COLORADO SPRINGS RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Raft, Ride, Repeat: Browns Canyon Rapids and Lost Canyon Ziplines in Five Adrenaline-Packed Hours
A 5-hour Captain Zipline package that pairs a 3-hour, 10-mile Class III rafting run through Browns Canyon National Monument with a Lost Canyon zipline tour—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Raft, Ride, Repeat: Browns Canyon Rapids and Lost Canyon Ziplines in Five Adrenaline-Packed Hours.
Colorado’s high-country drama unfolds fast here: jagged Collegiate Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo range frame a narrow, rock-strewn river corridor where Browns Canyon’s Class III rapids charge through ancient granite. The package tour stitches that whitewater rush to an aerial counterpoint — a Lost Canyon zipline tour — so you end the day floating above the same rugged landscape you just paddled through.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
High Mountains and a Monumental Canyon
The rafting portion runs inside Browns Canyon National Monument with continuous views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, putting you in the heart of Colorado’s dramatic alpine geology.
A Focused, 3‑Hour Whitewater Push
The whitewater segment is a concentrated 3‑hour, 10‑mile excursion that runs through a series of 12 named rapids, delivering sustained Class III action along the route.
Lost Canyon from Above
After the river, the package moves to the Lost Canyon Zipline Tour — a guided, aerial experience that lets you soar above the ancient canyon landscape, adding a contrasting perspective to the day’s river work.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You’ll spend roughly five hours on a combined adventure: first a hands-on whitewater run through Browns Canyon with prolonged Class III rapids and mountain vistas, followed by a guided zipline sequence through Lost Canyon that trades the river’s kinetic energy for the quiet thrill of speed and height.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The combined package is a 5-hour outing, with the rafting portion described as a focused 3-hour, 10-mile excursion.
Operators supply complimentary wetsuits and splash jackets for the rafting portion.
The package is offered in collaboration between Captain Zipline and Salida River Adventures.
Participants must be at least 7 years old to join this package.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the full tour?
The combined Browns Canyon rafting and Lost Canyon zipline package runs approximately 5 hours.
How long is the rafting section?
The rafting element is a roughly 3-hour, 10-mile excursion that goes through 12 rapids.
What ages can participate?
The package is suitable for ages 7 and up.
Is gear provided?
Operators provide complimentary wetsuits and splash jackets for the rafting portion.
Who runs the tour?
The package tour is operated in partnership between Captain Zipline and Salida River Adventures.