Alpine Coaster
Funday Pass
38" Min Height
350 lb max
A Coaster That You Control!
USA Today and Park World Magazine named the Alpine Coaster one of the 10 Best Roller Coaster Rides of Your Life. Think of everything you love about roller coasters—the exhilarating speed, racing around tight turns, flying over bumps and waves.
Now imagine that you are in full control of your speed, you are riding alone or with a friend and cruising down an alpine slope surrounded by Colorado’s gorgeous scenery.
The Alpine Coaster will race you down 3,400 feet of track until you gradually come to a gentle stop. While you are pulled back up the 1,000 feet to the starting point. On the return, relax, enjoy the surrounding wildflowers and think about your next rip-roaring trip down the mountain!
The fun is locked in. Unlike an alpine slide, you can’t fall out of the Alpine Coaster. Cars are affixed to the track and the ride is designed to take the tightest hair-pin turns at full speed. If you prefer a slower speed, just ease up on the throttle. Due its track system, the Alpine Coaster is able to operate year-round. Try it in winter when the mountainside is bedecked with snow and the rails are lit with thousands of fairy lights. It’s magical!
Fun fact. The Alpine Coaster was the first ride to be installed at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. It came about because cave tours were becoming increasingly popular. Due to long lines for the tours, park owners Steve and Jeanne Beckley thought it would be a good idea to give guests something fun to do while they waited. Turns out it was great idea! The Alpine Coaster opened in 2005 and remains a top-rated ride among park visitors.
Important note:
A Release of Liability Waiver (Exención Por Actividades) must be signed prior to enjoying all rides and attractions. 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. Occasionally rides are closed due to maintenance or weather. Check our rides and attractions status to see that your favorite rides are open. For the best value, we recommend purchasing the Funday pass online which includes gondola rides, cave tours and unlimited turns on all the rides and attractions!Safety Restrictions
- Riders must be at least 38″ tall AND at least 3 years old
- You must be taller than 56″ to ride the Coaster and all persons over 56″ must ride alone
- You must be at least 16 years old to carry a passenger
- Riders over 38 inches and under 56 inches tall and at least 3 years of age must ride with an adult and share the experience together. Your child’s cost is 1 ticket ($5).
- Max combined weight 350 lbs
- Waiver required
Save Time!
A Release of Liability Waiver (Exención Por Actividades) must be signed prior to enjoying all rides and attractions. 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. Bonus: Souvenir Photos are taken when you ride on the Alpine Coaster!Check Out Our Guest Reviews!
- Marilyn Castorina10/27/2020
Gondola We enjoyed the tram to the top of the mountain for some beautiful views. We did not have a whole lot of time but enjoyed… read moreWe enjoyed the tram to the top of the mountain for some beautiful views. We did not have a whole lot of time but enjoyed an unplanned ride on the alpine coaster which was truly a blast! Kids would love the activities. But if planning to spend some time up there buy the wrist band for unlimited. It is expensive when purchasing individual. read less
kekers899/12/2020Great time, excellent rides I can’t believe I forgot to do a review of this place!
We visited last October and had a great time. Due to the time of… read moreI can’t believe I forgot to do a review of this place!
We visited last October and had a great time. Due to the time of year (I think) and the fact it was bitterly cold; there were not many people at the park.
The rides were open on a time basis so that half would be open and then they would close and the other half open. We had no issues in getting on all the rides we wanted to though. The Alpine Rollercoaster is one of the best rides I have ever been on. MY six year old daughter was screaming in delight the whole way down.
The cavern tour was very informative and enjoyable. Our guide was very amusing. Unfortunately we only had time for one of the two tours though.
The food was good and reasonably priced
Throughout the park the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Hopefully we will have a chance to visit again when we are next in the USA. read less189matthewr8/31/2020 - This park was incredible and my kids LOVED it! It is located at the top of the mountain so the views are amazing. The Alpine… read moreThis park was incredible and my kids LOVED it! It is located at the top of the mountain so the views are amazing. The Alpine Coaster and Zip line were my kid’s favorite rides. Make sure you check your kid’s heights before you go because they are SUPER strict about it. Masks were also strictly enforced, including all children over age 2. We were also able to bring water bottles and snacks into the park. We loved the cave tour and our guide Tyler was funny! read lessAshley Gloriod8/21/2020
Fun place for the whole family! This park was incredible and my kids LOVED it! It is located at the top of the mountain so the views are amazing. The Alpine… read moreThis park was incredible and my kids LOVED it! It is located at the top of the mountain so the views are amazing. The Alpine Coaster and Zip line were my kid’s favorite rides. Make sure you check your kid’s heights before you go because they are SUPER strict about it. Masks were also strictly enforced, including all children over age 2. We were also able to bring water bottles and snacks into the park. We loved the cave tour and our guide Tyler was funny! read less
C3059GQashleyg8/04/2020Great Experience What a neat experience this park was for our family. The cave tours was neat and the guides shared some much awesome information. … read moreWhat a neat experience this park was for our family. The cave tours was neat and the guides shared some much awesome information. The alpine coast was our families favorite. It was nice that the all day ticket includes all attractions in the park and there weren’t any addition costs besides food. And can’t forget to mention the views from the top of the mountain! Beautiful! read less
FamilyFun_Travel_28/03/2020 -
Theme Park on the Mountain We are into caves, so we enjoyed the caves quite a bit. Also, there is an alpine roller coaster and it was great fun… read moreWe are into caves, so we enjoyed the caves quite a bit. Also, there is an alpine roller coaster and it was great fun as well. read less
MICHAELJOK7/29/2020Always a great time! Our kids (and us adults) love the alpine slide, Soaring Eagle zip line, and the swing/merry-go-round that swings you out over the canyon wall. This… read moreOur kids (and us adults) love the alpine slide, Soaring Eagle zip line, and the swing/merry-go-round that swings you out over the canyon wall. This was our 3rd trip to GCAP. read less
davidmM6057DG7/21/2020Fun trip Great rides and fun cave tours. Bring water because its hot up there. The alpine slide is amazing and my son loved it. Its a… read moreGreat rides and fun cave tours. Bring water because its hot up there. The alpine slide is amazing and my son loved it. Its a fun day. We were only there 4 hours. You can easily see everything in that time period. read less
255genev7/12/2020 -
Great park for the whole family Fun place for the entire family! This park is on the smaller side and very low key which is nice. The canyon swing is very… read moreFun place for the entire family! This park is on the smaller side and very low key which is nice. The canyon swing is very scary! Don’t miss the Alpine Coaster, it is awesome! read less
5julietw6/30/2020