Overview

The must-see destination offers a scenic gondola ride to the top of Iron Mountain for guests to enjoy family-friendly attractions, extreme thrill rides, cave tours, dining and year-round events and entertainment.

Visit the one-of-a-kind amusement park by taking the Glenwood Gondola up 4,300 feet from the Roaring Fork Valley floor with stunning views of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, Mount Sopris, South Canyon, Glenwood Canyon and the City of Glenwood Springs. At the top, don’t miss making history riding Defiance, the highest looping roller coaster in the U.S., featuring a 102.3 degree, 110-foot freefall drop. Additional thrill rides include the Alpine Coaster that races down 3,400 feet of track, Giant Canyon Swing over a 1,300-foot cliff, Zip Ride, Cliffhanger roller coaster and Glenwood Canyon Flyer swing ride. Family-friendly rides include the Mine Wheel, Wild West Express, laser tag and 4D motion theater. 

And be sure to explore the wonder of a National Natural Landmark with cave tours of Glenwood Caverns and the historic Fairy Caves. First discovered in the late 1800s, these caverns have been a popular attraction ever since, with their stunning crystalline formations. 

The name of Glenwood Fairy Caves comes from the way light reflects off the water drops on the cave walls, creating the impression of twinkling fairies. When the cave was first discovered by the Darrow family, little was known about preservation of these natural wonders. Heat and air entered the cave and the living portion stopped living and growing. When the Beckleys took over, they worked to restore the correct conditions within the cave and now the formations continue to grow.

Because Glenwood Caverns is at an elevation of 7,100 feet and there are many stairs to navigate on the tour, it is not recommended for those who have health problems or who are pregnant. You can still ride to the top on the Iron Mountain and enjoy the views and get a bite to eat.

Multiple dining options at The Lookout Grille, Smokehouse and Defiance Dogs offer something for everyone and gift shop items at Prebble’s Pebbles Rock Shop, the General Store and Fantastic Fudge are available. 

Location/Directions

It’s easy to get to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

• From Aspen, take Highway 82 to Glenwood Springs, crossing over I-70 and making a left at the light onto 6th Street. After 1/3 a mile, turn left on Devereux and immediately right onto Two Rivers Plaza Road.
• From I-70, take exit 116. Go north to the stoplight and follow the directions as above to the Glenwood Gondola.

The address is:
Glenwood Caverns
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 

Email: info@glenwoodcaverns.com

Phone: 970-945-4228

Hours/Seasons

The Glenwood Adventure Park is open year-round. Please see online calendar for seasonal hours.

Fees/Cost

Buy tickets online and save $5 per ticket! Ticket pricing varies depending on the season.