Best Ziplines in Colorado Springs
This post was originally featured by Tanya on Rad Family Travel, but was moved here since this site is all about Colorado! This page contains affiliate links, which just means we make a small commission when you use the promo code offered here, at no extra cost to you. We were hosted by Broadmoor Outfitters for some of the outdoor adventures featured here.
Discover Beauty Soaring Above on the Seven Falls Ziplines in Colorado Springs
Nestled in the heart of Colorado, Colorado Springs is a stunning city surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes.
From her famous fourteener, Pikes Peak, to the lush forests and sparkling waterfalls, Colorado Springs offers a wealth of natural beauty and fantastic hikes for visitors to explore.
What better way to experience the city's stunning views than through numerous exhilarating Seven Falls zipline tour? Whether you're an adrenaline junkie seeking an adventure or a nature lover looking for a unique way to see the sights, these are the best Colorado Springs ziplines, leaving with you an unforgettable experience.
The best zipline in Colorado Springs is over Seven Falls, near the Broadmoor
Soar above the treetops, glide across canyons, and take in the panoramic views of the city from a whole new angle.
My kids have ridden lots of zips across the USA over the years, and these are hands-down, their all-time favorite.
Just look at all the smiles!
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Our favorite? Make it a full day with your faves by booking this new combo: morning ride up the side of Pikes Peak on the brand new Cog rail, followed by a memorable afternoon zipline adventure.
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Let’s take a closer look at the top Colorado Springs ziplines, and why they should be on your must-do list.
One of the best things to do with your crew in 2024, riding ziplines in Colorado Springs is your homerun for outdoor adventures and high adrenaline fun in this outdoorsy city.
Home to Pikes Peak Mountain, Garden of the Gods, and the historically famous Broadmoor Resort —to name a few — it’s no wonder one of the best ziplines in Colorado is soaring over Seven Falls.
Seven Falls Zipline
We felt very safe soaring the 7 Falls zipline in Colorado Springs
Ziplining in Colorado Springs with Broadmoor Soaring Adventure is a thrilling ride you and your family and friends will never forget.
Carve out at least a half day for this experience with Broadmoor Outfitters. Not only do you get to ride 5 to 8 different ziplines over South Cheyenne Cañon, you also fly over the gorgeous seven cascading waterfalls called Seven Falls.
A year-round adventure operated by Broadmoor Outfitters, the 7 Falls Ziplines in Colorado Springs are the most scenic tours you can take in the area.
You soar 5 times over South Cheyenne Cañon on some of the longest ziplines in Colorado. Don't worry, you’ll get to explore more of Seven Falls at the end — it’s included with your zipline tour!
Seven Falls is one of the best waterfalls in Colorado to see.
The Soaring Adventure Ziplines and all of the adventures mentioned in detail here below are available to book all year long, weather permitting.
NOTE: You do not have to be a guest at the Broadmoor to book any adventures online with Broadmoor Outfitters.
This is the view from the fifth and final Zipline over Seven Falls in Colorado Springs
Which ZipLine should I ride?
Our family chose the Fins Course* and we would ride these ziplines again in a heartbeat! Our kids were ages 11 through 18 at the time. Our 11 year old didn’t quite weigh the required 90 lbs, so he watched from below with a Broadmoor Outfitters kids counselor and took pictures and video for us.
Your Zipline course guides will also take pictures and video for you, and you can rent a GoPro to record your ride too!
When you’re done riding these epic ziplines in Colorado Springs, you may want to head up Pikes Peak on the Cog rail, bike down Pikes Peak, or sign up for guided rock climbing, archery, and historic falconry experiences.
My family has done it all, and we’d do it again!
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Tanya heading down the zipline in Colorado Springs
The Fins Course
(Intermediate-advanced) Includes 5 ziplines ranging from 250 to 1800 ft long, soaring over heights of 500 ft, 2 rope bridges, soaring at speeds of 45 mph, and a 180 ft assisted rappel. We have ridden a few ziplines before, so this was an easy choice for us.
“Tripadvisor announced the Fins Course Scenic Zipline Tour was voted as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice: Top Overall Experiences in the WORLD. The Soaring ZipLine is ranked #10 of the 25 activities listed!”
THE WOODS COURSE
(Beginner) Includes 5 ziplines, ranging from 250 to 1500 ft long, heights of 150 ft, riding at speeds of 45 mph, and includes soaring over a waterfall. If you are looking for something a bit milder or have never ridden a zipline before, this is for you.
Combo Courses
(Challenging) Includes 8 ziplines, ranging from 250 to 1800 ft long, soaring over heights of 500 ft, 25 min hike between courses, 2 rope bridges, and a 180 ft assisted rappel to finish the course.
Remember, these unique, uber-safe zipline adventures end right by Seven Falls so you can take time to explore these before heading back to The Broadmoor, where your car will be parked.
Another epic combo package is the Cog and Zip Package : start your day with a scenic railway journey up Pikes Peak, aka "America's Mountain" via the COG Railway. Then end the afternoon on the best Colorado Springs zip line courses. Enjoy all the great scenic views Pikes Peak and Seven Falls Canyon have to offer.
DYK? Ziplines are one of the safest outdoor activities with the highest adrenaline rush!
Riding these amazing ziplines in Colorado Springs is SO SAFE — probably safer than stepping out of the bathtub!
When we rode the zip lines, the guides geared us up, showing us how to wear a shoulder harness plus a waist harness. We were clipped into not one, but TWO cables on each zipline. Before you ride the ziplines, they run you through Ground School where they teach you a couple of hand signals and how to use a hand break (wearing thick gloves) - but know they have a secondary brake system as well.
Also, you’ll take a practice ride just a few feet off the ground while following the guide’s hand signal to brake before landing on the platform. While ziplining, your very experienced guides clip you into each platform’s middle post before moving your trolley to the next zipline cables. You are safely clipped in AT ALL TIMES, unless you are standing on solid ground.
Know that you are eased into each zipline — you start off with shorter zips closer to the ground, and then each subsequent zip gets longer and higher off the ground. In a nutshell, ziplining with Broadmoor Outfitters is likely safer than hiking the path below and taking pictures.
The cool rope swings take you between the best ziplines in Colorado Springs
What to wear on a zipline
Tennis shoes are best (must wear closed toe shoes)
Rain Jacket (just in case)
Water Bottle
Snack
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Camera
They will lend you a small pouch to clip onto your harness to carry small items
The Broadmoor Seven Falls Zipline in Colorado Springs is the best family outdoor fun!
How much do Ziplines in Colorado Springs Cost in 2024?
The Fins Course is currently $285 per person (taxes and fees included) for a 3-4 hour experience.
The Woods Course is $246 per person (taxes and fees included) for a 3 hour experience.
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We chose the Fins Course and loved every heart-pumping minute of it!
More Broadmoor Outfitters Outdoor Activities
Here are a few more of the many guided Colorado Springs activities that Broadmoor Outfitters provides. While they are based at The Broadmoor, you do not need to be a guest there to book these experiences.
We loved the Cog Up Bike Down, guided rock climbing, Wild West adventures, and learning about the sport of falconry. Broadmoor Outfitters is also planning on adding a few more adventures to their growing list of outdoor activities.
Cog Up Bike Down Pikes Peak
After you’ve gone ziplining in Colorado Springs, your next adrenaline rush should be the Cog Up Bike Down experience!
This is an unforgettable 13.8 mile downhill adventure from the summit of America’s most famous mountain, Pikes Peak all the way to Crystal Creek Reservoir.
Climb up to the top of Pikes Peak while enjoying the scenic views from the Cog Railway, then round out your adventure by biking down the winding scenic Pikes Peak Highway from the summit.
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This exhilarating guided ride offers some of the most sweeping views of Colorado’s magnificent rugged mountain landscape you’ll see anywhere.
Ideal in summer with older kids and teens, due to height and weight requirements.
NEW IN 2024! Cog and Zip Package
Head up Pikes Peak Mountain on the COG Railway in the morning and enjoy breathtaking views on the ride and at the new Visitor’s Center at the summit. In the afternoon, enjoy scenic views high over Seven Falls on thrilling zip line courses making for a day of adventure that shows off the very best of Colorado Springs.
Rock climbing in colorado Srpings
Join experienced climbing guides and spend a half day rock climbing at some of Colorado Springs climbing hot spots. You may end up at Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Open Space, or in North Cheyenne Canyon, based on recent weather events and the skills of the climbers in your group.
They will gear you up and you will be shown basic knots, safety and belay techniques as you tackle the Broadmoor’s Vertical Challenge.
We went rock climbing in North Cheyenne Canyon along a natural red rock wall called Tinsel Town. We hiked for a quick 8 minutes up a steep incline to reach the climbing spot. Belay on! We climbed up to heights of 60 feet before rappelling back down.
The guides were excellent teachers, very patient and encouraging. We had climbed many man-made rock walls before, but had never climbed in outdoor spaces, so this was a whole new challenge for our family to “find our feet” and go for it!
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Mountain Biking Tours
Explore Colorado’s diverse terrain in a fast moving, beautiful scenic tour complete with adrenaline rushes. If you would like to explore on your own, Broadmoor Outfitters rents bikes — hybrid, mountain, and fat tire bikes.
Learn from the experts by booking a guided tour. Hop on your mountain bike and follow your guide in Red Rock Canyon, North Cheyenne Canon, or Ute Valley Park. Broadmoor Outfitters’ skilled guides will choose the best technical ride for beginner or advanced riders.
You can also choose a bike tour through Garden of the Gods. This tour is a non-technical bike ride with a pro guiding and showing you the best views. This five-ish mile bike ride requires some effort as you ride the rolling hills on a paved road through the Garden of the Gods park. Entry into the park is free.
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Wild West Experience
During the Wild West Experience, you will have the opportunity to safely learn archery, target shoot with an air rifle, and throw traditional tomahawks!
Before entering the archery shooting range, participants will receive a safety briefing and introduction to the skills necessary to succeed.
Then, try your aim with high powered .22 air rifles. The shooting range is created in a way to offer all ages a chance to be successful in hitting many different targets.
Finally try your hand at a traditional, 2.5 turn tomahawk throw. Under the instruction of a guide, learn the proper technique and skills to stick a tomahawk in a wooden target at 8.5 paces.
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Falconry Beginners Lesson
Dubbed the sport of kings, Falconry has been around for 4,000 years! In a small group with a knowledgeable falconer, you will interact with a variety of hawks like “Goldie” a Harris’s Hawk and “Chase” a Saker Falcon. You will learn their natural history and their differences, and be in the middle of an unforgettable flying demonstration. The Beginners Experience also provides you the opportunity to put on a glove and hold a trained falcon and go into the mews to meet other hawks, falcons, and owls. (1.5 hours)
Whitewater rafting
New in 2023! Broadmoor Outfitters now offers Whitewater Rafting Trips and we plan to make a splash with them in early 2025.
The best part? They fully transport you to and from Colorado Springs to raft either the Royal Gorge or the Browns Canyon National Monument on the Arkansas River.
Learn more here and book using the coupon code “COHIKES” for 10% OFF!
Stand Up Paddle Boarding - NEW!
Broadmoor Outfitters offers paddle boarding experiences too. Try their top SUP boards, lightweight paddles, comfortable PFD’s and top notched instruction assure you will have a Colorado Springs Adventure to remember.
Head to Garden of the Gods after your 7 Falls Zipline experience!
Things to Do in Colorado Springs
Besides riding ziplines in Colorado Springs, here are all of our favorite things to do, including many of the best hiking spots in Colorado Springs:
Our Five Favorite Hikes in Colorado Springs
Hiking Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs 14er
Visiting Garden of the Gods
Manitou Incline: Everything You Need to Know to Climb This Beast
Stroller Friendly Paths in Colorado Springs
Best Colorado Springs Breweries and food options