Cowboy Coaster at Snow King Mountain

The Cowboy Coaster at Snow King Mountain gives Jackson Hole families one of the most thrilling and accessible adventure activities in the valley — a gravity-driven alpine coaster that winds down the slopes of Snow King with views of the Teton Range and the Jackson Hole valley spread out below.

Snow King Mountain is Jackson's 'Town Hill' — the ski area that sits literally at the edge of Jackson's city limits, accessible without the 15-mile drive to Teton Village. In summer, Snow King transforms into an adventure destination with the coaster as the headline attraction, alongside mountain biking, a climbing wall, a gondola to the summit, and various other activities.

The coaster itself is a track-mounted gravity ride where each car carries one or two riders who control their speed with a hand brake. The track banks through curves and drops down the mountain with views that change throughout the run — from forested slopes to open meadows to that stunning final view of the valley. Riders who brake conservatively move at a relaxed sightseeing pace; those who want the full experience let the coaster run at speed through the curves.

For families with children tall enough to ride (check current height requirements), the Cowboy Coaster is an activity that generates immediate 'can we do it again' requests. Most kids do multiple runs in a visit. Combine the coaster with the Snow King gondola for a full mountain experience and excellent Teton views at the summit.

The location at the edge of Jackson town makes post-activity dining easy — the full range of Jackson's restaurant scene is minutes away.