First & Only Mountain Coaster in California Opens!

Alpine Slide Big Bear (Alpine Slide) in Southern California just revealed its latest attraction, Mineshaft Coaster. The unique thrill ride is built directly into the mountainside and allows riders the freedom to control the speed of the ride, which can reach up to 30 mph. The family-friendly Mineshaft Coaster is the first and only mountain coaster in California!

Mineshaft Coaster carts, which are fastened to the track, can accommodate one or two persons. Each cart comes equipped with a side-lever braking system that allows the rider to control the speed of the cart. This feature gives individuals the ability to go at their own pace. Riders can fully accelerate the lever to reach max speeds of 30 mph. The coaster is on a steel track that stretches over one mile and spans several acres along the natural curvatures of the mountain. Even better, the thrill-ride has all the bells in whistles of a roller coaster such as steep drops, rollers, dips, twists, hairpin turns, tunnels, bridges and 360-degree corkscrews. The duration of the ride is estimated between seven to nine minutes.

Mineshaft Coaster becomes the recreation area’s newest year-round attraction. Other attractions include the Alpine Slide ride, a double waterslide (summer only), the Soaring Eagle ride, a go-kart track, miniature golf and snow tubing (winter only).

What you need to know

Mineshaft Coaster’s height requirement for a solo rider is over 54”. Passengers 38” and above may ride as a passenger with a driver 18 years or older who is over 54” tall. Maximum combined weight is 375 lbs. (max weight varies with weather conditions). The cost is $20 per person (over 54” tall), per ride; and children 38” to 54” in height are $10 per person, per ride. Mineshaft Coaster operates daily now through June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. midweek and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. After June 5, Mineshaft Coaster shifts to summer hours, which are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Alpine Slide is located at 800 Wildrose Lane (just off Big Bear Blvd.). To learn more about Mineshaft Coaster or to get more information about Alpine Slide’s various attractions visit www.AlpineSlideBigBear.com or call 909-866-4626. Guests are encouraged to call ahead for operating hours, as operating hours may change throughout the year. Reservations are not accepted.

Images courtesy of Alpine Slide