Timber Mountain Log Ride, is an absolute must when you visit, Knott's Berry Farm. I'm sure I have gone on this ride over a hundred times in my lifetime already. This is a favorite for so many of us. This log ride in particular, goes fast in comparison to the one at Disneyland. The animatronics here are loggers...and they're kinda creepy looking which I never noticed until now. Seriously. Seats on this ride are tight. I mean tight. Kids will be fine but adults especially, if you're not petite, it is a squeeze. I have long legs, so they always kinda get stuck and I have to wiggle around to get comfortable. Anyways, the water is much cleaner than it ever was. It no longer has that distinct odor of dirty water rides at the park, making for a much better experience. If you're not one to go on a thrill ride, this has one big drop at the end, but it's doable. It'll definitely become a favorite for you too, so do yourself a favor and hop in. read more

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Super enjoyable ride with the possibility of getting wet, which was attractive on a hot day like yesterday (92). You sit in a log, four in a row front to back. Lots of waterfalls and mists and even "dynamite explosions" that send water up into the air next to you so get sprinkled on. Several mini drops, and a bigger one at the end for getting potentially wet again. Meanwhile as you float inside the mountain, you see animatronic loggers playing bajos, sawing wood, hanging out at base camp, and having a hootenanny alongside the log ride. Very enjoyable! It's fun to predict which of the 4 of you will get splashed the most at the start of the ride. read more

If you're here during the Halloween season, this is a MUST. The Timber Mountain Log Ride is reskinned to be the Halloween Hootenanny and the amount of decor and effort in theming this ride is SO NICE! We were here during Halloween and towards the evening, the ride was literally a walk on. Barely waited a couple minutes in the load in area and got to see a couple of the black cats hidden there. You can be seated with your small bags and items and if you have drinks you can place them on the crates where you loaded on. The ride itself goes pretty quickly, but it's not super intense. The drop isn't so bad, especially since all you do is hunch and kinda squat in without any seatbelts or restraints, just good ol' gravity and the handlebars to the side. I feel like the miner and prospector animatronics are much smoother than the Calico Mine Ride and there's so much to look at. Lots of fall foliage, pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, spider webs, skeletons, spiders, and even an alien collision? You do get pretty wet, at least I did sitting in the front, but I ended up drying up in 45 minutes or so on Halloween day. Definitely will come back to this one! read more

Seriously... my favorite ride at Knott's. I say that for two reasons. First and foremost, it's "old school" of sorts, having existed since the birth of dinosaurs. Secondly, if you do not enjoy yourself on this ride, you better have your pulse checked. Is it cheesy? Oh He!! Yes. Is it fun? See aforementioned response. Is it nostalgic? Yup. As a soon approaching 70 yr old, I love the nostalgic rides at Knott's. Quick note... my uncle Bob was one of the "native dancers" in the "Native American" area by the bottle shop back in the day. I may look European, but in all reality, I'm more indigenous. We. Love. Knott's. read more

Not my favorite ride, but it's a good log ride. It kind of reminds me of the old Splash Mountain but on fast forward. The line typically moves fast as well. Teens and kids will appreciate it. For me, I find it to be mid and would skip it. read more

Super fun! An easy ride for all ages. Plan to get wetttttttt lol The seating is tight for adults. I barely fit inside with my thick thighs lol I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get out of the log lol Super fun and rocky! You start by going up, up, up. You get plenty of momentum to get you through the whole ride. There's one really big drop at the end! It's a huuuuuge drop lol And you definitely get wet lol Make sure to smile! There's a camera at the top lol read more

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There is a three person log car for the bigger riders. This is hubby's favorite ride so we always go on it when we visit. Our last visit was sunday, 10/22/23, and monday, 10/23/23. Sunday was super busy (Knotts Spooky Farm trick or treating event). But this ride is one of them that we were able to do, even on a busy day! I can honestly say that I am no longer scared of doing this ride. But I'm not lifting my hands off the bar, either! Both times, I got super wet. Hubby was in the back. I was in front of him. Stringbean was at the very front of the car. So there was a space between us. read more

Love this ride. It is a classic. Nothing has changed inside. All the decor and ride figures are as old as time. Even though they renovated in 2013, the figures look like they've been around for ages. It's time for an update. I wished they would've decorated the inside for Christmas. The lines for this ride are short when it's cold. The lines move quickly. read more

This ride is the best one here at Knotts Berry farm I rode This 84 times How do I Know? I ride it every single time but when it's closed I get frustrated because I love the Halloween theme it's super scary i love the music I sing it every time it's a very fun ride read more

Timber Mountain Log Ride - I like the Halloween theme - Amusement Parks Near Me - Buena Park, California

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"We're going down! We're riding "Timber"! - parody of "Timber", Pitbull w/ Kesha A Knott's Classic! While not as steep a drop as the newer Splash Mountain at Disneyland, Timber Mountain Log Ride is still a thrilling water ride & a fun way to cool off on a hot day. Or, a rainy December night, like my last time on the ride. Beware - Your shoes will get drenched! There's openings on the sides of the logs, allowing water to splash in. I thought I'd be slick by making sure to raise my feet up, like I do Calico River Rapids. But, alas, it's squishy feet for me for the rest of my Knott's visit. I'm wearing my waterproof Columbia trail shoes, next time I plan on riding the Log Ride. About equal time is spent outside, as well as interior. The Log Ride is a good long ride, with animatronic loggers & critters. Halloween & Christmas brings with them new theming, by way of decor, music & other accoutrements. There's even a crash landed UFO, too! Here's the pro & con. The con is, because the logs travels the flumes so fast, it's hard to check out everything. The pro is, it makes riders want to ride the Log Ride, again! I never tire of riding the Log Ride. The logs are whisked through the flumes at a brisk pace, and there are great views of the park at various parts of the ride. The climactic drop makes my heart race, everytime, and the splashing can be substantial, now & again. The Timber Mountain Log Ride is an affirmative "must ride" & part of the rich heritage of Walter & Cordelia Knott's vision for the park. Starting with John Wayne as a passenger on the first log, to young kids with iPhones present day, the Timber Mountain Log Ride is solidly ensconced as the OG Knott's ride. Newer, sexier rides will come about, but the Log Ride will always have a special place in my heart. Highly recommend! read more

[UPDATE 1: Review #376] 2019 Yelp 100 Challenge (110/100) The Timber Mountain Log Ride was one of our family's favorite rides, & it's been our 1st stop since we've been going with our son since he was 2-1/2. Knott's Berry Farm is just the right size with enough rides for our family minus the long wait times of some of the other amusement parks so we decided to get the 2019 annual pass. Prior to today's kid-friendly Halloween trip, we haven't been back since May 2019. I'm highly disappointed by the ride's change. Instead of a single partition where you can seat 5, maybe 6 people, there's now 3 partitions so there exactly 4 seats. And if you are a family of 4 with LOs, the kids must sit in the first & last seats with the adults to balance the log (1-child, 2-adult, 3-adult, 4-child). WTH!?! :-X Since my son never rides in front, he's in the last seat; though it's his favorite ride, he has to sit alone in the back... whereas the previous configuration, he had the protection of leaning his back against me & holding my hand. Not only that, he's so short that he's not pictured in the drop. Operations should take into consideration of a different seating arrangement: 1-child, 2-adult, 3-child, 4-adult that way I can still reach out to him & assure my presence. This seat configuration & seating arrangement is soooooo messed up!!! Even his 1st time at 2-1/2, he was slightly nervous & screamed at the drops but didn't cry, & said it was fun, let's do it again. It's almost 1 year later, this is the 1st time he cried & said I don't like this ride, I'm all by myself. =*( I wonder how other families with toddlers who ride the Timber Mountain Log Ride are dealing with the new seat configuration & seating arrangement? This is one thrill-seeking ride we won't be making same day repetitive trips, or even riding. I highly doubt we'll renew our season pass, or visit again after our 2019 pass expires... at least not until M's older, maybe 5 or 6 years from now when he can reach most of the rides' height requirements to find this log ride fun again. read more

I hate this ride almost all the log "boat's" have holes in the bottom that allow the boat to flood. Somtimes you can literally step in a foot of water when getting on. It's so terrible, nobody likes s soggy shoes! And they will time to time use a machine to draw water if it gets too deep inside the boat. The people guiding the rides have the worst attitudes. read more

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Yelp challenge. 2015. 237/365 2 of my biggest fears....Water and Heights meshed together here at The Timber Mountain Log Ride. I am talking anxiety the entire time till we meet the final drop. Chances are you won't get soaked on this ride. If you want to get wet, ride the rapids. You may get a little sprinkle. It must of been about 20 years since Ive been on this ride. Being in the front gives you a perfect view of the ride. That's if you keep your eyes open. Lots of cool props along the way, you won't want to miss. This ride brings back fond memories growing up as a kid. After a hot day at Knotts the parents would drag us on this ride to cool down. Back then we never got those cool little pictures. #720 read more

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They updated the ride with back seats so the log can seat either 4 or 3 people instead of having 2 people first in front, a divider and then 2 people in the back. I guess they needed to put more for capacity as well. It can get a little tight, if you have 2 people only, you have to sit in the middle seat and not the way front. Line goes by really quicky and really efficent as well. The log ride itself has not changed much, maybe the animitronics here and there and they have a cheasy song that goes with it. The only problem is the wet shoes you get if you sit in the way front as it tends to get soaked. read more

SAWIN' LOGS Armed with the knowledge that TMLR is considered Knotts Berry Farm's most popular attraction, it STILL managed to exceed my expectations and give me wood! The eight story Timber Mountain is a giant show building that's jam packed with animatronic scenes and flume channels. From start to finish, the ride is themed like a lumber camp in the late 1800's and has tons of amusing references from that era. Dancing girls, menacing wolves, crazed prospectors, and every other western cliche you can think of make appearances during the ride. Bud Hurlbut designed this ride for Walter Knott nearly five decades ago, costing the park $3.5M and setting the stage for many oft-imitated but never duplicated log flumes. The inaugural ride on 7/11/69 included the Duke himself, John Wayne! Just imagining the iconic 6'4" cowboy wedged into one of these logs and getting drenched at the splashdown finale puts a smile on my face :) Besides the 42ft drop at the end, there's also a nice surprise descent into darkness around the halfway point. The majority of the layout is actually quite zippy; the log moves through the channel at a fast pace and almost doesn't allow enough time for riders to enjoy the amazing set pieces. There's things on both sides, so you really have to be alert to catch all the stuff going on! Sitting in the very front of the boat, I only got slightly splashed at the end which seemed typical for the ride. I understand that Knotts can vary the water level depending on the season, so during summer months you're more likely to get soaked. This legendary attraction is responsible for starting the 'flume boom' and is thought to be one of the very best in its category. In my opinion it's right up there with Disney's Splash Mountain (either location), Universal's Dudley Do-Right Ripsaw Falls, Busch Garden's Escape From Pompeii and Phantasialand's Chiappas in terms of quality and attention to detail. It wouldn't be much of a stretch for me to say that Timber Mountain Log Ride is the best flume attraction in the country. You owe it to yourself to ride this on a trip to the park, no matter what the wait. read more

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Date of most recent visit: August 20, 2016 The Timber Mountain Log Ride has always been one of my favorite rides at Knott's Berry Farm, despite the 30-45 minute wait times in line. Basically, you hop into a log and meander your way through a nineteenth-century logging camp, complete with loggers and various flora and fauna. Not that scary at all (even if the animatronic figures unintentionally look a bit creepy...) - and the best part is the drop at the end, which isn't as steep as Splash Mountain in Disneyland, but still thrilling just the same. You won't even get soaked! Pretty relaxing ride overall, and don't forget to smile as you go down that drop; the camera gets a pic (but unlike Splash Mountain, the drop ends all too quickly)! read more

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A visit to Knott's Berry Farm wouldn't be complete without a ride on one of the oldest flume log rides in the United States. I've ridden this classic Knott's ride, originally known as "Calico Log Ride" dozens of times in the past. John Wayne and his son took the inaugural ride on the day it was launched on July 11, 1969. His movie "True Grit" opened one month before. Eventually winning him his Oscar for best actor. Also in 1969, to put things in context. - The cost of a gallon of gas was 35 cents. - Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. - The Brady Bunch TV show premiered. - Led Zeppelin released their first album The Timber Mountain Log Ride recently went through a renovation with a multimillion dollar overhaul. The work included upgrades to all the figures and sets of the 19th century lumberjack camp. Today, my daughter and I rode it together, my first time in maybe ten years. It's still a fun, fast paced entertaining thrill ride with a spunky 42-foot free fall at the end. P.S. I'm writing this review in the waiting room of my Orthopedic doctors office to have my back checked. :) read more

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Knott's Berry Farm. It's so old school. The displays are so dated they may as well be in black and white. And there's no video display or 3-D effects. There's only one mild "thrill" on the entire ride and that's the final downhill, which is still pretty tame and there's a good chance you won't even get wet. But there was something relaxing and almost quaint about this ride. It ended up being my favorite thing at Knott's. Odd I know, but the animatronic "working men" are sort of creepy and also cute. The lighting is nice including the use of darkness for dramatic effect. And it's just a nice respite from a crazed day at a theme park. It really is like taking a slowish float down a river. Just queue up already. read more

Always a favorite & a staple to every Knotts visit! 12/7/18 Today was super fun they must have just filled the ride with water because it was super quick and a bit more thrilling than normal. Loved it! It's a must during your visit read more

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This is one of my favorite rides @ Knotts over the past year they have redone the inside of this adding new characters and upgrading the mining theme a bit! My favorite thing about this ride has to be the sensors that say "Sit Down" they are before the first drop and the big drop you can set them off by putting your hands in the air before you go down it always creates a good laugh wile on the ride! The line for this ride often moves pretty quick so you won't spend a great deal of time waiting with that said go enjoy one of the best rides in the park! read more

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This was my favorite ride at Knott's Berry Farm. It has been around a while, since 1969, but recently remodeled in 2013. I remember riding it as a child and enjoyed it very much, especially since there was water involved. The new version of the ride is just as fun and the addition of the special effects have made it, well just better. The best part of the ride was the dark section before the big drop. The darkness built up the anticipation and the next thing you knew, you were quickly dropping down into a pool of water. Reaching 12 feet per second, it a pretty fast ride for a traditional water log ride. It's no roller coaster, but the feeling of floating on water and being thrust by it, is a thrill in itself. Although the line was long, it did move a long quite readily. We spent about 35 minute in line, the first time and about 40 the second time around, and we got a little wet. read more

Very fun log ride you won't get too wet but it's definitely fun. The ride is relatively long for a log ride and not that fast. Definitely recommend. read more

Loved this ride since I was a kid! The line moves relatively quickly since there are multiple "logs" to ride in. The max number of riders in a log is 5 (2 in the front, 3 in the back). If its busy you may be thrown in a log with others if youre by yourself or with one other person. On sunny days parts of the line have no shade. There's a few "waterfalls" to look at in the line which also provide a slight cooling mist which feels bomb on those hot days! The ride wont make you soaked but you will get at least a sprinkle. I'd say a 6(front log) or a 3 (back log) on a 1-10 scale of how wet you'll get on the ride. And you get your picture taken!!!!!!! read more

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Once you board the logs, you enter the flume and head forward into the lifthill. You rise until you enter a dark tunnel, now during this part. You need to wave your hands in the air like crazy. Why? Well when you do that, it sets off this alarm that shouts "SIT DOWN" through the whole ride. And I'm sorry, but as immature as that sounds, that's freaking hilarious! And no it's not against the rules, the employees don't care and it won't shut off the ride. All that happens is that the dude shouts "Sit Down" and you'll start laughing your butt off. We then drop again and head down into more of the flume, here you get a good view of Xcelerator and Supreme Scream. We then enter a small cavern with a train, a few animals, and some animatronics. Which is cool. We then head past a waterfall as we enter another small cavern. We then dive under the lifthill and we enter a dark cavern with wind effects going off. Just like before, you need to wave your hands to make the guy shout "SIT DOWN." After laughing even more, we head down the first drop. We don't get wet either so that's nice. We then turn around into the next scene where a crazy guy in a tent with some raccoons wolves and bears. After saying "Hey it's my friend Ben!" we enter the next scene where a hoedown is going on with some animatronics dancing and having a good time. We head up one last lifthill where some TNT is about to go off. However, we don't care about that since we MUST wave our hands one more time to get the magic words "SIT DOWN" to go off. We then head down the BIG SCARY DROP which is fun before heading into the unloading area. And yeah this ride is just pure fun. It's got a nice charm to it and it's very historic since it is one of the first major e-ticket attractions to ever come to Knott's. So without it, we might not have Hangtime GhostRider or Xcelerator. Plus the theming is really good as Knott's has done a great job at keeping everything up to date. It's almost at Disney Standards. Plus setting off the Sit-Down alarm is just way too funny. It's such a running joke at this point. And you don't even have to even stand up to do it (In all seriousness don't actually stand up on the ride, if you do you WILL get kicked out). Just raise your arms and there you go. So yeah, I highly recommend riding the Timber Mountain Log ride, it's just so much fun and it's definitely a must do at the park. And don't forget. "SIT DOWN!" Final Score: 95/100 Opened July 11, 1969 Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Last Ridden: March 1, 2019 read more

After the remodel which I think was completed a couple years ago. There are quite a few new Anna Medtronic's. And they revamped all the old ones. Makes for a whole new experience. They also extended the dark section before and after the first drop so that way you're not expecting it. read more

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Really fun log ride that's been around since 1969 and would inspire Splash Mountain over 20 years later. They've updated many of the animatronics and lighting in recent years so it does look more lively than it did before. I was the only one in my log ride so when I raised my hands up at the final drop, centrifugal forces pushed me to slam my leg against the front seat and scrape it, so it's probably wise to hold on to the handrails if you don't have anyone with you (unless you like having gravity hurt you of course). You won't get soaked like on Splash Mountain but it's still a fun ride to go on after some intense coasters. read more

Timber Mountain Log Ride - Picture on the drop, right before I slammed my leg into the seat in front of me. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Buena Park, California

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WHAT A GREAT RIDE!I CAN STILL SMELL THE SAME SMELL WHEN I WAS ON THAT RIDE AS A LIL KID.The faint smell of funnel cake is resonating off in the distance.It was so cool being the last group in the line.The mountain men have changed over years in the backdrop on this ride.There are a few more varments which add such a better feel to the ride.I Loved it! read more

Timber Mountain Log Ride - Got 2 minutes til closing. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Buena Park, California

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This ride is about as classic as it goes at Knott's. The main drop isn't huge, but it's still fun. You're also probably not going to get wet no matter where you're sitting on the log. But hey, that's okay. I do like what they've done with the ride over the years. It's still the charming ride of old, but with a few little improvements here and there. I definitely love riding this every time I'm in the park. read more

The Log Ride taught me a lot as a child. It taught me not to worry so much. It taught me that the head is connected to the stomach, as in worrying about getting nauseous can actually make you nauseous. It taught me that sitting in the front of any kind of amusement-park ride, while scarier, actually lessens the gravitational effects on your gastrointestinal system. It taught me that getting wet isn't as scary as getting nauseous. It taught me that it is important to keep your hands inside the ride at all times. I think my personal Log Ride record is seven rides in one day. I know my personal record is three times in a row. Both of these were set sometime in the mid-'80s. Left turns, people, left turns! read more

How do you not enjoy a great flume ride!? IKR!? The "log ride" has been epic, ever since I can remember. When I was young, it was often romantical (yes, that's a word, because I said so), to be pressed up against the current boy-toy of my dreams, as I leaned back into his arms for safety. The ride starts with an uphill climb and delivers you into a fun, little drop, to begin its water-floating journey. It cascades through many mining themes and you can hear sounds and narration throughout. The log moves quickly, so there's a lot to take in off both sides. Sometimes, it appears you're going to be drenched by running water pouring from above, but it tricks you and shuts off once you approach. The final hill gets you ready for the amazing view and drop. Not very scary, so kids could realistically do this, but fun enough! It snaps your photo on the way down, so planning ahead is cool if you wish to dab or make silly faces. You could get a tad wet on this ride, but won't have to worry about being soaked or needing to change your clothes. read more

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Seriously? This is getting way old...these one hour wait to get on this ride is regardless..and i came here on a freaken Monday! one of my favorites...but the line can be insane... The Timber Mountain Log Ride....at Knott's Berry Farm... in Buena Park...California.... was my very first ride at knotts! While it's not the highest....fastest etc... you can still feel the excitement, thrills, and amazement as any of the other rides here! read more

it's a log ride with creepy troll like animatronic along the way...no xmas theme this year =( while there is nothing over the top exciting about this log ride...and it's nowhere near as exciting as the one at six flags or as engaging as splash mountain at disneyland...for some odd reason, I really love this ride! one drop is in the complete dark (which makes it exciting).. the final "big drop" is really not big at all the characters along the way are hilariously creepy (i don't think they are meant to be creepy)... the line can get a little long on a warm day ... but yes...it's cool and you should ride it. Just don't expect splash mountain read more

I would actually give this a 3 1/2 star rating. I like how they have the drop in the dark, which is pretty exhilarating. You don't get soaked on this ride, even after the final drop, but it's fun nonetheless and the turnover is fast. read more

This review features an Easter Egg! But first why 5 stars? Well because the line rarely exceeds 5 minutes and the ride is 5 minutes long. 5 minutes of awesome adventure. I ride this log flume at least once a week, really relaxes me, I try to get my own private log and just lay back. Okay the EASTER EGG! In the final room, right after you go through "the woods" with the bear and mountain lion, you enter the hootenanny advertised in other scenes prior on the ride. In this room you immediately see a man spinning a log with his legs and on the same side of the room (left side) you will see a man in a hammock passed out drunk with a bottle of moonshine in his hand. Look at his pants and you will see that he had himself a rather serious potty accident. Totally peed his pants. Hilarious! Check it out for yourself. Very funny and creative. read more

This ride is so much fun! Get ready to get a little wet and slide a little. It's cool coz it takes you around in a log and you're anticipating when you're going to go up and then plummet down. You don't get too wet on the ride but the seats are wet so just be careful and don't slip. It's also more fun if you don't hang on and put your hand up. Oh and make sure to smile for the camera. It takes your picture when you're going down! :) read more

It was a fun place for the kids. The amenities were fine. Over all it was ok. I had a great time watching people have fun.

This log ride has been here a long time and is in dire need of an up date but heck kids still love it. It is mild enough for little kids and it is still fun most everyone on a hot day. Don't expect a wild ride or a good soaking but it is fun enough. read more

Beautifully redone from top to bottom including the addition of several dozen audio-animatronic figures (human and animal). What prevents me from giving 5 stars is the fact that no changes were made to the flume in order to slow the logs down and allow you to enjoy the scenes...instead you zoom by everything so fast you have no time to appreciate all of the hard work and $ that went into the refurbishment. Maybe next year? read more

One of my favorite rides. I like how it's been renovated. I remember going on the log ride since I was little and has been one of my must go on rides since. During the summer it has a long line but all the rides do, it's worth the wait. I at least go on this ride twice( once in the day time and once at night). read more

Best ride in the park. The only reason now to go to Knott's Berry Farm now. Great throwback to a time when this place wasn't trying to be Six Flags. read more