Alpine Coaster

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The Alpine Coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is a gravity-powered ride on a 3,400-foot steel track located on Iron Mountain. The facility sits at an elevation of 7,102 feet and operates year-round. Riders control their speed using a manual braking system on karts that hold one adult or an adult with a small child. The descent takes approximately two minutes, while the tow back to the top takes about four minutes, resulting in a total experience of roughly six minutes per cycle. However, the database classifies this location as a moderate hiking activity with a typical duration of about two hours, likely accounting for queue times and the full visit to the adventure park. Parking is available on-site. The attraction opened in 2005 as the first alpine coaster in Colorado and remains one of the park's most popular features. It is pet-friendly, though specific height requirements apply: riders must be at least 38 inches tall, with those between 38 and 54 inches requiring a supervising companion. The maximum combined weight per kart is 330 pounds.