Towering Pines Canopy Tours
Available June – October
We take ‘eagle-eye view’ to a whole new level.
The Towering Pines Canopy Tour at Gunflint Lodge, located 43 miles up the Gunflint Trail, is one of the most fun things to do in Minnesota! Our Towering Pines Canopy Tour is a first for Minnesota.
The tour features eight zip lines spanning the boreal forest canopy. Spend a little over two hours gliding high amidst old-growth white pines and spectacular wilderness vistas.
It’s an exciting naturalist adventure trip through the canopies of huge old growth white pine. Your guides will lead each group of up to 10 people on an exciting and informative trip through heavily forested lands in the back basin behind Gunflint Lodge, overlooking Lonely Lake, Gunflint Lake and the Canadian Shore, and the high cliffs to the south.
Your first easy zip will take you to the tower overlooking Lonely Lake, where you will climb up to get a good look at the lake and the bird life in the area. Then you will zip between 200-year-old white pine trees, from platform to platform, with the guides sharing historical and naturalist information with you.
Kids and grandparents and all ages in between can enjoy the Canopy Tour, a fun thing to do in Minnesota! No special strength or skill is needed. We welcome riders who are 10 years or older and weigh between 75 – 240 pounds. Open June through late October.
2 hour tour- $125 Day Guest | Lodge Guests $105
Riders can be accommodated who are 10 yrs or older, weigh at least 75 lbs. but not over 240 lbs.
“The ziplining was so worth it! Had awesome views and a crazy cool set-up through the tree tops. Loved that it was a longer “tour-like” experience as opposed to a one-and-done type thing. Our guides were super fun to spend time with and gave us great tips to stay safe and make the most of our experience 🙂 Shout out to Claudia and Evan!” 6/7/21 
“Highly recommend! Very fun!!” 6/8/21
Night Zip Tour
You’ll have a whole new experience zipping under the night sky! All your senses will come alive as you see, hear, and experience the forest by starlight. Feel the adrenaline as you step off Lookout Point and zip through the trees. You’ll observe wildlife you can experience only at night. Your adventure will be lighted by headlamp and strategically-placed lights to guide your way.
Fridays and Saturdays starting September 3rd, 2021!
2 hour tour- $139 Day Guests | Lodge guests $115
“Such a great experience for all of us that went zippling. We were all very nervous and our guides eased our worries and made us feel comfortable and head fun! Would love to come again!” 10/16/20 
This was amazing! We zipped off a cliff!
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days in advance will receive a 100% refund of the deposit. Cancellations made within 30 days – 72 hours will be refunded the deposit minus a software/processing fee. Cancellations made within 72 hours will forfeit the full 25% deposit. If we cancel the activity/rental for any reason, a 100% refund will be issued within 7 – 10 business days.
Lodge Overnight Guests Rates: We are pleased to offer discounted rates for overnight lodge guests. While our deposit policy is the same for all activity bookings, lodge guests will receive applicable discounted rates at the time of final billing on the day of their activity.