When ski lifts stop running for the season, Park City's mountains transform into summer adventure playgrounds. Zip lines and alpine coasters provide the speed and excitement of winter sports without the learning curve—accessible thrills for visitors seeking active mountain experiences. They're a highlight of any family-friendly Park City visit.
Alpine Coaster
Park City Mountain Resort operates an alpine coaster that winds through forested terrain. Riders control their own speed via hand brakes, allowing personalized experiences from leisurely scenic rides to faster descents. The coaster operates year-round, weather permitting. The mountain also features one of the longest alpine slides in the world, with each of its four tracks stretching over 3,000 feet long.
Utah Olympic Park offers additional coaster experiences alongside its summer programming, including rides that capture some of the Olympic venue's unique terrain.
What to ask about: Single ride versus multi-ride passes, and combination packages bundling coasters with other activities.
Local Insight: Book ahead for summer weekends—walk-up lines can stretch an hour or more. Weekday mornings offer shorter waits and cooler temperatures. The alpine coaster at night is a local favorite during evening operations.
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Zip Lines
Multiple zip line experiences operate in the Park City area. Park City Mountain offers zip lines as part of its summer adventure programming that include single and two-person options. Utah Olympic Park provides zip experiences that allow the participant to choose between a shorter, less steep option or the Extreme Zipline, that is one of the steepest in the world.
Tour lengths and heights vary—confirm specifications if you have concerns about either.
Age and Size Requirements
Activities set minimum ages, heights, and sometimes weight restrictions. These exist for safety reasons and are enforced consistently. Confirm requirements before arrival if traveling with children to avoid disappointment.
Young children can often ride tandem with adults on alpine coasters, making these experiences accessible for families with smaller kids.
For other summer activities, consider mountain biking on the resort's extensive trail network or paddleboarding on the Deer Valley Ponds. In winter, tubing provides similar accessible thrills on snowy slopes.
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