Service animals can accompany the guest on this attraction.Guests who are afraid of the dark or are claustrophobic are not recommended to ride.Riders must be able to transfer out of the mine cars at any point within the attraction.Please ask the operator for assistance with the elevator.Please review all restrictions listed on the sign at the attraction entrance. Riders must have a minimum of two functioning extremities. Each rider must be able to remain sitting up straight, keeping their head upright, their back and shoulders against the seat back, or be accompanied by a supervising companion to assist them.Please wait at the bottom of the stairs for a Guest Service Associate to direct the guest to a seat. Follow the trail until you reach the second set of stairs that lead to the unload area. This beloved attraction carries riders abroad ore cars, on a realistic adventure through tunnels of a working gold mine. Proceed to the ride exit located on the north side of the attraction next to the shooting gallery.

This is a family ride where guests take a train ride into the Calico Mine and view the mining process as it was done in the early 1900s.Original special effects have been lovingly re-created, like real steam in the Bubbling Pots scene with its surprising steam geyser and tipping barrels and other effects in the Explosion Room finale. The twisting, turning tunnels and expansive caverns were completely repainted, including a brilliant new color scheme in the spectacular “Heaven Room.” Here, guests will thrill to the glorious sight of the thousands of spectacular stalagmite and stalactites accompanied by the original musical score, which has been digitally re-recorded. As part of the renovation, one lucky miner will be seen striking it rich with gold in-hand! Despite the massive mining operation depicted inside the Calico Mine, since the attraction first opened, no character has ever actually found gold in the mountain. Near the railroad is the beginnings of the mines so we made our way to explore these important aspects on what made this town so important. Unfortunately, this ride was non-operational during our visit. New denizens of the mountain include an old miner just inside the first tunnel who will welcome guests into the Calico Mine and warn them of dangers that lie along the rails ahead. One of the main attractions at Calico is the replica Odessa railroad train that take visitors on a tour around one of the mines.

Nearly fifty animatronic humans and dozens more animals populate the updated adventure, with more than 120 characters spread through classic and re-imagined scenes. Knott’s Berry Farm’s Design Team, in partnership with Garner Holt Productions, Inc., has elevated Hurlbut’s 1960 design while preserving the original mining experience.

Calico mine ride