Cliffside Zipline Half Day

Experience one of the most unique zipline adventures near Denver on our Cliffside Zipline Course in Idaho Springs. Your adventure begins in historic downtown Idaho Springs before boarding our signature Safari Truck for a scenic ride up the mountain. From there, you’ll soar across six exhilarating ziplines built directly into the rugged Rocky Mountain landscape above Chicago Creek.

As you travel from platform to platform, you’ll fly past towering granite cliffs, forested slopes, and sweeping mountain views while tackling exciting aerial features including a hanging bridge, log cross, jungle bridge, and dual race line. This half-day adventure combines adrenaline, incredible scenery, and family-friendly fun, making it the perfect Colorado mountain experience for first-time zipliners and thrill seekers alike.

Located just 30 minutes from Denver and within easy reach of Summit County, Winter Park, and Boulder, our Idaho Springs Cliffside Zipline offers a true Rocky Mountain adventure without venturing deep into the backcountry. Built into the steep mountainsides above historic Idaho Springs, the course takes guests high above Chicago Creek where dramatic canyon views, rugged granite cliffs, and dense pine forests create an unforgettable setting.

Unlike traditional canopy tours, this cliffside experience combines soaring ziplines with aerial challenges and panoramic mountain scenery. From the moment you leave Main Street aboard our Safari Truck until your final zip across the canyon, you’ll experience Colorado’s mountain terrain from a completely different perspective.

Minimum age: 6, minimum weight: 50 lbs., maximum weight: 250 lbs.

Trip Highlights

What to Expect

• half-day tour on our 6 line zipline course over scenic Idaho Springs & Chicago Creek
• Dual Race Line on our 600′ Line #5
• Features including the Jungle Bridge (hanging bridge) and Bridge of Doom (log cross)
• A ride in our Zip Truck through the historical town of Idaho Springs, then up the mountain to the zipline course!
• Beautiful mountain scenery

Trip Itinerary

• Check in at our Idaho Springs outpost and receive your zipline gear
• Your guide will give you the rundown on our course and zipline safety
• Ride in our zip truck most of the way up the mountain, then take a short 10-minute hike to platform #1
• Fly on our six line zipline course, experiencing beautiful mountain views the entire way
• Return to our outpost with our last zipline that takes your right into our backyard
• View the photos from your trip

Who will love this trip?

• Families hoping for high-flying fun for the entire crew
• Groups looking for a fun, convenient adventure close to Denver
• Nature lovers hoping to experience the Rocky Mountains from a unique vantage point
• Families with kids ages 6 and up

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