Ziplining in Hocking Hills, Ohio

You’re hurtling more than 50 miles per hour through forests, past cliff faces, above waterfalls. You’re seeing Hocking Hills in the most adrenaline-pumping way possible: You’re ziplining.

It’s good fun. And as long as you’re cool with soaring well above cliffs, streams, and trees, it’s a must-do activity when you’re visiting Hocking Hills.

Fortunately, you don’t have to be a pure adrenaline junkie to zipline in the Hocking Hills region: There are a wide range of tours you can pick from, ranging from peaceful & quiet to some more extreme options. You’ll learn about them all below.

Where to zipline in Hocking Hills

You’ve got three primary options for ziplining in Hocking Hills.

Let’s take a look at each one…

Hocking Hills Canopy Tours

This is the most popular place to zipline in Hocking Hills. It’s been open for over a decade and it’s probably the place you’ll get recommended to if you ask around at Hocking Hills. There is good reason for all of this: Hocking Hills Canopy Tours is a great place to zipline.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • There are four zipline tours to choose from. Tours range from classic to extreme to just-for-kids: It’s hard to go wrong here. They’re all beautiful, and you’ll get views of cliffs, caves, and the Hocking River as you zip through the forest. Some of the tours take up to three hours.
  • It’s in an iconic part of the Hocking Hills region. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours is located in Rockbridge, just minutes from Clear Creek Metro Park as well as Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, which features the longest natural bridge in Ohio.

You can learn more, and find current pricing, on the website here.

The bottom line: Hocking Hills Canopy Tours is the biggest zipline operation in Hocking Hills. You’ve got the most options, and longest tours, in the area. (And it’s not just ziplines: You’ll be walking across skybridges, too.)

Valley Zipline Tours

Nine ziplines make up more than 5,000 feet of fun at Valley Zipline Tours. This includes one zipline that spans more than 1,400 feet, crossing two ponds and hitting more than 50 miles per hour at top speeds.

Here’s what you should know about Valley Zipline Tours:

  • There are two zipline tours. The first is the full experience, complete with the 1,400-foot adventure over the ponds. The second is for young kids: It’s the first four lines on the course, with a fifth heading back to the ground.
  • The main course lasts around 1.5 hours. This may change depending on your group’s speed, but it’s a general rule of thumb.

You can find the full details, and the current pricing, on the Valley Zipline Tours website.

The bottom line: Valley Zipline Tours is simple and fun. You’ve essentially got one course to choose from, and it’s a great one. Pricing is in line with other options in the area.

Ultimate Zipline Adventures

Ultimate Zipline Adventures is set in the rolling countryside just minutes from Hocking Hills State Park. It’s straightforward, there are options for the whole family, and it’s central to everything else you love at Hocking Hills.

Here’s what you should know:

  • There are two zipline tours. One for adults, one for kids. The adults’ course is called the Ultimate Course; the kids’ course is, naturally, called the Kids Course.
  • The course takes about 1 hour. The length of the tour largely depends on group size, but 1 hour is a general average.

Check out more details on the website here. And if you enjoy high ropes, the Ultimate Zipline course has an optional high ropes option.

The bottom line: Ultimate Zipline Adventures is a fun place to take the whole family ziplining. The scenery is fewer dramatic cliffs and more rolling countryside and forest, but it’s beautiful nonetheless.

Questions about ziplining in Hocking Hills

Will I be ziplining with other people?

Usually, yes! Zipline tours are guided, and you’ll typically have one or two guides with your group. Depending on how large your group is, however, you may be able to have the guides all to yourself. This is up to the ziplining company: Give them a call and ask about what they can do.

What is the best zipline in Hocking Hills?

The most popular spot is Hocking Hills Canopy Tours. But, the best choice for you will depend on what you’re looking for. Check out the details in the options above to choose the perfect spot.

How much does it cost to zipline in Hocking Hills?

Most tours are between $75 and $99 per person and last between 1 and 3 hours. That’s a general range, though, and some places will offer group discounts.

What’s the easiest zipline in Hocking Hills?

The easiest zipline course for adults in Hocking Hills is the Ultimate Course at Ultimate Zipline Adventures, but any of the standard adult zipline courses in Hocking Hills are doable for most people.

Where should I stay in Hocking Hills?

Clear Falls has 15 cabins situated on a secluded 500-acre wildlife preserve. It’s paradise in the wilderness—and just a few minutes’ walk from most of Hocking Hills’ most beautiful attractions. Browse cabins below.

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Ziplining in Hocking Hills: The Bottom Line

Ziplining in Hocking Hills is a blast. Browse the options above and figure out which one is best for you. They’re all truly a blast.