GARDINER ZIPLINE FIELD GUIDE
Above the Pines: A Family-Friendly Zipline Over Yellowstone Country
A concise guide to Montana Whitewater–Yellowstone’s Yellowstone Zipline EcoTour in Gardiner, detailing what to expect on the four-line, sky-bridge circuit and how to plan for it.
Above the Pines: A Family-Friendly Zipline Over Yellowstone Country.
Experience Yellowstone from above on a family-friendly guided zipline course in Gardiner, Montana. The EcoTour mixes sweeping scenic views with approachable thrills, featuring four zip lines, a sky bridge and a lower exit, all run under staff supervision to balance excitement with safety.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four zips and a sky bridge
The core of the EcoTour is a sequence of four exhilarating zip lines linked by a sky bridge, finished with an exciting lower-off exit—designed to deliver scenic elevation and smooth, fun zips that appeal to families and view seekers.
Big views without big thrills
This scenic experience emphasizes sweeping landscapes and accessible thrills rather than extreme speeds or heights, making it a popular choice for guests who want dramatic vantage points with a family-friendly pace.
Staff-supervised flow and a smooth exit
Every element on the course is led and supervised by guides; the itinerary closes with a lower exit and return to the office where guests can change, view a trip video and browse company merchandise.
What the day feels like
What the EcoTour Feels Like
The guided EcoTour is choreographed to move small groups through gear-up, a ground orientation, and a shuttle to the course before sending participants across four ziplines and a sky bridge. Guides supervise each element so the focus remains on scenic elevation and steady, family-friendly zips rather than extreme thrills.
THE ROUTE
Four zips and a sky bridge
The core of the EcoTour is a sequence of four exhilarating zip lines linked by a sky bridge, finished with an exciting lower-off exit—designed to deliver scenic elevation and smooth, fun zips that appeal to families and view seekers.
THE FEEL
Big views without big thrills
This scenic experience emphasizes sweeping landscapes and accessible thrills rather than extreme speeds or heights, making it a popular choice for guests who want dramatic vantage points with a family-friendly pace.
THE FINISH
Staff-supervised flow and a smooth exit
Every element on the course is led and supervised by guides; the itinerary closes with a lower exit and return to the office where guests can change, view a trip video and browse company merchandise.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring clothing suitable for active outdoor movement and a change into dry clothes for after the tour. Leave personal items in your vehicle or store them in the office if you don’t have a vehicle.
Make a reservation online or at the office (walk-ins accepted), read your confirmation email, and complete the online waivers linked in the confirmation prior to arrival; every participant must sign a waiver.
Plan on about 3–4 hours from parking to pulling out to allow for check-in, gearing, shuttle, the course itself and post-trip wrap-up.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Yellowstone Zipline EcoTour take?
Expect about 2.5–3 hours door-to-door; allow roughly 3–4 hours from parking to driving away to cover check-in, the shuttle, the course and post-trip activities.
Where do we meet for check-in?
Meet at the operator’s office at 603 Scott Street, Gardiner, MT 59030 for check-in and gear-up.
What does the tour include?
The EcoTour includes four zip lines, a sky bridge and an exciting lower exit; staff lead and supervise each element of the course.
Are there reservations required?
You can make a reservation online or directly with the office; walk-ins are also accepted—read your confirmation email and complete the online waivers linked there.
Is there a weight limit or other participation restrictions?
Yes. The maximum participant weight is 260 lbs; pregnant guests are not permitted; participants must be able to follow guide instructions at all times; and only registered participants with completed waivers may access the course.
Can I bring a spectator or guest who won’t zip?
No. Spectators are not allowed on the course property; only registered participants with completed waivers may access the course.