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Strap in on the Goliath: a half-mile zipline that launches riders up to 60 mph over the ridges outside Sevierville. This two-hour Foxfire Adventure Park experience pairs fast lines with Big Smoky Mountain views and strict safety protocols.
Strap in on the Goliath: a half-mile zipline that launches riders up to 60 mph over the ridges outside Sevierville. This two-hour Foxfire Adventure Park experience pairs fast lines with Big Smoky Mountain views and strict safety protocols.
You step onto the launch platform and the forest exhales—pine needles stir, a ridge wind fingers the canopy, and the valley below rearranges into strips of slate and green. The harness bites in with reassuring weight, a guide checks your carabiner, and then the Goliath takes over: a cable that runs more than a half mile, drops over 500 feet and can push you to 60 mph above a landscape that has been moving far longer than humans have watched it.
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Operated by Foxfire Adventure Park · Sevierville, Tennessee
You step onto the launch platform and the forest exhales—pine needles stir, a ridge wind fingers the canopy, and the valley below rearranges into strips of slate and green. The harness bites in with reassuring weight, a guide checks your carabiner, and then the Goliath takes over: a cable that runs more than a half mile, drops over 500 feet and can push you to 60 mph above a landscape that has been moving far longer than humans have watched it.
Perched on the slopes outside Sevierville, Foxfire Adventure Park’s Goliath is less gimmick and more geological theater. The Smoky Mountains are among the oldest in North America; their rounded shapes are the result of hundreds of millions of years of erosion on ancient Appalachian folds. That age shows in the slow, smoky cloud that pools in hollows and in the layered rock visible in nearby outcrops. For the Cherokee who once traversed these ridgelines and the settlers who later logged valleys and built mountain roads, these slopes were routes and resources—today they frame views of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg while asking riders to look outward as they speed.
Guides here run tight safety protocols: you’ll be weighed at check-in (the park enforces a 100–250 lb range), fitted into full-body harnesses, and walked through line signals before you ever lean forward. The course itself is short on fluff—five long, fast lines including the Goliath—so your two-hour window contains concentrated adrenaline and repeated panoramas. On clear days the ridge opens to long sightlines; when fog moves in it gives the whole descent a cinematic modesty, clipping speed and volume, wrapping you in cold air and quiet.
Practically speaking: arrive with closed-toe shoes and clothes that won’t flap; leave jewelry and loose sunglasses in the provided lockers. Be honest on medical and weight questions—this is not recommended for pregnant guests or people with serious back or heart conditions. Morning slots offer calmer winds and softer light for photos; late afternoon bookings can deliver dramatic shadows and warmer air. Guides will shuttle groups through harness checks and practice low-speed runs before committing to the highest lines.
Conserve the experience by following guide instructions, packing out trash, and keeping noise low—wildlife and neighbors share the valley. Whether you’re here for the pure speed, the view of the Smokies, or the satisfying click of a secure harness, the Goliath is an efficient, exacting taste of flight: fast, focused, and rooted in a landscape that has been moving toward stillness for an entire geological epoch.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate—able to stand, climb steps, and follow safety instructions; some comfort with heights helps.
Guests must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 100 and 250 pounds; everyone is weighed at check-in.
The activity runs about two hours from check-in through final debrief, with the guided zipline portion containing multiple runs.
Yes—phone or action cameras are allowed if secured with a tether; staff may also offer professional photo packages at some parks.
No—this experience is not recommended for guests with serious spinal, heart, or pregnancy-related conditions.
Wear closed-toe shoes, comfortable layered clothing, and avoid loose jewelry or scarves that could snag on harness hardware.
Foxfire Adventure Park cancels in dangerous weather; you can reschedule or receive a full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours prior per their policy.
The Smokies were homeland to Cherokee communities and later saw extensive 19th-century logging; modern tourism transformed valley economies in the 20th century.
Operators work on private land adjacent to protected public parkland—follow Leave No Trace, respect closures, and support local conservation fees when offered.
Foxfire Adventure Park operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto the launch platform and the forest exhales—pine needles stir, a ridge wind fingers the canopy, and the valley below rearranges into strips of slate and green. The harness bites in with reassuring weight, a guide checks your carabiner, and then the Goliath takes over: a cable that runs more than a half mile, drops over 500 feet and can push you to 60 mph above a landscape that has been moving far longer than humans have watched it.
You step onto the launch platform and the forest exhales—pine needles stir, a ridge wind fingers the canopy, and the valley below rearranges into strips of slate and green. The harness bites in with reassuring weight, a guide checks your carabiner, and then the Goliath takes over: a cable that runs more than a half mile, drops over 500 feet and can push you to 60 mph above a landscape that has been moving far longer than humans have watched it.
Perched on the slopes outside Sevierville, Foxfire Adventure Park’s Goliath is less gimmick and more geological theater. The Smoky Mountains are among the oldest in North America; their rounded shapes are the result of hundreds of millions of years of erosion on ancient Appalachian folds. That age shows in the slow, smoky cloud that pools in hollows and in the layered rock visible in nearby outcrops. For the Cherokee who once traversed these ridgelines and the settlers who later logged valleys and built mountain roads, these slopes were routes and resources—today they frame views of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg while asking riders to look outward as they speed.
Guides here run tight safety protocols: you’ll be weighed at check-in (the park enforces a 100–250 lb range), fitted into full-body harnesses, and walked through line signals before you ever lean forward. The course itself is short on fluff—five long, fast lines including the Goliath—so your two-hour window contains concentrated adrenaline and repeated panoramas. On clear days the ridge opens to long sightlines; when fog moves in it gives the whole descent a cinematic modesty, clipping speed and volume, wrapping you in cold air and quiet.
Practically speaking: arrive with closed-toe shoes and clothes that won’t flap; leave jewelry and loose sunglasses in the provided lockers. Be honest on medical and weight questions—this is not recommended for pregnant guests or people with serious back or heart conditions. Morning slots offer calmer winds and softer light for photos; late afternoon bookings can deliver dramatic shadows and warmer air. Guides will shuttle groups through harness checks and practice low-speed runs before committing to the highest lines.
Conserve the experience by following guide instructions, packing out trash, and keeping noise low—wildlife and neighbors share the valley. Whether you’re here for the pure speed, the view of the Smokies, or the satisfying click of a secure harness, the Goliath is an efficient, exacting taste of flight: fast, focused, and rooted in a landscape that has been moving toward stillness for an entire geological epoch.