• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Uncover Colorado Logo

  • Blog
  • Activities
    • Year-round
      • Brewery Tours
      • Casinos & Gaming
      • Colorado Brands
      • Federal Lands
      • Food & Dining
      • Ghost Towns
      • Gondola & Chairlifts
      • Hot Springs
      • Mine Tours
      • Museums
      • Paintball
      • Public Parks
      • Scenic Drives
      • Shopping
      • Sports Teams
      • State Parks
      • Train Rides
      • Transportation
      • Wildlife
      • Zip Lines & Aerial Parks
    • Spring, Summer & Fall
      • Amusement Parks
      • ATV Rentals
      • Biking
      • Boating
      • Camping
      • Drive-In Theaters
      • Fishing
      • Golf Courses
      • Hiking
      • Horseback Riding
      • Rock Climbing
      • Tubing & Paddling
      • Waterfalls
      • Whitewater Rafting
    • Winter
      • Cross Country Skiing
      • Dog Sledding
      • Ice Climbing
      • Ice Fishing
      • Ice Skating
      • Skiing & Snowboarding
      • Sleigh Rides
      • Snow Tubing
      • Snowmobiling
      • Snowshoeing
  • Events
    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
  • Lodging
    • Budget Hotels
    • Historic Hotels
    • Luxury Hotels
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Cabins & Glamping
    • Casinos with Lodging
    • Dude Ranches
    • Hot Spring with Lodging
    • Wineries with Lodging
    • Campgrounds
  • Towns
  • Trip Planner
  • Search
  • Blog
  • Activities
  • Events
  • Lodging
  • Towns
  • Trip Planner
Image of the Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain in Colorado
Rocky Mountain Coaster - Copper Mountain, CO. Photo: Copper Mountain

Rocky Mountain Coaster – Copper Mountain

FacebookTwitter

The Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain is Colorado’s premier alpine coaster. Glide over 5,800 feet of tracks as you wind through dense forest, surrounded by fresh mountain air. Feel the sunshine on your shoulders and take in the breathtaking views with your friends and family.

History

Copper Mountain lies about 75 miles outside of Denver, in Summit County, Colorado. A ski resort opened here in 1972 and remains in operation today. Popular sporting events have been held at Copper Mountain since its opening, and its natural beauty has been captured on film.

Its first detachable chairlift, dubbed the American Flyer, was built in 1986 and continues to carry guests up the mountain to this day.

What to Expect

The Rocky Mountain Coaster is an exciting ride through the alpine forests of Copper Mountain where you’ll descend 430 vertical feet. 5,800 feet of tracks make this alone coaster one of the longest in North America. The car speed is controlled by individual drivers and can go up to 25 miles per hour. Children are welcome to ride along, though driver restrictions apply.

In the winter, you can also take on Copper’s tubing hill, or ice skating on the local Copper Mountain West Lake Ice Rink.

Admission and Hours

Tickets are available online and at the Rocky Mountain Coaster Cabin, near the American Flyer lift, and the coaster is only open Friday – Sunday.

  • Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Hours depend upon the weather and can change frequently so make sure to check before arriving. The Rocky Mountain Coaster is open during both the summer and winter seasons. Tickets are good for one ride only and must be purchased before getting in line. All guests who wish to drive must be at least 52″ tall and 9 years or older. Younger guests may ride along as a passenger.

Tickets sell out frequently, especially during the summer months. Booking ahead of time is encouraged.

Details

Address: Copper Cir, Copper Mountain, CO 80443

Phone: 970-968-2318

Season: Summer | Winter

Website: coppercolorado.com…

Primary Sidebar

Join our Colorado travel community

Enter your email below and grab our free locals' guide and monthly what's up designed to help you live your Colorado life and uncover fun things to do. —and never miss out again.

Recent Posts

  • Upcoming Spring Festivals in Colorado
  • 8 Great Springtime Colorado Festivals
  • 9 Colorado Ski & Snowboard Companies
  • Brief Timeline of Colorado’s Ski and Snowboard History
  • Fly Directly to these Colorado Ski Resorts with Airports Nearby

Footer

Get In Touch

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Resources
  • Disclaimer
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter

Disclosure: Uncover Colorado is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Things To Do

  • Travel Blog
  • Colorado Activities
  • Colorado Events
  • Colorado Towns
  • Colorado Hotels
  • Colorado Restaurants
  • Colorado Transportation
  • Made in Colorado

Cheers! Mile High Happy Hour shares showcases Denver neighborhoods' restaurant happy hours.

Winter Activities

  • Federal Lands
  • Ghost Towns
  • Hot Springs
  • Ice Skating
  • Ski Resorts
  • Snow Tubing
  • State Parks
  • Train Rides

Copyright © 2023 · Uncover Colorado | Sitemap | Advertise