Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park offers a one-of-a-kind nature-based adventure for families and outdoor enthusiasts that will create lasting memories for kids and adults alike.  Glenwood Caverns originally opened to the public in 1895 but closed at the onset of World War I. The caves were closed for 82 years until owners Steve and Jeanne Beckley reopened the caverns in 1999. The Beckleys have employed rigorous, contemporary, scientific preservation methods to protect the living and historic sections of the caves. Glenwood Caverns was named one of The 10 Great Places to Go Underground by USA Today, as well as being named Best Family Cave Tour by Denver Westword.

Adventure Opportunities:

Iron Mountain Tramway is a 4,300-foot-long tram ride originating at Iron Mountain Station on the floor of the Roaring Fork Valley, near the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, Colo.The tram ride skims over the tops of the trees, with panoramic views in all directions.

Exclamation Point Restaurant and Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar with the best panoramic views in Colorado.

The Cave Tour is a one-hour guided walking tour in Glenwood Caverns and Historic Fairy Caves, recognized as offering one of the leading family cave tours in the country, is appropriate for all ages.

The Wild Tour is a three-hour guided tour to explore the rarely visited areas of Glenwood Caverns. Experienced cavers outfit each participant with a lighted helmet and all the necessary equipment.

Canyon Flyer is an alpine coaster. The vehicles are designed to carry two visitors in comfort but can be handled easily by one alone. The riders control their speeds, which gives them a unique hands-on experience. The ride is exciting and varied, with jumps and waves built into the track to add to the thrill. Canyon Flyer makes hairpin turns and can operate year-round due to its track system.

Swing Shot — the Swing Shot launches riders out over Glenwood Canyon, 1,300 feet above the Colorado River! Both the ride and the views of the Canyon are breathtaking as you soar through the air at speeds up to 50 miles per hour.

Alpine Rush is a zip line with a thrilling ride 650 feet downhill, over the tree tops, at speeds up to 50 miles per hour.

Doc’s Rock is the 32’ climbing wall — named for local legend Doc Holliday

Horseback Riding with experienced guides leadingone-hour trail rides on gentle, well-trained horses. Riders enjoy incredible views of Glenwood Canyon, Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork valley as they wind through the trees.

Discovery Rock is a children’s fun learning area where kids can pan for gemstones in the running water of the sluice box mining stream and search for buried treasure in the sand pit fossil dig.