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WELCOME TO SHAWNEE BLUFFS CANOPY TOUR

MAKANDA — Illinois’ first entirely tree-based, eco-friendly zip line canopy tour, located on 83 wooded acres surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour consists of eight zip lines, the longest stretching more than 1,100 feet, which will zig-zag across the property’s bluffs and through the valley. The tour also includes 11 platforms high in the trees, three aerial suspension bridges, the longest stretching 180 feet, and three short ground hikes.A canopy tour is an exciting way to experience the flora, fauna, geology and history of the outdoors by safely traversing an established route of ziplines and aerial bridges between platforms built in the trees, and they are just plain FUN!

A canopy tour’s purposeful utilization of the natural terrain coupled with an intentional low environmental impact delivers an adrenaline-filled adventure and educational experience!

  • All participants must be at least 8 years of age and weigh between 50 and 270 pounds.

  • Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.

  • All participants must wear closed-toe shoes. Tennis shoes are great.

  • Water is provided by SBCT

  • Check out our camera policy

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