Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster

You ride a single or double sled on a specially designed silent track. Each sled has an individual brake handle, so you choose whether to coast cautiously or let it run. The operator says it is open year-round, and the experience changes at night, when the ride is lit.

• Lift: an uphill lift carries you to the start.
• Control: hand brakes let you set your own pace.
• Day and night: the operator suggests taking two rides in daytime and the third at night for the light show.

The official site lists these prices as of Oct 22, 2026. Check the ticket page before you go, since prices and packages change.

• Single ride: adult (8 and up) $17.99; child (3 to 7) $5.99.
• Re-ride: adult $9.99; child $4.99.
• Ride 3 Times package: adult $35.99; child $11.99. The third ride does not have to be the same day.

The FAQ sets the rules. Passengers must be at least 3 years old and 38 inches tall, and must ride with someone who is at least 16. A driver riding alone must be at least 56 inches tall. The maximum weight is 375 pounds in dry conditions. Staff do turn people away who do not meet the limits, so check before you queue up with a small child.

• Address: 306 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Phone (865) 430-5577.
• Hours: the site showed 10 AM to 10 PM for Oct 22, 2026. Check the day you plan to go.
• Timing: go right at opening or after dark. Midday Parkway weekends and October leaf season are the busiest stretches.
• Weather: the ride closes for rain or lightning at the operator's discretion; the site lists the policy.

The ride is short, so treat it as a 30-minute add-on rather than a half-day plan, and pair it with a walk to Anakeesta or a meal on the Parkway.