It’s here! Thrill-seekers rejoice! Ontario’s first mountain coaster offers an exciting new downhill adventure at Blue Mountain. The coaster will take riders on an exhilarating trip through the escarpment’s varied terrain and thrilling glades for over a kilometre downhill. The driver takes control of their own speed travelling down the track with access to a manual brake, providing speeds of up to 42 km/h. Take a scenic ride down the mountain to enjoy views of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment, your trip will be one to remember!

Pricing + tax

Adult Ticket Driver or passenger Must be at least 12 years old and 54 inches tall. Maximum weight capacity per cart: 330 lbs. 1 Ride: $15 2 Rides: $24 4 Rides: $40 Youth Ticket Passenger only 3 to 12 years old or under 54 inches Per Ride: $5

NOTE: The Ridge Runner will be open on holidays and select mid-week days throughout the winter, including Monday, February 20 (Family Day Weekend) and during March Break (March 12-15).

Winter 2011/12 Operating Hours:

2011/12 Seasonal Operating Schedule*   Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Holiday Dec 22 - Jan 8 10:00am- 4:15pm 10:00am- 4:15pm 10:00am- 4:15pm 10:00am- 4:15pm 10:00am- 4:15pm 10:00am- 4:15pm 10:00am- 4:15pm Winter Jan 9 - Mar 21 10:00am- 5:00pm Closed Closed Closed Closed 10:00am- 5:00pm 10:00am- 5:00pm * Weather and conditions permitting. NOTE: Snowmaking and weather will affect the operations of the Ridge Runner, so please visit the Mountain Conditions Page for updates.

Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster at a Glance:

• Guests ride to the top of the Glades area and descend to the bottom of Grand Central Lodge
• Elevated cart track 1-6 metres off the ground
• Riders can sit one or two people per cart and control their own speed
• Carts slide over bumps, twist through corkscrews and zigzag through the trees of the glades
• Mountain Coaster can run in most weather conditions — even in winter!

See it in Action


» View the Responsibility Code and Rider Restrictions for Ridge Runner (PDF)