Upstate New York Home To The Longest Zipline In US

Riders can reach speeds over 55 miles per hour while enjoying breathtaking views in two different states!

In May 2023, Zipline Adventures in Hunter Mountain closed down.

Hunter Mountain Zipline, the Longest in North America, Closes

Canva

At the time, the zipline was "North America’s longest, highest and fastest." The 3,200-foot-long zipline soared 600 feet above the Hudson Valley at speeds of 50 miles per hour.

Before it closed, NY Zipline Adventures at Hunter Mountain was named "One Of The Best In The Country."

Officials said they closed due to high insurance costs.

Upstate New York Still Home To The Longest Zipline In US

Canva

Thankfully if you're a zipline enthusiast living in the Hudson Valley or Upstate New York, you won't have to go far to enjoy what's called the longest zipline in the United States.

According to Catamount Ski, the Catamount Zip Tour at Catamount Aerial Adventure Park is the "longest in the USA!"

Canva

"The Catamount Zip Tour is unlike any other zipline tour in the area. This two-hour outdoor experience includes three dual-zipline spans and a chairlift ride up the mountain," officials state on its website. "The final span of the tour is dubbed the 'Cata-monster' and is the longest zipline span in the USA at just over 1 mile long."

The zipline can reach speeds over 55 miles per hour! The unique tour allows you to enjoy breathtaking views in two states, New York and Massachusetts.

For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile

"Our unique braking system allows you to control your speed — race each other down our dual-spans at speeds of up to 55+ mph, or take it nice and slow while soaking in the magnificent views of the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley," Catamount officials add.

Google

Catamount Aerial Adventure Park is located in South Egremont, Massachusetts which borders Copake and Hillsdale in New York State.

Warning: 'Aggressive" Bear Destroys Home In Upstate New York, Returns

Zip tours will begin again in May. Tickets are currently discounted to $89.

Counties with the Most Homes Selling Under List Price in New York

Counties with the most homes selling under list price in New York

Stacker compiled a list of counties in New York where homes typically sell below list price using data from Redfin.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

The richest town in every state

LOOK: The richest town in every state

Stacker used the Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data to identify each state's richest town based on median household income.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

25 True Crime Locations: Then and Now

25 True Crime Locations: What Do They Look Like Today?

Below, find out where 25 of the most infamous crimes in history took place — and what the locations are used for today. (If they've been left standing.)

Filed Under: New York News

Categories: Hudson Valley News