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
Head north out of Blue Ridge through McCaysville and Copperhill, pick up US-64, and 30 miles / about 30 min later you're at the Ocoee Ziplines & Canopy Tour, in the Cherokee National Forest. The tour is 8 zip lines, 3 sky bridges, and a side-by-side dual racer to finish, and it takes about two and a half hours.
The Ocoee River runs past the same spot, so a lot of Blue Ridge visitors book a guided rafting trip alongside the zipline and make it a full day out. Same outfitter, same parking lot — and it doesn't have to be the same day if your weekend works better split up.
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 your Ocoee River rafting trip with the same team, at the same spot — no shuttling between two different companies.
A finish worth the drive
A fully guided tour that ends on the dual racer: two lines side by side, and a race to the bottom.
An easy Blue Ridge add-on
About half an hour from your cabin, and back in town by evening. It fits into a weekend without taking it over.
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 (30 miles / about 30 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 30-minute drive north through McCaysville and Copperhill, then west on US-64 along the Ocoee River. It is an easy half-day add-on to any Blue Ridge trip.
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 is one of the most rafted rivers in the country, it runs right past us, and you can book it with your zipline in one go. Trips run Class III–IV and every boat has a guide in it.
Is the Ocoee zipline worth the drive from Blue Ridge?
Most folks who make the drive think so. It's about 30 minutes north of Blue Ridge in the Cherokee National Forest, 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, booked through one outfitter instead of two.
How much does ziplining near Blue Ridge cost?
The Ocoee zipline canopy tour starts from $65 per person before tax and fees. Add an Ocoee River rafting trip and the zip + raft combo takes 10% off the pair. See our pricing page for current rates.
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 30 minutes north of Blue Ridge, both trips with the same outfitter. You don't have to do them on the same day, though. Plenty of guests raft one day and zip the next, and the combo price holds either way.
Plan your Blue Ridge–area zipline day
Book the Ocoee zipline canopy tour, or bundle it with whitewater rafting and save 10%.
