ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure

ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure is Fayetteville’s flagship adrenaline experience, combining a professional zipline course with a dramatic Sandhills waterfall you cannot see any other way. It is consistently ranked among the best zipline parks in the Southeast and gives visitors a completely different perspective on the region’s forests.

Location and setting

• Location: North of Fayetteville in a mature hardwood forest
• Feature: Built around Carver’s Falls, a wide waterfall formed where the Piedmont meets the Coastal Plain

The forest canopy and falls sit well back from public roads, so the only way to truly experience this landscape is by taking the course.

The Waterfall Expedition

ZipQuest’s signature experience is the Waterfall Expedition, which typically includes:

• Eight ziplines, with the longest stretching over 800 feet
• Multiple suspended sky bridges between platforms
• Spiral staircases that climb into the trees

Several lines run above or alongside Carver’s Falls, giving riders open views of the cascade and the surrounding forest. Because access to the falls is restricted, these vantage points are unique to ZipQuest guests.

NightQuest and special tours

For a different sensory experience, ZipQuest offers NightQuest, an after-dark version of the course:

• Helmet and platform lighting guide your route
• Sounds of the nocturnal forest and rushing water are amplified
• Stars and distant city lights create a surreal backdrop

NightQuest is particularly popular in warmer months when evening temperatures are more comfortable than mid-day heat.

Safety and experience level

ZipQuest is designed to be accessible to beginners while still exciting for thrill-seekers:

• Guides clip and unclip guests at every platform
• Redundant harness and trolley systems are used
• Basic instruction and practice are provided at the start of each tour

Weight and age limits apply, so always check current requirements when booking.

Who ZipQuest is best for

• Couples and groups looking for a memorable adventure
• Families with older children and teens
• Units and corporate groups planning team-building days
• Visitors who want something more active than a museum or ballgame

It pairs nicely with a more relaxed day at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum or Cape Fear Botanical Garden for a full weekend itinerary.

Planning your visit

• Reservations: Strongly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays
• Clothing: Closed-toe shoes required; dress for the weather, and avoid loose items
• Weather: Tours may pause or reschedule for lightning or severe storms; light rain often continues with appropriate gear

Why ZipQuest matters to Fayetteville

ZipQuest shows an unexpected side of the Sandhills—towering trees, cool ravines, and a waterfall more often associated with mountain regions than with the I-95 corridor. For locals and visitors alike, it proves that Fayetteville offers true outdoor adventure without leaving Cumberland County.

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Last updated: 2025-11-22