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Dry Gulch Railroad Wait Times
Dry Gulch Railroad is not operating today.
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Dry Gulch Railroad at Hersheypark, built on 28,562 measured readings.
Park hours today: 10am–8pm
Best time to ride Dry Gulch Railroad
On a typical Monday, Dry Gulch Railroad runs about 6 min at rope drop, peaks near 8 min around 1 PM, and eases to 5 min by close. Across the week, Friday is the worst day (about 12 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday 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 #49 longest line of 76 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 17 min). The longest is Reese's Cupfusion at 59 min.
Typical Dry Gulch Railroad wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 8 min 6 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 6 min | 8 min 1 PM | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 5 min 10 AM | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 8 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 10 min 7 PM | 7 min |
| Friday · busiest | 5 min | 12 min 4 PM | 5 min |
| Saturday | 8 min | 12 min 2 PM | 8 min |
Dry Gulch Railroad average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 7.1 min | 6,203 |
| July 2026 | 6.3 min | 16,572 |
| August 2026 | 7 min | 18,251 |
Dry Gulch Railroad wait time FAQ
▾When is Dry Gulch Railroad shortest?
Dry Gulch Railroad is shortest at rope drop (about 6 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 5 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 8 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Dry Gulch Railroad busiest?
Friday runs the longest lines, peaking around 12 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Dry Gulch Railroad right now?
Dry Gulch Railroad 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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