My trip to Glenwood Springs, Colorado started with an Amtrak Colorado Zephyr train ride from Union Station in Denver to Glenwood Springs which took almost 7 hours, whooo! Long ride but worth it.
Amtrak Colorado Zephyr Rear View
Exiting the Moffat Tunnel
The Moffat tunnel is the nation's longest train tunnel at 6.2 miles names after Colorado railroad pioneer David Moffat.
The hot springs pool is interesting. There is that sulfurous smell (you get used to it) but the water is soooo warm. Especially for being outdoors in the middle of the rocky mountains. The hot hot springs pool is 104°!
Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs
Now on to the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park which is an amusement park on top of a mountain along with natural caves to tour. First we started with a cave tour.
Glenwood Caverns Wild Cave Tour
But in order to get up to the caves and the amusement park you first have to take the tram up to the top of the mountain.
Tram starting point
Here's a view when the tram gets toward the top of the mountain.
Tram at the top
One crazy ride is the swings. Not because the swings are crazy or anything but when they go off the side of the mountain it's like you are flying because it's over a 2,000 foot drop to the river and land below. The view is AMAZING!! The same can be said of the Cliffhanger roller coaster which is right above the swings and when you're at the top of it you get the same amazing view for a second.
Swings over the Rocky Mountains in Glenwood Springs
I rode the Alpine Slide more than any other ride. It was my favorite. Here's a video.
Alpine Slide POV in Mountains
If you ever find yourself looking for a fun adventurous mountain trip you might want to checkout Glenwood Springs!
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