Grandfather On Roller Coaster

Tripadvisor (94) · 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 · 94 reviews
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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
Jul 31, 2024
This was so much fun. Staff was great. You are definitely in control of the car and the speed. You can go as fast or slow as you want. My kids (15/12) just keep begging me to do “another one”… Full review by Aiden1216
Feb 21, 2024
First time riding a coaster like this. It was super fun. Before boarding the coaster a staff will let you know what to expect. He talked pretty fast so I wasn’t able to capture everything he said. Th… Full review by Abel R
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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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