I'm the ultimate chicken when it comes to heights - but I can honestly say that I felt very comfortable zipping between each platform that was built around some very massive redwood trees. Our guides, Mitchell and Sam, were entertaining as well as professional. They made sure that we were tethered and harnessed at all times allowing me to feel safe. First zip line was a bit scary, but as the time progressed, it got easier and easier to zip between one platform to another. The excursion is about 2 hours - and it went by so FAST! I was definitely an "AWWW - really? It's over?" moment when it came to our last zip line. I was ready to do more! Highly recommended and I would do this again in a heartbeat! read more

YOU CAN DO THIS EVEN IF YOU SUFFER FROM A MORTAL FEAR OF HEIGHTS! I am so fearful of heights that when my friends proposed to do this fun group activity a few months back, my palms were sweating and my heart was racing. Our group of 8 started at 10:30am and we were allocated two hours for the tour. Thank goodness we had two very professional and fun tour guides - Jessica and Greg. Along with having a great sense of humor, they were very thorough in explaining the details from start to finish. The guides instructed and helped each one of us 8 ladies on how to wear and fasten our harnesses, gloves and helmets. They gave us a thorough demonstration on taking off , braking and landing from one platform to the next. We were also able to do a short practice run before going on the official zipline. The one key piece which effectively put my mind at ease was the amount of safety measures they have taken to ensure we won't be in any danger throughout the tour. Not only are we securely harnessed, we also have double rope carabiners. The guide told us that the rope can withstand 5,000 lbs. and we were pretty much fastened to the ropes at all times. There is simply no way of falling down or getting injured. After we were all on the initial platform and securely fastened to the rope around the large redwood, the guide helped one person at a time to zip from one tree to the next. The guide will secure each person on to the double top and bottom zipline pulleys. Before being pushed off, legs are to be extended forward and crossed between the ankles. Both hands stacked one on top of the other on the top pulley (For left handed people, right hand on the bottom and left hand on the top). To brake, simply lower your top gloved hand, extend it flat with palm facing downward on the bottom zipline and gently push down on the rope. For most of the ziplines, there's really no need to brake since the ropes are not positioned at vast different angles and one isn't moving at an uncontrollable speed. The guide on the other end of the tree will be able to give you the cue to decelerate and will help you to stop if necessary. To go faster, just ball up by bending your knees toward your body - which makes sense as you try to increase acceleration by reducing your center of gravity. The worst thing that could happen is if someone got too scared and stopped too soon and ended-up dangling between two trees. At that point they will have to slowly pull themselves to to the destination tree. This can be somewhat tedious. The initial zipline is mentally the toughest simply from the fear and height alone. After the first zip, most people are no longer afraid and can fully enjoy the rest of the ziplines and take in the beautiful forest scenery as they zip across different trees. It was a thrilling experience. Definitely helped to conquer my fear of ziplining and allowed me look forward to my future zipline adventures. read more

My girlfriend and I did this for our 2 year anniversary and we are so damn glad we went. Word of advice, get here early!!! Traffic in this area tends to not favor you if you procrastinate!!! So yes, come early, wear clothes that fit you well, but comfortable clothes & shoes! You'll meet up at the reception area, where your guides will eventually come and get the party all strapped up. You'll explore the red woods while ziplining through it like true bosses. It's extremely fun, and the tour guides are hilarious! Word of advice -- if you want to rent out a GoPro, it's $35 bucks for a GoPro mounted helmet! read more

It's beautiful to be a hundred feet up in the redwood forest, and the zip lines are a lot of fun. Be aware that you'll ride six zip lines, each lasting about five seconds, over the course of two hours. Mostly, you'll be hanging out halfway up a giant redwood tree, in a beautiful forest, listening to your guide tell you and the other random folks on your tour group about redwoods. This is occasionally interrupted for a few seconds by riding a zip line. We had a lot of fun, but I was pretty surprised at how short the zip line course was, so I'm passing along this note. read more

As a self proclaimed adrenaline junkie, I'd say the Redwood canopy tours would be a great starting point for the adventurous and the fearless. Came here with a group of 9 for the 2 hour tour. The zip lining tour is held in an absolutely gorgeous and stunning forest park- definitely a place you would want to check out at least once in a lifetime. I'd probably come back just to hike into the woods! Into the woods without regrets, the choice is made, the task is set! (If you got this reference, you are freaking awesome!) We were taken under the wings of our two really nice tour guides, Matt and Trevor. These two were a super funny duo who were extremely down to earth. These two had us safely set up and were great at explaining the do's and don'ts of ziplining. Some pro tips: 1. Check out the site for weight and height requirements. I believe the maximum weight they can take for a person is around 250 lbs?~(correct me if I'm wrong) Would totally be a downer if someone came with you and had to sit out. 2. The tour is a straight two hours. No bathroom or snack breaks. 3. Ladies and gentleman, I wouldn't recommend short shorts or loose/skankalicious tank tops. You're going to be wearing a roped harness that will probably not be the most comfortable scraping against your bare skin. Muscle tees are cool though. :) 4. Bring your own go-pro if you have one. And the kind that you can attach to your helmet, because you're going to need both hands while zip lining. The ones you rent here are a little pricey at around 36 bucks. 5. If you really need to bring your phone or camera, have a zip up hoodie with zippable pockets. You WILL lose anything you have dangling in your pockets. 6. Highest point of the zip lining experience is about 150 feet up. Not too bad...hopefully you're not too wary of heights. No worries though! The tours have never had any lethal accidents occur...or so I'm told. :) 7. Be brave. Be fearless. It's an amazing experience! 8. The more the merrier! And large groups are discounted. :D Tickets go from 80 something to 76 if you have a group of 7 or more I believe. 9. A couple of pictures are taken during the trip. The DIGITAL pictures are $10, with every picture after that being $5. Not worth it IMHO. An experience everyone needs at least once in a lifetime. But sky diving is sooooo next for me! read more

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Found this place on Yelp and I'm so happy I came across the reviews here. If you're into being active and surrounded by the redwood trees, this place is for you. I've gone zip lining before where the distance goes as far as 900 feet and about 100 feet high, so I didn't book the zip line adventure that takes you throughout this forest, instead I booked the Sequoia Aerial Adventure instead, and let me tell you, it is a challenging and fun adventure. From balancing on logs, going through suspension bridges, and other neat elements up in the redwood trees while being strapped onto a harness, it can test someone's will for sure. It's definitely nothing like zip lining, this makes you think more. I honestly thought it'd be easier than zip lining, but the courses are more challenging than they seem because even though you have a harness, going through some of the elements tests your trust in your balance, will, and everything around you. I was super stoked getting all my gear on but going on the first elements, man, it was a whole lot of crazy, I knew I was thinking too much haha... but luckily all the those that worked there were so encouraging and helpful. Like the more you psych yourself the more patient and understanding they got and helped you go through it. Even though this aerial adventure course didn't take us to different parts of the forest, there were two lines where you can zip through, and that was fun. The finale to the course is the free fall jump, kind of like bungee jump without the recoil, I wasn't brave enough to do this, but I'd like to next time. I've gone to other outdoorsy places and this place is reasonably priced. Great scenery driving in. Parking is free and since they have staggered appointment times, there are open spots. You can make reservations online or by calling but I find booking online is very easy. Funny thing is, even a week before I went here, the calendar was booked solid and I kept checking even three days before the event and viola, there was an opening, so if you don't see a time, I say keep trying. The people here are very friendly and make the experience very memorable. I'd come here again! read more

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What an awesome experience! Located in the heart of Santa Cruz, it's the perfect place to escape to enjoy mother nature and all its beauty. I'm so happy that I was able to snag a last minute reservation for the bf's birthday. The schedule actually fills up pretty fast, especially during the summer time, so plan accordingly! So the whole tour is about 2 hours with 6 zips that take you through the redwoods. I actually wish it was longer, because those 2 hours go by really fast! The bf and I were put in a random group with other couples, and the majority of us never ziplined before. We had a brief training session, and then we were on our way shortly after. The first zip was the highest, and we made our way down zipping from tree to tree. The view from the top of the trees was absolutely spectacular and the feeling of flying through the forest was AMAZING. You almost forget how high up you are! Our tour guides were also super nice and kept all of us entertained throughout the whole tour. They were really good about giving us tips on how to make our ziplining experience smoother and more enjoyable. It is a bit on the pricier side, totaling around $180-190 for the both of us, but well worth the experience. For an additional $35, you can rent a GoPro to attach to your helmet. You're also welcome to bring your own camera at your own risk, but they do have cameras set up in 2 prime locations that take photos for you to purchase afterwards. read more

Arrived an hour early for our tour. Hwy 17 traffic is hard to predict. Signed in. Chatted it up with the staff. Wandered around a bit. Worked on calming my friend... she was slightly apprehensive. Checked to make sure all of our equipment was operational (vid camera/digital camera/cell phones). Switched from my flip flops to my not so hot, but super comfy Keen hiking shoes. Swapped out my new pair of Maui Jim aviators for my throw away pair of Express aviators... and off we went. 2 1/2 hours of sunshine, fresh air and laughs. Another good time had at Mount Hermon. read more

I couldn't have chosen a better place to pop my ziplining cherry! Our guides were Mike and Bree. They were playful, hilarious, informative and made us feel very welcomed. I'm a scaredy cat when it comes to heights. Yes, I almost peed myself. Yes, I was shaking, Yes, I looked like an awkward loser flailing about whenever I came in for the landing. But no, I don't regret it. And hell fuckin yes, I would do it again. They give you a mini demonstration before you get on any ziplines so you know what to do: hand brake, in case of emergency procedures, etc. So for all you squarebears like me, pay attention! The second skybridge is a doozy. Our guide Mike was messing with us and making it shake. My heart dropped down to my stomach every time it wobbled. So mean, but we laughed the whole time. Nervous laughter, but laughter nonetheless hahha. Still had the best damn time. Definitely coming back! Maybe for that night tour! Highly recommend this for first timers or for anyone actually. Look for Mike and Bree. They're legit. Ps. If you have some time to kill, definitely walk around the premises. Beautiful surroundings. If you get hungry, there's a snack shop that serves hot foods like fries and nachos. But if you have a sweet tooth, they also serve Marianne's ice cream! Anyone who's ever visited Santa Cruz knows how delicious that stuff is. And they have a pretty wide selection. TIP 1: I believe they said the second zipline is the fastest of them all. When they suggest doing the "canonball" and having someone give you a push off the platform, DO IT! I was so scared, but last minute I said "fuck it. let's do it!" and it seriously was the funnest part for me! You go so friggin fast. I wish it lasted longer frankly. TIP 2: Got this straight from the website. Directions on there were very helpful: "The street address for GPS use is 37 Conference Drive, Mount Hermon, CA 95041, and the GPS coordinates of the Post Office parking lot are 37° 3'4.63"N, 122° 3'29.12"W. Some online and GPS mapping systems incorrectly place us inside "Felton, CA 95018" so if you have trouble, you might try that. One mapping service still shows directions from "Mt Hermon Rd" to a left on Conference Drive, that road has been closed since the 1970's, you must continue on "Mt Hermon Rd" to the end, left on Graham Hill Rd then make the left on to Conference Drive." read more

Let's just start out with the fact that I'm very stingy with my stars here on yelp. This is only the second 5 stars I've given to any place. After reading the other reviews, I guess I could say it wasn't the scariest thing ever IF you're into other thrill seeking adventures. But for someone like myself who has some fear of heights, hasn't gone ziplining, skydiving or hang gliding before, this is one AWESOME, FUN thing to do! Alex and Annie were our guides. They were FANTASTIC. Alex figured out right away that I was pretty darn nervous. No, I was freaking out! I knew I was going to force myself to do this thing but man, was I scared. Alex's easy going, joking demeanor with myself and all of the other members of our group, had me and the others laughing easily. You start with a short training run on a 4 ft zip line. Easy of course. Then you head off to the first platform. The hardest part of this whole adventure was getting up on the starting point stump and telling the guide to let go. It's a little nerve wracking right there when you know you're headed out on the line. (Just look ahead!) Once you were flying, it was super fun...though I gotta say I didn't look down until the 3rd zipline. None of the lines were overly long and yeah, by the end, as I got more experienced, I could have dealt with some longer lines. But the guides did give us some good pointers on how to get faster. Even for me, the uber freaked out one on the lines and platforms, I was ready for some nice long runs by about the 3rd line. And let's just say, I can't wait to go back! read more

This was the highlight of our day of sightseeing. It consists of a circuit of 7 different zip lines between platforms - you get to do all 7. The platforms are built halfway up the trunks of the redwood trees. The highest platform is about 100 feet above the ground. The zip line slopes are very gentile, you come to an easy stop right at the platform. Some of the zip lines run longer than others. Each group is limited to 8 people, and there are 2 guides. You do a short "ground school" before going up high where you can ride a short zip line at ground height and practice riding, stopping, and getting unstuck. The staff was very safety conscious. You wore a full body harness, with 2 of everything. You were always safety-clipped into something, usually twice. I felt very well-cared for and lost my fear of heights. The guides were very friendly and informative. There was a lot of interesting information they shared about the forest and the redwood trees themselves. I learned a lot. The only thing I think they could do better would be to have more zip lines on the circuit. It was so much fun I wanted more. This is a definite positive recommendation. If you're in the area, make a point to come here. Tip: if you are using GPS to get you to the location, it may lead you up a dead end from Mount Hermon Rd. That part of Conference Drive has been cut off from where you need to go. Go around the mountain all the way into the town of Felton, turn left at the stop light where the road ends at a park, and then take another left up the hill to the Hermon Center. If you don't see a small sign indicating the canopy tour, then you are probably at the wrong end of Conference Dr. Show up early, as the traffic on CA17 may be heavy. If you have some time, stop in at the ice cream shop across from the post office and get a scoop of 20-10. read more

For a fun but pricey experience the Redwood Canopy Tours (RCT) is cool. But not as cool as it could be. Booking a reservation is required beforehand and their website is pretty easy to use. One thing I did not like is if you type in your email address but don't submit the form you get reminder emails to finish booking your reservation. Creepy... My other main gripe is the cost. This isn't cheap at ~$90 per person. Upon arrival at the actual tour the staff is very friendly and helpful. The tour guides are full of interesting facts about the Redwoods and forest around the zipline course. The course seems scary at first but once you get to experience the exhilaration of running your first zipline you quickly decide the runs are too short! RCT could and should expand the course so that you spend more time ziplining around the beautiful forest than standing on platforms chatting it up. All in all we probably spent a total of 2 or 3 minutes of actual ziplining of the two hours we were out there. I would totally recommend this to anyone else but I don't feel a need to do it again. If they charged less or had more time on the lines it would be a much better value and gain a couple stars. read more

I was able to enjoy this wonderful zip lining tour this weekend, tucked away in the gorgeous Santa Cruz mountains in Felton. What a wonderful way to spend 2 hours, getting to know the redwood forest, the two guides, and my tour group. I really enjoyed the experience, something new and fun to do, something a bit different. What I didn't love was the amount of time we spend just waiting around (in between zipping). There were six (I think) lines we went across, each slightly different in height or length and scenery, but we would each go down a zip line, wait for the rest of the group to go, then sit on the top platform just waiting... killing time. I believe the tours "have to" be about 2 hours so the waiting around got to be a bit... boring. I think this was much more evident since we had a small group of four people (where some groups are up to 8). Aside from the waiting, it was truly a great experience, the guides were awesome, super fun and talkative, informative and knowledgeable, and we all had a great time. I felt safe the entire time and like I mentioned, the (very high) views were incredible. I would absolutely recommend this experience to others. I'd likely go again but probably not for a while. Once a year is probably enough. ;) read more

Nick and alex are great guides! Came here with some girlfriends all thanks to Groupon. Great deal $39 for a 2 hour tour, worth $80. Pretty good In my opinion... Anyways my friends and I made the long windy drive up from Milpitas. We were a bit worried given the recent rainy weather and mud slides, but the Big Man upstairs cleared the skies for us! As I mentally prepared for the jaw dropping heights, flashes of my life flashed before my eyes as we put on all our equipment. I prayed I wouldn't fall outta the harness! Thankfully our expert guides made my transition from ground to tree tops smooth and easy! Ready or not here we gooooo!!! Zipline to Zipline to Zipline.. With "Woohooo" and "Ahhhhhhhh" shouts all around. My terror soon turned into excitement and a rush! It was AWESOME! Such amazing views from all the trees and we even had a Lil history lesson about the trees and area. As my first ziplinning experience I had a blast thanks to great company and guides. The experience is definitely worth the full price and I would love to go back! read more

Redwood Canopy Tour Ziplines = SOOOOO MUCH FUN. I had a friend visiting from England back in September and took her zip lining with these guys so she could see how freaking amazing the Redwoods are and we had a blast. The guides were fun and made sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable experience. The views are fantastic (highly recommend going around sunset if you can), the trees are phenomenal and honestly, there's no better way to spend your day. Nature is the best. Make sure you book online and if you can find a deal, use it to help save some cash. Wear good shoes and comfortable clothing. Bring your camera, but make sure it has a strap so they can attach it to your gear... if you have a Go Pro, they'll make sure you're all squared away so you can get the video footage of your DREAMS. Don't forget to tip your guides! Have fun. read more

We woke up at 6:30 AM to go ziplining. Our group traveled from San Jose and ended up arriving well before our 8:30 AM appointment. The staff is very friendly and very attentive. One of the guys in our group noticed blood in the bathroom and they overheard and immediately sent a staff member to investigate. Our guides, who I nicknamed in my head as J&J, were awesome. They learned our names and made us feel relaxed. We got our gear on and walked a few minutes to the "bunny slope". They taught us the basics and then we were off. I've been ziplining before but this was a totally different experience. Instead of ocean, it was lush forest all around with a small creek below. The heights were amazing, often over 100 feet. J&J engaged us with fun facts and even allowed me to ask if these were the same trees as the ones in Twilight (they aren't. These are Redwoods, and the ones in Twilight are Douglas Firs. And never fear, I wasn't too serious about this question). The lines went SO quickly . It took about two hours about I swear we were only up there for half an hour. On the final zip, I asked if I could cannonball all the way to the tree (HULK SMASH) and J#1 agreed. He radioed J#2 that I'd becoming in hot. I tucked my knees into my chest and my friend and J#1 shoved me off. I did ALMOST Hulk smash but instead J#2 stopped me and sent back to the middle. I had to spiderman crawl back to the tree. Totally fun and totally unexpected. J&J mentioned they're planning to add a few more lines to the route. I really want to try their nighttime tours as well as come during Christmas. Combined with great ziplines, a feel of safety and pure fun, awesome guides and a super great group of friends, it was a perfect way to spend $70. You didn't even hear me complain about waking up at 6:30.... read more

This place was so much fun! Six different zip lines, you go in groups of 8, and it takes about two hours to complete. The Tour guides were very helpful and they made sure everyone was safe and secure. It was my first timing doing it and I would definitely do it again. Great views and I wished that it was much longer. Definitely worth spending your money for. read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I stumbled upon the Redwood Canopy Tour Site while looking for random fuckery to get myself into - and in all honesty, the $80 reservation was more than worth the experience. It's a 2-hour tour with a maximum of 8 people in each group (which run about every half hour). The course itself consists of 6 ziplines and a skybridge - each zip is a little different - some longer, faster, shorter and/or higher (the highest being 150 ft). Our tour guides were Nick and Jim whom were both hilarious, entertaining, informative and safe. At every platform the guides give you their own little blurb or spiel about the scenery or redwood tree in particular, which was quite interesting and intriguing. The guides were completely open to random questions, and I loved that they were both very knowledgeable, and not just limited to feeding us information from some memorized brochure. The entire course was environmentally conscious, so everything is tension based, which is pretty badass. Hands down, definite worth-while experience. A MUST GO! read more

Aerial tour is a great place to push yourself in a safe and controlled environment. In our family we have two who wanted to do the hardest challenges and two who wanted to do normal easier challenges, everyone and all skill levels accommodated. Loved the two zip lines and the end 65 foot leap of faith was two highlights. Staff was wonderful.we had mark, Kevin and peter. They were fantastic, knowledgeable and made the tour super exciting and a experience of a lifetime for our family. read more

Eight of us took the two-hour tour, and got Mitchell for our guide. Half of any tour is the goodness of what you are seeing and experiencing, and the other half is how well it is presented and the personality of the guide. This tour got 5 stars in both arenas. The redwoods are so magnificent, and you typically only see them from their bases. I have walked the canyon beneath this tour before and really enjoyed it, but I never saw the redwoods from up in the canopy. So the vantage point (very high) of these great and ancient creations of God gets 5 stars. The excitement of the zips and the suspension bridges is yet another 5 stars. We stood on platforms a hundred feet above the ground -- with no railings. But during every step of the tour, our safety harnesses were double clipped into tethers. So we had the "adrenalin rush of danger," yet in complete safety. I felt very comfortable standing an inch or two from the edge of the platform without fear. And then there was Mitchell. He was the perfect blend of dry wit and friendliness. He had grown up in the Mt. Hermon area, and had been giving these tours since their inception (weekends only for him). He knew lot about the area, the zip lines, the technology, and the trees. What he didn't know, he spun a colorful story that was humorous and obviously made up. We were all amused, awed, and excited at the same time. And as a guest at Mt. Hermon, we only paid $50 for an $85 tour. I highly recommend staying at Mt. Hermon and experiencing their hospitality and food. read more

I had a blast out there!! When I got surprised with with a fun date, I didn't realize it was in "Ewok Village". So cool! Not only was it beautiful, but what a fun adventure. I definitely got a workout running around all the obstacles because I was a tad sore the following day. The 60ft repel was a nice way to end the day. Our tour guides Kurt and Eli were very friendly and informative on the Sequoia Aerial Adventure read more

Yelp does not have enough stars to describe how awesome Mount Hermon Redwood Canopy Tour is. Everybody should definitely do it. We had 2 awesome guides who provided a lot of helpful information as well as comedic acts during the tour. Ask for them when you book - their names are Leslie and Cameron. I was very surprised when I learned that they're only 20 years old - they couldn't over-emphasize enough all the safety rules and regulations they have and we followed them religiously all throughout the tour. Aside from the that, the forest is beautiful. I have never been up close and personal with the redwoods and I felt that at the end of the tour, I truly bonded with it. So beautiful, awe-inspiring and I feel so lucky that I live only 30mins away from this beauty. I really enjoyed it so much that I am planning to organize another one with my friends to share the beauty of the redwoods with them. It is a very safe environment. It's pure FUN and it was NOT SCARY at all. Just zip and enjoy the view:)) read more

After writing my previous review, I received a response from Nate at Mt Hermon. He was GREAT!! He apologized for my inconvenience and explained they have been inconvenienced by their online cart (to book tours) being down as well. He was able to book me and my friend on the tour this weekend!!! Also, Nate allowed me to text him the information as my friend from out of town was not staying with me, and was out for the evening (I didn't want to lose the availability on such short notice). On top of all that, he gave us the tour complimentary!!! I NEVER expected that!!! I was just hoping to go on the tour. I went on this tour yesterday!!! The tour itself was absolutely GREAT!!! The tour guides Jim and Mitch are AWESOME!!! They are knowledgeable, safe, easy-going, fun and funny!!! The tour itself is absolutely beautiful!! We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour and would absolutely go back!!! Thank you Nate, Jim and Mitch!!!! read more

The tour is good experience. Guides are very friendly. Reception is very friendly. The gift shop is good

Came here with my cousins this past Saturday. Eight of us did the zip-lining tour that included 6 zip lines and 2 bridges. It took us approximately 1.5/2 hours to get through the entire thing, and it was extremely fun! Zip-lining was an absolutely amazing experience! This was the first time I had done it, so I had no idea what to expect. Initially my knees were really shaky and weak when seeing how high we were, but once we did our first zip I was fine and having so much fun! The actual act of zip-lining went by so fast and we spent most of your time waiting around to get onto the next zip-line, but with views of the beautiful redwoods and streams below the entire trip was well worth it. One plus I wanted to emphasize was our tour guides! Mitchell and Ally were our tour guides and they were absolutely fantastic! They were friendly, funny, and most importantly they knew what they were doing haha. I'm so glad they were great at their job because it definitely enhanced our experience. The tour also had two cameras throughout the course. One was located at the second bridge and the second was located at the last zip-line. Being in a group of camera whores, the opportunity of pictures being taken of us while zip-lining really tickled our fancy. It was fun seeing everyone's personality come out when getting our picture taken when zip-lining. If you want you can buy these pictures at the front desk after the tour is finished. It was $10 for the first picture and $5 for any additional picture. The only thing I would change to my experience is to add more ziplines hahah. I just wanted to do it more and more. I guess I'll just have to come back! *Note: Make sure everyone in your group meets the height and weight requirements. It's the worst when you realize someone in your group is over or under the weight requirement, and they have to stay behind. :[ read more

Went zip lining with my family and boyfriend for the first time. We came in a group of 9, and I would recommend going with a group of 8 so you can get a discount. It was all of our first time except for my boyfriend, sister, and brother in law who had already done it. Our instructors made us feel very comfortable and we were strapped in the entire time, so I felt very safe. They spend a good amount of time helping you with the equipment along with allowing you to have practice runs with the lines. Also, they show you how to slow down and to also rescue yourself if you happen to stop early. All of us left having a good time and I would recommend this place to others. I would also highly recommend bringing a jacket because it could get chilly. read more

I went with a couple of my girlfriends and we had so much fun. One of us was pretty scared (I won't mention any names!), but you get used to the idea that you could get hurt. We didn't realize they'd use us in an ad, but that made it even more fun when we all saw the ad with us looking all sweaty in our helmets. The guides educate you and help you feel not so nervous, and that makes it even better. Can't wait to go back! read more

Amazeballs! I had no idea what to expect because I had never been ziplining before and I wasn't sure how zipping in a forest would be like. I also have a tiny little fear of heights...okay, maybe not so tiny, but I can think of people who have worse off acrophobia than me. There are 2 guides, one who goes first so they can catch you and reel you in when the rest of the group goes, and one who stays behind to latch everyone safely in before sending you down the line. We had Linda and Corey (sp?) who were both great, and Linda made sure I never went last because I was probably the most squeamish in the group of 8. You do get a practice trial run first where they teach you all the safety information, how to break, and what to do or not. Then you pretty much get to zip from tree to tree with the longest stretch being about 500 ft. It feels like flying! The first time across was probably the scariest, but realize you are strapped in to 2 cables...and there's really no where else for you to go once you start, so just enjoy the ride! Linda was super knowledgable about the redwood trees we were cruising through and also eased everyone up with her jokes. The whole tour is about 2 hours, but it goes by pretty fast. The ziplining part got easier as we kept doing it, but the hard part for me was crossing the suspension bridges because I was almost sort of forced to look down where I was walking. They take a few pictures for you at the end (crossing the bridge and your last zipline) and it's not exorbitantly expensive to purchase ($15 for first picture and $5 for the subsequent ones). If you have a group, you can split the cost of a group picture and it gets emailed out to one person who can share it. Make sure you wear closed toed shoes and comfortable clothing! They will send you directions via email too. You can rent a Go Pro helmet, or bring your own. If you have a camera with a strap, they can tie it in for you. I recommend pockets with zippers if you have them...and if you can tuck your phone in there for taking pictures on the little tree docks. Just be careful! The day we went was also really warm, even though I thought it might be cold in the mountains. $99pp, which might seem like a lot, but I felt safe and I'll pay for safety! read more

We had a great time on this tour. We booked same day (they had an opening) and we went on the 1:30 tour. Our guides, Nick and Cameron, were great. They showed us all the safety information but did a good job soothing nerves before we started. (It can be a bit intimidating - you're REALLY high up!) They let us do a "practice run" on a 20 foot portion of zip line that was only a few feet off the ground. The setting for zip-lining is AMAZING. I had done it once before (in Costa Rica) and this was 10 times more beautiful. You are up in the redwoods (at one point 150 feet up) on these tiny platforms (with no railings). But it's perfectly safe because you are clipped in (with two tethers) the entire time. So basically, you are zipping from tree platform to tree platform - it looks like some enchanted medieval world! A few bits of information: ** The whole thing took about 2 and a half hours. ** They go zipping even if it is raining, so don't worry about that. (They only cancel if there is lightening.) ** Wear comfortable clothes and lace-up shoes. You wouldn't want to lose a shoe from a zip line. ** There is no where to sit at the tour start point, so I would not plan on hanging around before or afterwards. ** If you are coming from far afield, there are a ton of places to eat just off the exit from highway 17. If you give yourself an extra hour to get up there you can have a nice lunch before your tour. read more

Just finished up a zipline through the redwoods! This is a great family activity; my kid sisters loved it. They take groups of up to eight at once, so you get grouped with others if you don't fill that. The guides (we had Shane and Nigel) were GREAT -- super welcoming and actually pretty hilarious. The tallest ziplines are first -- I think the tallest was 150 feet up. There were six total, plus a couple of super sketchy rope bridges. The ziplining is scary at first but the guides make it really comfortable. Overall, super fun day! Definitely would go again. read more

Checked off the bucket list! We came here a couple of days ago, and it was such an exhilarating time! Becky and Cameron were our guides and they were super helpful, nice, and funny! They know how to have a good time. It feels amazing to be soaring amongst the redwood trees especially if you're a nature lover. I would definitely go again sometime in the future! read more

BE COOLER THAN YOUR TEENAGER!! Took my son in late July and this experience was fantastic! Being an older Mom who was taking a teenager, I had my doubts, but our guides were terrific and we always felt safe while having a lot of fun! Personally, I don't have a "need for speed" but my boy does, and what fun we had for 2 hours on a beautiful day through the redwoods. This is a perfect outing for families and we can't wait to take the night time tour in the winter! This would also be a perfect "only in California" experience for visitors! Highly recommended! read more

Came here because of a Groupon deal I had. I've been zip-lining before with my brother's Boy Scout troop about 15 years ago, so I wasn't sure what to expect for this place. Let me start off my saying that this is not meant for the typical outdoors person. I would say this is best suited for families and those who want to experience the "thrill" of being outdoors, while still being in a very controlled, safe environment. The experience was not nearly as exciting as I would have hoped. While it was very cool to be 150 ft. up in the redwood trees and the scenery was amazing, the actual zip lining part was just meh. You don't go nearly as fast as I had thought. You zip about 6 times, and follow a set course, including walking over a suspension bridge. The whole tour takes about 2-2.5 hours, but a majority of that time is being spent waiting on the platform for your turn. The guides also give you a history of the redwood forest along the course of the tour. Overall, this is a good place for families with small children, however I would not recommend it for seeking the ultimate thrill. read more

I have been attending Mount Hermon Adventures since I was old enough to! My family has been visiting Mount Hermon for the past 60 years. I have always had so much fun in everything they do. I ended up working there for a year as well as having been an attendee for over a decade. They make sure their staff is extremely well trained and personable to give the beat experience possible to their guests. The adventure is absolutely worth the price and every time a friend out of visit comes I get them books so they can take an adventure high in the redwoods! It's great for parties, teambuilding, and more! read more

Great tour and guides. I dropped my phone from 150 feet high platform L into middle of jungle. But the guides Adam and Linda were so kind that they accompanied me after zipline tour on a hike in the middle of jungle. Since Adam was only one who knew the way I spite being allergic to poison oak he lead us. And many thanks to Linda who offered help in first place and helped me to find my phone. In the end I did find my phone after searching for 15 min near the base of platform L. Thanks a lot Adam and Linda, you guys are awesome! read more

I would give it 5 stars IF the zip lining was longer and higher. The tour was very fun and entertaining. We went in a group of 8 which is the limit and everyone was cracking jokes left and right. The entire experience including prepping, practicing, and zip lining takes about 2 hours but trust me, it goes by super fast. To really make sure you enjoy every moment with some good laughs, ask for Alex and Coco as tour guides. They are THE best! read more

We went ziplining at Mt. Hermon to celebrate me zipping deeper into my 30s. 3 Words: Tons of FUN! Our guides were Alex and Lesley who both rocked. Alex was more vivacious and Lesley was more sweet, but together they made an awesome guide combo for our ziplining fun. When making your rezzies, you can ask for specific guides, and I'd recommend you ask for this duo. Also, they say the max group size is 8, but they let me squeeze in a 9th person, but not a 10th. The two-hour tour zipped on by and our fun was over before we knew it! Plus, in the midst of our fun, Alex and Lesley dropped some fascinating redwood knowledge on us. $70 may sound a little steep for 6 ziplines and 2 suspension bridges, but you have to take into account that there are no other ziplining venues in the Bay Area, and none in the midst of a beautiful redwood forest. For me, the $70 was well worth it. But, if you're really hard pressed for cash, they're offering night ziplining for $40! The downside though is you won't see the beautiful redwoods, but a possible upside if you're scared of heights is you can't see how high up you are . . . read more

The Redwood Canopy Tour has only been open for 2 years and it was such a fun experience!!! I've never been ziplining before but where else can you get a chance like this in the redwoods?!! Some details: There are 6 different ziplines including a "fast one" and a "long one" so you get all sorts of experiences. The guides were super fun and cool and always down for a laugh while giving fun tidbits about each zipline. Don't worry, if you're afraid, they let you go through a ground school (where you can literally just stand up if you're scared) to practice before you get on the main lines. The price is $80 per person unless you have a group of 8, then you get 1 person free so it's $70 per person. The price is for 2 hours and really, it's a great deal for such a beautiful and fun adventure. I won't take away a star for this but I wish there was an option to go for another round or even a membership because I would go again and again and again! read more

What an awesome adventure!!! We came here after a long weekend, this was the perfect way to end our weekend. Everything from reserving, checking in, the tour, photos, guides, it was all excellent. We had 8 people in our group. Shane and Nick were our wonderful tour guides. They made us laugh but also made us feel secure and safe. This I would say is a top tier business, there are clean restrooms, snacks, a vending machine, a rock climbing wall, plenty of parking, and really high up zip lines. Safety is number 1 and it shows, really who wants to fall 150 feet. The only thing that I would probably want is more lines, there were a total of 6 zip lines. Although you have a blast zip lining, you can also "go over" the tree platform and have some fun. It's a little scary but well worth it since you are already there. Would we do it again? H377 F^%&^%&*^* YES!!! :) read more

This place was really fun. It really is as good as it gets. There were 10 of us and we went in for the 9:00AM tour. The two gentlemen (Mike and Eric) who guided us were very friendly and made it a really good experience. They were accommodating for big groups and even though three of my friends in the group turned up a little late, they waited for them. There were six lines and two skyline bridges. It's really well planned with short routes, long routes, fast ones and slow ones (to enjoy the view below) Oh, BTW, the place was gorgeous during spring time. We were lucky there was no rain. I'm pretty sure it'll be even better during the summer. They even let you use your cameras and stuff while you are hanging from a line like George of the jungle! Here are the clips.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcEzjEU_2C0 read more