The Long Hollow Canopy Tours Through Tapley Woods Is Illinois' Longest Aerial Adventure
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published June 07, 2020
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
The best canopy tours in Illinois can be found in the small town of Elizabeth, Illinois where there are plenty of expansive woods to be enjoyed. Tapley Woods is home one of the most impressive attractions in the state, and you’re going to want to check it out this summer.
Nature lovers and adventure seekers unite for this outrageous activity. There’s nothing else like it in the area. Check it out:
Long Hollow Canopy Tours has been in business since 2016, and it includes ziplines, sky bridges, UTV rides, and much more.
The longest zipline found on these tours is 1,250 feet long while most reach 700 feet in length. Guests will find themselves 75 feet in the air going up to 40 miles per hour.
The adventure begins with a UTV ride through the trees. This scenic journey will prepare you for the beauty ahead. This will be your last look at the trees from the ground level for a while.
While enjoying the zipline tour, you'll get to see the forests of Jo Daviess County from an angle that most never get to see. You may never want to leave the trees.
After the zipline is a canopy walk along a 140-foot sky bridge before guests reach the final, longest zipline. Guests are equipped with plenty of safety gear to ensure that they can easily and confidently maneuver this outdoor obstacle course.
The final portion of the challenge required guests to rappel or quick jump from a platform to the ground. In addition to this canopy adventure, there is also a challenge course that consists of more unique elements like ladders and treehouses.
For those who wish to enjoy remarkable views, this canopy course is the perfect choice. It will show you a side of northwest Illinois that should not be missed.
Get more information about Long Hollow Canopy Tours on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever been on this adventure, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and comments with us below in the comments.