Cliffhanger Roller Coaster
Thrill Ride
Sky High Thrills!
Ride included with Funday Ticket
May to October
Minimum 56″ height to ride alone
Minimum 48″ height to ride with supervising companion (16+)
Must fit securely in the restraint systems.
The Cliffhanger Roller Coaster in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the highest elevation, full-sized Roller Coaster in North America.
Fifty feet tall, perched at an altitude of 7,160 feet and hugging the side of Iron Mountain, the Cliffhanger edges out all other coasters on the continent. A crowd-pleaser, its cliff-side curves and heart-stopping drop offs make it a must-ride attraction for coaster aficionados and thrill-seekers. From the ride’s pinnacle are views of the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon, 1,450 feet below!
Important note:
Fun fact. The Cliffhanger Roller Coaster opened at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on June 15, 2012. The Italian-made coaster was purchased from an amusement park in Branson, Missouri. To reassemble it required 1,400 new bolts, including 700 special bolts, 14 inches long with metric threads, used to hold the sections of track together. The same weekend the Cliffhanger debuted, the Mine Wheel, a ferris wheel ride also opened at the park.
Fun Fact
The Cliffhanger Roller Coaster opened at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on June 15, 2012. The Italian-made coaster was purchased from an amusement park in Branson, Missouri. To reassemble it required 1,400 new bolts, including 700 special bolts, 14 inches long with metric threads, used to hold the sections of track together. The same weekend the Cliffhanger debuted, the Mine Wheel, a ferris wheel ride also opened at the park.
Safety Restrictions
- Minimum 56″ height to ride alone
- Minimum 48″ height to ride with supervising companion (16+)
- 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. * Some rides and attractions are seasonal. Rides may be closed at any time due to weather or maintenance. Please check at Gondola Base before purchasing tickets. For the safety of our guests, safety restrictions are enforced on all attractions.
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