Rocky Mountains: 6-Zipline Adventure & Longest Lines CO

Summary

Rush through pine air on colorado’s wildest zipline course

You’ll feel your heart race as you zip Colorado’s longest lines high above Rocky Mountain forests, guided by locals who know every twist and view. Scenic hikes connect each run, snacks are waiting at the end, plus photos to prove you did it. That rush? It lingers long after you’re back on solid ground.

What’s the experience like?

I barely had time to catch my breath after stepping out of the van near Idaho Springs — the air up here in the Rockies actually tastes different, sharp and cold even in June. Our guide, Jess, handed out harnesses and cracked a joke about “mountain hair” (wind does wild things up here). The group was a mix — a couple from Texas, two college kids, me still fiddling with my helmet strap. We got weighed in on this old-school doctor’s scale — strict but kind of reassuring, you know?

The first hike up was steeper than I expected. Pine needles underfoot, that dry Colorado crunch. Jess pointed out some tiny purple flowers (I forget the name), and said locals call them “spring’s confetti.” I could hear someone ahead laughing nervously — maybe it was me. When we finally clipped onto the first line, my hands were sweating inside the gloves. But then you launch off and it’s just wind and sky and this huge green bowl of mountains below. The main keyword here is Rocky Mountain zipline adventure but honestly, it felt more like flying than anything else I’ve tried.

By the third line — which Jess swore was one of Colorado’s longest ziplines — I’d stopped overthinking it. There’s a moment halfway across where everything goes silent except for that low hum of the cable and your own heartbeat trying to keep up. At one point I looked down (big mistake) and realized we were at least 200 feet above these little meadows dotted with yellow grass. Someone shouted something behind me but all I remember is how cold my teeth felt from grinning so hard.

Afterwards we sat around swapping stories while Jess handed out snacks and showed us some wild photos from the helmet cams (my hair looked like a tumbleweed). It started to drizzle just as we finished — not enough to matter, just that metallic smell in the air. On the drive back I kept replaying that silent moment above the trees; I still think about it sometimes when I’m stuck in city traffic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline adventure in Rocky Mountains

• Arrive at nature park near 9,000ft elevation
• Take short scenic uphill nature hike
• Ride 6 long zipline tracks
• Experience speeds up to 60mph
• Fly between 30 and 250ft above ground
• Enjoy two longest and two fastest ziplines in Colorado

Top questions

How long are the ziplines on this Rocky Mountain adventure?

The six lines range from 850ft to over 1,900ft long.

What is the maximum weight limit for participants?

The strict maximum weight is 245lbs; everyone is weighed before starting.

Is there a minimum age or weight for this zipline tour?

The minimum weight is 40lbs; children ages 5-13 must have a paying adult ziplining with them.

Does this Rocky Mountain zipline adventure include hiking?

Yes, there is a short scenic uphill hike between some of the ziplines.

Are photos or videos included in the tour?

Yes, each person gets an HD camera for pictures and videos during their ride.

What happens if it rains during our booking?

The adventure operates rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe.

Is food provided during this Rocky Mountain zipline experience?

Snacks are included at the end of your adventure.

Can spectators watch without ziplining?

Spectators can join for $15 per person but must stay on course paths.

What’s included

Your day includes certified guides who handle all safety equipment and instructions before you hit Colorado’s longest ziplines, plus an HD camera for your own photos and videos along every run. After hiking between lines at nearly 9,000 feet elevation, snacks are waiting at the finish before heading back down together.