If flying through the treetops in pure, unadulterated fun is your thing, it’s time for you to check out ziplining. Exhilarating yet incredibly safe, ziplining is fast becoming the favorite pastime of many.
If you are looking to go ziplining in Connecticut, this blog post is for you! In it, we’ll share all our favorite ziplines and some other cool stuff you can do.
Are There Any Ziplines in Connecticut?
Yep, there sure are! There are seven ziplines peppered across the Constitution State with lengths and heights to suit all levels.
7 Ziplines in Connecticut
Whether you are a total beginner or you’re a seasoned pro, you might want to know the best places in Connecticut to get your daily adrenaline fix. Well you’re in luck! Here are all of the places in Connecticut where you can make like Superman.
1. Foxwoods HighFlyer Zipline
The biggest and baddest is the Foxwoods HighFlyer Zipline, the longest in the state. It starts 33 floors up the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, some 350 feet off the ground. You’ll reach speeds of nearly 60 mph as you whiz about a mile from the building to the Museum & Research Center.
This dual-track zip line allows you to scream your way down with a buddy or simply cruise down while soaking up the awesome panoramic views. The whole process takes about an hour together with outfitting you and a safety briefing. You’ll need to weigh between 65 and 300 lbs.
Off-peak prices for adults are $64 and $49 for youths under 15. If you’ve got a military ID, it is $54, and ditto for groups of four to seven people.
2. Powder Ridge Park
Located within Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in Middlefield, there’s a dual-track zipline where you can race your buddy down the mountain and across a pond. A single zip costs $12.48 and you’ll need to be between 75 and 250 lbs.
If you need more reasons to visit the park, they also have mountain biking, disc golf, tubing, and slides for all-day fun.
3. Brownstone Adventure Sports Park
Brownstone is located two minutes from Middletown in the tiny town of Portland. There, 11 ziplines await you, including a quad-track zipline for you to race with your buddies.
In addition, they have a bunch of other fun water activities like cliff jumping, rock climbing, rope swings, wakeboarding, and kayaking. They are open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, and a day Adventure Pass costs $49.
4. The Adventure Park at Storrs
Outdoor Venture Group runs several adventure parks, including the one at Storrs. An aerial-ropes course specialist, they were established in 2008 with a mission to help people bond with outdoor adventures.
Their park in Storrs has a whopping 106 obstacles including 28 ziplines over nine different courses to suit participants of all levels and comfort zones. Each course is color-coded so you can pick whatever makes you comfy.
An all-day Adventure Pass will cost $89 for children above 7, but children from 3 to 6 can enjoy their Adventure Playground for $12. If you only want to do the ropes course and ziplines, prices for adults is $52 while youths from 7 to 13 is $45.
5. The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
The company above, Outdoor Venture Group, owns a second park in Connecticut. Their park at the Discovery Museum, Bridgeport in Fairfield County is home to 38 ziplines and almost 200 treetop platforms connected by ladders and bridges. With a total of 14 courses all rated by difficulty, you can pick and choose your battles that day.
Kids have to be five and up and an all day pass costs $99. If you want to only do the aerial course which includes the ziplines, the cost is $39 for kids 5 to 6, $54 for kids 7 to 13, and $63 for all others.
6. It Adventure Indoor Ropes Course
Got hit by a spell of bad weather but dying to zipline? Enter It Adventure Ropes Course, the world’s largest indoor ropes course located inside Jordan’s Furniture in New Haven. There are two ropes packages, – It and Zip and Little It and Zip for the younger ones.
The regular “It” course has over 100 obstacles like rope ladders, bridges, and swinging beams. You need to be at least 48 inches tall and weigh a maximum of 300 lbs, and kids between 42” and 48” must have an adult chaperone.
Kids under 48 inches can go to the “Little It” course which is positioned a comfortable 3 feet off the ground so they can gain confidence and be more comfortable being elevated.
The regular “It” course costs $20 for an hour and $30 for two if you book online. Walk-ins are more expensive so be sure to get your tickets online first. The Little It course costs $10 if you walk-in and $8 if you book online.
7. TreeTrails Adventure
Located in Mystic 10 minutes from downtown off the Allyn Street exit of I-95, TreeTrails Adventure park is a 5-part ropes course that includes ziplines. Each part takes about 15 to 30 minutes for a total of approximately two hours.
They also have a Kids Trails course for children from four to seven. The price for the main course is $59 for adults and $51 for juniors from 7 to 11. The Kids Trails course costs $12 and will take about an hour.
What’s The Longest Zipline in Connecticut?
The longest zipline in Connecticut is the Foxwoods Highflyer being more than 3,750 long. It starts 33 floors up the Foxwoods Resort Casino, it is 350 feet high above the ground as you zip. It is a dual-track line that will whiz you from the casino building to the Museum & Research Center.
Tickets are $64 for adults and $49 for youths under 15, and you’ll need to weigh between 65 and 300 lbs.
How Much Does Ziplining Cost in Connecticut?
Ziplining in Connecticut is generally affordable, costing between $50 to $100 for a day pass. You might also find a cheaper zipline if they are part of a resort complex. For example, Powder Ridge charges $12.48 for a single ride.
Read our related post “How Much Does Ziplining Cost?” here.
What Should You Wear Ziplining in Connecticut?
Ziplining is an outdoor activity so you should dress in comfy clothes like a sleeved tee, long pants or capris that will protect your skin from abrasions that a harness can give. Depending on the season, you might also want a jacket or wear sunscreen. You can’t take bags or pouches with you so stash them at base.
You should also secure long hair back or risk entanglement with the equipment. Lastly, flip-flops are a strict no-no, so be sure to wear covered shoes.
Is Ziplining Safe in Connecticut?
Ziplining is an incredibly safe activity with almost all operators having a 100% safety record. However, accidents still happen since ziplining is an outdoor activity that has many variables. For example, in 2016, a woman got hurt at the Empower zipline when a gust of wind blew her into a tree.
Always heed the instructions given during your safety briefing and listen to your instructors and guides. Never use homemade ziplines and only go with operators that meet ACCT standards, which is the industry standard for challenge courses.
What Are Some Similar Activities You Can Do in Connecticut?
Still on the search for adrenaline fixes? Here are some other activities in Connecticut that are almost guaranteed to get your heart racing.
Mountain Biking
If zooming down steep hills is your thing, Connecticut offers fantastic opportunities for mountain biking enthusiasts to explore its diverse landscapes and challenging trails. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, the state provides a variety of mountain biking options that cater to different skill levels and preferences.
Some of the best areas include Powder Ridge (where you can also zipline!), Pomfret Forest, and Bluff Point. Be sure to wear a helmet!
Rock Climbing
Make like Spiderman and try your hand up some of Connecticut’s sheer cliffs and rock formations. Whether you are a beginner or pro, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy depending on the level of difficulty you feel up for.
From the vertical walls of Ragged Mountain to the bouldering area in the northwest corner of the state near Kent and Torrington, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
If you are an experienced climber already paired up, you might want The Falcon Guide- Rock Climbing Connecticut by David Fasulo. If you’re a noob looking to get on some rock, check with the Appalachian Mountain Club or Connecticut Climbers and Mountaineers for some guidance.
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park
Another indoor option if the weather looks gnarly is Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park, an awesome playground in Danbury. They have a 30,000 sq ft High Flying park with super slides, flying saucers and climbing walls as well as a 45,000 sq feet trampoline park.
Other activities include a gyro ride, lazer tag, VR roller coaster and axe throwing which is all the rage these days. It’s all you need for a fun day out with your buddies if you can’t be outdoors!
Quassy Amusement and Waterpark
If you are trying to beat the summer’s heat, make a trip to Quassy Amusement and Waterpark on Lake Quassapaug. There are plenty of rides in the amusement park including the Wooden Warrior and Reverse Time that might make your stomach churn.
Then when it gets hot, hop over to Splash Away Waterpark and ride Category 5 Rapids and the Freefall Extreme Bodyslides for more thrills.
Prices are $31.99 for entry to one park and $41.99 for both.
Axe Throwing
The popularity of axe throwing is skyrocketing! Guess there’s a lumberjack in everyone. The feeling of hurling an axe and hearing it “THUNK” onto the target is incredibly satisfying and even better when you hit the bullseye or improve your aim over time. It is also a fantastic social activity to do with your buddies. Nothing like some good ol’ fashioned competition to bond with friends.
You can check out Montana Nights in New England, Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Manchester, or Blue Ox Axe Throwing in Wallingford or Bridgeport.
Final Thoughts
Ready to embark on a ziplining adventure? Pop over to any of the parks listed on this list and you can rest easy that they’ll take good care of you. Always listen to the safety briefing and your guides and heed their instructions. Have fun out there, and play safely!
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Jamie is the founder of Action Sporter. He is the chief zipline writer and the lead editor. He has 5 years of zipline experience being a tour guide in Newfoundland. Most of the time you can find Jamie adventure traveling, hiking, skiing, skateboarding, or anything action related!
