Don’t miss the chance to soar above the Smokies with the new Cloud Catcher Zipline Experience at Ober Mountain! This 3,200-foot-long zip ride is over 300 feet off the ground and offers thrillseekers the chance to see the Smoky Mountains from a whole new perspective! As if that doesn’t sound good enough, each zip features 4 parallel lines so you can race through the clouds with your family and friends! Here are the top 4 reasons why you’ll love the Cloud Catcher Zipline Experience at Ober Mountain:
1. Highest Starting Point of Any Zipline in the Smokies
The Cloud Catcher Zipline Experience at Ober Mountain features the highest starting point of any zipline in the Smokies, so you’ll have some serious bragging rights among your friends back home! Your journey begins as you ride Ober Mountain’s Scenic Chairlift to the peak of Mt Harrison, where you’ll step off at over 3,400 feet above sea level! This is more than 1650 feet higher than any other chairlift in Tennessee and you can see as far as Douglas Lake on a clear day! It is hard to imagine that this is just the beginning of your amazing adventure in the clouds!
2. Breathtaking Views of Gatlinburg and the National Park
Another one of the top reasons why you’ll love the Cloud Catcher Zipline Experience at Ober Mountain is because it offers breathtaking views of Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park! You’ll soar through the sky like an eagle as you glide high above Ober Mountain’s ski slopes and see the Smokies from a bird’s eye view!
3. Parallel Lines to Zip Along with Your Friends
A unique aspect of the Cloud Catcher Zipline is that you can race your family and friends along the 4 parallel lines of each individual zip! The first zipline is 3,280 feet, the second zipline is 1,950 feet and the third zipline is 1,470 feet, which adds up to over a mile of adventure! The attraction has been designed with your safety and mind, complete with a fully automated braking system and state-of-the-art equipment from industry leaders in Bonsai.
4. Fun for All Ages
The Cloud Catcher Zipline is fun for all ages and the minimum weight is just 80 pounds, so feel free to bring the whole family along for this unforgettable experience! Just keep in mind that there is an upper weight limit of 250 pounds, and guests are required to wear closed-toe shoes. In addition, loose clothing and hair should be secured prior to the start of the course!
Where to Stay
Enjoy a fabulous vacation near the Cloud Catcher Zipline Experience with a stay at our beautiful hotel in downtown Gatlinburg! Our hotel is located within an easy 5-minute walk of the Aerial Tramway station, where you can catch a ride to Ober Mountain on one of America’s largest aerial trams! We offer a variety of affordable room types to meet your needs, all of which include amenities such as microwaves, refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, gas fireplaces, and private balconies overlooking a mountain stream!
Check out all of the rooms at our hotel in Gatlinburg TN today to stay just minutes away from Ober Mountain! We look forward to welcoming you to the Great Smoky Mountains!
