We invite you to join us in the trees for an eco-adventure like no other. Escape from the everyday rush and come soar through the wild Green Mountains of northern Vermont at Smugglers' Notch Resort.
Discover why USA Today listed us as one of the "10 Best Zipline Courses in the USA," Travel + Leisure magazine listed us as one of the "World's Coolest Zip Lines," Yankee Magazine chose us as a 2012 Editor's Choice for Best of New England, Outside Magazine's Adventure Advisor Blog listed us as "One of the Best Wilderness Zip Line Tours in the U.S.," The Weather Channel included us in their list "10 Thrilling Zip Lines Around the World", and why TripAdvisor users consistently rate us five stars.
ArborTrek Smugglers' Notch offers eco-adventures ranging from SERENE to EXTREME. Our zip line canopy tour is fully-guided and combines the thrill of high-speed zip lines with stunning views of the region and commentary on the local ecology, natural history, and lore of Smugglers' Notch. Our new tree climbing adventure and treetop obstacle course are designed for those who want to get physical and includes more than 70 obstacles like wobbly bridges, rope swings, cargo nets, zip lines, suspension bridges, and balance beams.
Awesome All-Day Adventure Package
Call (802) 644-9300 to purchase tickets.
Designed for the hearty-adventurer, the Awesome All-Day Adventure Package includes the award-winning Zip Line Canopy Tour and 3.5-hours on the Treetop Obstacle Course and Climbing Adventure. To complete it all, requires covering more than two miles aerial and foot trail (1.0 mile of zip lines, 0.65 miles traversing bridges and elements, 0.1 miles climbing ladders, rock walls, trees, and vertical obstacles, and 0.15 miles rappelling,
jumping, and lowering from trees, and 0.25 by foot). Survive and receive a complimentary ArborTrek t-shirt. Save $37.90 per person (20%) off of retail. To book your awesome all-day adventure, call (802)644-9300. A customer service rep will help arrange your day to include a break for lunch and get you the best deal.
Availability: All Summer season, and Spring and Fall on weekends and through the week when the Treetop Obstacle Course and Climbing Adventure are in-service.
Cost: $143.96/person, plus taxes and fees (with Smugglers Notch guest discounts of 10% OFF, plus 20% for package deal.)
Call (802)644-9300 for large group pricing.
Zip Line Canopy Tour
Designed to educate, entertain, and inspire, ArborTreks Zip Line Canopy Tour is guaranteed to provide nature lovers and thrill seekers with an experience they will never forget. Following a mountain brook high above Smugglers Notch Resort Village, the tour descends through mature stands of hemlock, white birch, and sugar maple. Participants soar down more than 4,500 feet of zip lines, cross bridges high above the forest floor, rappel from trees, and enjoy stunning views of the area. The canopy tour is fully guided and designed for participants of moderate-to-good health from ages 8 to adult, weighing 70-250 lbs. (max weight: 220 lbs. if less than 5'4", 180 lbs. if less than 5'0").
Availability: For most accurate availability, call (802)644-9300 or check online.
April 9 - November 8, 2016: 7 days a week with multiple departures per day by reservation.
November 2, 2015 - April 8, 2016: Monday and Tuesday by advance reservation. Wednesday to Sunday and holidays with multiple departures per day.
Cost: $89.96/person, plus taxes and fees (with Smugglers Notch guest discount of 10% OFF.)
Call (802)644-9300 for large group pricing.
Treetop Obstacle Course
Treetop Obstacle Course (2.5 hours)
Slide, balance, jump, crawl, climb, dash, and swing through the trees. The Treetop Obstacle Course is designed with adventure trekkers in mind. This self-guided adventure combines the thrill of being high above the ground with physical challenges that test a participants strength, balance, and agility. The Treetop Obstacle Course consists of 80+ elements. Following completion of a ground school, trekkers are provided the opportunity to explore a variety of different course areas rated from easy to difficult and designed for participants of good-to-excellent health from ages 4 to adult. To complete the entire course, participants must be at least 8 years old and be able to reach 66 inches standing flat-footed. Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult on the course. Admission to the Treetop Obstacle Course also includes the Climbing Adventures.
Availability: For most accurate availability, call (802)644-9300 or check online.
April 30 - May 13, 2016: Open to groups of 10 or more by advance reservation
May 14 - June 3, 2016: Weekends and holidays; through the week by advance reservations
June 4 - September 5, 2016: Seven days a week with multiple departures throughout the day.
September 6 - November 8, 2016: Weekends and holidays; weekdays by advance reservations (call for availability)
Cost: $54.00/person, plus taxes and fees (with Smugglers Notch guest discount of 10% OFF); $29.95/child (4-7 years), plus taxes and fees limited course access.
Call (802)644-9300 for large group pricing.
Zip Line Canopy Tour and Treetop Obstacle Course Videos
The Climbing Adventure
If you’ve ever dreamed of climbing high into a tree or climbing walls, here’s your chance. Our climbing program blends new belay technology with innovative climbing holds that make tree climbing easy and tree-friendly. Climbers choose from a variety of routes including our synthetic climbing wall, four tree climbs, and 17+ vertical obstacles. Designed for participants in good-to-excellent health from ages 4 to adult, weighing 40-250 lbs.
Availability: For most accurate availability, call (802)644-9300 or check online.
May 9 – June 4, 2015: Weekends and holidays; throughout the week by advance reservations.
September 5 - November 8, 2015: Check online for availability.
Cost: $20 per hour. Add to the Zip Line Canopy Tour for $10.
Adventure-Based Team Building
Call (802)644-9300 for more information.
This isn't your run-of-the-mill team building program. To be highly effective, teams need to practice... and that's just what our adventure team building sessions are designed to do--provide opportunities for team to practice. Complete a series of ground-based obstacles that present physical, mental, and emotional challenges that invite groups to explore teamwork strategies and demonstrate for themselves the importance of planning, cooperation, and communications. Programs can be tailored to skill development, assessment, or just pure recreation. Opportunities are available for school, youth, and community groups, as well as, adult professional and corporate groups.
Availability: Call for details.
Cost: Call for details.
Zip Line Canopy Tour Options
The Zip Line Canopy Tour is available year-round to individuals, families, and large groups. Three variations of the Canopy Tour are available depending on the time of year. All tours meet at the ArborTrek Welcome Center at 1239 Edwards Rd, just 0.6 miles north of Smugglers' Notch Resort Village. Choose from the following:
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| Arbor's Wild Ride | Arbor's Wild
Winter Ride | Arbor's Express |
| Length of tour | 2.5 to 3.0 hours* | 2.0 to 2.5 hours* | 1.0 to 2.0 hours* |
| Zip Lines | 8 (150'-1000' in length) | 6 (150'-1000' in length) | 3 (100'-650' in length) |
| Sky Bridges | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rappels | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Point | 73' | 73' | 67' |
| Longest Crossing | 1000' | 1000' | 675' |
| Winter (Dec-Mar) | Available** | Groups of 20+ Only | Groups of 20+ Only |
| Spring (Apr-May) | Available** | Groups of 20+ Only | Groups of 20+ Only |
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | Available** | Groups of 20+ Only | Groups of 40+ Only |
| Fall (Sep-Nov) | Available** | Groups of 20+ Only | Groups of 40+ Only |
| Cost | $99.95*** | $87.50*** | $65.00*** |
*Tour time is estimated based on a group of six to eight people. The actual tour might take more time or significantly less depending on the size of the group, experience of members of the group, and interest of group members in the local ecology and natural history.
**For current information regarding availability, please check our online booking system or call (802)644-9300.
***Smugglers' Notch guests, owners, and pass holders are eligible for discounts on the tour. To receive the discount, guests must show proof of stay, pass, or ownership at time of check-in.
Zip Line Canopy Tour Photos
To view photos from recent ArborTrek Canopy Adventure Tours, check out our web gallery and Facebook page.
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Tour Times & Availability
Tour times and availability are apt to change depending on weather conditions and demand. Reservations are highly recommended as we do not staff to handle walk-ins during the Spring, Fall or Winter seasons. With adequate notice, we are prepared to open on days where tours are not presently scheduled for groups of 4 or more on the Zip Line Canopy Tour and 8 or more for the Treetop Obstacle Course and Climbing Adventure. For current information regarding availability, please check our online booking system or call (802)644-9300.
Ongoing Discounts and Specials
Smugglers' Notch Guests, Homeowners, Current Pass & Bash Badge Holders — Receive 10% OFF before taxes are applied.
Returning Guests
Receive an additional 10% OFF per person. Discount may not be applied to third-party offers or other promotions exceeding 20%.
Running Promotions
Vermont Teachers — Receive 50% OFF per person with proof of position. Must be an active teacher in the State of Vermont serving at a private or public school, college, university, or academy. One per customer. Not valid with other promotions. Must call to book.
Military Discount — Active military personnel receive 10% OFF before taxes and fees are applied. Must call do have discount applied.
Groups
A variety of options exist for groups as small as 8 and as large as 200. Whether you're seeking to put together a family reunion, corporate team building event, youth retreat, birthday party, or just to get out in the trees and celebrate, our staff can help to put together a package that meets your needs. Please call 1-802-644-9300 for more details. Download a group packet for school, youth, and community programs.
The Zip Line Canopy Tour is designed for use by participants of average mobility and strength who are in reasonably good health. Participants must weigh between 70 and 250 pounds (participants under 5'4" must weigh less than 220 pounds; under 5'0" must weigh less than 180 pounds). The Treetop Obstacle Course and Climbing Adventures are designed for participants of good to excellent mobility and strength in good health. Participants must weigh less than 250 pounds and properly fit into the equipment. Download a complete set of guidelines and requirements. Ziplining, climbing, and aerial trekking are dangerous and involves real risks. Prior to entering any of the courses, The Zip Line Canopy Tour Participant Agreement must be read, acknowledged and signed by all Participants, adults and minors (persons under 18 years of age) AND a parent or guardian (each referred to as a "Parent") of a minor Participant. To review the Participant Agreement, click here.
