Minnesota River Valley Zipline Tour: 14 Treetop Lines
Zip through the treetops and cross a suspension bridge 175 feet above the Minnesota River Valley
A 14-line zipline canopy tour in the Minnesota River Valley puts you 175 feet up in the trees on a course that climbs, soars and accelerates over roughly a mile of cable. Two professional guides stay with you the whole time, starting with Ground School to fit your harness and teach speed control, then moving through progressively higher and faster lines that finish with a 170-foot suspension bridge crossing and the course's fastest zips. The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes all safety equipment.
The Experience
Ground School comes first: a hands-on orientation where the guides fit your harness and safety lanyards, walk you through the equipment, and show you how to control your speed on the line. That foundation matters because the course itself builds in intensity. You start in the trees at lower altitude, then climb a spiral staircase to reach the highest and longest lines—the ones that take you above the treetops where the views open across the Minnesota River Valley. The guides remain with you across all 14 lines, managing equipment checks and offering encouragement at each platform.
The middle section is where the speed picks up. Each zipline varies in length and angle, so some deliver a long fast run while others twist tighter or drop steeper. You'll cross the 170-foot suspension bridge partway through, which gives you a moment to take in the landscape before the course finishes with its fastest zips. Over a mile of cable means the adrenaline doesn't flatten—it builds. Two hours and thirty minutes total keeps the day tight enough that you can book it around other plans without the whole afternoon disappearing.
All safety gear is provided: helmet, harness and lanyards. The guides handle the technical side so you focus on the ride. Participants need to be between 10 and 250 pounds and in at least moderate physical condition; the operator notes the tour is built for first-timers and experienced zipliners alike, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're not driving.
What’s included
- Two professional guides who remain with you across all 14 lines.
- Ground School orientation covering harness fitting and speed control.
- all safety equipment including helmet, harness and lanyards.
- access to the 170-foot suspension bridge crossing.
Operated by Kerfoot Canopy Tour
Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours, the tour fits into a half-day without consuming your whole afternoon, which matters if you're building a day around other Minnesota River Valley activities. The fixed schedule and two guides handling all the technical setup mean you show up ready to zip—no equipment rental decisions, no solo navigation, no waiting for a group to assemble.
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Top questions
What's the highest point on the Minnesota River Valley zipline tour?
The zipline platforms reach 175 feet high in the treetops above the Minnesota River Valley. The highest and longest lines take you above the canopy where you get panoramic views of the surrounding landscape before the course brings you back down through faster zips.
How long does the Minnesota River Valley zipline canopy tour take?
The tour runs 2.5 hours total, including Ground School orientation and all 14 ziplines. That timing leaves room to fit it into a half-day itinerary without eating up your whole afternoon.
Do I need experience to zipline the Minnesota River Valley course?
No experience is required. Ground School at the start teaches you how to use the harness, control your speed and manage the equipment. The two guides stay with you across all 14 lines and the tour is designed for both first-timers and experienced zipliners.
What's included in the Minnesota River Valley zipline tour price?
The tour includes all safety equipment (helmet, harness and lanyards), two professional guides for the entire experience, and Ground School orientation. The 170-foot suspension bridge crossing and access to all 14 ziplines are part of the package.
Are there weight or age limits for the Minnesota River Valley zipline tour?
Participants must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 70 and 250 pounds. You'll also need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.
Minnesota River Valley Zipline Tour: 14 Treetop Lines
2h 30m · EN
from US$ 99 per person
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