Alaska's Mile-Long Zip Line July 12, 2007 North America's longest zip-line unveiled near Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park
By Shayna Jacobs
The Icy Strait Point Zip Line in Hoonah, Alaska, lays claim to being the longest and tallest zip line in North America. At 5,330 feet long and 1,330 feet high, that seems reasonable.
Built by ZipRider , it's actually six individual cables, allowing six riders at once. Riders are restrained from free-fall speeds by a constant breaking system installed on the ride—which keeps the 90-second-long ride's top speed down to a "mere" 60 miles per hour. Passengers hang four feet below the cable in a harnessed seat. The full experience includes a guided tour of the mountain from which the ride launches.
Icy Strait Point riders must be between 90 and 275 pounds, but have no height restrictions. Bookings for the ride are available independently and through the four cruise lines—Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises.
The line and cruise port are owned by Hoonah's Native village corporation, and was designed to have a minimal impact on the environment and scenery. It is located near Glacier Bay National Park and Juneau, Alaska.
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