The 5 Best Gatlinburg Zipline Courses
Published Feb 22, 2022See the Smokies from above on a thrilling zipline! Get close to nature while giving your heart a pulse-pounding adventure. Add a Gatlinburg area zipline to your vacation.
1. CLIMB WORKS
Choose from an easy treetops tour or an easy-to-moderately difficult mountaintop tour at Climb Works. The treetops tour takes you on nine ziplines, with an average length of 600 feet. The mountaintop tour features six ziplines with an average length of 1,000 feet for that extra adrenaline rush. Both tours are suitable for ages seven and up. Check out the packages combining ziplining with other attractions like Anakeesta theme park or river rafting.
2. SMOKY MOUNTAIN ZIPLINES
Pretend you’re a bird and fly through the treetops in this forest canopy tour. Traverse seven lines, at over 150 feet above the ground. Special features include a unique 30-foot controlled, vertical drop for extra thrills on the way down, as well as in the air! Tree platforms immerse you in the lush greenery between rides. Smoky Mountain Ziplines is conveniently close to town, so you can fit ziplining in with other vacation fun.
3. WAHOO ZIPLINES
Sail through the woods on two miles of cables, at heights up to 250 feet. Wahoo Ziplines emphasizes family-friendly, speed-controlled lines that take away stress for newbies. You’ll feel free to get outside your comfort zone and spin 360 degrees or flip upside down! When you’re not raising your blood pressure on the lines, enjoy beautiful walks through the forest.
4. ADVENTURE PARK ZIPLINE TOURS
Zoom through the air with rooftops below you! You don’t have to go into the mountains to catch a thrilling ride. The Adventure Park at Five Oaks boasts seven lines high over its 70-acre nature park. The two-hour zipline tour at up to 150 feet high is great for all ages three and up. Combine the excitement of ziplining with the relaxation of horseback riding through the nature park, thanks to a money-saving combo ticket.
5. LEGACY MOUNTAIN ZIPLINES
At Legacy Mountain Ziplines, speed over treetops while breathtaking mountain views unfold around you. Zip at up to 50 miles an hour on seven ziplines. Some soar as high as 500 feet above the ground. Younger kids can ride tandem with an adult, enjoying the zip together.
After the adventure, go home to your rental cabin and soak in the hot tub while you talk about your fantastic day. Reserve your Gatlinburg cabin now.