Kiddie Rides
For Our Littlest Park Goers
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park welcomes our youngest guests with play areas, rides and activities designed to engage and delight children. PLEASE NOTE: Rides can be closed due to maintenance, weather or the winter and spring season.
See our Rides & Attractions Status.
- Like riding a pony, the Giddy Up bounces kids up and down for lots of giggles.
- They’ll feel the wind in their hair on the gentle, but exciting Wild West Express.
- Slow and steady, the Mine Wheel takes kids to new heights in Ferris wheel style.
- Go for the summit on our Climbing Wall which features routes of varying degrees of difficulty.
- Playing in the dirt has always been fun, but never more so than when panning for gemstones in our
giant sluice. - Dinosaur fossils have been found in the Roaring Fork Valley, kids can also dig them up in our Fossil Dig Sand Box.
Encourage kids to explore, create, challenge themselves and push their boundaries with Glenwood Caverns’ assortment of play experiences and activities.
Giddy Up Ride
Lift in the air, then bounce back down. Loads of fun for the kids, and mom or dad can ride along, too!
Ride included with Funday Ticket
May to October
36″ minimum height
Max combined weight 750lbs
Mine Wheel
This Ferris-wheel-style ride carries guests ’round and ’round. Check out the views from Iron Mountain when you reach the top of the Wheel.
Ride included with Funday Ticket
May to October
51″ minimum height to ride alone
Under 51″ height must ride with supervising companion 16 yrs or older
Wild West Espress
Ride included with Funday Ticket
May to October
48″ minimum height to ride alone
36″ min height to ride with supervising companion 16 yrs or older
Climbing Wall
A 32-foot climbing wall with five challenging routes of varying difficulty. Textured surfaces and fossils add to the climbing fun.
Ride included with Funday Ticket
May to October
Min weight 25 lbs
Max weight 250 lbs
Gemstone Panning/Sluice
NOT Included in the Funday Pass
Kids love our new, larger sluice for precious gemstone panning; an interactive activity allowing for discover and fun. Purchase your dirt bag in the General Store.
May to October
Harmony Sisters
Will Return Summer 2021!
Ride included with Funday Ticket
May to October
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.
Weather Policy
The weather in the Rocky Mountains can change quickly. In the spring and summer months it is not uncommon to experience thunderstorms which brings wind and lightning. If we experience high wind or lightning in close proximity, the gondola will slow down and sometimes stop. We may also close the gondola for a period of time until the weather passes; typically, these storms move through in 45 to 90 minutes. Please plan accordingly for these delays as there is no alternative means of transportation. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
NEW Gondola & Alpine Coaster Package
Valid Jan & Feb 2025 for $50
Discover mountaintop adventure with our unbeatable gondola and alpine coaster package! Enjoy the scenic gondola ride and UNLIMITED rides on America’s first Alpine Coaster! It’s an unforgettable experience that combines the majestic beauty of the mountains with the thrills of our Alpine Coaster.
