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    Go Ape

    4.7 (41 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Paul M.

    All the 4 and 5 star reviews say it all. So, I'm not going to repeat all the good stuff said. We were in town with our 10-yr old adventurous grandgirl and had a blast. She thoroughly enjoyed it, staff is awesome and as I said. Different 'loops' (levels) for kids. All the 4+ reviews speak truth! Go Ape!!

    Barb C.

    Went here with my son and had a lot of fun!! You get a good workout climbing trees and getting from place to place. This was set up in 5 sections and at the end of each section you get the reward of zip lining! We really enjoyed it. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They are big on safety and make sure everyone goes through training. I would suggest not going on a hot summer day if you don't like to sweat because even though you're in the woods it can be sweltering. I would have liked to zip line into a pool! They did have water coolers at every section which was life saving - thank you!

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    Beverly F.

    This was soooo much fun! Challenged myself...had no idea that I would need to have a WHOLE lot of heart to take that first leap!! GO APE in Myrtle Beach SC..

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    Rebecca P.

    Had an excellent time with a friend of mine. If you want to challenge yourself, complete a bucket list item, or just do something different, I would recommend trying the zipline/tree top course. We did the safety stuff, took our time. The instructor was excellent and thorough. It gave us the necessary know how to successfull navigate the course on our own with guides staff patrolling the stations nearby to assist if needed. We completed it in 3 hours from arrival to driving off the parking lot. We paid about $47/person due to a Labor Day coupon they had on their website we took advantage of. It was great and I am glad I completed it.

    Christina G.

    Visited Go Ape with my husband shortly after its grand opening and was able to take advantage of a discount (regular price is a bit steep at $57). Online booking was a breeze, and we arrived early as instructed. This is definitely recommended, as you'll want to use the restroom before strapping on your gear... and the park's facilities are a bit of a hike from the Go Ape check-in point. The parking lot and trailer (currently... I think they are eventually getting a more permanent structure for ticket sales and check in) are directly beneath the zip line finale. Fun to see folks whizzing in, concluding their adventure. The website estimates 2-3 hours to complete the course, and we finished smack in the middle at 2.5. The first 30 minutes of that were spent getting the gear on, educated as to the components, and then running through the training course -- a mini version of various elements and obstacles you'll encounter along the way. I found this session very informative, and it helped put me at ease with how to operate the carabiners and pulleys, and what to expect once I got under way. The construction in Blue Jay Park feels quite natural; the elements blend in to the surroundings, and take full advantage of the towering hardwoods.The course starts at a moderate height but gradually sends you higher and on more challenging obstacles. At a few points, there are "choose your own adventure" paths, allowing you to select the level of difficulty. There are several zip lines which bring you fully to the ground before you climb up to the next session. As these zip lines grow taller and longer, the landing grows harder and ouchier. I didn't land face forward on my feet even once! Was really glad I had on pants and long sleeves, as the runway is a heap of woodchips and not so comfy! My favorite element was the Tarzan swing in which you grasp onto a rope and 'freefall' swing from treetop to cargo net. The pace of the course was pretty good the day we went. Our timeslot had ~10 people in it, but once we got started, this thins out due to the 2-people-on-a-platform restriction. Despite the restriction, we didn't do too much waiting around either; the course would get a little congested in some areas, like ladder climbs or particularly taxing crossings. This was our first ropes experience, and we had a total blast. We wound up trying a course in Greensboro, but thought it paled in comparison to this one. The only improvements that could be made would be to provide gloves (the ropes are tough on the hands) and lockboxes (for your loose belongings. We left ours with the "front desk" in the trailer, which I'm sure was pretty secure. But after we completed the course and went to pick up our items, there was no one working in the trailer; we wound up having to wait a while for an employee to return so we could get our things). Minor nits, but improvements that would bump my next visit up to 5 stars!

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