ZIPLINES · CANOPY TOURS IN THE USA

15 Canopy Tours in the USA to Build a Day Around

22 rides  ·  from $69 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 canopy tours in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its rider verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Big Island Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure - A forest course built for first flights
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Big Island Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure

1.Big Island Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $256Our pick

At Kohala Zipline near Hawi, you’ll cross suspension bridges and ride a series of forest ziplines with certified guides such as Jake, Davyn, Kody, and Decker. The course mixes shaded rainforest, local stories, adjustable flight positions, and a fast final run with ocean views. Expect about three hours, a maximum of eight people, and a 70 to 270 pound weight limit.

“Never Zipline before and had a great time. Tammi was a great leader and the guy was fun and encouraging. Definitely recommend.”

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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park - Through the cedar canopy at 45 feet
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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

2.Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

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

You’ll ride from Ketchikan port to Southeast Exposure Outdoor Adventure Center for a 3.5-hour course among old cedars. Guides such as Frank, Eli, Shea, Mallory, and Cade have led guests through ziplines, rope bridges, suspended logs, and a 50-foot climbing tower. Expect rain, active challenges, and a memorable zip over the water.

“The expert team of Daniel & Kate that gave us such great direction and advice. Was a fun time and I would recommend going to do this fun event. Best part for me was the last line and having that experience of what I think was soooo much fun thank to Daniel putting in that extra effort!!”

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Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour - Ground School: learning the gear before you leave the ground
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Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour

3.Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

At Kerfoot Canopy Tour near Henderson, you’ll complete 14 ziplines through the treetops above the Minnesota River Valley. Maddie and Josiah are among the guides praised for making the course both fun and well managed. Expect a 2.5-hour outing with safety school, full equipment, changing speeds, and a few harder lines later in the course.

“Great tour - lots of zip line variety. Staff was fun but very professional. Highly recommend. Shout out to Maddie and Josiah for making our tour fun.”

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Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Adventure in Ketchikan, AK - From the meeting point to the forest
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Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Adventure in Ketchikan, AK

4.Rainforest Canopy & Zipline Adventure in Ketchikan, AK

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $230

Spend about three and a half hours above Ketchikan’s rainforest on eight zip lines, suspension bridges, and a rappel feature. Kawanti Adventures provides transport, equipment, and guides such as Javi, Lilah, Cole, and Allison. You’ll also see a totem park, sawmill, blacksmith shop, and General Store.

“It was really fun even for old people who can’t get around very good. They were very patient and helped a lot it wasn’t that hard to do”

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Fully Guided Zipline Canopy Tour through Kentucky River Palisades - Six ziplines, three bridges, and one rappel
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Fully Guided Zipline Canopy Tour through Kentucky River Palisades

5.Fully Guided Zipline Canopy Tour through Kentucky River Palisades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $101

Join Boone Creek Outdoors for a guided canopy tour through the Kentucky River Palisades. Over about two and a half hours, you’ll tackle six ziplines, three suspension bridges, a floating staircase, and a rappel while guides such as James, Jade, Hannah, and Drew explain local trees, wildlife, early settlers, and the Boone Creek Gorge.

“Jade & Peora were excellent guides . Fun and informative on trees and the surroundings . Great experience 👍 . Highly recommend .”

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Bransons Best Zipline - Great Woodsman Canopy Tour - The First Lines Help You Find Your Nerve
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Bransons Best Zipline – Great Woodsman Canopy Tour

6.Bransons Best Zipline – Great Woodsman Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

At Shepherd of the Hills, you’ll learn the ropes with a local guide before crossing a series of canopy ziplines above the Ozarks. The course builds from shorter runs to longer ones, with views toward Henning Conservation Area. Guide teams have included Katie, Josh, Eli, Ashlyn, and others. Closed-toe shoes and a weight under 250 pounds are required.

“We were fortunate to have the two best guides. They filled us with knowledge, laughter, and an all around great experience! We were their first guests on 9/15/2025. Sometimes it pays off the be the early bird. We were the only ones there for the tour.”

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Osage 8 Zipline Canopy Tour - Eight lines through the Ozark trees
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Osage 8 Zipline Canopy Tour

7.Osage 8 Zipline Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

At Adrenaline Zipline Co. near Camdenton, you will complete eight ziplines and a swinging wooden bridge with a small group of up to 10 people. Guides such as Mia, D.J., Danny, Autumn, and Rae are praised for calm instruction and friendly help. Plan on about two hours, closed-toe shoes, and a 275-pound weight limit.

“It was a really great time! The staff workers are very nice and they add to the experience. We loved Rae!”

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Big Island: 3-Hour Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure - Starting in Hawi and riding into the trees
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Big Island: 3-Hour Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure

8.Big Island: 3-Hour Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $256

Start in Hawi, then ride a 4x4 vehicle to Kohala’s forest reserve for eight zip lines, six sky bridges, and a rappel. Two certified guides handle the safety work while sharing local stories. The small group is limited to eight people, and the course reaches speeds of up to 45 mph.

“We had a LOT OF FUN with Jake and Eli. It went by too quickly, the zip lines are super long and you are very high up. It’s a great location, we also enjoyed the drive up and the pizza and burgers at Kings View Cafe after the activity are highly recommended.”

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Tree Tops Zip Line Canopy Tour - Key Points to Know Before You Book
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Tree Tops Zip Line Canopy Tour

9.Tree Tops Zip Line Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Ride through an endangered hemlock forest on a three-hour canopy tour near Lansing, West Virginia. You’ll learn braking and line skills before tackling ziplines up to 640 feet, sky bridges over Mill Creek, and a final rappel. Guides including Bri, Chloe, Ed, Jay, Madison, Elisa, and Maggie have earned praise for calm, friendly instruction.

“Fully guided. Don't have to hook yourself to the zip line. Fast, but not crazy fast. Good thrill, but not over the top.”

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Lexington: Fully Guided Zipline Canopy Tour - Six ziplines, with the gorge crossing ahead
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Lexington: Fully Guided Zipline Canopy Tour

10.Lexington: Fully Guided Zipline Canopy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · from $114

Boone Creek Outdoors guides you through a 2.5-hour canopy course above Boone Creek Gorge. You will learn braking, cross six ziplines including a 1,400-foot gorge crossing, tackle three suspended bridges, climb unusual stairs, and rappel before returning by truck. Small groups are limited to 10, with photos included.

“I didn’t get to go but I sent my daughter and granddaughter and they had the best time They absolutely loved it and they were the only 2 on the tour and said the guides were amazing”

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Sevierville: Waterfall Canopy Zip Lining in Smoky Mountains - The first 60 feet help settle your nerves
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Sevierville: Waterfall Canopy Zip Lining in Smoky Mountains

11.Sevierville: Waterfall Canopy Zip Lining in Smoky Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $98

At Foxfire Adventure Park, you’ll learn the basics, practice on a 60-foot beginner line, then zip across seven lines over creeks, waterfalls, cliffs, and valleys. English-speaking guides, small groups of up to 10, automatic braking, and guide-powered systems keep the two-hour course approachable for first-timers and families.

“De activiteit zou 2 uren duren. Dit was het bij lange na niet.”

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Epic Zipline Canopy Tour - The Gorge Zipline: Saluda, NC - The First Ziplines Set the Tone
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Epic Zipline Canopy Tour – The Gorge Zipline: Saluda, NC

12.Epic Zipline Canopy Tour – The Gorge Zipline: Saluda, NC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $136

Spend about four hours above Green River Gorge on 11 tree-based ziplines, a sky-bridge, and three large rappels. The route drops 1,100 vertical feet through 18,000 acres of protected forest. Guides such as Benny, Rebecca, Josh, Alisia, Soren, and Krista have been praised for safe, good-humored instruction. Wear closed-toe shoes and pants you can get dirty.

“This experience was amazing! If possible request Benny and Rebecca as your guides. They were so knowledgeable and overall great. I definitively recommend wearing pants. And shoes you don’t mind getting dirty as there is a small hiking portion. Overall so fun and a must do!”

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Zipline Canopy Tour- ArborTrek at Smugglers Notch Resort - Ground School comes before the trees
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Zipline Canopy Tour- ArborTrek at Smugglers Notch Resort

13.Zipline Canopy Tour- ArborTrek at Smugglers Notch Resort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Take a 2.5 to 3 hour ArborTrek canopy tour near Smugglers Notch, with eight ziplines, two suspension bridges, and two tree rappels. Guides such as Ben, Zola, Lea, and Joe are praised for patient coaching and good humor. You’ll need moderate fitness, closed-toe shoes, and a willingness to brake, climb, and hike.

“Do it!! My friend and I are older (think seniors, lol) and we had a blast!! Our guides were patient and fun (Ben and Zola). Will definitely do again!”

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Galena: Zipline Adventure- Long Hollow Canopy Tours - The UTV ride makes the start part of the adventure
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Galena: Zipline Adventure- Long Hollow Canopy Tours

14.Galena: Zipline Adventure- Long Hollow Canopy Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $109

Long Hollow Canopy Tours gives you six progressively longer ziplines, speeds up to 40 mph, a 1,250-foot final run, a 140-foot skybridge, and a 40-foot rappel. Two trained English-speaking canopy guides lead the 150-minute, small-group outing. You can finish with a traditional rappel or choose the Free Fall jump.

“Have the guided wear a glove that isn’t black and blends into the foliage of the trees that make it almost impossible to see hand signals. Perhaps, use a yellow fluorescent glove or lighter colored glove.”

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Seward: Stoney Creek Canopy Tour with Zipline - The upper valley and the first three lines
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Seward: Stoney Creek Canopy Tour with Zipline

15.Seward: Stoney Creek Canopy Tour with Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $179

From Seward’s small-boat harbor, you’ll ride a van to Stoney Creek for a 2.5-hour canopy course. Expect eight ziplines, three suspension bridges, two rappels, and views toward glaciers. Guides handle the safety briefing, practice runs, and equipment. The small group is limited to eight people.

“the diversity of the course. no improvements guides were great”

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