Colorado Springs: Seven Falls Zipline Tour & Canyon Views

Summary

Soar above pines and granite arches with guides at Seven Falls

You’ll step into harnesses at Seven Falls and soar above canyons on five ziplines—with local guides keeping things light and safe. Glide over pines, granite arches, and catch glimpses of Midnight Falls before ending near the roaring waterfalls themselves. Expect laughter, mountain air in your lungs, and maybe a little nervous energy—plus all gear and transport sorted for you.

What’s the experience like?

We stepped into our harnesses just past the gates of Seven Falls, and I could already hear water somewhere below—kind of muffled by the trees. Our guide, Jamie, was explaining how to brake (I was only half listening, honestly, because my hands were sweating). You get this weird mix of pine needles in your nose and that cold mountain air—makes you feel awake in a way coffee never does. The first zipline isn’t high, but my knees still wobbled stepping off. Jamie cracked a joke about “embracing the squirrel life,” which helped. I didn’t expect to laugh so much before even leaving the ground.

The lines get longer as you go. By the third one you’re gliding over a granite arch, wind whistling past your ears—there’s this flash of sunlight on rock that made me squint. Below us, Midnight Falls looked tiny. I tried to spot hikers on the trails weaving through the canyon; no idea if they saw us up there. The group cheered when someone nailed their landing (not me—I spun around backwards once). There’s something about being clipped in together that makes strangers chatty. Jamie pointed out some old markings on the stone from miners—hard to imagine anyone climbing these cliffs without ropes.

At one point I caught a whiff of wet earth after we zipped through a patch where last night’s rain hadn’t dried yet. It stuck with me for some reason. The last line is wild—fast and long enough that you forget to worry about how high up you are until you’re already across. Afterward, we wandered down toward the actual falls themselves—seven streams tumbling over rock, louder than you’d think. We just sat for a minute drinking water (included in the tour), not really talking much. Sometimes it’s better that way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline adventure and waterfall visit

• Attend safety orientation and ground school
• Start ziplining on Woods Course
• Zip on 5 lines, increasing length and height
• Enjoy views of pines, creeks, and granite arch
• See Midnight Falls and trails to Seven Falls
• Visit Seven Falls waterfalls

Top questions

How long is the Seven Falls zipline tour?

The Woods Course zipline tour lasts about 3 hours from start to finish.

Are there weight limits for the Colorado Springs zipline?

Yes, all participants must weigh between 90 and 250 pounds fully clothed for safety reasons.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; transport by air-conditioned minivan is included from the meeting point.

How many ziplines are on the Woods Course at Seven Falls?

The course features 5 ziplines ranging from 250 to 1,500 feet in length.

Do I need special shoes or clothing?

You must wear closed-toed shoes (no five-toed shoes) and dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No lunch is included; bottled water is provided during the experience.

Can pregnant travelers join this zipline tour?

No, pregnant travelers cannot participate for safety reasons.

What happens if I bring a backpack or large camera?

Large items can’t go on the course but will be transported by staff to meet you at the end inside Seven Falls.

What’s included

Your day includes all activities and equipment for five ziplines across Seven Falls canyon, bottled water along the way, service charges covered up front, professional guides who keep things running smoothly (and crack jokes), plus transport by air-conditioned minivan between sites before finishing up near those famous waterfalls themselves.