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Ziplines - Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge
| If you are a thrill seeker looking for an unforgettable adventure during your cabin vacation in the Smokies then you might want to check out one of the Zip Line attractions in or around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Zip lines originated in the dense rain forest of Costa Rica. They were developed and used by biologist as a means to travel through and explore the lush upper canopy of the forest. A network of cables and platforms allowed scientist suspended from a pulley system to gain access to ecosystems that were previously inaccessible and unexplored. Eventually this means of exploration developed into a tourist activity raising awareness of the beauty and plight of the world's forest.
Ziplines are one of the fastest growing and most sought after attractions in the Smoky Mountains and zip lining is an excellent choice of entertainment for adventure seekers who are visiting Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, TN. The Smoky Mountains area offers ziplines in various settings accommodating a wide range of ages and skill levels. There are courses that range from very low to hundreds of feet in the air and totaling up to two miles of line with speeds reaching up to 40 mph.
Typically the local zip lines are open 7 days a week weather permitting. Some accommodate walk-ins but it's a good idea to call ahead for reservations at least 24 hours in advance. Tours range from about 40 minutes to several hours so if you don't call ahead you might encounter a lengthy wait. All of the ziplines in the area have age and weight requirements but in most cases ziplining will prove to be an excellent activity whether you are alone, traveling with your family or entertaining a group.
As you could imagine, just like exploring the canopy of the rain forest, a canopy tour of the Smokies is absolutely breathtaking! Maneuvering through one of the courses below will provide an exhilarating experience that you'll never forget.
Smoky Mountain Ziplines has 18 lines and their canopy tour will take about three hours. They are located less than 2 miles from the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. From the Parkway turn right at Traffic Light 10 and drive about 1.5 miles on Mill Creek Road until you reach their office on the left. The phone number for Smoky Mountain Zip Lines is 865-429-9004 and their email address is info@smokymountainziplines.com. Their address is 509 Mill Creek Road Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
Wahoo Ziplines unique course spans over 80 acres in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains and features over two miles of cable. Each line will amaze you as you soar through the mountain canopy taking in the panoramic view. Wahoo is situated in Sevierville, Tennessee just a few minutes away from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Their email is info@wahoozip.com, the number to call for reservations is 877-924-6621 and the course address is 1200 Matthews Hollow Road, Sevierville, TN 37876.
Gatlinburg Ziplines Family Adventures offers a Twilight Night Tour as well as regular day time tours. Yes, if you're brave enough you can soar over Gatlinburg at night while taking in the lights of downtown and seeing the light from the Space Needle glimmer through the trees. Their office location is between the Space Needle and Mr Tablecloth on Historic Trail which is Traffic Light #8 in Gatlinburg. Transportation to the course is provided. For reservations you can call 1-877-430-9442. |
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