The 4 Best Zip Lines in the USA

1.Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150Our pick

You’ll ride from Ketchikan port to Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center, gear up, and move through a cedar forest course with seven ziplines, eight canopy ropes, rope bridges, suspended logs, and a 50-foot climbing tower. Guides such as Eli, Mallory, Shea, and Frank have been praised for calm safety coaching and local nature tips.

“Once we found the meeting place, everything else went perfectly. Zip lines were terrific and challenging.”

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2.Adventure Parks & Zipline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $203

Spend about 3.5 hours above Skagway on a guided ropes course and six-zipline run through the Alaskan forest. You’ll cross suspension bridges, balance beams, and Burma loops before taking on the high Walk the Plank zip. Guides such as Gwen, Caroline, Jason, and Brady have helped first-timers feel safe and ready.

“Gwen and Caroline were great guides! It was our first time ziplining and we enjoyed it! Definitely recommend!”

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3.AdrenaLine Zipline Tour with WaterZip by Outfitters Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $182

Outfitters Kauai’s three-hour AdrenaLine tour combines four thrilling zipline rides with the Original WaterZip into Bamboo Pool. You’ll race side by side, try aerial stunts, and finish headfirst on the 3/4-mile FlyLine at speeds up to 60 mph. Guides such as Eli, Patty, and Ryker add safety tips, island stories, cookies, and water.

“The lines were so so cool. They take you to this awesome swimming spot where you stay ab 30 mins. The guides were so nice and genuinely happy. They had a great sense of humor. Really knew what they were doing and checked the gear at each line which made me feel a lot less worried about safety. It was a great time!”

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4.Extreme Mountain Zip Lining Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $108Best value

Take on five mountain zip lines at Foxfire Adventure Park in Sevierville, including the region’s fastest, longest, and highest line. Two English-speaking guides lead a small group of up to 10, with a beginner line, wagon ride, automatic ZipStop braking, and views toward the Little Pigeon River. Tom and Nick are among the guides who have helped participants feel at ease.

“One of the most memorable zip lining experiences we have had! Guides were friendly and helpful. Will definitely make this a stop whenever we are in Gatlinburg!”

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