Treetop Adventures at Lake Hickory

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Special Use

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Adventure Courses:

The perfect adventure for any age or event. These courses take you up the best climbs and zip-lines Lake Hickory has to offer. Aerial Adventure from tree to tree. Rope bridges,tightropes, suspended disks, dancing logs and ziplines and more. Three main courses to choose from, Treetop Challenge, Ultimate Challenge and Children's Challenge. See Trail Description for details. Reservations Recommended.

Our Mission:

To honor and glorify God by facilitating community, team building, and education in wholesome-based, green environments for families and groups. Our focus is to create a healthy staff and campus environment so you can enjoy your adventure in the treetops.

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: Use GPS to 6663 Valwood Road, Conover, North Carolinau200b 28613. (On a peninsula on the southern shore, west of the Hwy 16 bridge), Gate with sign is on the left.

kParking Instructions: Lots of parking on site.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Outdoor Fitness Stations, Outdoor Practice Wall, Rock Climbing Wall, Rope Course, Zip Line

AMENITIES:

Playground Size: Large

Playground Shade: Lots

Playground Surface Type: Grass, Dirt, Mulch

Swimming: Natural Area (lake, beach)

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Gift Shop, Picnic Shelter

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Gift Shop

Camping Amenities: No Overnight Camping

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Main Web Site, Course Types, Facebook, Google Reviews, Google Photos, Yelp Photos, Trip Advisor, WHKY, Hickory Daily Record, Macaroni Kids, Safety with course, equipment, and staff,

Youth Expedition Challenge 1:

Seeing your kids smile and laugh with you in the treetops is one of our greatest joys. This course takes your child through 17 exciting games; (15 bridges and 2 zips. It’s guaranteed fun - with secure gear - all in one adventure! Requirements: Must be 5 years+ of age - Minimum vertical reach of 46" when standing flat footed.Maximum height: 60" Maximum weight: 180 lbs, Time: 40-60 minutes

Youth Expedition Challenge 2:

Double the smiles and laughter with YOU in the treetops! This course takes your child through 34 exciting games; (30 bridges and 4 zips). Double the fun - with secure gear - all in one adventure! Requirements: Must be 5 years+ of age - Minimum vertical reach of 46" when standing flat footed.  Maximum height: 60"  Maximum weight: 180 lbs.Time: 80-120 minutes.

Explorer Challenge:

The Explorer Challenge is for beginners and it’s the most budget-friendly adventure TALH offers. It includes 10 bridges and 3 zips. Typically this course takes 20 -30 minutes to complete. It is certainly an exciting “first” adventure to encourage you to take the next Treetop challenge. Requirements: Must be 10 years+ of age.  Minimum Vertical Reach: 60". Maximum weight: 280 lbs.  Time: 20-30 minutes

Navigator Challenge:

The Navigator Challenge is a step up in adventure. This includes the Explorer adventure course! You will experience 22 Aerial Games + assorted ziplines in the treetops (18 bridges and 4 zips). It’s an economic, family-friendly adventure offering. Typically, this course takes 30-40 minutes to complete. It’s your next step toward taking the Treetop Challenge or Ultimate Challenge on your next visit.  Requirements: Must be 10 years+ of age.  Minimum Vertical Reach: 60". Maximum weight: 280 lbs.  Time: 30-40 minutes

Treetop Challenge:

This adventure includes the Explorer & the Navigator Adventure Courses! You will experience 32 Aerial Games + assorted ziplines in the treetops (26 bridges and 6 zips). Typically, this course takes 60-70 minutes to complete.  Requirements: Must be 10 years+ of age.  Minimum Vertical Reach: 60". Maximum weight: 280 lbs.  Time: 60-70 minutes.

Ultimate Challenge:

This adventure includes the Explorer, the Navigator and the Treetop Challenge! This includes the rock-climbing wall + two ziplines - a total of 37 elements (29 bridges and 8 zips). Experience our premier zipline, 500 feet over Lake Hickory!  Requirements: Must be 10 years+ of age.  Minimum Vertical Reach: 60". Maximum weight: 280 lbs.  Time: 70-90 minutes.

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking

Trail Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Woodchips, Sand/Dirt, Grass

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Extras: Fitness/Exercise Stations, Panoramic Views

OTHER:

Programming Available: Exercise/Fitness Support Groups

Park Information: Brochures

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Lots

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake, River/Channel, Shoreline/Beach