FYI: The barge has been fixed and barge rides will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6.
FYI: The Observation Tower at the end of Cliffside Trail will be closed until further notice, while planned improvements are taking place.
All pets must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park. No pets are allowed in the animal habitat area.
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Low Ropes Course

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Low Ropes Course
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Each of the course elements features an instructional sign for how to complete the activity.

For those wishing for a guided, team-building activity (minimum of 8) please contact us at 423-229-9447 for more information and to make a reservation.

*Our Adventure Course will not be opening for the 2023 summer season.*

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Bear Run


The objective of this element is for the group to balance all together on a log and then half of the group must switch ends with the other half.


Vulture Roost


The objective of this element is for the entire group to stand with both feet on a 2′ x 2′ wooden platform and remain off the ground for a minimum of 5 seconds or one song chorus.


Wild Turkey


The objective of this element is for two people to stand facing each other, each on a separate cable, starting at the narrow end of the “V”. They must support each other as they walk towards the wide end of the “V”…without falling.


The Rabbit Hole


The objective of this element is to get every member of the team up and though the tire. Once through the tire those members can no longer help teammates through the obstacle.


The Firefly


The objective of this element is for each member to get across without knocking off the “trip wires” or “falling into the chasm.” They must also take a container of liquid without spilling any.


The Crazy Snake


The objective of this element is for the group or parts of the group to join hands, forming a human chain, and attempt to walk from one end of the cable to the other.


The Flying Fox


The objective of this element is to perform a controlled fall from a 40-44 inch high platform into the arms of at least eight (8) arranged spotters. This is a ‘trust’ exercise.


Beaver Crossing


The objective of this element is to have people cross each of the three cables using ropes attached to the trees. The rest of the group is spotting and providing a safety net.


Otter Totter


The entire group must find balance on the giant seesaw. To increase the challenge, they must switch sides or move around a circle or all dismount without the platform touching the ground.


Possum Pole


The group, working in unison, places or removes the giant ring from the 8′ – 10′ high finger.  Proper planning, safety and spotting must be implemented in order to assure success.


The Wolf Den


The objective of this element is to perform a controlled fall from a 40-44 inch high platform into the arms of at least eight (8) arranged spotters. This is a ‘trust’ exercise.


Black Widow


The objective of this element is for each participant to go through a different hole without touching the web.

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