Adventure America
Zipline Canopy
Tours

• New! Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures
• Ocoee River Basin Canopy Tours
• Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours
• Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours
• Pigeon River Canopy Tours
• Plumtree Canopy Tours
• Adventure America Zipline Canopy Tours
• Online Reservations
• Interactive Map
• Ropes Course Chattooga
• Other Activities Chattooga
• Other Activities Nantahala
• Other Activities Pigeon
• Lodging Chattooga
• Lodging Nantahala
• Other Activities Ocoee
• Other Activities Pigeon

All Canopy Tour Rangers are trained by an accredited ACCT Vendor and all courses are built and inspected to ACCT standards to provide the utmost in safety and fun!

 

 

The Risk and Responsibilities of Rafting & Canopy Tours
While Wildwater Ltd., Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours, & the managing agencies set a minimum age and/or weight for trips, you must also evaluate your own fitness level. Participating in outdoor activities involves inherent risks, and can be physically demanding. If you are seriously overweight or have special medical conditions, you should consult your physician before participating. You cannot go if you are pregnant. All Guests go at their own risk and are required to sign a waiver of liability. Alcohol and illegal drugs are not allowed on or immediately prior to trips. We will remove from the trip anyone under the influence of these substances, and no refund will be made.

"America's Leading Outfitter's: Guidelines to planning a successful rafting experience."

Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours

A Zip Through the Trees

Enjoy a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change at Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours (NGCT). It takes limited energy to participate and is not designed to scare with big drops as much as excite with smooth gliding. Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours opened July, 2009 and is the first zipline/canopy tour facility in the area.

Each participant is provided with state of the art equipment including helmets, full body harnesses, trolley, gloves, tether lines, and 2 canopy rangers per group.

This three-hour experience gives you over 1/2 mile of air time with
* 6 Arial Bridges
* 11 zip line sections alternating between slope side, trees, & elevated platforms
* A flight into our Eagles Perch, Slingshot, & Elevated Overlook stations
* Over 20 scenic and unspoiled acres of flying area all within the heavily wooded and scenic setting of Falling Waters Adventure Resort located directly across from the Wildwater Nantahala Adventure Center and featured in National Geographic Traveler, Country Living, & The Today Show.

More than a zip line ride, NGCT takes you through multiple ecosystems, past hemlocks, into hardwoods, and through a deciduous forest packed with native flowering plants such as mountain laurel, dogwood, rhododendron, giant Frazier magnolia, rare umbrella magnolia, silver bells and many more. Your canopy ranger will point out these natural features and will also share with you some of the cultural history of the gorge.

All flyers will need to arrive wearing collared shirts, longer shorts or cropped pants and require closed toed shoes. Harness seats will wrap around your upper thigh, shoulders, and waist so shirts and pants should cover modestly.  Long hair must be tied back and secured and please leave your cell phones in the car.

All flyers must be in reasonably good physical condition.  No women who are pregnant.  Chronic back or shoulder injuries should consult a physician. No hard or soft casts. Flyers must be able to raise their arms over head to self regulate speed and braking.  Canopy Rangers will provide safety instruction & back-up systems. All Canopy Tour Rangers are trained by an accredited ACCT Vendor and all courses are built and inspected to ACCT standards to provide the utmost in safety and fun!

Age/Weight range: 10 years and 70 lbs to 250 lbs.  Weight variations effect momentum when zipping.  Canopy Rangers will provide instruction & back-up systems.

Cost: $79/person       Groups of 10 or more: $69/person

Reservations: Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Wildwater at 866-319-8870 or booking online.
Physical location: 10320 US 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Owned and operated by Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours Inc. For more information on our ziplines go to www.adventureamericaziplinecanopytours.com

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Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours Article 8/20/2010

Adventure America Zipline Canopy Tours is a sustainable tourism business committed to practicing responsible environmental stewardship to assure the natural resources we enjoy are protected. Our goal is to have our visitors leave with a better understanding and appreciation for the southern mountain culture, natural environment, and regional history.

Falling Waters Adventure Resort

Offering the ultimate in unique family or group vacations or retreats. The Yurt Village at Falling Waters includes 8 private and individually themed Yurts set in a natural environment surrounded by ponds, wooded trails, and a waterfall. Simple yet luxurious by camping standards, the Yurts @ Falling Waters were featured on The Today Show as one of only 4 unique lodging vacation destinations selected in National Geographic Travelers exclusive "Stay List". Each unit includes a queen bed, double futon, electricity with mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, music systems, and lighting.

The Group Lodge at Falling Waters is a 44 person bunkhouse facility with a full kitchen, 6 bunkrooms, 6 & a 1/2 baths, and a meeting/dining room. It is the perfect base camp to enjoy all the adventures available in The Gorge for family gatherings, scouts, youth groups, or adventurous corporate retreats. Click here for more group information.