Daredevil Falls at Dollywood | Thrilling Flume Ride in Craftsman’s Valley
For those brave enough to venture into an abandoned logging camp, Daredevil Falls in Craftsman’s Valley offers an exhilarating super flume expedition. This high-speed water attraction carries eight guests per boat through a rugged landscape filled with close calls and atmospheric scenery. The journey builds tension through quick turns and encounters with forest wildlife before reaching its heart-racing climax: a 60-foot drop at speeds of 50 mph. This masterclass in suspense and release ensures a refreshing splash and a memorable photo moment, cementing its place as a fan-favorite for adventure seekers.
Ride Duration
3 Minutes 56 Seconds
Quick Facts
- Park Area
- Craftsman’s Valley
- Ride Type
- Thrill
- Minimum Height
- 42”
- Maximum Height
- N/A
Additional Information
The Daredevil Falls is subject to closures during inclement weather conditions, including lightning, snow, extreme cold, or hot temperatures and high winds.
For additional information on attraction height requirements, please visit the official Dollywood website.
TimeSaver Pass Eligibility
No, Daredevil Falls does not have expedited line access with a TimeSaver Pass.
Safety and Accessibility Information
This super flume water ride consists of quick turns and a 60-foot drop at a speed of 50 mph.
The boat holds eight Guests, two per seat.
You will get wet on this ride.
This ride does not have seat restraint devices.
Riders will encounter strobe-like effects when photographed during the ride.
Rider Requirements
All Riders must have the ability to sit upright independently during the dynamic conditions of the ride.
Riders must have control of the upper torso, head and neck.
Riders should have the physical and cognitive ability to assist in their own evacuation in the event the ride vehicle stops in a location other than the loading position.
Transfer Information
- Walk To Ride
- Wheelchair Transfer To Ride
- Due to the ride design, Guests must be able to load and unload quickly into a moving boat.
- Riders may need companion assistance transferring to the ride vehicle.
- Ride Accessibility entrance is located near Hickory House BBQ.
Health Recommendations
Riders with the following conditions or any other condition that could be affected by the forces of this ride or that will prevent the rider from following all safety rules and guidelines must not ride:
- Heart Trouble
- High Blood Pressure
- Back Or Neck Injury
- Recent Injury Or Illness
- Pregnancy
Limb Requirements, Amputations and Prosthetics
Riders with a prosthesis are required to disclose the existence of a prosthesis to a Daredevil Falls Ride Host prior to boarding.
One functioning leg (may be a prosthesis) is required to brace self against downward force of the ride.
Riders with one amputated arm or hand, with or without prosthesis, may ride provided they have the ability to hold on with one functioning hand (may be a prosthesis) and to brace themselves with two functioning legs (may be a prosthesis).
For additional safety and accessibility information, please visit Dollywood’s official Accessibility and Rider Requirements Guide.
Loose Articles
All loose articles must be secured with a strap that sits across the chest. Purses and small bags secured around the individual’s shoulder or waist are permitted provided they are closed and do not interfere with the restraint system(s) and/or proper riding position or cause hazard to Guests, employees, and/or the attraction. Cellphones, cameras, and video equipment must be secured in an approved purse, bag, hip pack, or pocket and may not be used during the attraction cycle. Restricted articles must be placed in the designated storage area or left with a non-rider. Hats with brims (such as cowboy hats and boonie hats) and visors may not be worn and must be secured or left with a non-rider. Baseball style caps may be worn provided they are worn with the bill turned to the back of the head. Individuals wearing headcover for religious reasons may be asked secure it to their head or shoulders, however, any heavy, large, or brimmed religious headwear is not permitted. Dollywood is not responsible for articles that are lost, damaged, or stolen.
Parent Swap
Dollywood’s Parent Swap program, also known as Rider Switch, allows families with children who do not meet ride height requirements to enjoy select attractions without waiting in line twice. All members of the group enter the ride through the regular Guest line, where a Ride Host will assist with the Parent Swap process. One adult remains in a designated, secure waiting area with the non-rider while the rest of the group boards the attraction. After the first ride cycle, adults switch places so the waiting adult can ride. On select attractions, additional group members may be permitted to ride again. All Guests exit the attraction together following the Parent Swap experience.
Strollers and loose articles are not permitted.
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