The Flying Squirrel - Bays Mtn Park - Kingsport, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 30.469 W 082° 36.551
17S E 355898 N 4041479
The brand-new (opened summer 2011) Adventure Course at Bays Mountain Park has a dual 300 ft zipline known as "The Flying Squirrel".
Waymark Code: WMBYMN
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2011
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Per the park newsletter (Summer 2011 issue):
...a 300 foot zipline known as The Flying Squirrel. Each participant is harnessed into a zip pulley and zips through Bays Mountain Park's natural woodland canopy on a fast paced thrill adventure ride... there is no age requirement to ride... Participants must simply be able to be safely secured and fitted into a harness and helmet... There is, however, a maximum weight limit of 275 pounds.
Starting June 1st the summer hours for The Flying Squirrel will be Tuesday through Saturday at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. The cost to zip is $10.00 per zip, per person, or $5.00 per zip, per person for members of the Bays Mountain Park Association (must show current, valid park pass at registration).
Zipline - May be booked during weekdays with a Minimum of 10 and a Maximum of 35 in group."
The advantage of this zipline is its very low fee ($5-10) for the experience, but also is the shortest line distance waymarked so far. Nice way for young thrill seekers to get a rush.