GhostRider is the fastest, tallest and longest wooden roller coaster on the west coast with 4,533 feet of track. When riders accelerate down the first 108 foot drop in one of three all-new ?ore car? coaster trains and hit speeds of over 55 miles per hour they'll know why the west just got a whole lot wilder!

As of 2026, GhostRider at Knott's Berry Farm remains the fastest and longest wooden roller coaster on the West Coast of the United States. Following a massive restoration by Great Coasters International in 2016, the ride's performance was significantly enhanced. When you plunge down the initial 108-foot drop, the coaster reaches a blistering top speed of 56 miles per hour. This high speed is maintained throughout much of the nearly mile-long track, which features intense lateral G-forces and "airtime" hills. The ride lasts about two and a half minutes, offering a relentless experience that enthusiasts consistently rank as one of the best wooden coasters in the world. The speed combined with the traditional "clatter" of the wooden structure makes the drop feel even faster than its official statistics suggest.