Unicoi Zip Line Adventure
Up to 19 zip lines and 9 suspension bridges in the forest at Unicoi State Park
The short answer
Not sure you want four hours in a harness? You don't have to commit. The tour at Unicoi State Park starts with a one-hour course of 6 zip lines, and you can work up to the full 19-line tour. The lodge has teamed up with Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures to run it, and you book with the lodge.
It's a guided canopy tour, so zip lines are only part of it. Between the lines you cross suspension bridges and climb staircases built into the platforms. The bigger tours add height too: Level 2 reaches up to 75 feet, and the longest line on Level 3 runs half a mile.
Pick your level
Prices and limits from the lodge, October 2026
| Level | Price | Time | Course | Ages and weights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $49 | About 1 hour | 6 zip lines (50 to 300 feet), 4 suspension bridges, a 40-foot staircase | Ages 8+; 50-285 lbs (men), 50-250 lbs (women) |
| Level 2 | $79 | About 2 hours | 11 zip lines (75 to 400 feet), 7 suspension bridges, two 40-foot staircases, heights up to 75 feet | Ages 8+; 50-285 lbs (men), 50-250 lbs (women) |
| Level 3 | $139 | About 4 hours | 19 zip lines (50 feet to half a mile), 9 suspension bridges, three staircases 40 to 65 feet high | Ages 10+; 90-285 lbs (men), 90-250 lbs (women) |
Prices are per person. The lodge doesn't publish a season or schedule on its tour page, so confirm times when you book: 706-878-2201.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing
Book ahead for weekends
Fall color weekends and Oktoberfest bring crowds to the whole park. Reserve your slot online instead of counting on a walk-up.
Start smaller if you're unsure
Level 1 is an hour and $49. If heights make you nervous, that's a low-stakes way to find out.
Dress for movement
Closed-toe shoes and clothes you can move in are the safe bet on any canopy tour. Ask the lodge about anything specific when you book.
Check health limits with the operator
If you have a heart, back or neck condition, call the lodge before you book rather than guessing.
Photo Gallery
The park and the forest around the course
A rider crossing between platforms in the forest canopy.
Unicoi Lake and the lodge, part of the same park.
The course runs through mature hardwood forest.
Ridgelines near the park in evening light.
Unicoi Lake from the Lake Trail.
A mountain stream in the forest below.
Getting there
Inside Unicoi State Park, about 10 minutes from Helen
The course is at Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, about 10 minutes from downtown Helen. Parking in the park is $10 per vehicle per day with the Georgia ParkPass, so check with the lodge about how that works with your reservation. Make a day of it: the 2.5-mile Lake Trail, a paddle on Unicoi Lake, or a meal at the lodge all sit nearby. Our Unicoi State Park guide has the details.
Want more adrenaline? See waterfall rappelling in North Georgia or the Georgia Mountain Coaster.
Zip line questions
How much does the Unicoi zip line cost?
Level 1 (about an hour) is $49, Level 2 (about two hours) is $79, and Level 3 (about four hours) is $139 per person. Book online through the lodge or call 706-878-2201.
How old do you have to be to zip line at Unicoi?
Levels 1 and 2 are for ages 8 and up, and Level 3 is for ages 10 and up. Weight limits also apply: 50 to 285 pounds for men and 50 to 250 for women on Levels 1 and 2, and 90 to 285 and 90 to 250 on Level 3.
Who runs the zip line?
Unicoi State Park & Lodge partners with Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures. You book through the lodge.
Do I need to pay the ParkPass fee to zip line?
Parking at the park is $10 per vehicle per day with the Georgia ParkPass. Ask the lodge when you book whether your tour reservation covers parking.
What should I wear?
Closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes you can move in are the standard advice for any canopy tour, and the lodge will tell you more when you book. The lodge's page doesn't list a dress code, so call 706-878-2201 if you're unsure.
