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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Children must be 48″ tall to ride

  • 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

  • 300lbs weight limit per car

  • 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

  • No footwear

  • No flips, somersaults, or inverted maneuvers

  • 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

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

  • All riders must be able to walk

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

  • Secure shoes required

  • Pregnant women not permitted for safety

Snow Tubing

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

  • Tubers 3-5 yrs old, or under 42'' tall, must ride with an adult 18+.

  • All Tubers must be able to get in & out of tube & lanes quickly, must be able to ride conveyor unassisted in a standing position and be able to understand instructions & rules.

  • Pregnant women are not permitted for safety

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

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

  • Ages 3yrs and up

  • 300 lb weight limit per cart

  • Not Wheelchair Accessible

The Cloud Catcher

  • 80lbs - 250lbs weight limit

  • Closed-toe shoes required

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

  • Pregnant women are not permitted for safety

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

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

    *Ages 4 and under are free

  • No Food or Drink allowed in the Wildlife Exhibit

  • Shoes required