What is the best time to ride Grizzly River Run?

At California Adventure, Grizzly River Run typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 4 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Grizzly River Run?

The standby wait for Grizzly River Run runs about 26 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 90 minutes at its busiest.

Does Grizzly River Run break down a lot?

Grizzly River Run is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 43 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Grizzly River Run?

Yes. Riders must be at least 42 in (107 cm) tall to ride Grizzly River Run.

Does Grizzly River Run have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Grizzly River Run offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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California Adventure · Grizzly Peak Grizzly River Run Big thrill · 42 in (107 cm)

California Adventure · Grizzly Peak

Grizzly River Run Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's California Adventure, Grizzly River Run is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated September 8, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 26 min

Peak seen 90 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Grizzly Peak
Height: 42 in (107 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2001
Ride length: About 7 minutes
Thrill: Big thrill

Best Time to Ride Grizzly River Run

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 4 PM.

5 8AM

5 9AM

12 10AM

26 11AM

35 12PM

37 1PM

40 2PM

41 3PM

42 4PM

40 5PM

34 6PM

24 7PM

12 8PM

8 9PM

15 10PM

Pro tip: ride Grizzly River Run in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before California Adventure closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Grizzly River Run Reliable?

Spotty Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 43 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Grizzly River Run?

The shortest waits for Grizzly River Run are right at rope drop and in the final hour before California Adventure closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Grizzly River Run FAQ

What is the best time to ride Grizzly River Run?: At California Adventure, Grizzly River Run typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 4 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Grizzly River Run?: The standby wait for Grizzly River Run runs about 26 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 90 minutes at its busiest.
Does Grizzly River Run break down a lot?: Grizzly River Run is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 94 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 43 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Grizzly River Run?: Yes. Riders must be at least 42 in (107 cm) tall to ride Grizzly River Run.
Does Grizzly River Run have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Grizzly River Run offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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