Wild adventures in Glenwood Springs

Are you ready to explore a few heart pumping adventures in Glenwood Springs. Shawna Henderson, the Colorado Escapist, begins her journey underground on the Wild Tour at the Glenwood Caverns and Adventure Park. Get dirty! Crawl through tight spaces and discover some of the most incredible rock and water features.

Next stop is the Iron Mountain Hot Springs where we relax and unwind in a few of the 16 pools nestled next to the Colorado river. Lastly, Shawna joins Charlie MacArthur for some whitewater fun on Stand Up Paddle boards going down the Colorado River.

Screaming on the Giant Canyon Swing

As much as we like to make people smile, we also like to make them scream. These two gentlemen can attest to that fact! The Giant Canyon Swing here at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park has been called “the scariest ride in the world” by many a rider. You can now take home memories of your ride, if you’re brave enough to try it. We’re located on top of Iron Mountain in scenic Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Visit Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park for Spring Break!

It’s spring break season, and there’s no better place to have a little fun on the mountain than Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. You can enjoy a scenic tram ride, cave tours and thrill rides including the Alpine Coaster, Soaring Eagle Zip Ride and Giant Canyon Swing. Located within an hour of Aspen, Snowmass, Vail and Beaver Creek, it’s the perfect way to mix it up during your family vacation.

End the day with a relaxing soak at the new Iron Mountain Hot Springs. You can save on admission to both properties with a Ride & Relax Combo that’s available at either ticket office.

Bring the Family to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park!

There’s a full day of family fun waiting for you at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park! Located on top of Iron Mountain overlooking beautiful Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the park offers lots of options for kids (or adults!) who aren’t quite ready for our over-the-top thrill rides. You can enjoy scenic tram rides, guided walking cave tours, the Mine Wheel Ferris wheel ride, the family-friendly Wild West Express roller coaster, the bouncing GiddyUp ride, a laser tag arena, a climbing wall, a giant maze and a 4D Motion Theater. Come on up and bring the whole family!

Friday Afternoon Club at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Start your weekends off right this winter with Friday Afternoon Club on the Mountain at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The Lookout Grille features live music and drink specials that change every half hour with the spin of the wheel from 5 to 8:30 p.m., plus breathtaking views of Glenwood Springs, the Roaring Fork Valley and majestic Mt. Sopris. Mention Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) at the base for a free, scenic tram ride to the top of Iron Mountain.

Warm up next to the fireplace as you take in the views. The winter menu includes great food and appetizers, warm and cold drinks, and an extensive Bloody Mary bar. Our Winter on the Mountain display of a half million lights makes this an evening to remember. FAC takes place every Friday through February 26, 2016.

Over-the-Top Thrills at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Over the top of Glenwood Canyon, that is! Are you ready to fly out 1,300 feet above the Colorado River? Head to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, where there are three ways to experience the adrenaline rush of cliff-side thrill rides: the new Glenwood Canyon Flyer, the Cliffhanger Roller Coaster and the Giant Canyon Swing. You can also enjoy an exciting ride on our newly re-engineered Soaring Eagle Zip Ride, with breathtaking views of the Roaring Fork Valley.

Winter on the Mountain at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Welcome to Winter on the Mountain at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park! Join us on top of Iron Mountain in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, for a sparkling display of a half million lights, lighted thrill rides, a giant musical Christmas tree, tram rides, fire pits for roasting s’mores, live music, visits from Santa and more.

Evenings at Winter on the Mountain begin as you ride the Iron Mountain Tramway from the floor of the Roaring Fork Valley up to the Adventure Park, rising above the lights of Glenwood Springs. At the top, you’re treated to one of the largest light displays on the Western Slope. Lights on the tracks for the state’s longest Alpine Coaster and on the Soaring Eagle Zip Ride enable you to enjoy these thrill rides at night as well as during the daytime, and holiday-themed lighting inside Glenwood Caverns make the King’s Row Tour even more colorful than usual.

Fire pits in the plaza are a natural gathering place to warm the hands and roast s’mores, with a tempting selection of hot cocoa, cider and winter beverages for kids and adults inside the Lookout Grille. Along with a cozy fireplace and holiday décor, the restaurant offers appetizers, sandwiches, hearty winter specials and desserts. Beer, wine, cocktails and a robust Bloody Mary bar round out the drink options. Throughout the winter, the Lookout Grille will host Friday Afternoon Club from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with free tram rides after 4 p.m., live music and drink specials.

There’s fun indoors, too. The 4D Motion Theater is showing “Winter Wipeout,” which features two jolly snowmen racing down a snowy mountain while trying to avoid troublesome Yeti and penguins, as well as “Rats Race,” “Bamboo Express” and “Pirates Rapids.” The Wild West laser tag arena, located on the top floor, is a great way to burn off a little energy after dinner.

Winter on the Mountain at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and closed Monday through Thursday, through Feb. 28, 2016. During the holidays, it will be open daily Dec. 18 to Jan. 3, except for Christmas Day.

More information about the park, including hours of operation and a list of which attractions are open, can be found at GlenwoodCaverns.com or by calling 800-530-1635 or 970-945-4228, ext. 0.