Several Colorado amusement parks have created alpine slides that zoom you down the hillside as fast as you can handle — all with amazing mountain views. Alpine slides — not to be confused with alpine coasters (or mountain coasters), which are elevated tracks with a seat — are incredible ways to enjoy this state like never before.
Spend your summer vacation playing at one of these fun parks. You can also ride a few of these — plus some others — in the cold for a uniquely snowy experience. Check out the Colorado mountain coasters open in the winter.
Winter Park Alpine Slide
After a scenic six-minute chairlift ride with amazing Winter Park views, bobsled (without the snow, of course) down 3,000 feet of slide that drops more than 600 vertical feet on their Alpine Slide. While you’re there, check out the resort’s mountain-bike trails, gold panning, bungee tramps, human maze, zipline, climbing wall and many other family activities.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
This fun park in Glenwood Springs has an alpine slide/roller coaster hybrid called, of course, the Alpine Coaster. The car is fixed to a track, so while you still control your own speed, you can shoot faster through hairpin turns and bumps without getting ejected. Once you reach the bottom, you’re pulled 1,000 feet back up to the starting point — a good time to enjoy wildflower views!
Breckenridge Gold Runner Coaster
The Breckenridge alpine coaster, Gold Runner Coaster, has elevated tracks to thrill you down 2,500 feet of mountainside (here, your car is also fixed to the track). They also have a typical alpine slide that gives you three different tracks to choose from. The park also offers a zipline, 4x4 and guided hiking tours, mini golf, scenic chairlift rides, gemstone panning, a climbing wall and other family favorites.