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Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours

A Zip Through the Trees

Enjoy a soaring and gliding experience naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change at Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours (NGCT). It takes limited energy to participate and is not designed to scare with big drops as much as excite with smooth gliding. Nantahala Gorge Canopy Tours opened July, 2009 and is the first zipline/canopy tour facility in the area.

Each participant is provided with state of the art equipment including helmets, full body harnesses, trolley, gloves, tether lines, and 2 canopy rangers per group.

This Brand New three-hour experience gives you over 1/2 mile of air time with
* 3 Sky Bridges and 5 transfer bridges
* 11 zip line sections alternating between slope side, trees, & elevated platforms
* A flight into our Eagles Perch, Slingshot, & Elevated Overlook stations
* Over 20 scenic and unspoiled acres of flying area all within the heavily wooded and scenic setting of Falling Waters Adventure Resort located directly across from Wildwater's Nantahala Rafting Center and featured in National Geographic Traveler, Country Living, & The Today Show.

More than a zip line ride,NGCT takes you through multiple ecosystems, past hemlocks, into hardwoods, and through a deciduous forest packed with native flowering plants such as mountain laurel, dogwood, rhododendron,giant Frazier magnolia, rare umbrella magnolia, silver bells and many more. Your canopy ranger will point out these natural features and will also share with you some of the cultural history of the gorge.

All flyers will need to arrive wearing collared shirts, longer shorts or cropped pants and require closed toed shoes. Harness seats will wrap around your upper thigh, shoulders, and waist so shirts and pants should cover modestly.  Long hair must be tied back and secured and please leave your cell phones in the car.

All flyers must be in reasonably good physical condition.  No women who are pregnant.  Chronic back or shoulder injuries should consult a physician. No hard or soft casts. Flyers must be able to raise their arms over head to self regulate speed and braking.  Canopy Rangers will provide safety instruction & back-up systems.

Age/Weight range: 10 years and 70 lbs to 250 lbs.  Weight variations effect momentum when zipping.  Canopy Rangers will provide instruction & back-up systems.

Cost: $69/person       Groups of 12 or more: $59/person

Reservations: Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Wildwater at 866-319-8870.

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Falling Waters Adventure Resort

Offering the ultimate in unique family or group vacations or retreats. The Yurt Village at Falling Waters includes 8 private and individually themed Yurts set in a natural environment surrounded by ponds, wooded trails, and a waterfall. Simple yet luxurious by camping standards, the Yurts @ Falling Waters were featured on The Today Show as one of only 4 unique lodging vacation destinations selected in National Geographic Travelers exclusive "Stay List". Each unit includes a queen bed, double futon, electricity with mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, music systems, and lighting.

The Group Lodge at Falling Waters is a 44 person bunkhouse facility with a full kitchen, 6 bunkrooms, 6 & a 1/2 baths, and a meeting/dining room. It is the perfect base camp to enjoy all the adventures available in The Gorge for family gatherings, scouts, youth groups, or adventurous corporate retreats. Click here for more group information.

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