Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is located just off I-70 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, midway between Aspen and Vail, approximately 160 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand Junction.

To reach the Park, at Glenwood Springs take exit 116 off of I-70, and turn north toward stop light, moving into left-turn lane. Turn left at the stop light, travel a short distance along the hotels, watching for the overhead tram, and watching on the left-hand side of the road for our sign.

Turn left on Devereux, and take the next right into our parking area access road. The ticket office for the Park is at the Tram Base.

Yes. Some of our rides and tours have age and height limitations in order to ensure the safety of our guests. There are also some activities in which expectant mothers or persons who have heart or respiratory problems should not participate.

Attraction	Restriction
Alpine Coaster*	You must be at least 8 years old & 56" tall to ride the Alpine Coaster alone. Riders less than 56" tall and 3 years or more in age can ride in the same car with an adult, child's cost: 1 ticket ($3)
Bungee Jump*	Min 80 lbs, Max 240 lbs
Bungee Trampoline*	Min 30 lbs, Max 180 lbs
Climbing Wall*	Min 45 lbs, Max 250 lbs
Giant Canyon Swing *	Must be 48 inches. Maximum combined weight 800 lbs
Giddy Up*	Min 45 lbs, Max 250 lbs
Laser Tag*	Recommended 5 years and older. (Due to size of the vest and the young kids dropping the laser guns.)
Maze*	Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
4D Motion Theater*	Rider must be able to sit in a motion seat by themselves or sit in the non-motion seats. Child may sit in lap of adult in a non-motion seat. Not recommended for children under 3 years old. Children under 3 yrs are free if sitting in lap in non-motion seat.
Soaring Eagle Zip Ride*	Minimum 40” tall. Combined weight: min 100 lbs, max 460 lbs)
Cave Tour	An adult must accompany children under 12. Tour is not recommended for persons who are pregnant or have heart or respiratory problems – Lower section of cave tour includes 127 steps.
Wild Tour***	Ages 13 - 17: you must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Not recommended if you are claustrophobic, are pregnant, or have heart or respiratory problems.

* A Release of Liability Waiver must be signed prior to riding or participating in the Bungee Jump, Bungee Trampoline, Alpine Coaster, Giant Canyon Swing, Climbing Wall, Soaring Eagle Zip Ride, Wild West Adventure Wagon, Maze, Laser Tag, Sluice Box, Giddy Up, Speleobox Cave Simulator, and 4D Motion Theater. To save yourself time, please download, print and bring this waiver with you. One waiver per person is required. Riders younger than 18 must have a parent's or guardian's signature on the waiver.

*** Anyone younger than 18 years of age must have a parent's or guardian's consent and signature on a Wild Tour Liability Waiver to participate.

Q. How should I dress for the walking cave tour?
A. If you're going on a cave tour you will want comfortable walking shoes. You may also want a long-sleeve shirt, sweatshirt, or sweater because it's 52 degrees in the cave. Some people seem fine in a T-shirt, but this may be due to physique and metabolism.

Q. Can I take pictures and video in the cave?
A. Yes you can. However, in order to protect the caves no tripods are allowed.

Q. Can my infant go on the cave tour?
A. Yes, we even offer front packs up top you can borrow to carry them. Back carriers are not allowed. If you are worried the infant will disrupt the tour, stay toward the back and if they continue to be a nuisance ask your guide if you may leave early.

Q. Can I take my food, water, and backpack in the cave?
A. No, these items are not allowed. There are places in the cave where a backpack will scrape against the cave and damage formations. These restrictions are for the protection of the cave. We do have lockers near the start of the cave tour where you can store your items for a quarter.

Current Weather Conditions: click here
Average Monthly Temperatures (courtesy of weather.com)

	High	Low
January	36°	13°
February	44°	19°
March	53°	26°
April	63°	31°
May	72°	39°
June	84°	45°;
July	89°	52°
August	87°	51°
September	79°	43°
October	66°	33°
November	49°	23°
December	37°	15°

Ride/Attraction status may be found on our website: click here.
Some rides and attractions are seasonal. Rides may be closed at any time due to weather or maintenance. Please check with Tram Base personnel before purchasing tickets.

Yes. Visitors of all ages can enjoy many of the Park's activities:

• Discovery Rock - gem stone sluice box mining and a sand pit fossil dig
• Climbing Wall - a 32' climbing wall with five routes of varying difficulty
• Iron Mountain Tramway - gondola ride with incredible mountain views
• Cave Tour - a 70-minute guided walking tour of Glenwood Caverns & Historic Fairy Caves (Strollers and backpacks are not allowed inside the caves. Small children should be carried in arms or in a front pack.)
• Wild West Adventure Wagon - Simulated wagon experience with sights, sounds and feel of the Old West.
• Bungee Trampoline - Jump, twist, and soar through the air!

Yes. The Lookout Grille serves wine and beer. The Iron Mountain Saloon serves beer and margaritas during the summer months. You must be at least 21 years of age, with valid identification, to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

The Park is located on top of Iron Mountain at an elevation of 7,100 feet in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Because our weather can be unpredictable, it's a good idea to check the local weather forecast. The caverns stay a cool 52 degrees year round. To maximize your enjoyment, please bring a light jacket or sweater and wear comfortable walking shoes.

We accept: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash or traveler's checks. Payment is due upon arrival. Sorry, we do not accept personal checks.

We're committed to protecting our beautiful mountain landscape and priceless natural wonders:

• Glenwood Caverns & Historic Fairy Caves is protected by two airtight doors forming an airlock, as well as temperature and humidity monitors.
• When building the Iron Mountain Tramway, the towers were brought in by helicopter so that no trees were removed from the mountainside during construction.

No one knows for sure why Charles Darrow named the Fairy Caves in the late 1800s. Click here to read several popular theories.

Glenwood Springs offers an incredible range of activities year-round, including the world's largest hot springs pool; world-class white water rafting, kayaking, and fishing; golfing; scenic hiking and biking trails; spas; shopping; dining; downhill and cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing; horseback riding; hunting; wildlife viewing; festivals; free jazz concerts; and more. Click here for our trip planner, or call the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association at 970-945-6589 for more information.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado is located just off I-70, exit 116, and is close to several airports. Eagle County Airport is 30 miles east of town; the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is 40 miles to the south; and Walker Field in Grand Junction is 90 miles to the west. Amtrak's California Zephyr has year-round, daily arrivals in Glenwood Springs from points east and west.

Yes, discounts are available to groups of 20 or more. Please call (970) 945-4228, or (800) 530-1635, ext. 111, or send us an email at info@glenwoodcaverns.com for more information.

The Iron Mountain Tramway and Adventure Park, including the Adventure Park Gift Shop and the Lookout Grille, are wheel chair accessible. Because of the stairs and walkways that allow for safe foot travel through the cave's natural terrain, we're unable to allow wheel chairs or strollers into the caverns. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but are bound by Mother Nature's creation and the safety of our valued guests.

Parking is available at the Iron Mountain Tramway Station. To minimize parking congestion, we encourage guests to experience Glenwood Springs by walking, biking or taking the bus to the Park.

No, we do not allow pets on the Iron Mountain Tramway or inside the Park.

Ride Glenwood offers free transportation seven days a week. The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority also serves Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley. Visit www.rfta.com for schedules and routes.

Yes. You are not allowed to bring radios, cassette recorders, sleeping bags, luggage, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, food, alcohol, or coolers into the Park.

Yes. Our annual pass allows guests to enjoy rides on the Iron Mountain Tramway and Cave Tours all year. Annual passholders also receive discounts on all attractions, as well as in the gift shop and restaurants. Read more.

Yes. Your tram or cave tour ticket must be applied on the same day of visit by the ticket holder. This can be completed at the tram base before you leave the Park. This does not include the purchase of a Day Pass.

Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking area located outside in the plaza area. Smoking or the use of any tobacco products is prohibited in the gondola cars, inside the Visitor's Center, including the restaurant and gift shop, and the inside the cave.

Please plan to spend at least a half day to enjoy the Park. If you're taking a Wild Tour, plan to spend the whole day so that you'll have time to enjoy the Park's other attractions as well.

The Park is open year-round. Summer is our busiest season, and there's always something fun going on. If you'd like to avoid the crowds, visit during the other three seasons, but please keep in mind that some of our attractions are seasonal.

July 12, 2010 — Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves are not included in plans to possibly close some U.S. Forest Service (U.S.F.S.) caves in Colorado. The potential closures are due to presence of a fungus that is affecting the bat population in some caves and abandoned mines. Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves has very little, if any, bat population.