Ziplining in Ketchikan: 8 lines through rainforest canopy

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 18

LanguagesEN

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Glide through the rainforest canopy and spot bears and eagles from 135 feet up

Zipline through eight lines and suspension bridges across Tongass National Forest canopy near Ketchikan, suspended 135 feet above ground among spruce, hemlock and cedar trees. Groups stay under nine people so guides can watch each participant closely. The activity runs 3.5 hours and includes all equipment and an air-conditioned vehicle to the site; closed-toe shoes are required and you must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds and stand at least 57 inches tall.

The Experience

Eight ziplines strung across the rainforest canopy mean you're moving through the treetops for several thousand feet of cable, not watching from below. The lines run along the border of Tongass National Forest, so the spruce, hemlock and cedar trees surround you at eye level while you're suspended above the forest floor. Between zips you cross suspension bridges and use a rappel feature to descend, which breaks up the rhythm and gives your arms a different kind of work. The whole setup takes 3.5 hours from start to finish.

What makes this worth the height and the harness is the vantage point itself. You're positioned to watch for bears feeding on salmon in the streams below and to track bald eagles moving through the canopy. The small group size—nine people maximum—means your guides can point out what's moving in the trees and answer questions without shouting over a crowd. All the equipment comes with you, and an air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport to and from the site.

The site sits near the General Store, a historic totem park, an old sawmill and a blacksmith shop, so if you arrive early or want to linger after, there's coffee or a cold drink nearby. Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants and layers—the rainforest stays wet and cool even when the sun is out, and the operator runs in all weather. You'll need full use of your limbs and a signed waiver before you start.

What’s included

All safety equipment and harnesses.
air-conditioned vehicle to the site.
guide in English.
access to eight ziplines, suspension bridges and a rappel feature across Tongass National Forest canopy.

Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Kawanti Adventures

Is this one for you?You operate the ziplines yourself across eight lines and suspension bridges—this is not a ride where a guide does the work for you. It suits anyone comfortable with heights and with the physical effort of zipping, crossing bridges and rappelling, and who wants to move through the rainforest canopy rather than observe it from the ground.