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Zip lines in Wisconsin Dells

The Dells has more zip lines than you'd guess, and they're pretty different from each other. Some are guided tours from tower to tower through the woods, one is a self-guided park where you zip and climb at your own pace after training, and one runs over cliffs in a private canyon park. There's also a big aerial ropes course if your kids would rather climb.

We haven't zipped these ourselves yet, so this list comes from research. Each card has the ages, how long it takes and what to know before you book.

Updated Oct 2026

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Bigfoot Ropes Course

The Parkway · Seasonal, April to October

Multi-level aerial ropes course with about 80 elements, from easy bridges to harder challenges, topped by an old helicopter.

Ages:: About 7 and up
Height:: At least 48 inches tall; maximum 275 lb.
Best for:: Kids and teens who want to climb at their own pace
Know before you go:: You choose your own route, so the course can stay easy or get harder.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention encouraging staff who help younger kids build confidence.

Hours

Mon to Wed: 11 am to 4 pm
Thu: 11 am to 3 pm
Fri to Sun: 11 am to 4 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Outdoor
Kid-friendly
Teens
Adults
Buy tickets online
Seasonal

Website Map and photos (608) 254-5555Updated Oct 2026

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Bigfoot Zipline Tours

The Parkway · Year-round

Guided tower-to-tower zip line tour with seven lines through oak and pine woods, ending with two side-by-side racing lines.

Ages:: About 6 and up
Height:: At least 43 inches tall; maximum 275 lb.
Allow:: About 2 to 2.5 hours
Best for:: A first zip line for families with kids
Know before you go:: Plan on 2 to 2.5 hours and use the restroom before the tour starts.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention patient guides who help nervous first-timers and kids.

Hours

Mon to Sun: 10 am to 3 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Outdoor
Kid-friendly
Teens
Adults
Reservations
Buy tickets online
Year-round

Website Map and photos (608) 254-5555Updated Oct 2026

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Dells Zipline Adventures

North of downtown · Seasonal, April to October

Six-acre zip line and adventure park next to Chula Vista Resort with 18 lines over a canyon and four ropes courses at different heights.

Ages:: 8 and up
Height:: At least 8 years old and 54 inches tall; 75 to 275 lb.
Best for:: Older kids and teens who want to zip and climb on their own after training
Know before you go:: Everyone starts with a ground-school orientation before heading out.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention thorough safety training before the course.

Hours

Mon to Sun: 10 am to 6 pm

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Outdoor
Teens
Adults
Reservations
Seasonal

Website Map and photos (608) 253-0695Updated Oct 2026

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Vertical Illusions

Hwy 13 and north Parkway · Shop open year-round; guided zip line, kayak and climbing tours in the warmer months

Guide service running tree-to-tree zip line tours over cliffs in private Chimney Rock Park, plus guided kayak and rock climbing trips.

Ages:: Most ages for Peak 1; 12 and up for Peak 2
Height:: Strict 250 lb limit. Peak 1 has no listed minimum age or height; small kids can ride tandem with a guide. Peak 2 is age 12 and up.
Best for:: Active groups who want a guided outdoor adventure
Know before you go:: The advanced Peak 2 zip tour requires finishing Peak 1 first; morning tours are suggested for kids under 10.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly guides who adjust the pace to the group.

Hours

Mon to Sat: 9 am to 5 pm
Sun: Closed

Hours change by season. Check before you go.

Outdoor
Kid-friendly
Teens
Adults
Reservations
Year-round

Website Map and photos (608) 253-2500Updated Oct 2026

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Wilderness Canyon Zip Line Canopy Tour

Lake Delton · $$$ · Year-round, weather permitting

Guided canopy tour at Wilderness Resort with five zip lines between six towers up to 60 feet high over Lost Canyon.

Height:: 70 to 270 lb; no height or age minimum listed.
Allow:: About 1 hour
Best for:: Groups wanting a shorter zip line tour
Know before you go:: Reservations are required, and tours run subject to weather.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention clear safety instructions that put first-timers at ease.

Outdoor
Teens
Adults
Reservations
Year-round

Website Map and photos (608) 253-9729Updated Oct 2026

Questions

What is the best zip line in Wisconsin Dells?

It depends on your group. Bigfoot Zipline Tours is the easy first zip line for families, with seven lines and patient guides. Dells Zipline Adventures at Chula Vista has 18 lines over a canyon for older kids and teens who want to go on their own. Vertical Illusions zips over cliffs in Chimney Rock Park, and the Wilderness canopy tour is the shortest, at about an hour.

Are there zip lines in Wisconsin Dells in winter?

Yes. Bigfoot Zipline Tours and the Wilderness Canyon canopy tour both run year-round, weather permitting. Dress warmly, since you'll be standing on platforms between lines.

How old do you have to be to zip line in Wisconsin Dells?

Most courses take kids from about 6 to 8 and up, and each has its own weight limits. Bigfoot is about 6 and up, Dells Zipline Adventures is 8 and up, and Vertical Illusions' advanced Peak 2 tour is 12 and up. Check with the course when you book.

Is there a ropes course in Wisconsin Dells?

Yes. The Bigfoot Ropes Course on the Parkway has about 80 elements on several levels, and you pick your own route. Dells Zipline Adventures also has four ropes courses at different heights.

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