WagonWheeler Swing Tower with mountain views

4 SkyLand Ranch Rides You Need to Experience

May 7, 2025

There are so many fun things to do at SkyLand Ranch! Our Sevierville TN attraction has everything from high-speed thrills to serene views to animal encounters and more! Keep reading to find out more about the SkyLand Ranch rides that you need to experience while you’re in town.

1. The Horizon Skyride

The Horizon Skyride is one of the first SkyLand Ranch rides you’ll encounter during your visit to our Sevierville attraction. This open-air chairlift offers a peaceful, scenic ride as it brings you up to the top of SkyLand Ranch. During the ride, you’ll enjoy picturesque views of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge below as well as the Smoky Mountains all around! After your day at The Ranch, you can take The Horizon Skyride back down to the Parkway, allowing you to take in the views from a different angle during your descent.

2. The Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster

guest riding the Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster

Another one of the SkyLand Ranch rides you won’t want to miss is the The Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster. With a track of 1.25 miles, this is the longest mountain coaster in the Southeast! For 8+ minutes, you’ll twist and turn your way down the hillside while enjoying fantastic views of the Smokies. You’re in control of your own speed, so you can choose whether you have a high-speed, adrenaline-filled ride or a calmer, scenic ride at your own leisure. This is sure to be one of the highlights of your visit!

3. WagonWheeler Swing Tower

The newest addition to our SkyLand Ranch rides is WagonWheeler Swing Tower. This ride offers thrill-seekers a one-of-a-kind way of experiencing panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains! Inspired by the legendary tale of Big Jack Wheeler–who braved a wild mountain whirlwind in his Conestoga wagon–WagonWheeler brings the Wild West to life with a modern twist. You’ll soar 300 feet above the Parkway on the tallest rotating swing tower in Tennessee, promising an unforgettable experience and unmatched views of the Smokies! Feel the exhilarating force of the wind while you take in stunning 360-degree views!

4. Safari Hayride at SkyLand Ranch

Variety of SkyLand Ranch animals being fed during Safari Hayride

Though not as thrilling as some of the other SkyLand Ranch rides, the Safari Hayride offers its own brand of excitement. You can ride aboard a covered wagon as it’s pulled by a John Deere Tractor through our 100-acre farm. You’ll get up close and personal encounters with a variety of SkyLand Ranch animals, including longhorns, llamas, donkeys, deer, sheep, goats, highland cows, alpacas, and more! You can pet, feed, and take great photos of these animals as they approach the wagon, making this the perfect experience for animal lovers of all ages!

Start Planning Your Visit to SkyLand Ranch

You won’t want to miss your chance to experience all of these SkyLand Ranch rides during your Smoky Mountain vacation! Are you ready to start planning your trip? Get your SkyLand Ranch tickets online to save time so that all you have to do is show up on the day of your visit and start having fun!

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