Verified 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine Height Requirements 2026

Ride minimums range from 42 to 48 in (107 to 122 cm). Browse 7 confirmed attraction rules.

How tall is your child?

Height

Planning at home: measure without shoes for a conservative number. Staff measure at the attraction and make the final call.

Enter a height or tap a row in the ladder below.

Heights come from official Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine attraction rules and currently linked rider guides, verified October 7, 2026. park staff at the ride make the final call.

Some attraction rules need a staff check. View those ride rules.

What each height unlocks

Tap a height to load it in the checker.

Read each result for who qualifies as a companion. Age, seating, restraint, infant, weight and water-safety requirements can also apply.

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine rides with a height requirement

Every ride with a minimum height, lowest first.

Read each result for who qualifies as a companion. Age, seating, restraint, infant, weight and water-safety requirements can also apply.

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine rides with a minimum height, lowest first
Ride	Minimum	cm	Good to know
Alberta FallsAttraction	42 in	107	With a supervising companion at least 14 years old who meets all posted attraction requirements until 48 in · From 42 in to under 48 in, a life jacket is encouraged. 250 lb for a single rider or the rear of a double tube; 400 lb combined for two riders. Smaller rider sits in front.
Coyote CannonAttraction	42 in	107	With a supervising companion at least 14 years old who meets all posted attraction requirements until 48 in · From 42 in to under 48 in, a life jacket is encouraged. 250 lb for a single rider or the front of a double tube; 400 lb combined for two riders. Smaller rider sits in front.
Lightning FallsAttraction	42 in	107	With a supervising companion at least 14 years old who meets all posted attraction requirements until 48 in · From 42 in to under 48 in, a life jacket is encouraged. 250 lb for a single rider or the rear of a double tube; 400 lb combined for two riders. Smaller rider sits in front.
River Canyon RunAttraction	42 in	107	With a supervising companion at least 14 years old who meets all posted attraction requirements until 48 in · From 42 in to under 48 in, a life jacket is encouraged. Two to five riders per raft; combined weight limit 800 lb, with no individual over 250 lb.
Thunder RunAttraction	42 in	107	With a supervising companion at least 14 years old who meets all posted attraction requirements until 48 in · From 42 in to under 48 in, a life jacket is encouraged. 250 lb for a single rider or the rear of a double tube; 400 lb combined for two riders. Smaller rider sits in front.
Totem TowersAttraction	42 in	107	With a supervising companion at least 14 years old who meets all posted attraction requirements until 48 in · From 42 in to under 48 in, a life jacket is encouraged. One rider per slide; weight limit 300 lb.
Howlin’ TornadoAttraction	48 in	122	Whirly tube: two riders, up to 400 lb combined. Cloverleaf tube: two to four riders, up to 700 lb combined.

Rides to check with staff

These attractions stay outside the numeric checker totals. Their rules need a staff check before you plan around them.

Fort Mackenzie. The source describes supervision, swimming, seating or participation rules without stating a numeric lower floor. Ask the lifeguard to confirm the selected attraction; an absent height is not a no-restrictions claim.
Slap Tail Pond. Under 48 in, weak swimmers and non-swimmers should wear a life jacket and stay in shallow water. A height-only pass cannot confirm swimming or supervision requirements; ask the lifeguard.
Crooked Creek. The source describes supervision, swimming, seating or participation rules without stating a numeric lower floor. Ask the lifeguard to confirm the selected attraction; an absent height is not a no-restrictions claim.
Whooping Hollow. Children-only slides for riders under 54 in. Under 48 in, weak swimmers and non-swimmers should wear a life jacket; a supervising companion age 14 or older is required. Ask staff to confirm the lower floor and sliding position.
Cub Paw Pool. For children under 48 in, supervised at all times. The source does not state a numeric lower height floor; ask the lifeguard about the child’s swimming and participation needs.
Chinook Cove. The source describes supervision, swimming, seating or participation rules without stating a numeric lower floor. Ask the lifeguard to confirm the selected attraction; an absent height is not a no-restrictions claim.
Big Foot Pass. The source describes supervision, swimming, seating or participation rules without stating a numeric lower floor. Ask the lifeguard to confirm the selected attraction; an absent height is not a no-restrictions claim.
North Hot Springs. Adults only: the operator prohibits guests under 18. This is outside the child-height checker.
South Hot Springs. The operator asks infants and small children to have medical consultation before use. This is outside the numeric child-height checker; confirm age and spa-use rules with staff.
Raccoon Lagoon. Under 48 in, weak swimmers and non-swimmers should wear a life jacket and stay in shallow water. A height-only pass cannot confirm swimming or supervision requirements; ask the lifeguard.

Good to know before you measure

Measuring your child

Use the posted measurement and staff check at each attraction. Water-park heights are measured in bare feet. A height match does not confirm operation or every boarding condition.

Companions and other boarding rules

Height eligibility does not confirm operation or every boarding condition. Read the companion, seating, age and weight rules for each attraction, and follow staff instructions.

Plan around the height thresholds

START WITH THE LADDER

Choose the next milestone

Tap a height to see the confirmed attraction rules your child meets. Read the companion and other conditions before choosing your priorities.

CHECK THE CONDITIONS

Companions and seating matter

Review the attraction-specific companion, seating, age and weight requirements before planning your visit.

Quick answers

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine height requirements FAQ

What is the lowest height requirement at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine?

42 in (107 cm), at 6 rides. All 6 start at 42 in but need a companion until 48 in.

What can a 40 inch child ride at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine?

A 40 inch child is not yet tall enough for any of the 7 rides with a minimum height.

What is the tallest height requirement at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine?

48 in (122 cm), at Howlin’ Tornado.

Does being tall enough guarantee my child can ride?

No. The checker compares confirmed height rules. Companion, age, seating, weight, medical and operating conditions can also apply. Read the result notes and follow the posted signs and staff instructions.

Why are some attractions outside the checker totals?

The staff-check list keeps attractions visible when a source does not establish a numeric lower floor, gives conflicting rules or uses route-specific restrictions. Ask staff about the selected attraction; missing information is not an unrestricted rule.

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