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Runaway Mountain Coaster & Flyaway Ziplines at Branson Mountain Adventure

4.7(4.8K)google
4.3(152)yelp
Per Person $18·Special $20.5·Child(3+) $13.5USD(Same-day re-rides for the same individual are discounted to $13.50 per run. Flyaway Ziplines require separate individual activity fees.)
Outdoor

Overview

Nestled in the beautiful Ozark hills, The Runaway Mountain Coaster and Flyaway Ziplines at Branson Mountain Adventure Park combine to offer the ultimate high-speed eco-adventure. As the longest and fastest mountain coaster in the Midwest, The Runaway features over 4,900 feet of winding track where riders have total control over their own speed via a personal braking system, reaching up to 30 mph through thrilling 360-degree loops, sharp zig-zags, and special neon LED night rides. Complemented by the Flyaway Ziplines, which launch riders over 70 feet above the ground to soar at 30+ mph directly across Fall Creek and over the coaster tracks, this action-packed duo delivers an unforgettable, panoramic bird's-eye view of an untouched 80-acre hillside forest.

Practical Info

935 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616, USA
Suggested Duration1.5-2.5 hours
Best TimeMay through October provides optimal racing conditions. Aim for the late afternoon golden hour between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM. As the sun sets over the dense Ozark ridges, riding your individual mountain coaster sled down the looping, gravity-driven hillside tracks offers a thrilling rush backdropped by fiery orange skies.
Getting TherePerched along the ridge at 935 State Highway 165 in southern Branson; driving is required. From the main 76 Strip, turn south onto MO-165 S and ascend the winding ridge roadway for roughly 2 miles. The mountain coaster's soaring timber tracks and check-in chalet will appear clearly on your left side.

Travel Tips

  • The alpine coaster enforces a strict 300 lbs maximum combined weight limit per cart (reduced to 250 lbs during wet conditions) and rigid height safety bars that must be verified on scales before queuing.
  • The tracks run entirely through natural hillside forests, making operations highly susceptible to immediate shut-downs during sudden summer thunderstorms; monitor live weather radar and prioritize morning rides.
  • High gravitational forces mean loose hats, unstrapped mobile phones, and sunglasses are strictly banned on the tracks; all unsecured personal items must be locked in the base station lockers.

Reviews

Positive
  • Speeding down the Ozark ridge through dense forestry and exposed crags offers a raw sense of mountain speed and sensory thrill that is absolutely exceptional.
  • The mountain coaster tracking and sled hardware are meticulously maintained and safe, entry seatbelt checks are rigorous, and queue signage is highly intuitive.
  • The operators—especially those teaching the manual brake controls—are highly rigorous and patient, ensuring every guest masters speed control for peace of mind.
  • Driving here is simple with a massive, free outdoor parking lot at the base, and single-ride coaster and zipline pricing is fair for a novel mountain thrill.
Heads up
  • As a purely outdoor mountain operation, opening is entirely dependent on weather; heavy rain, lightning, or high winter winds trigger abrupt closures.
  • Because speed relies on manual levers, running behind a highly conservative, overly timid driver riding their brakes fully ruins your high-speed downhill rush.
  • On blazing summer afternoons, the queue lines lack sufficient large umbrellas and cooling fans, and safe vehicle spacing leads to painfully sluggish wait lines.
  • A single-ride ticket lasts barely two minutes down the mountain; repeating the fun demands pricey multi-ride passes, making combined family costs high.

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