy twists, turns, and tunnels
• Optionally ride after dark with lights

The experience

The sled is yours to control. You brake and accelerate through the track yourself, which means the ride is as thrilling or as mellow as you make it: no fixed speed, no surprises you didn't choose. The coaster stretches across more than 20 scenic acres and runs for more than 9 minutes, longer than most mountain coasters in the country. Four uplifts carry you back up the mountain between descents, so the ride doesn't end after one drop. You get multiple runs and multiple views without leaving your sled.

The track winds through 360-degree turns and tunnels carved into the mountainside, with Smoky Mountain scenery visible from almost every angle. Speeds reach up to 30 mph, but since you control the brake, you can slow down to take in a view or speed up through the straightaways. The ride works the same way whether you go during the day or after dark, except at night thousands of lights line the entire track, turning the mountain into an illuminated course beneath the stars.

Children from age 3 can ride, and the coaster is wheelchair accessible. Free parking is included with your ticket. The weight limit is 375 pounds per sled. Intoxicated riders are not permitted on the track.

What’s included

• Free parking.
• admission to the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster track with full control of your sled speed.
• access to ride by day or after dark when the track is lit.

Information

Lasts 10m–30m, runs every day with no fixed time, from US$ 18.99 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rocky Top Mountain Coaster

Is this one for you?The coaster sits on its own grounds in Pigeon Forge with free parking included, so you don't need a car or a shuttle to get there and back. Just your admission ticket. If you're staying in town without transportation, this removes the logistics of reaching a mountain attraction.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

Can I ride the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster if I'm visiting Pigeon Forge without a car?

Yes. Free parking is included with your admission ticket, so if you arrange transportation to the coaster, you won't need to pay for parking once you arrive. The coaster is located on its own grounds in Pigeon Forge.

How long does a single ride on the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster last?

Each ride lasts more than 9 minutes, making it one of the longest mountain coaster experiences in the country. The four uplifts mean you descend and climb multiple times during a single ticket.

What does it mean that I control my own speed on the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster?

You operate the brake lever in your sled, so you decide how fast or slow you go through the track. You can slow down to enjoy a view or accelerate through the straightaways and turns: the same ride feels different depending on how you ride it.

Is the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster lit up at night?

Yes. After dark, thousands of lights illuminate the entire track across the 20 acres, creating a nighttime course beneath the stars. The ride experience is the same, but the scenery changes completely.

Who should not ride the Rocky Top Mountain Coaster?

The coaster is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Intoxicated patrons are not allowed to ride. The weight limit is 375 pounds per sled.