Ziplining Near Blue Ridge, GA
Eight zip lines and three sky bridges in the Cherokee National Forest, about 30 miles north of downtown Blue Ridge. Add Ocoee rafting at the same spot and make a day of it.
A Real Canopy Tour, Near Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge has zipline options closer to town. The Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tour is about 30 miles / about 45 min north, up through McCaysville and Copperhill, in the Cherokee National Forest near the Ocoee River, the same Olympic-grade whitewater you can raft that afternoon. The tour itself: 8 zip lines, 3 sky bridges, and a side-by-side dual racer to finish.
If you're staying in Blue Ridge for the weekend, it's an easy half-day. Add a guided Ocoee River rafting trip the same day, with the same outfitter, and it becomes the whole day.
What You Get on the Ocoee
A real canopy tour
Eight zip lines and three swinging sky bridges through the Cherokee National Forest, minutes from the Ocoee River.
One outfitter for zip + raft
Book your zipline and Ocoee River rafting trip with the same team, at the same spot — no shuttling between two different companies.
8 lines, 3 sky bridges, dual racer
A full guided canopy tour that finishes with a side-by-side race to the bottom.
An easy Blue Ridge add-on
About 45 minutes from your cabin. An easy half-day on top of a Blue Ridge weekend.
Directions From Blue Ridge, GA
- From downtown Blue Ridge, head north on GA-5 toward McCaysville.
- Cross into Copperhill, TN and pick up US-64 West toward the Ocoee River.
- Follow the scenic Ocoee River gorge — the river runs right beside the highway.
- Arrive at 4599 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317 (about 30 miles / about 45 min).
Zip, Raft & Explore Blue Ridge
Base yourself in a Blue Ridge cabin and take it in order: the Ocoee canopy tour in the morning, whitewater rafting in the afternoon, then back to downtown Blue Ridge, the Scenic Railway, and the Toccoa River by evening. New to the area? Our guide to ziplining near Blue Ridge compares the options, and the best things to do on the Ocoee has a full itinerary.
Blue Ridge Zipline FAQs
How far is the Ocoee zipline from Blue Ridge, GA?
The Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tour is about 30 miles from downtown Blue Ridge — roughly a 45-minute drive north through McCaysville and Copperhill, then west on US-64 into the Ocoee River gorge. It is an easy half-day add-on to any Blue Ridge trip.
Is there ziplining in Blue Ridge, GA itself?
Yes — Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge operates a course about 6 miles from downtown, so it is the closer option if you want to stay in town. The Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tour is about 45 minutes further, but it is right on the Ocoee River and the same outfitter where you can add real Class III–IV whitewater rafting — no need to book with two different companies to do both.
Can I make the zipline part of a Blue Ridge weekend?
Easily. It fits right into a cabin weekend alongside downtown Blue Ridge, the Scenic Railway, and the Toccoa River. A lot of our guests zip and raft during the day and are back in Blue Ridge by evening.
Can I go rafting near Blue Ridge too?
Yes — the Ocoee River offers Olympic-grade whitewater just up the road, and you can bundle it with the zipline to save 10%. It is one of the best rafting rivers in the country and an easy add-on to any Blue Ridge trip.
Is the Ocoee zipline worth the drive from Blue Ridge?
Most folks who make the drive think so. It's about 45 minutes north of Blue Ridge in the Cherokee National Forest near the Ocoee River, with 8 zip lines, 3 sky bridges, and a side-by-side dual racer. The big draw is pairing it with real Class III–IV rafting on the Ocoee the same day, all with one outfitter.
How much does ziplining near Blue Ridge cost?
The Ocoee zipline canopy tour starts from $60 per person. If you add an Ocoee River rafting trip, you save 10% by booking the zip + raft combo. See our pricing page for current rates and combo deals.
Can I go ziplining and whitewater rafting near Blue Ridge on the same day?
Yes, and it's the most popular way to visit us. About 45 minutes north of Blue Ridge you can fly the canopy tour and raft the Ocoee in the same day, with the same outfitter, and the combo saves you 10%. The rafting is Olympic-grade whitewater, and first-timers do fine with a guide.
Plan your Blue Ridge–area zipline day
Book the Ocoee zipline canopy tour, or bundle it with whitewater rafting and save 10%.
