The World’s Largest Zipline Is Right Here In Alaska And It’s The Adventure Of A Lifetime
It may come as a surprise, but you’ll find the world’s longest zipline in Alaska! With so many incredible ziplines all around the world, the view from this particular zipline will blow the others right out of the water. Located on the Icy Strait in Hoonah, Alaska, the next time you’re in this part of Alaska, you need to check it out. Make sure that this adventure ride makes it on your bucket list, because this is one experience you’ll never forget.
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The Icy Strait Point Zip Rider in Alaska is a zipline located on Icy Strait point in Hoonah.
This incredible attraction has six different lines you can ride. Each one is 5,330 feet long, with a descent of 1,330 feet! With heights as high as this, your view will extend far out and over the area. You’ll be able to see for miles!
This means you can hit top speeds of up to 60 miles per hour during your descent.
You will be riding almost 300 feet above the rainforest below, which means you have some of the best views in Alaska. Your whole family can ride the six lines at once, so you can experience the adventure together. This ride is the perfect bonding activity, because your family won’t stop talking about it for years to come.
You'll be fitted into a special safety harness once you reach the top of the mountain.
The ride is an exhilarating, 90 second adventure down from the top of Hoonah Mountain. This outdoor adventure in Alaska is truly like no other. And not just in the state, but the entire world!
Make sure you bring rain gear, however, as you can't be sure how the weather will be.
The ride is very high, so make sure you're okay with heights. The entire cable length is about a mile long, and it cuts through some amazing southeastern Alaskan scenery. There’s a hundred reasons why this is the best zipline in Alaska.
You also can doing many other different tours, including an ATV tour.
They also offer Jeep expeditions. Or perhaps a helicopter tour or maybe an ocean raft adventure! Whatever your speed and interests, they have something for you and your family to enjoy. Icy Strait Point is an award winning port, and you’ll find activities to do that everyone will love.
The view from this incredible zipline is unlike you will ever see anywhere else!
You too can ride the adventure of a lifetime. Go visit the Icy Strait Point Ziprider at their Address: 108 Cannery Road, Hoonah, AK 99829. You can try this Alaskan sized adventure for yourself, and see how brave you are. If you have the chance to make it to Icy Strait Point, you truly don’t want to miss out!
Have you had a chance to ride the world’s longest zipline in Alaska? What did you think? Was it an epic adventure? Let us know in the comments below!
Yes! The southern and south-central part of our state lends itself to great landscapes for ziplines. The tall trees and phenomenal views all contribute to a fun and amazing activity that the whole family can do together. Whether you’re in Juneau, one of the small ports like Hoonah or Ketchikan, or in the south-central area of Glacierview, there’s always somewhere to go! There’s even ziplining in Alaska’s most famous national park, Denali National Park.
Are there a lot of extreme adventures in Alaska?
Absolutely! Alaska’s motto is “The Last Frontier,” and that’s because there is so much yet to be explored out here. The terrain is rough, and rugged, and unforgiving, while filled with unbelievable views. There is no better place on Earth to push yourself to your limits while you are surrounded by inexhaustible beauty. Alaska has something special that calls to people all over the world. You can hike, mountain bike, rock climb, ice climb, go on ATV adventures, white water raft, camp in the backcountry, explore areas unknown to most men, and more. There are no lack of adventures in our amazing state!
What about swinging bridges in Alaska?
The swinging bridges in Alaska (also known as suspension bridges or foot bridges) that weave their way through the rainforest in Juneau are not for the faint of heart. You’ll be gripping the ropes as you cross from one tree to the next, hoping a gust of wind doesn’t hit you from out of nowhere. Some people say that the suspension bridges were scarier than the ziplining! Read all about Alaska’s swinging bridge courses here.
Address: 108 Cannery Rd, Hoonah, AK 99829, USA
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of an Alaska-based media company. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter, and loves to see and experience new things!
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