Adventure Courses
Overview
The new Adventure Course at Bays Mountain Park is an interactive ropes course consisting of both high and low challenge elements and a thrilling 300 foot zipline. The Adventure Course elements provide participants with an intense partnering experience which dramatically highlights the objectives of team work, cooperation, trust, communication, adventure, and perhaps most importantly, compassion. This unique experience also provides the opportunity for individuals to enhance self esteem; promote physical fitness; encourage adventure, risk taking and innovation. The entire Bays Mountain Park Adventure Course is a great way for companies, youth groups, sports teams, church groups, and individuals on improving their self esteem and leadership abilities.
Adventure Course Elements
The Hawk's Nest - High Course
The high ropes course known as The Hawk's Nest is a three tower structure with participants suspended up to 35 feet above the ground. There are two levels of elements designed to challenge participants to work together in order to bring their entire group across each obstacle.
Low Course Elements
There are 10 low course elements on the ground that challenge participants both physically and mentally. The Wolfs Den, The Vultures Roost, The Flying Fox, Crazy Snake, Beavers Crossing, The Black Widow, The Rabbit Hole, The Firefly, Wild Turkey, and Bear Run are the 10 elements guaranteed to challenge the mind and body in an attempt to build a trusting relationship with other participants.
The Flying Squirrel - Zipline
The Zipline known as The Flying Squirrel, is a 300 foot thrill ride that takes your breath away. Participants are secured with a safety harness and belayed to cables on a 35 ft. tower. Participants begin from the tower behind the Farmstead Museum and zip through the natural beauty of Bays Mountain Park towards the Amphitheater.
The Flying Squirrel is included in each of our team building and group programs. It may also be scheduled by groups a separate adventure.
Individuals may ride the zip line during specially scheduled days and times. Please see the Flying Squirrel page for all the details or contact the park for more information. Individual Zip Line Rides >>
Program Packages & Pricing
Hawk's Nest Package - $25.00 per person
This is our general program for the more challenging high ropes course. It is approximately 2 and 1/2 hours in duration and ends with a thrilling ride on The Flying Squirrel zipline (6th Grade & up only).
Low Course Elements - $ 5.00 per person
An exciting program in which one of our Adventure Course staff will lead you group through all ten elements of the Low Course. This program features unique tasks and games designed to challenge your group while building trust and communication. Appoximately 3 ½ hrs in duration.
Half Day Package - $35.00 per person
Full Day Package – $50.00 per person
A group can book full or half day programs at the Adventure Course which will include the courses but also teambuilding icebreaker games that enhance ones ability to improve self esteem and trust. Our Half Day program is about 3 ½ hours in duration and includes your choice of either The Hawk's Nest and Zipline or all the Low Course elements. The Full Day program includes The Hawk's Nest, the Low Course elements and the Flying Squirrel zipline. This program last approximately 7 hours.
Sullivan/Hawkins County Schools - No charge
Special Rates for Organizations with Certified Staff
1 Certified Staff - Rate $5.00 off per person
2 or more Certified Staff - Rate $10.00 off per person
Scheduling
To make a reservation on our Adventure Course for your group, please contact 230-6357 or 229-9447.
- Hawks Nest and Low Element Programs will be scheduled during the weekdays to begin with only.
- There must be at least 10 people with a maximum of 16 in a group to participate.
- Zipline - May be booked during weekdays with a Minimum of 10 and a Maximum of 35 in group.
- Anyone of "typical" physical condition and able to fit into the safety harness and helmet are able to participate.
- Please inform us of any physical conditions or disability so that we may work with you in performing activities safely.