Wilderness Run Alpine Center

4.5/5
(96) · Amusement park in Banner Elk, United States
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North Carolina's First and Only Alpine Coaster nestled in the High Country. We offer single and bundle rides. Fun for all ages and opened year round 7 days …

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4.5/5 · 96 reviews
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Jan 1, 2025
This was a great experience for our family. Make sure u make an appointment online. went during the holidays and went at 11 am and they were sold out. No walk ins. We were advised to check online and… Full review by sashasantiagio
Dec 30, 2024
This is our 3rd or 4th on a mountain coaster. The organization of this particular one was fantastic. You reserve your time which made your wait in line much less then others we have been to around th… Full review by Diane H
Sep 16, 2024
We had a blast. We did not have reservations but were able to walk in on a Friday with no waiting. We bought the Adult bundle ticket with 3 runs. We did not have to exit and re-enter since there w… Full review by B382DMbridgets
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Is it ok for someone with back problems?
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I wouldn’t do it. You get jarred around pretty good.
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How long is the coaster, distance and time?
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I suspect it's about a 1/2 mile run, but it loops around a lot. From start to finish, it's probably about 3½ minutes. I'd estimate that split to be 2½ minutes up the mountain and a 1 minute …
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I suspect it's about a 1/2 mile run, but it loops around a lot. From start to finish, it's probably about 3½ minutes. I'd estimate that split to be 2½ minutes up the mountain and a 1 minute whoosh back down.
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Is it good for toddler ? 1 1/2 yr old and 9 month old?
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I would not take a child that young. While you can control the speed, if you go really slow, you are missing out on the fun and going slow also hinders the other riders on the track
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