Ziplining in Durango: 27 Spans with Train & Lunch

Soar across a mile of forest canopy while the Animas River runs below.

Soaring Tree Top Adventures in Durango, Colorado is an all-day zipline activity featuring 27 spans across 5.5 hours of flight time, a four-course gourmet lunch served on an elevated platform in the trees, and first-class train transportation to and from the course. The experience includes an ecology tour of the old-growth Ponderosa forest and welcomes ages 4 through 94. The entire outing runs 8.5 hours from start to finish.

The experience

What makes this different from a standard zipline park is the setup: you don't drive yourself to the course. Instead, you board a private, first-class train car in Durango that carries you directly to Soaring Tree Top Adventures. The ride itself is part of the day: two of Durango's best attractions bundled into one booking. Once you arrive, you spend 5.5 hours on the zipline adventure, moving across 27 unique spans that range from 56 feet to 1,400 feet. The longest stretches carry you out over the Animas River canyon with nothing but forest and water below.

Between flights, an ecology guide walks you through the old-growth Ponderosa forest, explaining what you're moving through: the trees, the wildlife, the watershed. Midday, you eat a four-course lunch on an elevated platform built into the canopy, still surrounded by the forest. The menu rotates through options like BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, turkey focaccia, Asian chicken lettuce cups, homemade soups, and ice cream sandwiches with hot apple crisp. You're not eating in a lodge. You're eating in the trees, overlooking the river. After lunch, you finish the remaining spans and head back to the train for the return ride to Durango.

The course is designed to work for a wide age range: families bring children as young as four, and people in their nineties have completed it. You'll need a moderate level of fitness to handle the day. The physical demands come from the zipline itself and the walking between platforms, not from climbing. All equipment is provided, and a live guide in English leads the group through the day. The entire experience, from train departure to train return, takes 8.5 hours.

What’s included

• Five and a half hours of ziplining across 27 spans.
• first-class train transportation to and from the course.
• all zipline equipment and safety gear.
• a four-course gourmet lunch served on an elevated platform in the trees.
• an ecology tour of the old-growth Ponderosa forest.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 26 May 2027

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Soaring Tree Top Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day with a group and don't mind a moderate pace with built-in stops for lunch and learning. The train ride and forest setting make it less about racing through a course and more about spending the day in one place, which suits families and anyone who wants the zipline experience without the rush.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How long do I actually spend ziplining versus traveling and eating?

You spend 5.5 hours on the zipline spans themselves. The train ride to and from Soaring takes time on either end, and lunch on the platform is built into the day, so the full outing is 8.5 hours from when you board the train in Durango until you return.

What's the longest zipline span like?

The longest span at Soaring stretches 1,400 feet and carries you out over the Animas River canyon. The shortest spans are 56 feet. All 27 spans vary in length and angle, so the experience changes as you move through the course.

What kind of lunch is served, and where do we eat?

Lunch is a four-course meal served on an elevated platform built into the canopy, overlooking the Animas River. The menu includes options like BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, turkey focaccia, gluten-free Asian chicken lettuce cups, homemade soups, and ice cream sandwiches with hot apple crisp.

Is the train ride included, or is that an extra cost?

First-class train transportation to and from Soaring Tree Top Adventures is included in the booking. You depart and return by private train car, so there's no separate transportation to arrange.

What do I need to bring or wear for a full day of ziplining?

Wear clothes you can move in and closed-toe shoes with good grip. All zipline equipment (harnesses, helmets, gloves) is provided. Bring sunscreen and water. The day is mostly outdoors in the forest canopy.