What is the minimum age to participate?

Guests aged 5 and up can zipline, provided they can follow instructions and use the braking system taught in ground school.

What are the weight limits?

The course sets weight limits at 225 pounds for women and 275 pounds for men based on course design and safety parameters.

How long is the tour and when should I arrive?

Tours run about 90 minutes; please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time to check in and attend briefings.

Is the course accessible for people with mobility issues?

No. The course requires climbing stairs and navigating short steep trails; it is not suitable for those who cannot climb steps.

Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and longer shorts or leggings for harness comfort; avoid loose jewelry and unsecured hats.

What happens in bad weather?

Guides monitor weather and may delay or cancel tours for lightning, high winds, or unsafe conditions; contact the operator for rescheduling.

Tree-Top Thrills: 6-Line Zipline Tour Near LaRue, Texas

Adventure Brief

Launch into the East Texas canopy on a six-line zip tour that includes a 1,000-foot signature run more than 100 feet above the ground. Ideal for families and first-timers, this 90-minute guided experience mixes adrenaline with landscape observation.

90 minutes

moderate

From $72.96

Out on the edge of LaRue, Texas, the 6-Line Tour at New York, Texas Ziplines launches you into the East Texas canopy for a 90-minute run of tree-top zips, platform-to-platform hiking, and wide-open views. This guided course stretches six cables from roughly 150 to more than 1,000 feet, including a signature 1,000-foot line that sails more than 100 feet over the forest floor.

You begin at 7290 CR 4328, LaRue, Texas 75770, where trained guides lead a thorough ground school before guests ever step onto a platform. Ground school teaches braking and safety procedures on a low cable, so even first-time zippers build confidence. From there, each ride is managed by zip guides who handle ropes and harnesses; participants wear helmets and harnesses supplied by the operator. Two brief hikes between the final platforms reveal patchy glades of loblolly pine and mixed hardwoods—an East Texas mix that frames the course and offers a close look at local flora.

What sets this tour apart is the combination of length and approach. Many regional zip experiences focus on single sprint lines or urban views; this one threads multiple canopy gaps and includes a sustained 1,000-foot run that feels expansive above a forested bowl. Guides keep groups moving with an emphasis on safety and personal attention, so the experience feels both thrilling and accessible to families with children aged five and up.

Practical details matter here: arrive 30 minutes before your appointment to check in, wear longer shorts for harness comfort, and be prepared for stairs and steep trail sections. The course is not suitable for guests who cannot climb steps, pregnant guests, or people with medical conditions that limit mobility. Weight limits apply—225 pounds for women and 275 for men—set by the course design.

Beyond adrenaline, the tour is a useful way to read the landscape: look for white-tailed deer browsing edge habitat, woodpecker cavities in older pines, and seasonally loud frog choruses in wetter hollows. Operators ask visitors to minimize impact by staying on trails, carrying out trash, and following staff instructions to protect the vegetation and wildlife that make the zipline feel remote.

For visitors based in nearby Longview or passing through East Texas, the 6-Line Tour offers a compact, professionally run blast of canopy time. It’s an efficient half-day option that pairs well with local hiking or paddling trips and leaves you with a clear memory—the kind that makes you look up at trees differently the next time you drive through the pines. Reservations are limited, so plan to reserve a slot in advance and arrive prepared to enjoy guided instruction, hands-on practice, and uninterrupted canopy time with experienced staff who prioritize safety and clear communication for every guest.