KidZip Train

For kids 4–12 years old, ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in an open air car viewing the Nantahala Gorge, enjoying lunch, and then exploring in a scenic wooded adventure setting within view of parents. With a continuous cable system, there is no clipping and unclipping for the participants. Participants 4–6 years old must have a paying adult accompany them on the course.

  • Minimum Age: 4 years old, Adult escort required on course for children 6 years old and under.
  • Weight Requirements: 225 lbs. maximum.
  • Clothing: Closed Toe Shoes Required.
  • Equipment Furnished: Helmet, Harness, gloves.
  • Storage will be provided for personal belongings while you are ziplining.
  • Your party will be shuttled back to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad parking lot at the end of your adventure.
  • Allow a full day for the train and zipline trip.
  • Trips go rain or shine.

Ticket fares subject to 7% Historic Preservation Fee and 7% North Carolina sales tax. Schedules, fares, motive power, equipment, seat selection, and meals are subject to change without notice. We guarantee the class of service you select. You will be notified if a change in schedule or motive power affects your reservation. Payment in full at booking by major credit card is required to finalize a reservation. You may cancel your reservation in full or in part and receive a refund less a $14.00 fee per adult ticket and $7.00 fee per child ticket as late as 5 days before departure, except The Polar Express Train Ride; The Polar Express Train Ride is as late as 60 days before departure. Within 5 days of the departure, or 60 days in the case of the Polar Express Train Ride, the reservation becomes nonrefundable. You may reschedule any time prior to your originally scheduled departure with a $7.00 fee per ticket for another date within the same calendar year. You may not reschedule a reservation after the scheduled departure.