The rainforests of Southeast Alaska are absolutely beautiful places to explore, and what better way to explore than flying through the trees? The Ziprider at Icy Strait Point is the largest Ziprider in the world, and it’s right here in Alaska. Strap in for over 5000 feet of flying through the trees above Hoonah. This is definitely an adventure you’ll never forget.

Chichagof Island is located 50 miles west of Juneau. On the island lies Icy Strait Point, a cruise line port of call located 1.5 miles away from the village of Hoonah.

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Travel from Juneau takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes by boat, or a very quick 20 minute flight. The area is serviced by Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system, as well as the cruise ships companies.

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Riders are driven in a van through the town of Hoonah, a charming Alaskan village. The Hoonah Tlingit people have lived on the island for thousands of years.

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The forests are rainy and brilliant green in Hoonah. Cedar trees are common and these towering giants form a beautiful canopy that protects the rainforest below.

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After a scenic drive to the top of 1550’ Hoonah Mountain, riders travel a total of 5,330’ on the ziplines, making this the current Largest Ziprider in the World!

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Riders accelerate quickly and reach speeds of 65 miles per hour. They fly through the air with a 1,300 foot vertical drop!

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Riders fly over the thick forest below. Wildlife is often visible on the forest floor below from deer to bald eagles to bears.

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The ride can send up to 6 Zipriders at the same time. Hundreds of people attend this attraction a day during the summer season.

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It is almost always rainy and cool in Hoonah, between 40-60 degree Fahrenheit. Riders are encouraged to dress in layers and required to wear close toed shoes.

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Come to Hoonah to ride the Icy Point Strait Ziprider, the world’s largest Ziprider, for an Alaska sized adventure!

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Watch the video of the experience here:

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Find out about more fun seasonal things to do in Everyone From Alaska Should Take These 15 Awesome Summer Vacations. Shoulder season discounts, and discounts for locals, are common at Alaskan attractions.

Have you been to the Ziprider at Icy Strait Point? Tell us about it in the comments below.

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World’s largest ziprider in Alaska

February 09, 2022

Sara Dager

What are the best outdoor activities in winter in Alaska? Alaska has so much to do in the winter that it can be mind boggling! While you want to make sure to bundle up, you definitely don’t want to stay inside during your visit. Skiing of the jump and cross country variety are available in many spots, as is snowboarding, snowmobiling, and ice skating. If you want an adventure that a little more low key, ice fishing might be right up your alley. Take a look at this article for some fun winter activities in Alaska. What are the most beautiful hikes in Alaska? While it may not seem like the ideal spot to hike, Alaska actual has many awesome hikes with beautiful views to take. There are over 700 unique trails to hike in Alaska and there are many ideal for beginners, just be sure you check out the difficulty of the hike on Alltrails or a similar website before you head out, and don’t go on  any hikes that you aren’t sure you and your company have the stamina for. Here is a great list of awesome hikes to enjoy across the state. Which state parks should I visit in Alaska? Alaska features 156 State Park Units with, wait for it, over THREE MILLION acres worth of land to be explored (of course make sure the area is safe first!) With some of the most land dedicated to state parks in the country, you definitely want to pick a few parks to visit, or maybe even camp in if that interests you! Chugach State Park, Point Bridget State Park, and Kachemak Bay State Park are all absolutely stunning and worthy of a visit. Give this article a look for information on a few more parks that simply cannot be missed.  

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Alaska has so much to do in the winter that it can be mind boggling! While you want to make sure to bundle up, you definitely don’t want to stay inside during your visit. Skiing of the jump and cross country variety are available in many spots, as is snowboarding, snowmobiling, and ice skating. If you want an adventure that a little more low key, ice fishing might be right up your alley. Take a look at this article for some fun winter activities in Alaska.

What are the most beautiful hikes in Alaska?

While it may not seem like the ideal spot to hike, Alaska actual has many awesome hikes with beautiful views to take. There are over 700 unique trails to hike in Alaska and there are many ideal for beginners, just be sure you check out the difficulty of the hike on Alltrails or a similar website before you head out, and don’t go on  any hikes that you aren’t sure you and your company have the stamina for. Here is a great list of awesome hikes to enjoy across the state.

Which state parks should I visit in Alaska?

Alaska features 156 State Park Units with, wait for it, over THREE MILLION acres worth of land to be explored (of course make sure the area is safe first!) With some of the most land dedicated to state parks in the country, you definitely want to pick a few parks to visit, or maybe even camp in if that interests you! Chugach State Park, Point Bridget State Park, and Kachemak Bay State Park are all absolutely stunning and worthy of a visit. Give this article a look for information on a few more parks that simply cannot be missed.