North Carolina Zipline Course Named Among The Best In The U.S.
At some point, everyone has thought about or dreamed about having the superpower to be able to fly. Aside from skydiving and hang-gliding, the closest human beings can get to actually flying freely through the open air is partaking in ziplining. Vacation Idea recently listed the 20 best zipline courses in the country, and a North Carolina location was named.
“Soaring above the treetops, attached to a thick wire and propelled by gravity, is a fantastic way to get an adrenaline rush and to see some of the surrounding area, whether you’re in the mountains, flying through a thick forest, or above a death-defying canyon,” they say.
Each scenario is possible when you partake in ziplining at the places mentioned in the feature. Regardless of the atmosphere you are zipping through, many zipline attributes are the same no matter where you go. In fact, most of these adventure centers allow guests of all experience levels. From first-timers to zipline enthusiasts, many of these courses also have their lines set to certain experience levels, similar to that of a ski mountain.
It starts with a tutorial on how to get properly set up and handle the gear. Then, it’s imperative you understand how to climb the tree or platform to which the zipline is attached. Once you have reached the top, connecting your harness to the zipline properly is another element to flying safely. These two steps can often be the most challenging parts. So now that we are atop the two-foot platform on the 100-foot tree, let’s explore this Zipline course in North Carolina that was named among the best in the country.
Canopy Ridge Farm – Lake Lure
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Canopy Ridge Farm has six ziplines with speeds of up to 35 MPH. “Experience the Blue Ridge foothills from a thrilling new perspective,” they say. Certain rides have you climbing 100 feet high.
Though Canopy Ridge Farm also offers thrilling ATV rides and tours, the zipline courses accommodate ages four and up. Guests who weigh under 75 pounds also have the option to ride tandem. This is when you are essentially harnessed together on the same zipline ride.
Canopy Ridge Farm says the only thing you need to bring to their North Carolina zipline adventure course is “your sense of adventure,” (and closed-toe shoes).
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