Ride Restrictions

For your safety + enjoyment

Ober Mountain always has your safety and enjoyment as our top priority. Please be advised that some rides and activities at Ober Mountain are not ADA accessible due to the nature of the ride or activity. Some rides and activities at Ober may involve physical stress and you should use your own judgment whether or not to participate.

For more information view our Accessibility Policy.

Carousel

  • Ticket valid for unlimited Carousel rides the day of purchase

  • Must be 36″ or taller to ride alone

  • Children under 36″ must ride with an adult 18+

  • Shoes required

Chair Swings

  • Must be 42″ or taller to ride, have good upper body control and be able to sit up straight

  • Some guests may not be able to ride due to size restrictions within the parameters of the restraint system

  • Shirt and secure shoes are required (no flip flops)

  • Weight Limit: 250 lbs per chair

Downhill Mountain Biking

Rider Requirements:

  • Biker weight limit is 300 lbs.

  • All riders must have sufficient physical dexterity to control directing and braking the bike and must be able to safely load, ride and unload the lift

  • Typically, 5 yrs is the minimum age, however, if the child fits the bike and can ride a bike, exceptions can be made

  • All riders under 18 yrs must have a parent or guardian. 18+ must sign a waiver in person

  • Pregnant women are not permitted for safety

  • You must wear a properly fitted helmet while riding

  • Alcohol, tobacco, food, or drink are not allowed in the Bike Park area

Bike Requirements:

  • All size bikes must have disc brakes

  • All bikes, 24″ & larger must have one form of suspension

  • Ober Mountain bike trails are not designed to accommodate adaptive mountain bikes

  • Uphill travel is not allowed at Ober Mountain as our park is designed and will be operated as a downhill park only

Ice Bumper Cars

  • Rider must be 48″ tall to ride/operate

  • Rider must be able to sit upright independently throughout the ride with control of upper torso, head and neck.

  • 1 rider per car

  • Shoes required, secure on feet during ride

  • Maximum weight per “Car” : 300 LBS

  • Pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this activity for safety

Ice Skating

  • 6yrs and under must be with paid adult 18+

    *Ages 4 and under free

  • Socks Required

    *Available for sale

  • No pedestrian traffic or wheelchairs are allowed on the ice.

  • Pregnant women are not permitted for safety

Igloo Snow Zone

  • Ages 6 yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult

  • No snowball throwing, sorry!

Jump Pillow

  • Children 48″ and Under Only

  • Must be physically fit

  • No footwear

  • No flips, somersaults or inverted maneuvers of any kind

  • Empty pockets and remove cell phones before using

  • Observe the safety of others at all times

Rock Climbing Wall

  • Must wear well-secured footwear (no flip-flops)

  • Safety harness must fit securely

  • Minimum weight: 22 LBS

  • Maximum weight: 309 LBS

  • Pregnant women are not permitted for safety

Ski/Snowboard

  • Everyone must have a current valid Ski Area Ticket (and ski/snowboard equipment) at all times to enter the slopes

  • A minor (under 18 yrs old), skiing/snowboarding without a parent present must bring a Minor Liability Form signed by a parent

  • Ages 11 yrs and under must be accompanied on the slopes by a ticketed/equipped parent or guardian 18 yrs or older

  • Helmet is encouraged

Sky Village Express

  • 6 yrs and under must ride with an adult 18+

  • Any loose/open-toed shoes must be removed and held by the rider

Smoky Mountain Bobsled

  • Subject to closure due to weather conditions

  • Ages 3 to 6 yrs must ride with a paid adult 18+

  • Under age 3 not allowed

  • Secure shoes required

  • Pregnant women not permitted for safety

  • All riders (including any young child riding with an adult) must be able to walk

  • Size Limit: Depends on fitment in individual sled

Snow Tubing

  • All Tubers must be able to get in & out of tube & lanes quickly

  • All Tubers must be able to ride conveyor unassisted in a standing position

  • All Tubers must be able to understand instructions & rules

  • Pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this activity

  • Tubers 6+ years and 42” tall may ride alone, at their guardian’s discretion

  • Tubers 3-5 years old or under 42 inches tall must ride with an adult 18 years or older

  • Ages 2 and under are not allowed to participate

Spider Jump

  • Must be between 30lbs - 175lbs

  • Must remove shoes before climbing on to the trampoline

  • Do not jump until the attendants ask you to

  • Keep hands on bands during the entire jump

  • As soon as swinging movement occurs, stop jumping immediately

  • Only vertical movements are allowed

  • Pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this activity

  • Do not land with head or shoulders on trampoline

Summer Tubing

  • Min height 36″ – Max height 78″

  • Minimum age 4 yrs

  • Shoes required

    * Flip flops and loose-fitting shoes not recommended

  • Tubers must be able to stand on the Magic Carpet Lift unassisted

  • Pregnant women are not permitted for safety

Tennessee Flyer

  • Children ages 2 and under are not allowed to ride

  • Pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this activity

  • Must be 9 years or older & at least 52″ to ride alone

  • Children 8 and under must ride with someone 18 yrs or older, who is the person responsible for the child’s supervision

  • To ride double, the brake controller (rear seat) must be 18 years or older

  • No food, gum, drinks, cameras, recording devices, or cell phones are permitted on this ride

  • Shoes required, secure on feet during ride

  • Loose items are not permitted on this ride

  • Brake controller (rear seat) must be able to operate both levers

  • Minimum height: Rear (brake controller) 52” – Front (passenger) 36”

  • Maximum weight per Coaster Cart : 300 LBS

  • Coaster is not wheelchair accessible

The Cloud Catcher

  • Minimum weight: 80 lbs

  • Maximum weight: 250 lbs

  • Must be at least 14 yrs old to go alone

    *Under 14 must go with a guardian 18+

  • Must be able to lift at least 10 lbs

  • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs

  • Closed-toe shoes required

  • Loose clothing and hair should be secured before the start of the course

  • If you have an injury, it is up to your doctor, if other requirements are met

  • Pregnant women are not permitted to participate in this activity

The Gatlinburg Tram

  • Perfect for all ages

  • Children under 12yrs must be accompanied by an adult 18+

  • Strollers must be folded & upright prior to boarding

  • Handicap accessible. Wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc. get back ramp access and priority boarding.

Wildlife Habitat

  • Ticket valid for unlimited visits the day of purchase

  • 12yrs and under must be with adult age 18+

  • No Food or Drink allowed in the Wildlife Exhibit

  • Shoes required