Near lagoon·Water ride
Raging Rapids
Raft ride that descends a naturally sloping hillside through churning water.
🔧 Refurbishment
Water ride
Moderate thrill
43"
min height
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Raging Rapids stats
- Manufacturer
- Intamin
- Model
- River Rapids
- Opened
- 1985
- Track length
- 1,400 ft
- Top speed
- 12 mph
- Height
- 25 ft
- Drop
- 10 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 6 min
Raging Rapids is a 25-foot water ride at Kennywood that drops 10 feet. It was built by Intamin, opened in 1985 and lasts about 6 minutes. Riders must be at least 43 inches tall.
Before you ride
Significant splashes, spinning raft; reopening listed for 2027.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Prepare for uneven soaking because water levels vary around the raft.
💡 Fun facts
- Hillside whitewater course
- Circular rafts
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