Navitat Canopy Adventures
Race down a mountain on the region's longest ziplines
⏱ 1.5-3.5 hours👤 All ages$$$
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Navitat opened its first canopy tour here in 2010 and added the Mountaintop Tour a few years later, building a reputation as one of the most scenic zipline experiences in the Southeast. The property is managed with conservation in mind, and guides weave in natural history — the forest, the plants and the mountains on the horizon — between platforms.
Booking craft: reserve online ahead of time, especially for fall weekends. Choose the Mountaintop Tour for the biggest speed and views, or the Treetop Express for a first zipline or younger kids; the Ultimate Adventure Package combines both zipline tours in one day. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you can move in, secure loose items, and arrive early for gear-up and safety briefing. Read the requirements and policies page for minimum ages and weight limits before you book.
Practicals and fit: 242 Poverty Branch Road, Barnardsville; open Thursday through Monday in season, closed for winter. About 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. Fit: outdoors lovers, adventurous couples and families with kids who meet the requirements.
What to Expect
Format
Guided zipline tours on a private 242-acre mountain property: the Mountaintop Tour (side-by-side racing lines up to 3,600-plus feet), the family-friendly Treetop Express and original Treetop Tour, plus a ground-based RTV tour. Advance booking required.
Best Time
Spring and fall for comfortable temperatures and color; summer mornings to beat heat and storms. Seasonal schedule, typically Thursday through Monday.
Duration
About 90 minutes for the Treetop Express; longer for the Mountaintop Tour and combo packages.
Tips
Book ahead and check age and weight requirements before booking for kids. Wear closed-toe shoes. Arrive early for gear-up. Confirm the season dates if you are visiting in late fall or winter.
⚡ Quick Picks
Best For
Adventure seekers who want the biggest, most scenic zipline near Asheville.
Families
The Treetop Express is designed for beginners and families; check minimum ages first.
Couples
Racing side by side down the Mountaintop lines is a memorable shared thrill.
Pair With
A Weaverville lunch on the way back, or an afternoon on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Craggy Gardens.
Time Needed
Half a day.
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Get Tickets →Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Navitat?
In Barnardsville, about 25 minutes north of downtown Asheville, on a 242-acre private mountain property called Moody Cove.
Which tour is best for beginners or kids?
The Treetop Express — a 90-minute tree-based course with ziplines, a rappel and short leaps. Check the age and weight requirements before booking.
How long are the ziplines?
On the Mountaintop Tour, the longest of the three side-by-side lines runs more than 3,600 feet and reaches about 350 feet above the forest floor.
Is it open year-round?
No. Navitat operates seasonally, typically from early spring into the fall, Thursday through Monday. Confirm dates before planning a late-year visit.
What if I do not want to zipline?
The RTV Shadow Tour takes guests by rugged-terrain vehicle to the property's highest point, with views of the zipliners.
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