Ziplining in Bonner Springs: 9 lines over a quarter mile

Nine ziplines strung across the Kansas River Bluffs, ending in free fall

Zipline all nine lines at a Bonner Springs park in a single 3-hour session, starting with four warm-up runs along the river bluffs, then climbing a 77-step tower to reach the longest zipline in the region: a quarter-mile span with panoramic views of Kansas City and Lawrence. The guide handles all safety gear and instruction. No prior experience needed. Maximum eight participants per group.

The experience

The nine ziplines total over a mile of cable strung across the forest canopy. You start with four shorter runs to get the feel of the harness and the platform, moving along the Kansas River Bluffs where the terrain is gentler. Once you've settled into the rhythm, you climb 77 steps to the top of the tallest tower and step onto the quarter-mile zipline: the longest and fastest in the region. From there, five more lines connect platform to platform through the trees, each one building on the last.

The finale is a free-fall zipline where you drop before the cable catches and swings you down. Your guide stays in charge of all the safety work: harnessing, checking your weight (between 70 and 275 pounds), and managing the rigging at each platform. You show up, get suited up, and zip. The whole thing takes three hours and stays capped at eight people, so the group never feels crowded on the platforms or waiting between lines.

What’s included

• Use of all zipline equipment including harness and helmet.
• professional guide in English or Portuguese.
• access to all nine ziplines and the tower platforms.
• scenic hikes between lines along the Kansas River Bluffs.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to8h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ZipKC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to move through the air yourself rather than watch from the ground. You're operating the equipment and choosing your pace on each line, with the guide managing safety so you can focus on the rush.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need zipline experience to do this?

No. Your guide handles all the technical setup and safety checks. The first four ziplines are warm-up runs to get comfortable with the harness and the sensation before you move to the longer lines.

What are the weight and fitness requirements?

You must weigh between 70 and 275 pounds to zipline. Moderate physical fitness is needed because you'll hike up to the tower platforms and move between them, though the guide supports you throughout.

How high is the tallest zipline?

The tower stands 65 feet tall, and from the top you can see across to downtown Kansas City and Lawrence. The quarter-mile zipline itself spans horizontally across the forest rather than dropping steeply.

What's included in the price?

All zipline equipment (harness, helmet, and rigging) is provided. The guide is included. The experience covers all nine lines and the hikes between platforms.

How many people go at once?

Groups max out at eight participants, so you're never waiting in a long line or sharing platforms with a crowd.