HILTON HEAD ZIPLINE TREETOP RIDE

It was not my first-time zip lining.

However speeding through the treetops 75 foot above the ground on Hilton Head Island South Carolina was an amazing and fun blast!

This is in some ways is a very sedate resort island, known for its sailing, boating, beaches and golfing plus boasting some very up market hotels too!

Exercise is extremely popular but often that is walking and cycling on the many paths that criss-cross this fairly flat island not necessarily climbing around in its giant oak trees.

That’s me and my head for heights at the Hilton Head Zipline.

Swooping through the tree canopy at Broad Creek Marina Adventures was a fun morning out, taking on the challenge of 8 different zip lines which can be completed in  around 2 hours.

Tree top views at Hilton Head.

Aimed at all the family the enthusiastic guides will soon have you on the aerial walkway to get to the first of the zips.

Following of course a safety brief and then encasing you a tight-fitting full body harness that keeps you attached to a safety fixing or line at all times.

The guides one behind you and one in front all the way.

The zip line course strung in a forest of oak and pine trees with various aerial stages built on or around them giving great views over the wood and at times over the sea as well.

Tree Top Course

In order to help get a feel for the course it does start low and slow as you build up to the last one that allows you to race another of your group as the dual lines are side by side. So, no pressure there.  Perhaps, Dad against son, Mum against daughter or sibling verses sibling.

The dual zip ride at Hilton Head South Carolina

Once you get the measure of the technique you will soon be looking for the next line to ride. The course is taken at a steady speed between stations as the guides are very diligent in making sure you are safe at all times.

Hilton Head Zipline ride South Carolina

Their highest zip ride towards the end starts from a platform 75 foot above the floor of the forest.  But  it does give really excellent views of the creek and the coastal properties and boats there.

I joined a smaller than the maximum sized group of 8 for my tour.  Found we bonded well as you seem to do on these types of experiences.  We all  found the guides to be amusing and informative.

Helping hands all the way.

You need to be in good health and with no health issues and age wise from 10 upwards.  Over 80lbs too.  As if you are lighter you would not get to the end of some of the lines.  As they bow in the middle and you would not have enough momentum to complete the ride! 250 pounds is a maximum weight restriction.

Treetop fun at Hilton Head.

Weather is not a great concern and as long as you are dressed in suitable clothing and footwear for a two-hours then you are good to go.

Guided By Hilton Head Zip Line Team

And go you should…This is an exhilarating fun few hours with the Hilton Head ZipLine team.

A healthy two hours scaling and scrambling in the treetops.  Where you will fly through the branches and end by racing your buddy or relative on the 900foot-long parallel zip line.  For your duel on the dual!