What is a zipline?

A zipline is a suspended steel cable rigged to allow a harnessed rider to travel the distance between the ends.

What is a canopy tour?

A canopy tour is a zipline that has been installed in a forest and utilizes trees and natural elements combined with manmade structures to elevate and give comfortable standing areas in the trees. Canopy tours give riders a close contact with local terrain and give more adventure to their experience.

Who can take a tour?

Most people can qualify for a tour. There are age and weight limits on our tours. For the canopy tour, 8 years is the minimum to be able to zip on their own. Cooperative children can be tandemed with a guide, but not a parent. There may be surcharges applied for extra guides. The extreme ziplines have a 12 year old age limit. Tandem guide rides are also available on these also, as long as the harness fits properly. Weight limits range from 80 to 250 pounds Certain body types may make fitting and wearing a harness impossible. All participants should be of average mobility and strength. If you are pregnant, have heart trouble, back problems, recent surgery, casts, or any other conditions that may prevent you from particiating in a adventure sport we recommend not riding. Certain mental conditions should also be considered, as this is an interactive sport and requires concentration and the ability to follow intructions. Extreme fear of heights or panic attacks could be factors to consider. Be safe!

How long does a tour last?

The canopy tour lasts about two and a half hours with 8 people but smaller groups can tour in less than two hours. Allow 3 hours for groups of more than 10. The Super Ziplines only take about 40 minutes including gearing up, zip school and transportation to the launch point.

What should I wear?

Comfortable pants and shirt. Shorts are fine but we don't recommend short shorts due to the harness fittings. Skirts or dresses are not permitted. NO OPEN TOED SHOES. Do not wear flip flops, sandals, or shoes that do not protect your feet. Cameras must have a wrist or a neck strap to be taken on the tour. Items lost in the woods will most likely remain lost. Fanny packs or small day packs can be worn and will not affect your ability to navigate the ziplines.

Are there restrooms on the tour?

Yes, at about middle of the tour we have portable restrooms but no running water. We keep hand disinfectant in the facilities.

Can I have drinks with me?

Yes, but they must have a clip on strap and in an unbreakable container. We provide free bottled water at the middle point on the mountain. During the warm months bees are attracted to sweet drinks and may be prohibited for safety of other guests.

When should I arrive for my tour?

About 30 minutes ahead of your starting time.

Do you operate tours in the rain?

Yes, but tours may be interrupted or delayed by heavy rain. Lightning or high winds will end a tour immediately. Transportation will be sent to remove you from the mountain as soon as possible. After the threat has passed tours tours can resume.

What do my guides do?

Your guides are for safety and assistance. You will have 2 primary guides, one in front and one behind. They will fit you with gear, instruct you, and attach and detach you from cables. They watch after you to make your adventure safe.

How do we get up the mountain?

We have 6X6 all terrain military trucks with bench seats built in. The trucks move at slow speeds (about 10 mph) on the mountain. Your guides ride with you. Our steep roads demand this type of transport. This service is provided in your tour price.

Is there much walking on the tour?

No, we designed the tour to eliminate harsh hiking that many tours demand. After the rest stop at the midway point there is a short (50 yards) stroll to the next zipline. It is basically level to downhill. It is cleared and flat and sowed with grass. More time to zip. If you wanted to hike you would just go hiking

How do I get there from Gatlinburg?

From Gatlinburg, travel north on the Parkway (US 441) to traffic light #10 in Pigeon Forge. Turn left and travel 1.5 miles to office on left.

How do I get there from Pigeon Forge?

From downtown Pigeon Forge, travel south on the Parkway (US 441) to traffic light #10. Turn right and travel 1.5 miles to office on left.

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