4 Canyoning and Zipline Tours in the USA to Build a Day Around

1.Bighorn Sheep Canyon Raft and Zipline – Class III Rapids, 9 Zip Lines, & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about seven hours rafting the family-friendly Bighorn Sheep Canyon, then ride nine zip lines across the Royal Gorge plateau. Your guides handle the activity transfers, and the small group is capped at eight people. Expect moderate physical effort, cool river water, and possible walks between zip lines.

“My wife having a good time. Our guide made the trip down the river more enjoyable. The Zip Line guides were patient and professional yet friendly and good company, enhancing the experience.”

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2.Zipline Adventure in the Snake River Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

At Centennial Waterfront Park in Twin Falls, AWOL Adventure Sports fits you with a helmet and zipline gear before sending you across four lines above the Snake River Canyon. Expect about two hours, views of Perrine Bridge, water, and guides such as Avery, Lucy, Logan, or Cade helping nervous first-timers feel secure.

“Georgia and Logan were so great! Logan was full of laughs and jokes. Both were great towards us and others, especially my daughter. Georgia was good to her and gave her courage and helped her out when she was scared. Both were fun to explore zip lining with and professional. Great experience. Glad we went!”

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3.Gravity New River Gorge Zip Lines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113

Meet Adventures on the Gorge guides in Fayetteville, ride a shuttle to base camp, practice on a training line, then zip across six lines in New River Gorge National Park. The final 3,100-foot Adrena-Line can reach more than 40 mph. Guides include MaCrae, JD, and Alex.

“This was fun. The last zipline is really big and so fast. Highly recommend. As a solo traveler they made me feel comfortable.”

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4.Cañon City: Royal Gorge 9-Line Classic Zipline Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours

Take on nine beginner-friendly ziplines above the Royal Gorge plateau, reaching 45 mph and ending with a side-by-side race on a 1,002-foot line. Ground school, safety gear, and small groups of up to eight keep the experience clear and controlled. Guides may include Jordan, Maddox, Taylor, Emmie, Zoe, or Bob.

“Guides were all great Taylor and Em made it a great experience! You are lucky to have them!”

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