mountain experiences
Explore the Mountain
Fill your day with authentic Colorado Adventure. Drop into breathtaking Williams Canyon on the TERROR-dactyl at speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour!
"By far the most Amazing thing I have ever ridden!" - TripAdvisor
Terror-dactyl
The first of its kind anywhere in the world, this ride sits on the edge of a 200-foot cliff in Williams Canyon in Manitou Springs. Those brave enough to ride will be launched over 150 feet into the canyon at nearly 100 miles per hour!
"I did the Via Ferrata and had an amazing time!"-TripAdvisor
Via Ferrata
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
You won’t need nerves of steel for our Via Ferrata and our Frontier Zip Line but you will need an adventurous spirit for outdoor climbing and zipping fun! You will be connected to our Via Ferrata track cable for an exhilarating climbing activity through spectacular mountain terrain on a two hour guided tour under the close supervision of our experienced guides.
“So fun!”-tripadvisor
Frontier Zip Line
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Try out our two zip lines totaling over ¼ mile long and 80’ above the canyon floor! Zipping at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park is our newest addition to our aboveground adventures! The Zip line is a part of the Via Ferrata Canyon Tour, but can also be purchased separately.
Play. Discover. Explore.
Discovered in 1881, Cave of the Winds has been a must-see Colorado Springs attraction for travelers for more than a century. We’re one of the premiere show caves in the United States – and, at 7,000 feet, we’re also one of the highest! Cave tours, spectacular scenery, rides and attractions from mild to wild atop breathtaking Williams Canyon. So much more than just a cave!