Want to mix some high-adrenaline excitement with fresh air and gorgeous treetop views? You can spice up your Spring Break plans on a Zip Line Tour with Zip Lost Pines. Located in McKinney Roughs Nature Park (just about 20 miles from downtown Austin), you’ll be able to try a unique side-by-side zip line experience so you and your child can ride next to each other. Their staff will guide you as you take in views of the forest, canyons and Colorado River valley below.

Zip Lost Pines offers a few different tour packages. Choose to try out three of the best dual zip lines for a 1.5-2 hour zip line experience or try all six of the zip lines for a 2.5-3 hour experience, or opt for a night zip tour by moonlight. You can find the overview and pricing of each online here.

What to expect on a zip lining tour: The six zip lines at Zip Lost Pines vary in length and speed, from 146 feet to the longest line, River Run, measuring ¼ a mile. Riders can expect to fly at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. Here’s more info about a zip line tour:

• Choose from either a 3- or 6-zip line tour experience
• All lines are dual, meaning you zip side by side
• A passive breaking system – simply enjoy the views!
• Lines vary in length from 146’ to 1,315’
• Views of the Colorado River, Lost Pines and Wildlife (Bald Eagles)
• McKinney Roughs Nature Park entrance included to hike or picnic after the tour

First-hand notes about our experience: Our Social Media Manager, Keili, experienced a zip line tour and had a wonderful time! Here are a couple of great points she wanted to share:

• Safety: She felt like she was in very safe hands with the tour guides. Before every ride they double checked the tightness of straps and helmets, made sure the ropes were in the right position and checked the hooks onto the line with a couple of clicks. It was a quick process but very appreciated to feel confident about the experience.
• Friendly Staff: The crew seemed like a group of friends offering lots of support, almost like a personal “hype team” getting riders pumped up before each zip. They were also very accommodating to requests to take photos and videos to document this memorable experience.
• Beautiful Setting: You can catch a glimpse of the Colorado River nestled between canyons (pictures didn’t really do the depth justice). Most platforms zip hilltop to hilltop, so the view is unobstructed.The platforms climbed higher every time, each one with a breathtaking view that beat the one before.

Who can ride? Participants must be between 60 lbs. – 250 lbs. and 52 inches or taller. Kids younger than age 16 must be must be accompanied by an adult.

What health and safety precautions are currently in place?

• Handwashing stations and hand sanitizers are available at base camp
• All doors are kept open to avoid touching doorknobs and handles
• 6ft. markers on the floor are in place at base camp to encourage social distancing
• Gloves and head caps are available to any guests who wish to use them
• Every surface that is touched by guests is sanitized in between each tour
• All guides have hand sanitizer available on their harnesses during tours
• All staff have their temperatures checked and wash their hands before their shift begins
• They sanitize ALL gear after each tour
• They also sanitize the vans in between each tour

Make a reservation: It is easy to book your tour online here or by calling (512) 761-2323. Take note that reservations are required.

Zip Lost Pines was founded by a collective group of outdoor enthusiasts with a wealth of experience as installers, inspectors, trainers and operators. With such high standards and top notch guides, you’ll find that they have hundreds of five-star reviews from Yelp and TripAdvisor.

You can learn much more, and read reviews and FAQs, by visiting www.ziplostpines.com. You can also check out their Facebook and Instagram pages for lots of photos of what to expect.