Ready to fly through the trees, cross a wobbly bridge or test your courage high above the ground? The Portland area has aerial adventures for everyone from preschoolers who want a tiny taste of zip lining to teens who are ready to soar hundreds of feet through the forest.
Prices and participation rules can change, so check with the attraction before booking. But this list will give you the big picture: which experience is best for your family, how intense it is and approximately how much it will cost.
Tree to Tree Adventure Park
Best for: Families with children of multiple ages
This is probably the best all-around choice for families because there is something for almost everyone. Little kids can explore a tree fort playground and mini zip line, while older kids, teens and adults can tackle aerial obstacle courses or a full guided zip line tour.
The aerial course has more than 60 obstacles and 16 zip lines, and the courses become progressively higher and more difficult. The full zip line tour includes a seriously long 1,280-foot ride with views over Hagg Lake.
Ages: Activities begin at age 2. The main aerial courses are for ages 7 and older.
Cost: Approximately $10–$169, depending on the activity or package.
Parent tip: This is one of the more affordable options if you have younger children who just want a small taste of adventure. Reservations are required.
Skamania Lodge and Resort
Best for: Older kids and teens who want a big adventure
Set in the Columbia River Gorge, Skamania’s courses are beautiful, high and definitely more adventurous than your average playground zip line.
The guided tour includes seven zip lines and three sky bridges and takes approximately 2.5 hours. There is also a self-guided aerial park with bridges, ropes and obstacles spread across three different loops.
Ages: There is no listed minimum age for the zip line tour, but participants must weigh at least 60 pounds. The aerial park has height and reach requirements that make it a better fit for bigger kids.
Cost: Approximately $79–$110 per person.
Parent tip: Save this one for kids who are comfortable with heights and can handle a longer adventure. Younger participants will need an adult to join them.
Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour
Best for: First-time zip liners ages 8 and older
Pumpkin Ridge is a great middle ground: exciting enough to feel like a real adventure, but designed so riders can build confidence as they go.
The two-hour guided tour begins with shorter zip lines before progressing to longer, faster and higher rides. The course includes seven zip lines, suspension bridges and plenty of forest views.
Ages: 8 and older. Participants must weigh 60–265 pounds.
Cost: Approximately $85–$95 per person.
Parent tip: Children ages 8–12 need an adult to participate with them. Teens ages 13–15 can ride without an adult on the course, but an adult must remain on the property.
Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl
Best for: Families who want to try one thrill without booking a full tour
Skibowl is a good choice if you want to add an aerial adventure to a larger day on Mt. Hood. Instead of committing to a two-hour zip line tour, families can choose an individual activity.
Options include an 800-foot zip line, a five-bridge treetop course and a Freefall Bungee Jump. Each attraction has different age and weight requirements.
Ages: The Tree Top Tour begins at age 7. Zip line and bungee participation is based primarily on weight.
Cost: Approximately $15–$30 per aerial attraction, not including any other Adventure Park activities or passes.
Parent tip: This is one of the least expensive ways to try a single aerial activity. Tickets are sold onsite, and operations depend on the weather.
Zipline X
Best for: Adventurous teens and adults
This is not the gentle introductory option. ZiplineX describes its course as high, fast and physically challenging, making it a strong choice for teens who are ready for a real adrenaline rush.
The approximately two-hour experience includes eight zip lines, eight aerial bridges, ladders and a spiral staircase.
Ages: There is no listed minimum age, but participants must weigh at least 95 pounds.
Cost: Approximately $99 per person.
Parent tip: Participants need to be able to climb stairs and ladders, cross narrow bridges and help control their position while zip lining. This is best for confident, physically capable teens and adults.
Sky Zone Beaverton & Sky Zone Gresham
Best for: A low-pressure first zip line experience
Not sure your child is ready to leap off a platform in the forest? Sky Zone offers an indoor zip line with a soft foam landing area below.
Admission also includes the park’s other available attractions, which may include trampolines, a ninja course, dodgeball and SkyJoust.
Ages: Open to children, although individual attraction requirements may apply.
Cost: Approximately $32 for two hours, plus required SkySocks.
Parent tip: This is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to see whether your child actually enjoys zip lining before paying for a full outdoor tour.
High Life Adventures Zip Line Tour
Best for: Adding a major adventure to an Oregon Coast trip
Located in Warrenton, this guided tour includes eight zip lines that travel through the trees and over ponds and a seven-acre lake.
The full experience can take approximately 2.5 hours, with riders traveling as high as 75 feet above the ground.
Ages: There is no set minimum age, but most participants must weigh 60–300 pounds. Smaller children may be able to ride tandem with a parent.
Cost: Approximately $79–$109 per person.
High Life Adventure Park
Best for: Families who want to choose their own difficulty level
This Seaside attraction is a self-guided aerial obstacle course rather than a traditional zip line tour. It has more than 50 challenges spread across four difficulty levels, so family members can choose how daring they want to be.
There is also a separate junior course for younger children.
Ages: The junior course is for ages 4–8. The main course begins at age 7 and has height, reach and weight requirements.
Cost: Check the current booking calendar for pricing.
Parent tip: Children ages 7–10 need an adult to participate on the course with them.
Having a car full of disappointed kids is not the kind of thrill you’re looking for, so check the adventure park websites before heading out for weather closures, availability, and weight/height requirement and price changes. Now get out there, take a deep breath and enjoy the view!