Knott's Berry Farm Height Requirements: Every Ride Listed

Knott's Berry Farm height requirements range from no minimum in Camp Snoopy up to 54 inches for Silver Bullet, the park's tallest threshold. Xcelerator requires 52 inches, while HangTime, GhostRider, and Sierra Sidewinder each require 48 inches. Timber Mountain Log Ride and Calico Mine Ride drop to 36 or 46 inches for riders with a supervising companion.

Knott's Berry Farm has a wide range of rides, from Camp Snoopy toddler attractions to full-inversion coasters that require riders to be 52 inches or taller. Before you get to the gate, know exactly what your group can ride. This list covers every major attraction with confirmed height requirements.

Big Thrill Coasters (48"-54" Required)

These are the park's marquee rides. If you're under the minimums, you'll need to sit these out.

• Silver Bullet, 54" minimum. An inverted coaster with six inversions. Tallest requirement in the park.
• Xcelerator, 52" minimum. Hydraulic-launch coaster that hits 82 mph in about 2.3 seconds. No exceptions.
• HangTime, 48" minimum. Gerstlauer Infinity coaster with a 96-degree beyond-vertical drop and 5 inversions, including a signature negative-g stall loop, one of very few operating coasters in the world with this rare element.
• GhostRider, 48" minimum. The park's classic wooden coaster. Rough, fast, and worth it.
• Sierra Sidewinder, 48" minimum to ride alone, 42" with a supervising companion.
• Jaguar!, 48" minimum. A family-style coaster that's tamer than the others but still has that restriction.
• Pony Express, 48" minimum. Launches you forward and simulates galloping, great for riders hitting that 48" mark for the first-timers guide.
• MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress, 48" minimum. Opening July 2026 after a four-year rebuild with a new LSM launch system, Kumbak trains, and an Aztec treasure-hunting theme. The ride uses the traditional shuttle coaster pattern, launching forward from the station, then returning backward. Verify current operations on the Knott's website before your visit, as the ride may still be in soft-opening phase.

Family Rides (36"-46" or Supervised)

These attractions work for school-age kids or younger children with a supervising adult.

• Timber Mountain Log Ride, 46" to ride alone, or no minimum height with a supervising adult. One of the oldest log flume rides in the United States (opened 1969).
• Calico Mine Ride, 46" to ride alone, or accompanied by a supervising companion for shorter riders. A classic dark ride from 1960.
• Calico River Rapids, 46" minimum. A whitewater raft ride that will get you wet. (Rethemed from Bigfoot Rapids in 2019 with Ghost Town animatronics.)
• Calico Railroad, 46" minimum. A steam train that loops the park perimeter, good for a rest.
• Snoopy's Tenderpaw Twister Coaster, 42" alone, 36" with a supervising companion. The newest coaster in Camp Snoopy.
• Balloon Race, 36" minimum, or with a supervising companion for shorter riders. Gentle balloon-themed spinner.
• Jeep Ride, 36" minimum. A Camp Snoopy classic.

Camp Snoopy Little Kid Rides (Under 36" or No Requirement)

Camp Snoopy was redesigned in 2024 with a Beagle Scout theme and most of its attractions accommodate toddlers.

• Beagle Express Railroad, No height requirement. A train ride through Camp Snoopy with Peanuts characters.
• Charlie Brown's Kite Flyer, No minimum height. A slow swing ride for toddlers.
• Red Baron, No height minimum for accompanied children. Biplane spinner.
• Camp Bus, No minimum. A bouncing vehicle ride for the littlest visitors.
• Treetop Racer, Beagle Scout-themed rally ride, low height threshold.
• Camp Snoopy Jamboree, No height requirement. A train route to the Jamboree area.

Thrill Rides with Additional Restrictions

Some rides have secondary requirements beyond height:

• Xcelerator has a weight restriction and guests may be asked to demonstrate they fit the lap bar safely.
• HangTime uses lap bar restraints; guests with larger frames should try the test seat at the ride entrance before queuing.
• Silver Bullet, Over-the-shoulder harnesses; test seat available at the ride entrance.
• GhostRider, HangTime, Silver Bullet As of September 2025, these three rides require paid lockers for loose items. If it doesn't fit in your pocket, plan on paying for a locker before you queue.

How to Measure Before You Go

Knott's uses the standard barefoot measurement at the ride entrance. Shoes can add about an inch, but operators measure without them. If your child is borderline at 47" or 51", measure at home before the trip so you're not surprised at the gate. The park has wristband programs (ask at Guest Services) that let you pre-check your child's height and mark them for the day, saving re-measurement at every ride.

Rides with No Height Requirement

Beyond Camp Snoopy, a few park-wide attractions have no height requirement:

• Fiesta Village carousel, any height, any age
• Shows and live entertainment, no restrictions
• Calico Saloon, stage show, all ages welcome
• Ghost Town walking area and shops, no restrictions

If you're visiting with a mix of ages, Camp Snoopy is your home base for the youngest riders. The 36"-46" bracket opens up most of the family-tier rides. Once a rider clears 48", nearly the full park is available except Silver Bullet and Xcelerator.

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