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Coal Cracker Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Coal Cracker at Hersheypark, built on 855 measured readings.
Best time to ride Coal Cracker
On a typical Wednesday, Coal Cracker runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 5 min around 6 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 13 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 7 min, this is the #51 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical Coal Cracker wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5 min | 5 min 6 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 5 min | 13 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 6 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 5 min 4 PM | 5 min |
Coal Cracker average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 20.8 min | 6,174 |
| July 2026 | 20.3 min | 15,850 |
| August 2026 | 23.6 min | 29,837 |
| September 2026 | 6.8 min | 808 |
Coal Cracker wait time FAQ
▾When is Coal Cracker shortest?
Coal Cracker is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 5 min around 6 PM.
▾Which day is Coal Cracker busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 13 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Coal Cracker right now?
Coal Cracker isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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