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Cowboy Coaster at Snow King

402 E Snow King Ave, Jackson, WY 83001

Hours vary depending on time of year. Typically 11am-6pm or 10am-9pm. Check website.

$$$

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Snow King Mountain Resort's Cowboy Coaster!

Starting at the base of Snow King and carrying passengers 465 feet up the side of the mountain, the ultra-fun, crazy exhilarating Cowboy Coaster offers a roller coaster experience kids will love with one great perk: You can control your speed. With hand brakes similar to the Alpine Slides carts, riders can go anywhere from one mph to 25 mph. Soak in the breathtaking views as you cruise down the windy mountain terrain at your own pace. Ride solo or with a friend or parent!  

The ride lasts no more than nine minutes. At its highest point, the coaster is 43 feet off of the ground and each cart can hold up to two people. Drivers must be at least 54 inches and passengers need to be at least 38 inches tall. Riders are buckled in and the cart is attached to the coaster itself (unlike the Alpine Slide).  

Features

Parking Good for older kids Seasonal
Thoughtfully captured by:
Emily Coleman
Emily Coleman is a Jersey girl born and raised who caught the outdoor bug upon moving to Vermont to pursue a degree in Adventure Education and Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College. She spent most of her years before college deeply entrenched in the world of competitive cheerleading before discovering a passion for outdoor sports including mountain biking, white water kayaking, bikepacking, backpacking, slacklining, rock climbing, and skiing. Having been surrounded by children her entire life in her mother's daycare, she always had a strong affinity for kids. She moved to the mountains of Jackson Hole after graduating to coach for the local Kayak Club during the summers and nanny in the winters. Becoming a part of the Happy Active Family team felt like the perfect collision of her passion for building strong community bonds and encouraging an outdoor lifestyle.
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