Moonlit Zips Through Hocking Hills: The Night Flight Tour in Rockbridge

ROCKBRIDGE ZIPLINE FIELD GUIDE

Moonlit Zips Through Hocking Hills: The Night Flight Tour in Rockbridge

A guided full-moon zipline experience at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours that lets families and experienced zippers glide through a minimally lit forest on select nights — this guide distills what to expect, who can go, and the practical details.

Moonlit Zips Through Hocking Hills: The Night Flight Tour in Rockbridge.

Duration
2 Hours
Location
Rockbridge
Operator
Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
Category
Zipline
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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The Night Flight Tour — Hocking Hills Canopy Tours’ Full Moon Zipline experience — moves you through the forest after dark, leaning into the sounds, scents and small dramas of nocturnal woods. On select full-moon nights the course is run with minimal lighting so riders truly zip into the blackness, making for an elemental, sensory outing unlike daytime canopy runs.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TIME

Full-moon nights only

The Night Flight Tour is offered only on select full-moon evenings, from June through November, giving the course its distinctive nocturnal character.

THE EXPERIENCE

Minimally lit canopy zips after dark

The course is intentionally minimally lit so riders can experience the smells, sounds and sensation of moving through the night while zipping off into the darkness.

THE AUDIENCE

Family-friendly but with limits

The tour welcomes families and thrill-seekers alike, with an age minimum and weight window to ensure safe participation on the nocturnal runs.

What the day feels like

What the Night Flight Feels Like

For roughly two hours you move from meeting point to canopy and back under the moon: a compact, sensory progression that emphasizes night sounds and the rush of the zipline. The course leverages darkness and limited lighting for dramatic effect so riders experience the forest as a living, nocturnal place while zipping between platforms.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this tour fits — and who should skip it.

1
Families with older kidsSuitable for families with children aged 10 and up (children must be accompanied by adults), offering a memorable shared nocturnal adventure.
2
Thrill-seekersA good match for thrill-seekers who want a different sensory experience — zipping at night amplifies speed and atmosphere — though prior zipline experience is recommended.
3
People with weight or age limitationsNot suitable for those outside the operator’s age and weight windows — participants must be ages 10+ and weigh between 70 and 250 lbs.
4
Solo travelersLess ideal for true solo travelers because the operator requires a minimum booking of two guests per reservation.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

Full Moon Zipline Tours run only on select full-moon nights, with availability starting in June and continuing through November; times may shift with daylight hours.

What to Bring

Prior zipline experience is recommended. Dress for nighttime temperatures and the outdoors; the course is minimally lit and designed to emphasize the nocturnal environment.

Group & Booking

The operator requires a minimum booking of two guests per reservation.

Duration & Meeting

Plan for about a two-hour experience and arrive at the operator meeting point in Rockbridge at the address provided when you book.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Night Flight Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Where do I meet for the tour?

Meet at 10714 Jackson Street, Rockbridge, OH.

When are full-moon tours offered?

Full Moon Zipline Tours are available only on select full-moon nights, beginning in June and running through November.

Are there age or weight requirements?

Yes — participants must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 70 and 250 pounds.

Do I need prior zipline experience?

Prior zipping experience is recommended for this nocturnal tour.

Can I book as a solo guest?

No — the operator requires a minimum booking of two guests per reservation.