Min: 48 inches
Max: No Max
Themed after a tricked-out 1950s-era hot rod, Lightning Rod ® sends riders more than 20 stories up its lift hill. At the crest of the hill, riders face twin summit airtime hills before tackling the daring first drop. Lightning Rod races down the 165-foot drop and propels guests along its 3,800-foot track. There is no surprise why USA Today readers have consistently named Lightning Rod ® one of the top-10 best roller coasters in the country.
Located in Dollywood’s Jukebox Junction, Lightning Rod gives riders nearly 20 seconds of airtime across its unique hybrid track structure, which includes both a wood stack “Topper Track” and a steel “I-Box” track atop a massive wooden frame. The coaster train comprises 12 cars, carrying two passengers each, for a total of 24 people per train.
Note: Guests with casts above the elbow or hard casts on legs are not permitted to ride.
Special Attraction Information: Lightning Rod is subject to closures during inclement weather conditions including lightning, snow, extreme cold, or hot temperatures and high winds. Learn More
This wooden coaster ascends riders up its 20-story lift hill. At the crest of the hill, riders face twin summit air time hills before tackling the daring first drop. Lightning Rod races down the 165-foot drop and propels Guests along its 3,800-ft. track. The ride exerts 3.5x G-force and 1.0 negative G’s. A lap bar and shin restraint must be engaged at all times. Due to the nature of the restraint system and seat configuration, Lightning Rod may not accommodate Guests of larger stature. These Guests are encouraged to use the test seat prior to entering the ride queue. Riders will encounter strobe-like effects when photographed during the ride.
