Best Ziplines in Gatlinburg
Pigeon Forge & Sevierville, TN
How to Choose? How are They Different?
Gatlinburg Area Zipline Comparison

So you want to go ziplining in the Smoky Mountains?

Congratulations because you are in for a treat!

But there are many different choices, so

Which One is the Best for You?

I have checked them all out and I'm going to tell you what each one has to offer and how they are each unique so you can pick the best one for you!

I'll tell you about 6 things about each zipline tour:

How Many Lines
Length of Lines
How High Up You Will Be
Speed
Scenery
Unique Features
Weight Limits

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"Ziplines at a Glance"

Below, I will tell you about what each zipline features,

and you can decide which one is your favorite!

(Not in any specific order- You choose which one is right for you

or your group!)

1.) The Cloud Catcher (Opening Soon 2024)
1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

Screenshot of The Cloud Catcher Zipline ad for Ober Mountain in Gatlinburg, TN zipline

Ober Mountain's "Highest Zipline in the Smokies" screenshot

How Many - 4 side by side ziplines
Total Length - Varies, up to 3,280 feet long
Height - 300 feet high off the ground
Speed - TBA
Scenery - Scenic, mountain and Ober Amusement Park views
What's unique - 4 side by side lines to race your friends, and according to Ober's website, starts at the highest elevation for a zipline in the area.

Ages Minimum age is 8
Weight limits min. 60 lbs to max 250 lbs

Ober Adventure Park also offers snow skiiing, snow boarding, ice skating, mountain biking, summer and snow tubing and more.

2.) Adventure Park Ziplines
1628 Parkway, Sevierville, TN

Sign for Five Oaks Adventure Park ziplines, Sevierville, TN

Park Map for Five Oaks Adventure Park in Sevierville, TN

How Many - 7 unique ziplines
Total Length - Up to 2,500 feet long each line
Height - 150-200 ft high off the ground
Speed - Up to 50 Mph
Scenery - City, park, forest, tree canopies and mountain views
What's unique - Dual (side by side) racing lines, Tandem ziplining for kids 3 and up years old can zip with an adult.

Ages 7+ (kids 3 and up can tandem zip with adult)
Weight limits 60-270 lbs
Call 877-287- 6946
or 877-741-8070

Five Oaks Adventure Park also offers horseback riding and ropes courses.

Check Availability for:

7-Line Zip Experience at Adventure Park

6-Line Zip at Night

3.) Legacy Mountain
800 Legacy Vista Drive, Sevierville, TN

Ziplining girl at Legacy Mountian Ziplines, Pigeon Forge, TN

How Many - 7 unique ziplines
Total Length - 13,000 total feet of line
Height - 500 feet above the ground
Speed - up to 50 mph
Scenery - Forest, tree canopies and mountain views, cabin and resort views
What's unique - One of the longest in the USA (3,400 feet) ACCT Certified - Dual Line Construction, majestic mountain views, Won USA Today's "Best Aerial Adventure Park" 2021

Ages 7+ Riders under 16 must be accompanied by adult, ask about tandem rides
Weight limits 60 - 275 lbs
888-869-0289

This zipline is located right at Legacy Mountain Resort.

Click here if you'd like to see cabins at Legacy Mountain Cabin Resort, just down the road from Pigeon Forge.

Check Availability for:

7-Zipline Experience at Legacy Mountain

4.) Wahoo
605 Stockton Drive, Sevierville, TN

Zipliner starts out at Wahoo Ziplines, Sevierville TN, mountain view

How Many - 6 lines
Total Length - 2 miles (10,560 feet)
Height - 40 - 250 feet above the ground
Speed - up to 40 mph
Scenery - Forest, tree canopies, cabin and mountain views
What's unique - Side by side lines, they say they have best prices and they were the 1st zipline to open in the Smokies.

Ages 5 and up
865-366-1111
Weight limit - 275lbs

Ride up to the top. Walking trails between zips!

5.) Wears Valley Zipline
1911 Wears Valley Rd., Sevierville, TN

How Many - 8 lines
Total Length - Choose up to 1.5 miles (7,600 ft.)
Height - Varies, up to 300 ft. high
Speed - Varies
Scenery - Forest, tree canopies, mountains
What's unique - Views of Mt. LeConte and Smoky Mountain National Park

Ages 5 and up, age 5-7 must ride tandem with guide
Weight limit - 275 lbs
865-428-1545

6.) Anakeesta Dueling Ziplines
576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

The Dueling Zipline at the Anakeesta Attraction

Anakeesta's Dueling Ziplines, Gatlinburg, Tennessee Attraction

How Many - 3 lines
Total Length - over 2,600 feet total line
Height - 40 - 60 feet high
Speed - varies
Scenery - Forest, tree canopies, mountain views, Anakeesta Park views, Treetop Skywalk views
What's unique - Zipline is within Anakeesta, and high above Gatlinburg. 50 ft. rappels are included. Dueling, side-by-side (race a friend) zipline. Won 2021 "Best of Pigeon Forge" for Zipline category.

Must be both 7 years old and 70lbs.
Weight limits between 70 - 270lbs
Under 18 must have parent or guardian sign
865-325-2400 extension 0

Anakeesta is a full amusement/theme park, including mountain coaster, chandolas, gardens, restaurants, splash pad, kid's treehouse playgrounds and more. In order to zipline, you must enter the park and ride up the mountain.

7.) Jayell Ranch Ziplines
1131 Jayell Rd., Sevierville, TN

Girl waving on a zipline in Pigeon Forge, TN, Jayell Ziplines

View of Jayell Zipline in Pigeon Forge, TN

How Many - 6 lines
Total Length - 2 miles (10,560 feet) total line
Height - up to 350 ft high
Speed - varies
Scenery - Mountain view, wide open spaces, views of horses, tree canopies
What's unique - Zip through a 60-foot barn tunnel! Includes one of the longest lines in the Smokies (3,500 ft) "Half Zip" available for smaller 3 lines.

Ages 2 and up
Weight limit 275 lbs
865-776-1593

Jayell Ranch also offers horseback riding and ATV tours, UTV tours, a large slide and aviary and monkeys.

8.) Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park
3757 Thomas Lane, Sevierville, TN

Foxfire Mountain Zipliner waves, waterfall, swinging rope bridge

Zipliner looks down at mountains and scenic view, Foxfire Adventure Park, Sevierville, TN

Foxfire Waterfall Canopy Tour

How Many - 7 Lines
Length - varies by line, approximately 3-4 miles total line
Height - approximately 200 ft high
Speed - varies
Scenery - Mountains, valleys, creeks, tree canopies and a waterfall
What's unique - The only zipline that goes over a waterfall and has 2 skybridges, automatic braking systems

Must be 7 years old and up
Weight limits 45 - 265 lbs
865-774-0727

Foxfire Goliath

How Many - 5 lines
Length - over 1/3 mile
Height - 500 feet high
Speed - up to 55 mph
Scenery - Forest, rivers, creek, valleys, mountains
What's unique - Says it's the longest, highest, fastest in the Smokies, State-of-the-art "ZipStop" braking

Must be 10 years old and up
Weight limits 100 - 250 lbs
865-774-0727

Foxfire Mountain also offers ATV tours, hiking, cider house, rock climbing wall, wishing bridge and glamping and more.

9.) Climb Works
155 Branam Hollow Rd., Gatlinburg, TN

Treetop Experience

How Many - 9 single lines
Length - 5,100 total feet of line
Height - 600 feet high
Speed - varies
Scenery - Mountains, forest, tree canopies
What's unique - Considered easier of the 2 options. 200 feet of skybridges, hear about biology of the Smoky Mountains

Mountaintop Experience

How Many - 6 side by side lines
Length - 5,900 total feet of line
Height - 1,000 feet high
Speed - varies
Scenery - Mountains, forest, tree canopies
What's unique - Considered easy-moderate. 3 staircases, 700 feet of skybridges, hear about Smoky Mountain history, 1 rappel, self-regulating brake system so you don't have to worry.

Both tours, must be 7 years old and up
Weight limits between 250-270 lbs, depending on height
Height limit 6'8", and under 70lbs will be required to ride tandem
865-325-8116

Climbworks was voted best zipline in Tennessee 8 years in a row

Check Availability for

2-Hour Mountaintop Zipline at Climb Works

10.) Smoky Mountain Ziplines
509 Mill Creek Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN

Smokly Mountains Ziplines sign and truck taking zipliners up to the top of the mountain, TN

Zipliner with mountain view, Smoky Mountains, TN

How Many - 7 lines
Length - 4,200 feet of line
Height - over 150 feet high
Speed - 25 - 40 mph
Scenery - Forest, tree canopies, mountains
What's unique - Minimal walking, 1 controlled descent rappel, views of Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Must be 8 years old and up
Weight limits 60-275 lbs.
865-429-9004

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infographic for "Ziplines at a Glance", smoky mountain zipline guide

Chart that shows zipline comparison by height in the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg TN area

~Helpful Tips~

Don't forget to bring some cash to tip your guides!
Be sure your camera is strapped on tight, companies are not responsible for dropped or lost items
Take a water bottle that hooks to your beltloop, you may get thirsty
Most tours do not have bathrooms along the way, so "go" before you go
Some tours require more walking than others. If this is an issue, be sure to ask ahead of time
Check the weather forecast before going and be aware of your tour's weather policies
Read the tour's dress code and don't forget sunscreen
Relax and have fun!

Best Ziplines in Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge & Sevierville, TN How to Choose? How are They Different? Gatlinburg Area Zipline Comparison

1.) The Cloud Catcher (Opening Soon 2024) 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

2.) Adventure Park Ziplines 1628 Parkway, Sevierville, TN

3.) Legacy Mountain 800 Legacy Vista Drive, Sevierville, TN

4.) Wahoo 605 Stockton Drive, Sevierville, TN

5.) Wears Valley Zipline 1911 Wears Valley Rd., Sevierville, TN

6.) Anakeesta Dueling Ziplines 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN

7.) Jayell Ranch Ziplines 1131 Jayell Rd., Sevierville, TN

8.) Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park 3757 Thomas Lane, Sevierville, TN

9.) Climb Works 155 Branam Hollow Rd., Gatlinburg, TN

10.) Smoky Mountain Ziplines 509 Mill Creek Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN