Advance reservations are highly encouraged! Each tour departure time accommodates a limited number of people - up to 10 guests for canopy tours and 20 guests for kids zip. Much like booking a seat on an airplane, we must know that you are planning to zip with us so that we can schedule guide staff to take you into the trees! Reservations are not always required; however, do know that we do often sell out and can’t always add last minute people. 

During your experience at Charleston Adventure Forest Canopy Tour, you will start your adventure zipping from a 65 foot tower to our first tree-top platform. From there, you’ll continue to several more platforms and towers, across 3 sky bridges, and across a grade finale zip of 750 feet. Each tour is led by 2 highly trained and knowledgeable guides.

Each of our activities has specific requirements for age and weight. For kids zip experiences, participants must be at least 5 years old, weigh between 40-180 pounds, and be under 5’6”. Canopy tour guests must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 70-250 pounds. Lastly, our climbing wall has a maximum weight of 300 pounds

Guests are discretely weighed at check-in. If you or someone in your party does not meet our age or weight requirements, our office staff will discretely discuss potential alternatives when available.

Yes, all participants are required to sign a participant agreement before being allowed on course. Our waiver can be reviewed and signed in your booking confirmation email.

Anyone below 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Agreement form for all Charleston Adventure Forest activities. If a parent/guardian will not be on location to sign, a waiver link can be emailed or texted to them to sign. 

If under 14: The participant must actively be accompanied by an adult on the Zipline Canopy tour.

We suggest that you dress as if you were going for a hike in the woods. You will be wearing a helmet, full body harness and gloves, so dress for comfort in the weather. Close toed shoes are required--we recommend athletic-type close toed shoes. Do not wear excessively baggy clothing. If you have long hair, you will need to pull it back. We recommend that any jewelry be left at home or in the car.

Kids Zip participants have an hour and a half to run through the course as many times as they wish. Climbing wall participants typically spend around 30 minutes on the wall.

Timing for canopy tours depends on the size of the tour group. A full group of 8-10 guests will take approximately 2 hours. If your group is smaller, with 2-3 guests, the total time may be closer to 1.25-1.5 hours. These time estimates include putting on and taking off the harnesses and ground school; the total time on the course is around 1 hour.

Reservations are considered final 48 hours (2 days) prior to your scheduled tour and are by that time ineligible for a refund or rescheduling. Cancellations and reservation changes prior to that window are eligible for a full refund.

If your group recives the group discount, a 50% deposit is required at time of booking. Deposit is nonrefundable 7 days prior to scheduled party reservation. Participant numbers are considered final 7 days prior to scheduled party reservation. Full payment is required 7 days prior to scheduled party reservation time.

Though we cannot issue refunds for last-minute cancellations, we understand that family emergencies occur. If this is the reason for your cancellation, we are happy to offer you a gift certificate for a future visit within the same year.

To cancel a reservation, call us at (843) 928-3947 and let us know. Email cancellations are not accepted, so be sure to CALL more than 48 hours in advance.

We have three transportation partners that we work with to provide you with transportation options:

Charleston Black Cab Company - 843-216-2627

Coastal Bus Line - 843-928-3028

For small group private transportation, you can also call or text our local uber partner at 843-870-3452

All canopy tours begin at the booked time, so please arrive on time. If you expect to arrive late, please call us at 843-928-3947 and we will determine if we can accommodate you on another tour that day. Refunds will not be issued to late arrivals, so please plan accordingly.

Yes, we can accommodate large groups! Please call 843-928-3947 and allow our reservation team to assist you with the booking. Our group discount starts with 6 participants for the canopy tours and 8 participants for the kids zip. 

NOTE: Group discounts must be paid with one credit card at the time of booking

Spectators are welcome to relax on our porch! You will be able to observe ground school, watch the kids on the Kids Zip, and see the participants on a few of the ziplines–including their first one off our main tower, and their last one on our grand finale, 750-foot zip! We do not allow anyone to walk on the course for safety reasons.

Guides do take photos during both canopy tours and summer camps! During either of these experiences, guides will carry a camera to capture all your exciting moments and memories. Once you get back to the Adventure Center, your photos will be loaded onto a slideshow for you to view. If you want to purchase any of the photos, let the staff know and they will help you enter an email through which to download them.

At Charleston Adventure Forest, safety is our first priority. The Charleston Adventure Forest team adheres to the highest industry standards of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), the organization that sets standards for construction and operation of zip line tours. The zip line canopy tour guides go through rigorous 40-50 hour technical training and must pass written and practical skills tests prior to guiding tours. Ongoing training is also required. Outdoor adventure activities all have some inherent risks (which is what makes them so exciting), but we take all industry precautions to minimize the risk so you can have an outstanding adventure experience. YOU play a very important role in ensuring your personal safety! Listening to your guides, following directions, and knowing your personal limits will all help to ensure you have a great Charleston Adventure Forest experience.

Sure! But it isn’t required, so please don’t feel obligated. Your guides work hard to make sure you have a memorable tour. If they do a great job, feel free to reward their hard work.

Restrooms are available at the Adventure Center, where you check in and end the tour. We always recommend participants use the restroom before being harnessed for their tour. Participants should be comfortable without access to restroom facilities for 2-2.5 hours.

ZIP LINE CANOPY TOUR

Age: Must be 10 years old

Weight: All participants must be between 70-250 lbs*.
Height: All guests must be between 42″ and 6’6″ in height.
Minimum Reach: 66 inches standing with both feet flat on a flat surface.

We discretely verify weight at check in.

Anyone below 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Agreement form for all Charleston Adventure Forest activities. If a parent/guardian will not be on location to sign, a waiver link can be emailed or texted to them to sign.

CLIMBING WALL

KIDS ZIP KOALA COURSE

You don’t have to be an athlete to do our course! Our canopy tour is designed for people from youth to grandparents which makes this a great adventure for the whole family. But, you DO need to be in reasonably good physical condition, have the ability to pull yourself hand over hand along a cable with your weight is supported by a harness, and be able to walk up the stairs on the towers.

You should not participate if you:

• are pregnant
• have recent, recurring, or existing back or neck injuries, have a serious musculoskeletal disorder, have epilepsy or a seizure disorder that does not permit you to drive, or have a heart condition that may require immediate medical attention
• are under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications that may limit your abilities

*If you have a medical condition that requires immediate use of prescription medication such as an asthma inhaler or epinephrine, you need to bring the the item with you. Let your guides know before starting the trip so they are prepared in the event that you need your medication. They can carry it for you if needed.