A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article on NY- TX Zip Line Adventures, east of Athens. Well I just discovered that there is yet another such business in our area. Wired Zip- Line Challenge Course is located in Canton Texas, and is billed as the tallest and longest zip- line course in the state. Of the two courses that I’ve investigated, Wired seems the most developed. Their elaborately and sturdily built steel towers are something to see in and of themselves! And a couple of the towers are linked by heavy wooden suspension bridges. The total length of all the courses combined is around 3500 feet in length. Their wires courses and structures exceed the international standards established by the Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). (I’ve never heard of it either, but evidently this is the organization that certifies these sorts of adventure courses).

            Of course safety is the highest concern to Wired’s well trained staff. They take visitors through a short list of dos and don’ts, and give a short lesson on how to safely enjoy the experience. And there are guides present at every stage of the tour. At fifty five dollars a person Wired is slightly more affordable than NY- TX. Presumably there is some kind of group rate, but even for individuals they appear to offer a larger experience than their competitors. As of this summer Wired has increased its hours and are now open from Thursday through Sunday. It is recommended that visitors make reservations, particularly for groups, but walk ins are welcome.

            Admittedly I have yet to visit Wired, but based on the pics available on their site, the place looks really cool! The activity sounds surprisingly accessible. People of all ages have tried zip- lining from the age of ten and up. According to the site, the staff will assess the visitor’s physical condition at the time of the visit, but short of obesity or some other glaring physical issue, most people should safely qualify to participate.  Wired Zip- Line Challenge has been reviewed by the likes of Tylerites.com and Examiner.com and was recently chosen as an Editor’s Choice by Canopy Tours. As with NY- TX Zip- Line Adventures, I recommend visiting their website at http://www.ziptheusa.com/. To make reservations by phone, call Wired’s office at (903)567-2681. Lastly, check out my previous article also located on this site. Just look for the title: Tyler Area Zip- Lines.