Ziplines High Country NC Mountains Comparison
Ziplining in the High Country NC Mountains is one of the best ways to catch a view without much effort. With three ziplines to choose from, there is something for everyone. We have many visitors throughout the year call or drop by the High Country Visitor Center to talk about how the ziplines differ, so we thought we would break down each zipline below. We hope this ziplines comparison helps you decide which one to visit:
Hawksnest Zipline
Seven Devils, NC
- Number of zips: 20
- Length of tour: 2 hrs
- Max speed: 50 mph
- Max height: 200 ft
- Hand brake: Yes
- Swinging Bridge: Yes, two
- Free fall: No
- Minimum age: 5 yrs old
- Open season: Year-round
- Other amenities: One of the largest snow tubing parks on the east coast!
High Gravity Zipline
Blowing Rock, NC
- Number of zips: 5
- Length of tour: 2 hrs
- Max speed: unknown
- Max height: 70 ft
- Hand brake: no, guide controlled
- Swinging Bridge: Yes
- Free fall: Yes, 70 ft
- Minimum age: 7 yrs old
- Open Season: March-Dec
- Other amenities: 45 ft high three person swing, ninja ground course, aerial adventure courses for ages 4+
Sky Valley Zip Tours
Blowing Rock, NC
- Number of zips: 10
- Length of tour: 2-3 hrs
- Max speed: 40 mph
- Max height: 300 ft
- Hand brake: yes
- Swinging Bridge: yes
- Free fall: no, cliff rapell
- Minimum age: 10 yrs old
- Open Season: March-Nov
- Other amenities: Half mile ATV ride to zip line. Whistle Pig Adventures kid-friendly adventure park for ages 4+
