Ghost Town · Water ride
Timber Mountain Log Ride
Classic log flume weaving through a mountain sawmill with lively animated scenes and a final splashing descent.
60 min
live wait
Water ride
Moderate thrill
36"
min height
Before you ride
You can get wet, especially on the main drop.
Expert tip
The back rows can be wetter; ride after lunch or in warmer weather if you want a chance to dry off.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 6 PM (~5 min) · also good around 11 AM (~7 min)
Busiest around 2 PM (~13 min)
| 10 AM | 8 minutes |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | 7 minutes |
| 12 PM | 8 minutes |
| 1 PM | 10 minutes |
| 2 PM | 13 minutes |
| 3 PM | 12 minutes |
| 4 PM | 12 minutes |
| 5 PM | 10 minutes |
| 6 PM | 5 minutes |
| 7 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 7 days of live waits, in park time (PT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Timber Mountain Log Ride stats
Timber Mountain Log Ride is a 50-foot water ride at Knott's Berry Farm that reaches 25 mph and drops 42 feet. It was built by Arrow Development / Bud Hurlbut, opened in 1969 and lasts about 5 minutes. Riders must be at least 36 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 6 PM or 11 AM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Water ride
- Manufacturer
- Arrow Development / Bud Hurlbut
- Model
- Log Flume
- Opened
- 1969
- Track length
- 2,500 ft
- Top speed
- 25 mph
- Height
- 50 ft
- Drop
- 42 ft
- Duration
- 5 min
- Height requirement
- 36 in
💡 Fun facts
- Designed by Bud Hurlbut
- Its themed log flume influenced subsequent generations of theme park rides.
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