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The longest continuous zipline in the United States is set to open in Tennessee next year.
The new attraction coming in the spring of 2025, named the "Mega Zip at WildSide," will be part of the WildSide outdoor adventure park in Pigeon Forge, per WATE. The zipline will extend over a mile — 5,771 feet in length — with a total vertical drop of over 1,000 feet. Riders will start from an elevation of 2,472 feet and descend to a height of 1,377 feet during the ride.
"Our goal with this new attraction was to push the boundaries of adventure and provide our guests with a unique and unforgettable experience you won’t find anywhere else in the United States," said Bryce Bentz, founding partner at WildSide. "We’re excited to bring the longest continuous zipline in America, where guests can enjoy the thrill of flying while taking in some of the most stunning views in the Great Smoky Mountains."
The WildSide park, which opened to the public in July, offers a range of outdoor activities including mountain biking, UTV tours, and e-biking across more than 18 total miles of trails. The current record for America's longest zipline is held by the Catamonster Zip at Catamount Mountain Resort in Hillsdale, New York, which measures 5,523 feet in length.