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PONY EXPRESS
Rider Safety Guide
Named after the famous Pony Express which promised a faster mail service on the North American continent, Knott’s Pony Express delivers a horseback relay at speeds never imagined in the Old West! While sitting astride one of the team’s 16 horses, riders leave their post with their steed launching them at a speed of 0-38 mph in less than 3 seconds. The team covers a 1,300 foot route which takes them past Boot Hill and Big Foot Rapids resulting in an exhilarating runaway adventure!
Named after the famous Pony Express which promised a faster mail service on the North American continent, Knott’s Pony Express delivers a horseback relay at speeds never imagined in the Old West! While sitting astride one of the team’s 16 horses, riders leave their post with their steed launching them at a speed of 0-38 mph in less than 3 seconds. The team covers a 1,300 foot route which takes them past Boot Hill and Big Foot Rapids resulting in an exhilarating runaway adventure!
Physical Dimensions
- Track Length
- 1,253'
- Launch Length
- 82'
- Max. Height
- 43'
Time and Speed
- Approximate Ride Time
- 35 seconds
- Maximum Speed
- 38 mph
Miscellaneous Facts
- Number of Trains
- Two 32-person trains
- Maximum Track Bank Angle
- 40 degrees
- Opening Date
- May 22, 2008
Safety Information
- Height Requirement: Over 48"
Located in Ghost Town.
