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The Claw Wait Times
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Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for The Claw at Hersheypark, built on 8,956 measured readings.
Best time to ride The Claw
On a typical Thursday, The Claw runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 6 min around 7 PM, and eases to 6 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 11 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 9 min, this is the #41 longest line of 91 tracked rides at Hersheypark (park average 11 min). The longest is Laff Trakk - Dark Coaster at 38 min.
Typical The Claw wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 6 min | 7 min 3 PM | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 9 min 5 PM | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 5 min | 5 min 11 AM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 6 min 7 PM | 6 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 7 min 3 PM | 7 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 5 min | 11 min 7 PM | 10 min |
The Claw average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 5 min | 27 |
| July 2026 | 5 min | 286 |
| August 2026 | 28.4 min | 2,788 |
| September 2026 | 8.9 min | 8,956 |
The Claw wait time FAQ
▾When is The Claw shortest?
The Claw is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 6 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 6 min around 7 PM.
▾Which day is The Claw busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 11 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for The Claw right now?
The Claw 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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