Ziplining in Galena, Illinois: Six lines and a sky bridge

You rappel 40 feet from a tree platform to the forest floor.

Zipline Adventure in Galena, Illinois is a 2 to 2.5-hour activity combining a UTV ride on off-road trails with six ziplines, a 140-foot suspended sky bridge, and a choice between a free-fall jump or rappel from the final platform. A live guide leads the experience in English. Children from age 7 can participate if accompanied by a supervising companion at least 14 years old. Weight must fall between 70 and 250 pounds, and participants need moderate physical fitness and the ability to reach their arms above their head.

The experience

The adventure starts with a UTV ride along off-road trails that takes you to the canopy course. Once there, you work through six ziplines, the longest stretching 1,250 feet across the treetops. Between lines you cross a 140-foot suspended sky bridge. A narrow span that keeps you moving across the canopy rather than descending to solid ground. The guide teaches you hand-braking technique during ground school before you start, and you'll use it on every line to control your speed.

The rappel from the tree platform drops you 40 feet to the forest floor, a moment that separates ziplining from rappelling but uses the same equipment and technique. At the final platform, you choose: take an optional free-fall jump, or rappel the rest of the way down. All safety equipment (harness, helmet, carabiners) is provided. You'll need closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Very short shorts aren't recommended because of the harness and the friction of the lines.

Ground school covers everything you need to know before you clip in, and the guide coaches you through the course. Participants must be in good health and able to reach their arms above their head to grip the cable. The activity requires active participation: hand braking, climbing stairs, and hiking across uneven terrain. A waiver is required before you start, and you'll complete it online after booking. If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian signs it on your behalf.

What’s included

• All required safety equipment including harness, helmet and carabiners.
• a live guide leading the course in English.
• ground school instruction before you start.
• the UTV ride to the trailhead on off-road trails.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Long Hollow Canopy Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're ziplining with a small group or family and want a guide walking you through each line and the techniques. The fixed course and the guide's coaching mean you move at the group's pace rather than choosing your own route or timing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can my 10-year-old do the zipline with me?

Yes, children from age 7 can participate if accompanied by a supervising companion at least 14 years old. One supervising companion can bring up to seven children under 14 on the same course.

What happens if I'm nervous about the rappel or the free-fall jump?

The rappel from the tree platform is part of the course, but at the final platform you choose between a free-fall jump or rappelling to the ground. The guide teaches the technique during ground school and coaches you through each line.

What's the longest zipline like?

The longest line is 1,250 feet and crosses the canopy after you've worked through the shorter lines and the sky bridge. By the time you reach it, you've already practiced hand braking and the technique on five other lines.

How fit do I need to be for this?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The activity includes climbing stairs, hiking across uneven terrain, and hand braking on every line. You must be able to reach your arms above your head to grip the cable.

What weight range can do this activity?

Participants must weigh between 70 pounds and 250 pounds. You'll be discretely weighed at check-in to confirm you're within the range.