I suggest going in the morning when it first opens up, as it can get busy as the day progresses and the lines get long. They have a waiver to fill out prior to you riding, which you can scan a QR code and do so while you're in line. It didn't work for me, so I filled it out at the kiosk during checkout. If you have long hair, they request that you pick up your hair with a hair tie. If you don't have one, they provide one right before you ride. Also, no bags on the ride. They have lockers for rental, but they do allow fanny packs/belt bags. Super fun experience if you've never tried something like this. Just don't expect Disney or Universal type vibes! This is rustic and in nature, and it was awesome! They do take a picture while you're in the ride, which is available for purchase in the gift shop upon exit. read more

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Absolutely a must ride coaster. Line seemed slow, but when the carts are mostly one at a time it takes a while. Pro tip, at the top hold the break a few seconds, let the person in front get way out in front, then off the breaks for a thrill ride, no breaks until the end. read more

Well worth the stop! Discount if you choose to ride a second time! Be warned if you're going around sharp turns don't let it go wide open or you will rock as if you're going to flip lol scared the heck out of me and my husband. Such a fun time though def do it! read more

OMG!!! WHAT GREAT FUN! If you have a chance to try this you should. It's a 1-2 person coaster in the mountains. It was so much fun. You control the speed and it makes your heart drop into your stomach! There were kids on it having a blast then we got on and had just as much fun!!! We would do it several more times if we were staying in the area!! It's something everyone should try at least once! read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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So much fun! I was a little scared to do this but so glad I did! I went twice and they give you a discount if you go two times. You sit on the coaster 1 or 2 people in a cart max 375 lbs weight limit. The ride begins and takes you up the mountain through the forest which is really beautiful and peaceful. When you get to the top, you release the breaks and the coaster goes down around 27 mph. Now if you get scared or its too fast, you can always break and slow down but the fun part is going down fast. The second time around I got stuck behind a mother and small child going slow. It was not so fun then so try to get distance between coasters. The attendants were super nice and explained safety measures and if you have long hair, they will give you a pony tail holder to put your hair back. Fun times in Helen, Georgia! read more

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Even though it was raining it was an amazing time. We had windshields to keep the rain out of our faces as we were going down the mountain. I stayed pretty dry on the ride. Definitely a fun experience for this South Florida girl. read more

Was visiting Helen for the day with some friends for Oktober fest, and needed a break from window shopping - along came Georgia Mountain Coaster! This was such a fun ride and honestly was the highlight of my visit to Helen. Tickets were reasonable - $17 per rider. The coaster seats either 1 or 2 people (so you can double up if you'd like or have kids). Make sure to bring a hair tie - they will make you put your hair up if it's long! Wait time was a bit long, maybe 45 mins to an hour, but that is expected for a busy Oktoberfest day. Must-do in North GA! read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - View as you are going to the top of the coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Walk right up to this Mountain Coaster, it's only 17.00. So enjoyed and a great place to visit in Helen GA. Tip if walking be prepared to put your stuff in a locker if parking lock it up. No bags, phones anything on the ride. Price very fair for the ride. Enjoy read more

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We loved it! :) My husband & I became little kids again during the ride. This is certainly one of the touristy things to do while visiting Helen, GA. After waiting in the queue for almost an hour, we were dying to get started :) Although I'm a fan of the traditional roller coasters, this one felt new to ride in a forest scenery. The coaster speed can be manually controlled that appeal to both who are either new to rides or have a fear of roller coasters. But sadly in my case, I was stuck behind someone who was going super slow, so my manual control stopped working to keep a safe distance from her throughout the ride. So, we did have fun but for only 2 minutes or so (sigh) We were tempted to go back once more (they offered buy 1 get 50% for the 2nd ride) but looking at the crowd, we decided not to. read more

My husband and I rode the Georgia Mountain Coaster today and had an absolute blast! It was such a fun and unique way to take in the mountain views. We laughed the whole time and loved that you can control your own speed it made the ride even better. Super smooth, well-run, and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Husband and I - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

There aren't many mountain coasters around. Riding in the coaster is exciting and a lot of fun. The experience is Definitely cool and kids will love it! The staff didn't seem happy to be there. The line was so long and the carts were getting stuck. They could have been more attentive to getting a thing to move smoother. It took a while for people to start moving them forward. Cool experience but just wish the staff was a little better. read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

We were looking for something exciting to do and came upon this outline poster. Such a cool and exciting one person ride or you can ride with a kid with a weight limit through the mountains in Helen Georgia. The cost is reasonable. The staff is great and they keep the line moving so even though it's long, it goes pretty quick Definitely something to do while visiting the area. read more

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I have had this alpine coaster on my to-do lost since we moved to Georgia. I finally got to try it earlier this week and it did not disappoint. At $17 per adult, it is a bit on the pricey side for what essentially amounts to a 3-5 minute ride, but it was worth doing for sure. They do give half off a second ride, which is nice, but I think it would be more fair to get 2 rides for the original price and maybe half off any additional rides just because of how short it is. The speed is just right and the spacing between carts is good. I never felt like I had to press the brakes while riding but wish I didn't have to keep holding the handle down for full speed either. A little bumpy on some parts, but that is to be expected on a coaster. Good views of parts of Helen while climbing up. If we are back in the area, I would do it again and maybe spring for a second run that time. read more

The kids had the BEST TIME - so did the adults. It was over with very very quickly so it helped to have a 50% discount off the 2nd ride Because you get to control your speed - it was perfect for kids read more

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NO BAGs / shoulder length hair up in a bun. Short but fun. Was worried about more vista views. It was all in the forest under the canopy. Don't get this review wrong. It's fun. But of a thrill. The workers are bored with tourists. They put on a brave front, but you can see it on every face. Tourist town bucket list item - check. read more

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The Georgia Mountain Coaster was definitely fun and pricing was decent, but the ride is not long. We did a similar coaster in Jamaica that was at least triple the length, this was a bit disappointing from that standpoint. We waited in line for 1.5 hours for a 3 minute ride. I would highly suggest buying the 2nd ride for half off; the really nice part is that they don't make you get off the ride, you just stay on and do it again so no waiting in line again. We did enjoy this and would recommend anyone trying; even our daughter (who's 7) loved it. read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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I saw this coaster highlighted on social media so many times and each time I wanted to go more and more so I'm soooo happy I finally got to go! Be prepared to wait forever. The line gets pretty long and you'll likely be waiting in the sun for some time before you get to the shaded areas. There's a shop with water & drinks to keep you cool and snacks to munch on as you wait. The snacks in the store were a life saver as I visited with two toddlers. My husband and I both went with our two older girls and I was relieved that they let us wait at the front of the line while the other went and came back to stay with the babies. The line was long and hot but it went by pretty quickly. To me, it was absolutely worth it. For a family of 4 we spent about $64 which felt a bit steep but I was just really happy to be able to go one the the coaster I felt it was a good spend for experience. The ride up the mountain was nice and relaxing. I loved the scenery around me and the feeling of anticipation as we got closer to the top. Once we got to the top and released our breaks I legit felt like I was flying thru the trees. Only thing I would change is the people in front of us were going a bit too slow for our liking I would've wanted to go down even faster!! I was not about to wait in that line again so I didn't consider buying a second ticket but if you do decide to it's half off which would be fun to do on a next trip with more time. This was definitely a bucket list experience for me and I'm so glad I got to do this! read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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I love this roller coaster! You move the handles forward to go fast once you're at the top. You're pulled up there first on the track. Once you are in charge it's extremely fun. I found myself pulling back to slow down around sharp corners. If you go too fast you might catch your neighbor up front, & there is zero bumping allowed, much too dangerous. There are little kids riding with parents sharing one. I tried it also at night, & it was even more fun in the dark, cold night. Thanksgiving weekend and proper shoes were needed to stay warm, & a coat. Keep long hair inside your hood, no free ponytails are allowed, must be contained. Second ride is half off. I purchased them together & returned with the receipt a few hours later before 9pm when the line was a bit shorter at night. Popular fun place. Beautiful scenery also. Snacks for $2 in the gift shop. read more

Ive wanted to do a mountain coaster for a long time and I'm so happy I finally took the time to try this! It was so fun! I felt like a child again. It's a little soendy at $18, but if you do it again the same day, it's half price! It's fast but you can use breaks to slow down. It's not too bumpy. I recommend it for the young (with an adult) - all the way up to anyone who may still enjoy a roller coaster. My sisters and i loved it! read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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This business is located directly on N. Main Street near the center of town except it is about 50 feet above the street. Georgia Mountain Coaster is on a hill that you can walk up a series of steps to get to or drive up to their parking lot. Up there is a ticket center/gift shop that also sells drinks and some snacks. Adult tickets are $17 for one ride and then 1/2 off for subsequent rides. You get into your cart and put on the 3 point seat belt (just like the front seats of your car) and then begin a slow climb to the top of the .6 mile track. That takes 3 minutes and then it's downhill for another 2 minutes to the finish. You regulate your own speed with a hand brake and I didn't use mine and went quite fast through the sharp turns. The descent is very safe no matter how fast you go. Even so, I decided not to repeat as I didn't think it would be worth it. I would have been more excited if this ride was less $. Maybe $10-$12 is more fair. It is for only that reason I give a 3 score. It is OK and most people will find it exciting. Riding the coaster is something to do while in Helen. read more

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Amazing first experience. Don't expect a full rollercoaster ride, but it has a scenic view from the mountain with brakes. Being mindful of others, your able to fully break your coaster, but it is a few minutes of you decide to go full speed. I would come back with a group! read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

My boyfriend and I were the only ones there, went through about 5 people from checking in, to giving our receipt, to finally sitting down. We were chatting with the staff a bit then a middle aged guy came out to explain how it works, we were listening and nodding along. Then in the middle of his speech asked "English okay?" with a slight smirk as if we weren't actively listening and couldn't understand him?? Felt like a micro aggression. Weird. Made the experience very uncomfortable. How about they replace him with a video that explains how it works and guests won't have to deal with racist comments? Stay away from this place if you're mixed, brown, or anything not white, because they will make it known that you are not like them!! read more

We came to celebrate our birthdays and looking for something fun to do. Although the ride was fairly quick it was really fun. Had a little wait in line because everyone had the same idea lol but it was worth the wait. It was a thrilling experience and would definitely try it again. read more

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Definitely worth giving it a try at least once! If I'd have known the second was half off we would've gone again. My family of 7 from age 7-57 all had a blast! Bring a hair tie if your hair is long. Locker rentals $1 4 stars only because it cost $106 for 7 of us but what is t expensive in Helen?!?! read more

Absolutely terrifying if you dislike heights like me. But, I lived. It's probably a very mild and enjoyable ride for most people. :) I went on a Tuesday and was only in line for a few minutes, which was good because I didn't have time to chicken out. I feel bad for the people who were behind me. lol read more

Brought our family of 7 here to try it out as it looked interesting. Our kids ages 16-25 had the. best. time. My husband and I had an amazing time as well screamed my head off going fast through some of the curves. It was such a thrill we went twice! Second time is half off. This is a well run operation, young adults working here were friendly and helpful. Photos of your ride available for purchase in the gift shop. Great add on to our Helen adventure. Recommended. read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Super fun! I'm a roller coaster enthusiast so I love this one too! It's kinda pricey but it's worth doing it at least once. $17 per person (13+) and then half off if you wanna ride again. I like that you can control the speed and I enjoy the mountain feeling and views. You need to put your stuff in a locker (extra $). There's a weight limit per cart of 375lbs when dry and 330lbs when wet so they'll weigh you if two people are going together. Driver will be the taller person. Don't forget to ride it if you're in Helen read more

SO COOL!! Definitely everyone to try this atleast once. Kids or no kids. This is a great experience that would make for anyone that wants a quick little thrill. The tickets are less than $10 and the ride is about 2-3 minutes. read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

We showed up 40 min before it opened to a line of probably 30 ppl. This is insane based on actual roller coaster waits. We loved the ride and it was very fun! A must do in helen. read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Fun ride! Recommend the buy one ride and get the second 1/2 off as the ride is fast and last only about a minute on the way down so you'll likely want to ride it again. Very fun, line moves quickly even when it's long. read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

A fun mountain coaster that offers single or dual rider options. At the beginning you receive a small demonstration and instructional video. Then before being clipped in you are reminded of the rules. The coaster is short, but it moves quickly after reaching the top. Riders can determine/ control the speed of the coaster. At the end you can see your photo taken during the ride, then exit through the gift shop. * During my visit the computers went down, so I wasn't able to purchase it. The system actually went down in the entire village so it wasn't their fault. read more

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THIS RIDE WAS SO MUCH FUUUUUNNNNNN, it was just shorter than I wanted it to be especially for the price. The staff were very friendly and made sure you knew how to operate the ride because it is rider operated but you will have a lot of fun. No purses, backpacks, etc are allowed but they do have lockers for you. read more

Super fun ride down the mountain. My girls loved it! Anyone under 54" needs to ride with another. No purses or bags are allowed on the coaster, lockers are available for rent. There were four bathroom stalls in the women's. The bathroom was clean and well stocked, and air conditioned. King of Pops, cold beverages, t-shirts and other souvenirs are sold in the shop. read more

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You will be online for 15 minutes or so for a min or so ride. It is really fun. At first, I was skeptical because I couldn't see where or what the coaster looks like except for the model of the cart. But I was happy I went on. It was $17 per person. You get to pedal on the coaster as it takes you around the forest. You control the acceleration and breaks by using the handle attached to the cart. It is fairly easy. They also have automatic chains to move you up the ramp like a roller coaster. So you are technically controlled by their machine as well. I had a blast. Unfortunately, you can't bring any personal bags big or small. Nothing... it is better to have someone with you so they can watch and hold your belonging. read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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This was such a great addition to Helen!!!! The staff is professional and friendly. While in the Queue the staff made sure everyone was aware of the rules and procedures while riding. It had recently rained so we had to keep a specific distance and the staff made sure we knew what that was and dispatched each vehicle accordingly. As for the coaster itself you have full control of how fast this can go and let me tell you these vehicle haul butt down the mountain and by the time you get to the bottom you'll be saying What the Helen!? Honestly if your in the area and can't do the river tubing you need to try this experience out. On a side note kids 54" and above can ride alone but these vehicle can ride with two if you have a little one. read more

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The Georgia Mountain Coaster is the cutest little ride that you'll find out in the mountainsides of Georgia. It's located in the quaint town of Helen, Georgia that greets tourists year round. This also happens to be one of the most popular attractions for people that like a little adrenaline rush. The Georgia Mountain Coaster has two entrances. Both are off of the main highway that brings you in and out of the city of Helen. If you park in the lot next to the attraction, you'll be able to walk right on. If you park within the town of Helen, you will be stuck walking up some unforgiving stairs. Before you ride, take note of the fact that you'll need to place all loose items in the lockers. You cannot have anything in your hands. Each ride on the coaster is $9. So if you want to ride again, you'll pay $9 each time. The coaster itself seats one adult or one adult and a small child. A lap belt straps you down and you better make sure that it's nice and tight because you'll be cruising in no time. Push forward on the handle bars to stop. Pull back if you want to ride like the wind! The lift takes a while. I mean, it took a WHILE! But you get a nice view of the hillside and you'll see others zooming by. As you reach the top, pull back and GO! You can push the handle forward to slow down if you'd like but seriously, you won't fly off so let physics take over and just GO! The turns are tight and you bounce a little when you pick up speed. I loved every minute of it. Don't forget to smile for the camera because you'll want a souvenir photo before you leave. Overall, I really loved this little coaster. It was a fun way to beat the heat as a majority of the track is under shady trees. Who would have thought that you could enjoy riding on a little coaster in German inspired town in the middle of the mountains. I definitely plan to ride this a few more times upon our next trip back to Georgia! It was a blast! read more

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If you have kids, this one is a no-brainer. $22 for a ride, and a 2d one is half-price at $11. Staff were friendly and the place is well maintained. Find a grandparent to buy the ubiquitous "action photo" at the end of the ride, and you have a happy crew on the way out of town, albeit a little lighter in the wallet. Still, good fun! Cheers! RS read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Entrance - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

My partner and I were staying in nearby Clarksville and saw a billboard for this mountain coaster and we had to go! For $15 per person this is a 10/10 experience of fun! We went early on a Saturday and only had to wait around 15 minutes to get on our cart. And as we got closer, we realized that we could ride together which was an added bonus. This may only be a mountain coaster but it goes fast and you are up HIGH. DEFINITELY don't understand the thrill of this coaster. Thankfully my partner took control of the handles and slowed us down when necessary. I'll admit, it was a-little sketchy how fast we could go with the two of us but I stayed brave. All in all this would be something fun to do with the family. Plus, they give discounts for the more times that you ride! read more

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Had an amazing time on this coaster !!! There was a bit of a line but it moved fast. Definitely the highlight of our trip to Helen ! read more

Georgia Mountain Coaster - Amusement Parks Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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While visiting Helen with family, my young niece was very excited to take a ride on this mountain coaster in town. The wait was a bit long (about an hour), but I was happy to see that some of the extra time was being taken to wipe down and sanitize every car that came back down (during COVID-19.) Masks were also required while waiting in line and purchasing tickets. The tickets are a little pricy for what amounts to a pretty short ride, but it's a cool novelty experience that you can't find everywhere so I thought it was worth it. My niece rode in a cart with her dad and my boyfriend and I each had our own cart. The carts go up on a track and then you head down the windy track back to the bottom. You are able to control the speed of your cart, so if you are brave and don't touch your brakes, you can pick up a pretty good amount of speed which feels very fast when whipping around the curves. I was not quite brave enough to not use the brakes at all, but I still had a blast! The wooded mountain area is also very pretty so you'll enjoy the view going up and down, and also you have a nice view of downtown Helen below while waiting in line. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend taking a ride on the mountain coaster! read more

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