Knott’s Berry Farm Height Requirements

To prioritize rider safety, the park enforces various height requirements for its rides, encompassing roller coasters, thrill rides, and kid-friendly attractions.

Some of the most well-received rides, like the Silver Bullet and GhostRider roller coasters, demand a minimum height of 48 inches (122 cm) for participation.

The height criterion varies by the ride, generally spanning from 32 inches (81 cm) to 46 inches (117 cm) for children’s rides.

It ranges from 48 inches (122 cm) to 54 inches (137 cm) for the more exhilarating attractions in the park.

Verifying the height stipulations for each ride before joining the queue is indispensable.

It is to ensure that all family or group members meet the prerequisites.

This article comprehensively lists ride height limitations for Knott’s Berry Farm rides and amusements. 

Knott’s Berry Farm age requirements are outlined as follows:

Ride	Minimum height and age requirement
Silver Bullet	54 inches (12 years)
Xcelerator	52 inches (8 years)
Supreme Scream	52 inches (8 years)
GhostRider	48 inches (6 years)
La Revolucion	48 inches (6 years)
HangTime	48 inches (6 years)
MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress	48 inches (6 years)
Pony Express	48 inches (6 years)
Jaguar!	48 inches (6 years)
Coast Rider	44 inches (6 years)54 inches to ride alone (12 years)
Sierra Sidewinder	42 inches (6 years)48 inches to ride alone (6 years)
Timberline Twister	36 inches (3 years)maximum height 69 inches (18 years)
Calico River Rapids	46 inches (6 years)
Calico River Rapids	46 inches (6 years)

Rides for visitors 32 inches (81 cm) or taller

Knott’s Berry Farm rides with a minimum height requirement of 32 inches (81 cm)

• Red Baron
• Log Peeler

Rides for visitors 36 inches (91 cm) or taller

Knott’s Berry Farm rides with a minimum height requirement of 36 inches (91 cm)

• Timberline Twister
• Hat Dance – 42 inches (107 cm) to ride alone
• Joe Cool’s GR8 SK8
• Woodstock’s Airmail

Rides for visitors 42 inches (107 cm) or taller

Knott’s Berry Farm ride height requirements of a minimum of 42 inches (107 cm): 

• Sierra Sidewinder 
• Dragon Swing
• Wheeler Dealer Bumper Cards

Rides for visitors 46 inches (117 cm) or taller

Knott’s Berry Farm rides with a minimum height requirement of 46 inches (117 cm):

• Calico River Rapids
• Calico Railroad

Rides for visitors 48 inches (122 cm) or taller

Knott’s Berry Farm ride height requirements of a minimum of 48 inches (122 cm): 

• GhostRider
• Jaguar
• MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
• Pony Express
• La Revolucion
• Waveswinger

Rides for visitors 52 inches (132 cm) or taller

Knott’s Berry Farm height requirement for rides of a minimum of 52 inches (132 cm):

• Xcelerator
• Supreme Scream

Rides for visitors 54 inches (137 cm) or taller

The Knott’s Berry Farm ride with a minimum height requirement of 54 inches (137 cm) is:

• Silver Bullet

Apart from these rides, the theme park houses several rides that small kids can enjoy.

Knott’s Berry Farm rides with no height restrictions: 

• Snoopy Bounce
• Huff and Puff
• Balloon Race no – must be 36 inches (91 cm) to ride alone
• Rocky Road Trucking – must be 42 inches (107 cm) to ride alone
• Lucy’s Tugboat – must be 42 inches (107 cm) to ride alone
• Charlie Brown’s Speedway – must be 42 inches (107 cm) to ride alone
• Grand Sierra Scenic Railroad – must be 46 inches (117 cm) to ride alone
• Timber Mountain Log Ride – must be at least 46 inches (117 cm) to ride alone
• Sky Cabin – must be 46 inches (117 cm) to ride alone
• Merry GO Round – must be 46 inches (117 cm) to ride alone
• Calico Mine Ride – must be 46 inches (117 cm) to ride alone
• Butterfield Stagecoach – must be 46 inches (117 cm) to ride alone

Knott’s Soak City

Knott’s Soak City ride height restrictions are as follows:

Attraction	Minimum height requirement	Other restrictions
Gremmie Lagoon	no minimum	Maximum height – 54 inches (137 cm)
Sunset River	no minimum	42 inches (107 cm) to ride alone
Tidal Wave Bay	no minimum	42 inches (107 cm) to ride alone
Beach House	no minimum
Laguna Storm Water Tower	42 inches (107 cm)	must wear a life vest – 42 to 48 inches (122 cm)
The Wedge	42 inches (107 cm)
Banzai Falls	42 inches (107 cm)
Malibu Run	48 inches (122 cm)
Old Man Falls	48 inches (122 cm)
Shore Broke	48 inches (122 cm)

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