Posted in Minnesota Attractions January 21, 2021 by Betsy Rathburn

This Adventure Park in Minnesota Has The Longest Zipline In The State

Minnesota is full of outdoor adventure, and there’s one place that soars (quite literally) above the rest. If you’re looking for an adrenaline-pumping outdoor adventure in Minnesota, the Kerfoot Canopy Tour may be exactly what you need. This adventure park in Minnesota features the longest zipline in the state, offering breathtaking, birds’ eye views of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. It’s equal parts exhilarating and beautiful, and you have to check it out.

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The Kerfoot Canopy Tour is operated by Minnesota Zip Line Adventures. It's located in Henderson, MN, about 50 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The company also runs a popular zip line tour in Bemidji.

The Canopy Tour is one of the tallest in Minnesota, with a super-fast zip line that will take you sailing above the trees.

The experience involves 14 different zip lines - over a mile total - from relatively close to the ground, to over 175 feet up in the air.

A 170-foot suspension bridge is a highlight of the tour. You will cross it to get from one platform to the next. Don't look down!

Some of the platforms rise high into the air, with spiral staircases winding to the top. You'll feel like you're in a real-life treehouse.

When you reach the top of a platform, you'll be rewarded with an amazing view of the surrounding area.

And when you step off the platform, you'll zip right through the sky! It's the closest thing to flying. This is truly an experience you can't get anywhere else.

Kerfoot Canopy Tours are open to everyone ages 10 and older, making this epic outdoor adventure park in Minnesota a perfect activity for the whole family.

If you're feeling nervous, don't! Fully trained guides will be there to show you what to do every step of the way. Safety first!

And best of all? If you don't mind the cold, you can even take a winter tour through the snowy treetops. It's an incredible adventure you can have all year round!

Not quite convinced about this Minnesota adventure park? Check out this amazing video of a Kerfoot Canopy Tour taken by a drone:

Kerfoot Canopy Tours is located at 30200 Scenic Byway in Henderson, Minnesota. To find out more about this incredible outdoor adventure park — or make a reservation to fly! — visit the Kerfoot Canopy Tours website,

Address: 30200 Scenic Byway Rd, Henderson, MN 56044, USA

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What’s another Minnesota adventure park?

While not an adventure park, per se, there’s one incredible park in Minnesota that has all the features of an adventure park. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park is a lesser known park in central Minnesota. One of the best and most adventurous things you can do here is the half-mile Touch the Earth Trail. Follow the trail to a 100-foot-tall fire tower, then start your ascent. Make the trek up this tower, and you’ll get an up-close view of the forest trees. Climb a little higher, and you’ll have an incredible view. You’ll want to go slowly. There are many steps, and there is an incredible view from each and every one. It’s basically the best natural adventure park ever.

Where is the best place to hike in Minnesota?

The Land of 10,000 Lakes is full of hiking trails! And these trails are for anyone — not just the pros. We especially love the Circle Trail at Pipestone National Monument. This 281-acre area is home to sacred quarries from which Sioux people have gathered ceremonial pipestone for many centuries. Visitors can walk the 3/4-mile paved trail through the grounds. Pink quartzite rock formations rise above the trail, which leads to the beautiful Winnewissa Falls before ending back at the visitor center. It’s stunning.

Is Minnesota a good place for outdoor adventures?

Absolutely! If you’re feeling a little restless at the end of winter, or at least looking for a new experience, or a thrill, there are plenty of places in Minnesota that will satisfy your adventurous spirit! From stunning hikes to underground excursions, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is truly a place for adventurers. If you’re into caves, head to Niagara Cave for some epic underground exploration. Prefer the water? Go kayaking on the Kettle River! Nothing says ‘adventure’ quite like white water.

Address: 30200 Scenic Byway Rd, Henderson, MN 56044, USA