Looking for the ultimate adventure? Open year-round Top of the Rockies offers an adventure waiting to happen. Whether you decide to soar through the mountains or soar through the mountains and take the train ride you are going to have a fun-filled day at Top of the Rockies!
The Tours
The Prospector Zip Line Tour
A true Colorado backcountry adventure, the Prospector Zip Line tour is a two-hour zip line adventure with over 8,000′ feet of zip lines. You will begin your adventure at Base Camp where you will board one of the six-ton Monster trucks and head to the first zip line departure decks at 11,200 feet. On this adventure, you will experience spectacular panoramic views of Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, two of the tallest peaks in North America. There will be a total of 6 zip lines sections all ranging in different elements of speed, distance off the ground and terrain!
Rates: Adults $125 | Children 12 and under $100
*Minimum weight is 60 pounds, maximum weight is 260 pounds.
Tour Times: 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The Rails and Zip Line Combo Tour
This is the ultimate adventure tour, including everything from the Prospector tour and adding the train tour! With this tour, you will receive a $10 per person voucher which can be used for your choice of snacks and beverages on the train, including hot dogs, sodas, beer and wine. “All Aboard” for a journey back in history! The train ride will take you 1,000 feet above the valley floor, traveling through the untouched wilderness area of the San Isabel National Forest with some of the most spectacular views in the Rocky Mountains. The conductor will teach you about the wild and crazy days of the past when Leadville was a Boom-Town with residents like Baby Doe Tabor, Molly Brown and outlaws like Doc Holiday, you will hear about the railroad history, ghost stories and take a tour of the Caboose and Engine.
Rates: Adults $166 | Children 12 and under $137
Tour Times: Call the office for tour times for the Summer/Fall season.