Open daily 10 AM to 10 PM, weather permitting. Ripley's took over the former Rowdy Bear Mountain in Gatlinburg in 2022.
Formerly Rowdy Bear Mountain.
About Ripley's Mountain Coaster
This is the mountain coaster at 386 Parkway in Gatlinburg that used to be Rowdy Bear Mountain. Ripley's now runs it as Ripley's Mountain Coaster, a gravity coaster where you control your own speed. The cheapest way in is a Ripley's combo ticket or the Groupon 7-day unlimited pass at about $25.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley's Basic combo (Aquarium + any 2) | $59.99 | Adult · coaster counts as one attraction (one ride) |
| Ripley's Plus combo (Aquarium + any 3) | $64.99 | Adult · coaster counts as one attraction |
| Ripley's Premium combo (Aquarium + any 7) | $89.99 | Adult |
Ripley's does not post a standalone coaster price online; buy at the booth or through a combo. Solo riders must be 10+ and 54 inches; kids 3 to 9 who are 38 inches can ride with a companion 16+.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Seven days of unlimited coaster rides for $28.13, or $25.49 with Groupon's code HALLOWEEN when we checked.
See the dealRipley's lists a free all-day kids ride pass with a paid adult admission.
See the dealRipley's lists 25% off combo tickets this fall.
See the dealPromo codes
Groupon's HALLOWEEN code was knocking about $2.64 off the 7-day coaster deal when we checked. Other coupon-site codes we found are not real.
Good to know
- Address
- 386 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Hours
- Daily 10 AM to 10 PM, weather permitting.
- Phone
- +1-865-430-7800
- Type
- Family park · run by Rowdy Bear
- Official site
- ripleys.com/gatlinburg/ripleys-mountain-coaster
Don't miss
- Gravity mountain coaster about 3,100 feet long
- Speeds up to 35 mph, with your own brake
- Mountain Glider rail ride through the trees
- Lit track for night rides
Little ways to save
If you are doing the Ripley's Aquarium anyway, add the coaster to a combo instead of paying for it alone.
Planning more than two rides? The Groupon 7-day unlimited pass at about $25 usually wins.
Check the kids' height first. Under 38 inches cannot ride at all.
Ride after dark. The track is lit and open until 10 PM.
Questions people ask us
What happened to Rowdy Bear Mountain in Gatlinburg?
Ripley's took over the coaster in 2022 and now runs it as Ripley's Mountain Coaster at 386 Parkway.
How much is Ripley's Mountain Coaster?
Ripley's sells it in combos starting at $59.99 for the Aquarium plus any two attractions. Groupon lists a 7-day unlimited pass for $28.13.
How old do kids have to be?
Kids 10+ who are 54 inches can ride alone. Kids 3 to 9 must be at least 38 inches and ride with someone 16 or older.
What are the hours?
Daily 10 AM to 10 PM, weather permitting.
More parks nearby
Where these prices come from: Ripley's Mountain Coaster official page, Ripley's Gatlinburg combo tickets, Ripley's coaster info page (hours, rules), RCDB, Ripley's Mountain Coaster (former Rowdy Bear), Cabins of the Smoky Mountains (2022 takeover), Groupon deal. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.