Ziplining New River Gorge: Six lines, nearly 200 feet up

Race across a ridgeline 200 feet above ground on six progressively longer lines

Gravity New River Gorge Zip Lines is a six-line ziplining course near Fayetteville, West Virginia, where you operate the equipment across a mountain bowl at heights up to 200 feet. Groups stay under 16 with three certified guides. The course runs three hours from a 10-minute shuttle to base camp through two short warm-up lines, three mid-range stretches, and a final 3,100-foot run where speeds top 40 mph. Weight must fall between 100 and 260 pounds, and minimum age is 12.

The experience

The course starts with a 10-minute shuttle from the departure point to base camp, where guides fit you with a harness, helmet and gloves, then walk you through zip positioning on a training line. Two shorter lines (500 and 450 feet) let you find your rhythm before the terrain steepens. The middle section runs three progressively longer stretches between 1,400 and 1,800 feet, building speed and confidence across the ridgeline.

The final push is the Adrena-Line: 3,100 feet of open air where the harness and physics combine to push speeds past 40 mph. A short shuttle carries you back to the resort afterward, and a complimentary beverage waits at the finish. The whole arc (from training to the longest line in the East) is built into a single three-hour window.

What’s included

• Helmet, harness and gloves.
• professional guide leading groups of up to 16.
• shuttle transport to and from base camp.
• training line instruction.
• complimentary beverage after the course.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (12 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Adventures on the Gorge

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the whole group through the course together, so anyone 12 and up who can follow instructions and stay within the 100–260 pound range can join without special fitness training: the lines build in difficulty so you warm up before the longest stretch.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What's the weight limit for this ziplining course?

Participants must weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. This applies to everyone on the course regardless of age.

How many zip lines do I actually ride?

Six lines in total: two short training runs of 500 and 450 feet, three mid-range lines from 1,400 to 1,800 feet, and the final 3,100-foot Adrena-Line.

What's included in the price?

Helmet, harness, gloves, professional guide, all taxes and fees, and a beverage at the end. You bring close-toed shoes like sneakers or hiking boots.

How long does the whole thing take?

Three hours from the shuttle pickup at the departure point through base camp, all six lines, and return to the resort.

What's the age requirement?

Minimum age is 12 years old. Children that age are welcome as long as they meet the weight requirement of 100 to 260 pounds.