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A zipline is a cable reaching between two fixed points (in our case trees and poles), that a participant zips on with a trolley that rests on the cable and is attached to the participant. The person can travel, or zip along from the start to the end of the cable, landing on a platform at the end of each zipline.
The construction and operation of our zipline course meets or surpasses the Association for Challenge Course Technology’s (ACCT) standards. Our course was designed and installed by Synergo; a Professional Vendor Member (PVM) of ACCT. Synergo also provides the training for our guides and completes our annual course inspections. Daily inspections of the course and all equipment are done by the Denali Park Zipline Course Managers.
Tour groups consist of a maximum of 10 participants and two guides. Ideal for Alaska family adventures.
Approximately 3 hours from start to finish. This includes travel time to and from the Denali Canyon area.
From 3 feet up to 50 feet; each individual zipline is different.
There are 8 ziplines on the tour, including the dual racer ziplines. Tour participants ride 7 of the 8 zips.
It is customary to tip your guides about 10% if they did a good job and you had a great time. Tips can be made on-site in cash or even in the Tour Office after the tour by cash or credit card.
There are designated stopping points during each tour (platforms). If the tour sees moose or other animals, the tour may halt briefly for observation. Tours operate on a schedule; therefore, prolonged stops will be discouraged. At any point during your tour, if you need to stop, simply alert a guide. Pictures/videos are allowed as long as cameras and/or phones can be secured to the body.
Yes! Maybe! No! This is not a zoo, so animals are not guaranteed – Moose, fox, porcupines, snowshoe hares, ptarmigan, eagles. Morning and late afternoon are typically the best times.
During the summer, we have almost 24 hours of complete daylight, so no time is better than another for animal spotting. Often rainy days bring out more moose, looking for relief from the direct sunlight. Animals are more active early morning and late evening but there is no difference!
The zipline course is just outside of DENALI NATIONAL PARK but it is surrounded on 3 sides by the Park. On one of the BEST ZIPLINES IN ALASKA, you will get a park experience with the same mountains, the same animals, the same taiga and tundra!
Ziplining gives you a unique perspective and views of the Alaska Range from 40-50 feet high are awe-inspiring. Due to the position of the course along the Alaska Range, views of Denali are not possible.
Don’t worry; you’ll fit right in with most other participants! Our experienced and patient guides will happily facilitate your ziplining experience to make you as comfortable as possible.
The guides will do what they can to make you comfortable and secure. If you feel you cannot complete the course, alert the guide. The best time to opt-out is before you set foot on the course; as you continue, there are fewer and harder means to exit the course (repelling, zipping to exit, going back across bridges). If you are unable to start the tour, you will have to wait at the Zipline Pavilion for the tour to end.
For minor injuries (scrapes, splinters, cuts) first aid kits are located on each platform. Wearing the appropriate clothing and provided gear, as well as listening to guide instructions, will minimize the chance of minor injury. There is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for risky and unsafe behavior – unclipping while on the course, jumping from platforms, trust falls, leaning off platforms, cutting in line, and any conduct or conversation deemed unsafe.
Port-a-potties are located at the trailhead.
Alert the nearest guide and they will direct you to a good area.
Whether you are stuck just a short distance from the platform or you are stuck in the middle of the line, the guides will perform a retrieval and assist you in reaching the platform. Our trollies have a built-in anti-rollback feature which limits the chances of this happening.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow anyone who is not participating on the course. The Zipline course is in a remote location and is not accessible to the general public. Seats on the ATVs to get back to the course are limited and reserved for participants only.
Children need to be at least 8 years old AND 70 pounds (32kg) to participate. Children/minors 8 to 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult on tour. Minors 16-17 years old must have parental permission to go on tour.
Much of the age limit is due to weighing enough to go on the zipline. Additionally, some elements of the zipline experience were not built to accommodate small children. Also, some small children may not be emotionally prepared for the psychological impact of the course – heights, wearing a restrictive harness, being suspended, wearing a helmet, listening to instructions, taking turns, etc.
No. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on tour. By participating, we mean to join in on the actual tour alongside the youth. We do not consider following the tour on the ground as participating as there will be many spots in which the tour is not visible from the trails.
Yes. Parents/Guardians must give parental permission by signing the minor’s participation waiver before the tour departs.
Children need to be at least 8 years old AND 70 pounds (32kg) to participate. Adults should be no more than 280 pounds (127 kg) upon pre-tour weigh-in. This means 280 pounds (127kg) fully clothed, including shoes, not naked weight.
The weight policy is for the safety of all participants. The zipline gear and the lines themselves are tested and given a weight limit. Participants under 70 pounds will not have enough momentum to reach the end of some of the lines and participants over 280 pounds may not be able to safely traverse the lines.
Even though they are close, we still cannot allow them to participate. The weight restrictions are there for your safety and we are not able to make exceptions.
Our absolute maximum weight (clothes, shoes, jacket) is 285 lbs. Be aware that most people do gain weight on vacation. It may be best to wait to make a reservation until you can do a weigh-in in our Tour Office.
Tours are not recommended for pregnant women. Consult a doctor before booking a tour.
Drinks and snacks that cannot be secured to your person should be left behind. Chewing gum and eating while zipping is not allowed. Water will be available on the course.
Monday – Sunday
7:00 am – 8:30 pm
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