Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

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The Moonshine Mountain Coaster in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is an award-winning alpine coaster that offers riders a thrilling yet scenic ride down a 2,500-foot-long mountain track.

Open year-round, the coaster features single or double rider cars where passengers control their speed using individual brakes, allowing for a personalized pace—whether a leisurely glide or a fast, exhilarating descent reaching speeds up to 30 mph. The ride starts with a slow cable lift up the mountain, providing beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains before the gravity-driven descent filled with twists and turns.

The coaster ride lasts about five to seven minutes and also offers a spectacular nighttime experience where the track is illuminated. Suitable for riders aged three and older with height and weight restrictions, it is a family-friendly attraction praised for its smooth, quiet operation and breathtaking natural surroundings.