Take A Ride Through North Carolina On The Epic Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
High adventure awaits at the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster in Banner Elk. North Carolina’s only alpine or mountain coaster opened in 2020 amid pandemic conditions that seriously limited the number of rides available each day. But this summer getting tickets has been much easier. So load up the car and take a little road trip over to beautiful Banner Elk and take a ride through North Carolina on this fun alpine coaster!
The 2,390-foot-long track is placed on a rather steep hill and doles out a thrilling ride as it twists and turns through the natural flora on the mountain as riders make their way down the hill.
Welcome to the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, the newest attraction to hit the scene in Banner Elk, the town sitting at the base of two ski areas in the Highlands (Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain).
When it's time go, the car breaks free and then, WHEEEE... it's down the mountain you go, reaching top speeds as you whirl and twirl through the figure eights in the track all the way down the mountain.
North Carolina’s ONLY alpine coaster is one that shouldn’t be missed. The best way to get on the schedule for a ride is to go online and register for a check-in time. Arrive at your check-in time and purchase tickets on-site upon arrival. See current pricing for ticket packages by visiting the official website for Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster. The coaster is usually open rain or shine. Sometimes, however, weather calls for temporary closures. It’s best to call ahead if you’re traveling a long distance.
For more reasons to visit Banner Elk, North Carolina, keep reading here!
Address: Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, 3265 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604, USA
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Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.