Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster

Category: Tourist attraction in Banner Elk, North Carolina

Address: 3265 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA

Phone: +18288987866

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–8PM

Monday: 10AM–8PM

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–8PM

Friday: 10AM–9PM

Saturday: 10AM–9PM

Reviews

Ake Agu

Mar 25, 2022

Really fun. Only thing is, people buy multi rides. Meaning, those people get to ride their 3 rides, they bought, one after the other. I bought 1 ride. Had to wait for all the people with multiple rides, to go first. Makes no sense.

Briana Caldwell

Jan 11, 2022

Great experience near Sugar Mountain! My son was too young to ride by himself, but we had a blast riding the bundle package (3 rides) together. You have to reserve your slot online, and then when you come is when you pay and can get in line. I would suggest going around 10am. They only have about 6-8 cars running on it, so if you got there after 10, the line may be too long to only ride it once. The bundle was worth it, though, and you stayed in the car, until the 3 rides were complete. They have a camera on the side of the shield, so no need to bring your camera on the ride. Scan your ticket in the gift shop and you can see a clip of a video and pictures from your ride, that is available for purchase, if you like. The gift shop had a very cozy feel to it and had unique gifts. We will be back when we come back to the area!

Gabi U

Dec 23, 2021

Very fun experience but be prepared to wait ~1 hour after your check in time to get onto the ride. Only bought a single ride ticket but next time would buy a 3 ride since it was over pretty quickly. They have the waiting area covered and had heaters so you aren’t shivering. The ticket desk people and cart attendants were very nice.

Caroline Colorado

Nov 15, 2021

The Alpine Coaster was very fun! It does not disappoint! Great views! My son loved it and I was so glad we can ride together. It can go very fast when no one is in front of you but you get to control your speed. I would not take your phone or personal items with you because they are very easy to loose on the turns. Gena was very professional and friendly in the alpine gift shop. Chad the ride operator does an amazing job explaining how the coaster works! There is a coffee shop below the coaster with gourmet coffee that was delicious! Hope to ride again soon!

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Questions & Answers

How much does it cost

Debbie Bruce | Aug 14, 2020
Kayla Waddell | Aug 15, 2020

Single rides are $16/adult, $13/youth 7-13 and $5/children 3-5 if they are at least 38 inches tall. The 3-Ride package is $35/adult and $29/youth.

Can a four year old ride with parent

A Google User | Mar 11, 2021
Frank Hertkorn | Mar 12, 2021

Yes they are set up for adult chilf or I saw 2 pre teens

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When the coaster opens?

Jose Mata | Mar 12, 2020
Adventures into Distraction | Mar 13, 2020

As of right now, it looks like it will open the second week of February 2020.

What is age or height requirements for children to ride coaster accompained by adult?

Steve Stephenson | Mar 5, 2021
Elizabeth Strange | Mar 6, 2021

56 inches alone, 38 inches with someone that has to be over 16 yrs of age. Hope that helps. Oh....and it is sooooo much fun.

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What is the bundle price

Brenda Haines | Dec 12, 2020
Nelson Galloway | Dec 13, 2020

Yep. Worth it.

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Can a 6' 6" guy ride this coaster or is he over the height restriction? Thanks

Southern Patriot | Nov 12, 2020
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster (Owner) | Nov 13, 2020

Per the manufacture max height is 7 feet tall.

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Will it be open on December 2020 ??

JDC Logistics Dispatch | Nov 12, 2020
Jay 'BINKLEY'S | Nov 13, 2020

Call the office for hours and dates open

How long is the coaster? A mile? 1/2 mile?

Mary Kim Pettit | Sep 13, 2020
Megan Foster | Sep 14, 2020

They have closed for 2020 season.

Does an adult have to ride with a youth?

Regina Rufty | Aug 14, 2020
Ashley Brown | Aug 15, 2020

If a child is under 54" tall they must ride with someone who is 16 years old or older.

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Are the cars able to sit two people?

Emily Mothershead | Jun 21, 2021
Jrhcustom | Jun 22, 2021

Yes. An adult and a small child

Are ya'll open to the general public now are is it still limited to within 45 minutes for the people that live local? We will be in the area last week of August would love to come do this..

Kevin Belz | Oct 19, 2020
Jessica Barlow | Oct 20, 2020

We are outside of the "window" and went last week, no problem. We weren't asked for any location identification. We had a great time. Everyone was super nice! Hth! :)

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How long is the ride?

antonio peterson | Oct 5, 2021
Bill Hansen | Oct 6, 2021

About 3-5 minutes

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Is this good for someone that can only walk short distances (grocery store trip)

Lee Boles | Aug 20, 2021
Robert Honeycutt | Aug 21, 2021

Very nice people but the stairs are tuff. I'm 72 with one bad knee. I made it slowly up to the ck-in place.

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Is this place open to tourist we would love to come this weekend? And how much is a bundle?

Brittany Trivette | Jul 21, 2021
shirley icenhour | Jul 22, 2021

Yes, it's open this weekend,to ride 3 times it's $39. For an adult, you need to set up a time to ride an how many people in your group, just go on line an the information is on their website

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Will the venue be open in October 2021?

Tina Owen | Jul 21, 2021
Jimmy Thompson | Jul 22, 2021

It was awesome and fun to roll ride.

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