A Mack Rides launch coaster with 2 launches and 5 inversions. Copperhead Strike has the most volatile wait times at Carowinds, swinging from 14 min to 40 min throughout the day.
Avg Wait
27 min
From historical data
Best Time to Ride
10-11 AM
14-15 min avg
Peak Wait Hour
4 PM
40 min average
Height Requirement
52"
132 cm minimum
10 AM — 14 min. Your best window. Copperhead Strike is at its calmest right at park open.
11 AM — 15 min. Still excellent. Barely above the morning low.
12 PM — 25 min. A big jump as midday crowds arrive. The volatility begins.
1 PM — 33 min. Well above average. The lunch crowd is here.
2 PM — 34 min. Holding near peak levels.
3 PM — 28 min. Slight relief, but don't count on it lasting.
4 PM — 40 min. The daily peak. Nearly triple the morning wait.
5 PM — 22 min. A sharp drop. Dinner time creates a brief window.
6 PM — 32 min. Back up again. The volatility is relentless.
7 PM — 28 min. Modest evening levels.
8 PM — 37 min. Evening surge as closing approaches.
9 PM — 39 min. Near-peak again for the closing rush.
Set alerts for this volatile ride and catch the dips when they happen.
Download Ride Ready — FreeBetween 10-11 AM when average waits are 14-15 minutes. It's a capacity-constrained launch coaster with the most volatile wait times in the park, swinging from 14 minutes to 40 minutes. Don't wait until afternoon. The 4 PM peak hits 40 minutes average.
Copperhead Strike has 2 launches. It's a Mack Rides launch coaster that accelerates you through two separate launch sections, combined with 5 inversions throughout the layout. The dual-launch design gives it a unique pacing compared to traditional lift-hill coasters.
No. Copperhead Strike is a Mack Rides coaster, and Mack is known for smooth ride experiences. The lap bar restraints are comfortable, and the transitions between inversions and launches are well-profiled. It's an intense ride but not a rough one.
Copperhead Strike has a 52-inch (132 cm) height requirement. Riders must be at least 52 inches tall to ride.