Colorado Rockies: Lost Canyon Zipline Tour & River Views

Summary

Soaring above Arkansas River canyons with laughter echoing off the cliffs

You’ll feel your heart pound as you step off each platform above Lost Canyon, zip across canyons with river views below, hike between cliffside launches with local guides, and maybe even spot bighorn sheep watching from a distance. The laughter sticks with you longer than the adrenaline does.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t look down unless you want to see how far you’ll fly,” joked our guide, Jamie, as we clipped in for the first line above Lost Canyon. I tried to play it cool but my palms were definitely sweaty. The harness felt snug — not uncomfortable, just real — and there was this faint smell of pine mixed with sun-warmed rock. You could hear the Arkansas River below, rushing somewhere out of sight. Jamie pointed out a limestone kiln tucked into the hillside; I wouldn’t have noticed it otherwise.

The ziplines started short — maybe 300 feet? — but by the third or fourth one, I stopped counting and just let myself go. There’s a weird moment right before you leap where time stretches out, like your brain is trying to decide if you’re brave or just nuts. The “Leap of Faith” line was my favorite. We got to race each other (I lost) and I swear the wind tasted different up there — sharp and a little metallic. Between lines we hiked along rocky paths, nothing too hard but enough that I felt my legs working.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much. Someone in our group tried to yell “yee-haw” mid-zip and it came out like a squeak — even Jamie cracked up. Saw bighorn sheep way off on a ledge, just watching us like they’d seen all this before. The last line (“Eagles Roost”) had these wide-open views over the valley and river; I still think about that view when things get noisy back home. It was over quicker than I wanted but I guess that’s how good stuff goes sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline adventure in Colorado Rockies

• Check in 30 minutes early
• Receive safety briefing from guides
• Start zipline tour with 6 lines
• Hike lightly between zipline platforms
• Race on the "Leap of Faith" zipline
• Enjoy views from "Eagles Roost" zipline
• Observe canyons, limestone kilns, and bighorn sheep
• Complete 1.5 to 2-hour zipline experience

Top questions

How long does the Lost Canyon zipline tour take?

The tour lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours depending on group size.

Are helmets and harnesses provided for the Colorado zipline tour?

Yes, helmets and harnesses are included for all participants.

Is there hiking involved during the zipline adventure?

Yes, there is light hiking between platforms along rocky paths.

What are the views like during the Lost Canyon zipline tour?

You’ll see canyons, limestone kilns, Arkansas River, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, and possibly bighorn sheep.

Is this zipline tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

How many ziplines are included in this Colorado Rockies tour?

The tour includes 6 ziplines ranging from 300 to 700 feet in length.

Is pickup included in the Lost Canyon zipline experience?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; check-in is required 30 minutes prior to departure time at the site.

What’s included

Your day includes all necessary helmets and harnesses provided by local guides for safety throughout six ziplines across Lost Canyon—with light hiking between platforms—and plenty of encouragement (and laughs) along the way before returning back to base camp at your own pace.