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Experience a two-hour nighttime aerial obstacle course in a West Virginia forest—bridges, nets and ziplines lit by headlamps and moonlight. Ideal for families and groups, MoonTrek pairs approachable routes for kids with harder lines for thrill-seekers.
Experience a two-hour nighttime aerial obstacle course in a West Virginia forest—bridges, nets and ziplines lit by headlamps and moonlight. Ideal for families and groups, MoonTrek pairs approachable routes for kids with harder lines for thrill-seekers.
The forest holds a different rhythm after dusk: leaves whisper, beams of headlamps carve corridors, and a cool Appalachian breeze pushes you from platform to platform. MoonTrek drops you into that cadence—four acres of treed obstacle course where bridges sway, nets catch missteps, and short ziplines launch you between shadow and starlight.
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Operated by Adventures on the Gorge · Charleston, West Virginia
The forest holds a different rhythm after dusk: leaves whisper, beams of headlamps carve corridors, and a cool Appalachian breeze pushes you from platform to platform. MoonTrek drops you into that cadence—four acres of treed obstacle course where bridges sway, nets catch missteps, and short ziplines launch you between shadow and starlight.
Set in West Virginia’s folded ridges, the site sits within the broader Appalachian Plateau where sandstone and shale shape rounded hills and mixed hardwood stands. The aerial park borrows from regional culture—outdoor recreation and community festivals are common here—and the course’s design echoes local timbercraft. The setting is as much geological as it is social: families, scout groups, and evening-adventure seekers share the platforms.
Practically, the experience is self-guided with expert staff on hand. Expect a two-hour session that moves at your pace: kid-friendly routes and progressively harder challenges for older participants. The course requires standard harnessing and helmet procedures—staff will brief you—and is suitable for ages 6 and up. Nights are cooler; dress in layers and wear closed-toe shoes with good traction. Bring a headlamp with a red-light option to preserve night vision, and hydrate before you climb.
Arrive early to check gear, listen to safety demos, and let the forest settle as the moon rises. For first-timers, try the easier circuits once to get comfortable with height and balance, then push toward the longer ziplines. The dark amplifies movement: ropes creak, currents of air dare you forward, and the forest gives back a focused, starlit rush.
moderate.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short bursts of balance and upper-body engagement—able to climb ladders and step on narrow platforms.
Yes—MoonTrek offers kid-friendly routes and requires adult supervision; staff will brief families on age-appropriate lines and safety harnessing.
No—this is self-guided with on-site instruction; basic comfort with heights helps, but no technical skills are required.
Closed-toe shoes, layered clothing for cooling temperatures, and a secure headlamp; avoid loose scarves or long coats that can catch on gear.
The tour is canceled for bad weather; full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance or if the provider cancels due to conditions.
The park sits within Appalachia’s working landscape—timber and coal industries shaped local communities while outdoor recreation has grown as a modern economic driver.
The operator encourages Leave No Trace practices and limits group sizes to reduce canopy wear and minimize night disturbance to nocturnal wildlife.
Adventures on the Gorge operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The forest holds a different rhythm after dusk: leaves whisper, beams of headlamps carve corridors, and a cool Appalachian breeze pushes you from platform to platform. MoonTrek drops you into that cadence—four acres of treed obstacle course where bridges sway, nets catch missteps, and short ziplines launch you between shadow and starlight.
The forest holds a different rhythm after dusk: leaves whisper, beams of headlamps carve corridors, and a cool Appalachian breeze pushes you from platform to platform. MoonTrek drops you into that cadence—four acres of treed obstacle course where bridges sway, nets catch missteps, and short ziplines launch you between shadow and starlight.
Set in West Virginia’s folded ridges, the site sits within the broader Appalachian Plateau where sandstone and shale shape rounded hills and mixed hardwood stands. The aerial park borrows from regional culture—outdoor recreation and community festivals are common here—and the course’s design echoes local timbercraft. The setting is as much geological as it is social: families, scout groups, and evening-adventure seekers share the platforms.
Practically, the experience is self-guided with expert staff on hand. Expect a two-hour session that moves at your pace: kid-friendly routes and progressively harder challenges for older participants. The course requires standard harnessing and helmet procedures—staff will brief you—and is suitable for ages 6 and up. Nights are cooler; dress in layers and wear closed-toe shoes with good traction. Bring a headlamp with a red-light option to preserve night vision, and hydrate before you climb.
Arrive early to check gear, listen to safety demos, and let the forest settle as the moon rises. For first-timers, try the easier circuits once to get comfortable with height and balance, then push toward the longer ziplines. The dark amplifies movement: ropes creak, currents of air dare you forward, and the forest gives back a focused, starlit rush.