Zipline Canopy Tour
- A 100% tree-based adventure featuring 10 zip lines, 3 rappelling experiences, 4 suspended sky bridges and 3 short hikes
- Ranked by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Zipline experiences in America, winner of 2 Best of L.A. awards
- Explore the forest from 2 feet to over 300 feet in the air with two professionally trained canopy guides
- The perfect combination of a thrilling adventure in a scenic natural environment!
Description:
Nestled in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains, this zipline canopy tour will send you soaring through the sky as you travel from one tree platform to the next.
Slow down and take in the sites from artfully crafted suspended sky bridges, and get your blood pumping as you step over the edge of a platform and rappel to the ground below.
Along the way, your professionally trained Canopy Guides will share insights on the environment and local history, leaving you with a greater appreciation for this mountainous gem hidden just outside bustling Southern California.
Tour includes:
- 10 zip lines, ranging from 200 to 1500 feet in length
- 3 rappelling experiences
- 4 suspended sky bridges
- 3 short hikes
- Breathtaking long-range views of the Mojave Desert and peaks in the San Bernardino mountain range from artfully crafted tree platforms
As your guides will say - "You're clear to zip!"
Availability:
Friday - Tuesday; April - November.
Tours are offered from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Location(s):
Wrightwood, CA
Essential Information:
Participants must weigh between 90 - 250 lbs and be in good health. Due to the nature of this activity, participants can not be pregnant or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or certain prescription medications. Participants must be able to walk one mile, hold both hands overhead, and have strength to pull yourself along the cable.
Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Those under 18 years of age must have a participant agreement signed by a parent or legal guardian. Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by parent or guardian on the tour.
Gratuity for your guide is not included but is appreciated if you enjoy your tour.
Duration:
3.5 hours
Maximum Participants:
You may be accompanied by other tour participants, with a maximum of 8 participants per tour. For groups larger than 6 please contact Cloud 9 Living directly for pricing.
Spectators:
Unfortunately this experience is only for those on the tour.
Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather conditions, including closed toed shoes. In cold weather we recommend wearing thin, liner style gloves and ear warmers.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 10 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 5 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 5 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.
Experience ID:
ACT-SDI-0016
Cloud 9 booking process was concise and worry-free. HIGHLY recommend Cloud 9 to my friends and family.
This was a great experience. The staff was extremely thorough, knowledgeable and fun. We felt surprisingly safe standing on a platform at the top of a huge tree and we all had a great time. I would definitely do this again and recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling experience close to LA and SD.
EXPERIENCE WAS AMAZING!!!! Nothing like it worth every single cent. Cant wait to try again!!!!
Our Zipline Tour Guides, Ryan and Kelsi, were amazing and made the experience worthwhile. They were both knowledgeable of the surrounding nature on the paths as well as friendly and personable on the tour. And with the ziplining, repelling, and hiking we felt 100% safe with all of the equipment and guides. They explained how everything worked and how it all was meant to co-exist with the nature around it. The experience overall was a blast and I can't wait to do it again in the future. I bought the package for my boyfriend's 25th birthday and he said it would be something he'd remember forever. Thank you so much for a great experience and adventure. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an amazing time.
Not only one of our best wedding gifts, but the excursion was amazing too. Tour guides had great personalities and shared lots of valuable info with us.
Planning the trip through Cloud 9 was so easy. What I enjoyed most was looking for the right experience and your website was perfect for that. Very user friendly, lots of choices in a variety of price points. Love the concept, thank you.
This was a great zipline experience. Not only do they have great ziplines they have repel stations and bridges. The guides were the best we've experienced on any of our ziplining experiences. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
This was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. The instructors made us feel so safe and secure. Was a great gift for my boyfriends birthday. I would without a doubt recommend this to anyone!!
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Is this experience safe?
Safety is the top priority for your experience provider. They're a member of the American National Standards Institute accredited Association for Challenge Course Technologies (ACCT) and meet or exceed all ACCT standards for construction, operations and training.
All canopy guides are required to attend a rigorous 50-70+ hour technical training and pass a written and practical test prior to guiding. All guides are certified in First Aid, CPR and AED use. -
How high is the canopy tour?
The course varies in height from 2 feet to over 300 feet above the ground. The greatest heights are reached while zipping across ziplines. The highest platform is situated high in a tree platform 95 feet above the ground.
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How long are the ziplines?
The 8 ziplines on the course vary from 250 feet to 1500 feet in length. The tour ends with a side-by-side racing zipline!
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How long is the tour?
Your total tour experience (from gear up to gear down) will last 3.5 to 4 hours. Your time in the trees will be approximately 3 hours.
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Does the tour run in the rain?
Yes, and you'll find that experiencing the San Gabriels in the rain is a truly invigorating experience. Forests come to life in the rain! Tours will be cancelled in the event of severe weather, such as lightning or sustained high winds. If your tour is cancelled, you'll be able to reschedule directly with your tour guide. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
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What should I wear?
Wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather, and perhaps bring a few layering options along with you in the car. You are required to wear closed toed shoes, and short shorts and tank tops are not recommended.
If it's rainy, feel free to bring along a rain jacket and/or pants. You're gonna get wet and have a blast! (Note that ponchos are not allowed, as their loose, bulky nature interferes with safety gear.)
In cold weather, it is suggested that you wear thin, liner style gloves that can be worn under the required work-style gloves that we provide. A wind resistant outer layer is helpful, as well as stocking caps or low profile ear warmers that are able to be worn under our helmets. -
Can I wear my glasses?
Yes, but you might consider wearing an eye-glass strap to ensure that your glasses do not fall off. Straps are available for purchase on-site in the retail area.
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Do I have to be physically fit in order to participate?
This tour requires a certain degree of physical fitness and health. Participants must be in good health in order to participate in this active tour. Participants must also be able to walk at least one mile. You must have the strength to pull your body weight along a cable and slow yourself using a glove to create friction on the cable.
Cloud 9 booking process was concise and worry-free. HIGHLY recommend Cloud 9 to my friends and family.
This was a great experience. The staff was extremely thorough, knowledgeable and fun. We felt surprisingly safe standing on a platform at the top of a huge tree and we all had a great time. I would definitely do this again and recommend it to anyone ... Read More>>