The Best Ziplines in Pigeon Forge

Nothing adds a jolt of adrenaline to a Pigeon Forge vacation quite like a zipline tour. Strap in, step off a platform, and you're sailing over the treetops with the Smokies spread out below.

Several courses operate in and around Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, each with its own personality — some built for speed, others for scenery. Here's how they compare.

Legacy Mountain Ziplines

Set on 400 acres just outside Pigeon Forge, Legacy Mountain runs seven lines totaling more than four miles of cable, with riders reaching speeds up to 50 miles per hour as high as 500 feet above the ground. Rope bridges connect several of the platforms, giving you a breather between runs to take in the view. Kids as young as three can ride tandem with an adult, making this one of the more family-friendly options on the list despite the speed.

Smoky Mountain Ziplines

This course leans into full forest immersion — you're launched from platforms tucked into the treetop canopy rather than open ridgelines, so the ride feels more like flying through the woods than over them. Off-road transport carries riders between launch points, and guides lead the way across the full course. It's a good pick for anyone who wants the thrill without the higher speeds of Legacy Mountain or Foxfire.

Wears Valley Ziplines

Located on private forested land between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, this course is built around the view — long, unobstructed sightlines toward the national park and Mount LeConte. It's also one of the higher courses in the area, with lines running well above the ground. Kids as young as five can ride, tandem with an adult through about age seven.

Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park

Foxfire runs two separate tours. The Waterfall and Canopy Zip Tour eases riders in on a couple of warm-up lines before sending them past a waterfall and through the treetops — a good starting point for first-timers. The Goliath Zip Tour is the adrenaline option: some of the highest, fastest lines in the region, with speeds that push toward 55–60 miles per hour. Foxfire also offers guided off-road ATV rides up the mountain and a self-guided hike over a swinging bridge past Lost Mine Waterfall for those who want ground-level adventure to go with the ziplining.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best zipline in Pigeon Forge for young kids?

Legacy Mountain Ziplines has the lowest minimum age, welcoming kids as young as three when riding tandem with an adult. Wears Valley Ziplines is another family-friendly option, with tandem riding available through about age seven.

Which zipline course is the fastest?

Foxfire Mountain's Goliath Zip Tour and Legacy Mountain Ziplines both push into the 50-plus mile-per-hour range, making them the top picks for riders chasing speed.

Do I need experience to go ziplining?

No — every course in the area is guided, and all gear and training are included before you head out. No prior ziplining experience is required at any of these parks.

Should I book zipline tours in advance?

Yes. These tours are popular and often sell out, especially during peak season, so booking a few days ahead — or more during summer and fall — is a good idea.