Zip Lining in Georgia for Kids

The origins of zip lining vary depending on the source you read, although the concept has been used since at least 1729. Naturalists have traditionally used zip lines to shuttle people and materials into and out of remote jungle regions where ground transportation would be nearly impossible. This activity involves tightly connecting an inclining rope between at least two points and mounting a pulley with a handle or straps to the rope to glide from one point to the next. Today, Georgia has a host of recreational zip lines for all ages. If you are looking for a fun adventure to share with your kids, consider a Georgia zip line at one of several locations.

  1. Historic Banning Mills

    • Historic Banning Mills holds the Guinness World Record for the "the longest continuous Zip-Wire (line) course/tour in the world." Its Screaming Eagle Zip Line Canopy Tour zigzags the countryside for more than 40,000 lineal feet and includes 84 individual lines. Some of these lines allow you to fly face down "Super Hero Style" while others zoom at more than 60 mph. The course, in general, requires your kids to be at least 90 pounds although the forest tour allows children of at least 50 pounds to ride. This park also holds the Guinness World Record for the world̵7;s tallest freestanding climbing wall, and kids eight and over, weighing at least 60 pounds, can try this activity.

    Treetop Quest

    • Treetop Quest achieved gold status in the U.S. Green Building Council̵7;s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for its responsible building methods designed to preserve the environment. This park includes five full courses for kids, each of which has specific height and weight requirements. These requirements range from ages 7 to 12 and heights of 3'6" to 4'6". The park also includes the Chick Pea course for 4- to 6-year-old kids with a minimum height of 3̵7;4̶1;. Children must have an adult present at a ratio of at least one adult for every three children. The park has Tarzan Jumps, unusual obstacles and other features to make the experience one you will remember for a long time.

    Sunburst Stables

    • Sunburst Stables offers zip lining tours with no age or physical requirements beyond the weight range of 30 to 250 pounds. This 114-acre play land includes one 1,200-ft line and multiple 1,000-ft lines. It is home to the state's only cave zip line and covers a total of more than two miles of cable. The day's experience begins with a ride to the first line through a miniature animal farm to a basic line which the expert instructors explain how you will ride. The park also includes a wet line should you need to cool off on a hot Georgia day and a dual zip line to challenge a friend.

    ZipNTime Nacoochee Outdoor Adventures

    • ZipNTime Nacoochee Outdoor Adventures offers a comprehensive outdoor experience that includes various zip lining tours. Every individual tour has its own age and weight requirements. While most lines require your children be at least 7 years old and 50 to 75 pounds, the park does offer parties for kids 4 and up and who weigh at least 35 pounds, in the Terminator Little Zip Line area. This park features an 1880s gold mine tour, a fun "troop transport" vehicle ride, and the Moonshine After Dark (Night Zip) tour. It also features The 2,360-ft long Intimidator Big Zip line and a 50-ft tower off which you can rappel or fall in what is called "The Leap of Faith."

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