The Zipline At Mt. Bachelor In Oregon Is The Longest, Steepest, And Highest In The Northwest
By Catherine Armstrong|Published August 13, 2020
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Are you ready for the thrill of a lifetime? Mt. Bachelor’s zip line tour opened in July, 2020, and it’s billed as the longest, steepest, and highest in the Northwest. You’ve got to check this out!
Summers at Mt Bachelor are beautiful. Escape the heat and head up the mountain, where you'll find plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained and happy.
This is one of the best places for mountain biking in the state, with more than 300 miles of single track. Other summer activities include disc golf, hiking, rafting, forest talks...
The first stage drops you just 255 feet to the next platform. Check out Tumalo Mountain and Paulina Peak in the distance.
The second stage takes you down the mountain another 263 feet, and you'll catch glimpses of South Sister.
At 3,443 feet, the third stage is the longest, and it includes a whopping 866-foot plunge. This stage is the steepest, and you can reach speeds up to 70 mph!
Before you start your zip line tour, you'll have an orientation and training session. Look for the North Yurt in the West Village Base Area, where you'll gear up and learn how to use the ZipTour trolley.
Then, hop on the Pine Marten chairlift and ride up to 7,800. Enjoy the scenery on the way up, because it might be more of a blur on your way back down!
The zip line is designed for two people to take this adventure together, with two lines that are six feet apart. Give your partner a countdown, then release the trolley...
Check out this video of the tour posted by Mt. Bachelor on YouTube:
The zip line tour takes two hours, spans a total of 6,918 feet (1.3 miles), and has a total elevation drop of nearly 1,400 feet. Riders must be a least 10 years old and 48 inches tall, and kids ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The maximum weight is 260 pounds. Make sure to wear close-toed shoes for this adventure. Book your zip line tour in advance online here.
Do you dare ride this zipline? If so, tag the friends you want to take with you in the Facebook comments!
Learn more about the summer activities at Mt. Bachelor here, and make sure to give its Facebook page a follow so you can see what’s new there.
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