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HOCKING HILLS OHIO RAPPELLING

RAPPELLING ADVENTURES!

Rock & Cliff Rappelling at High Rock

High Rock Adventures is the first and only on-site Hocking Hills rappelling tour company. No waiting on crowds for your turn to rappel, we operate on pristine private property showcasing our amazing cliffs and rock features. We’re also the only company in the region using state-of-the-art Petzl stainless steel anchoring systems. No trees are damaged and you can rappel in confidence knowing our steel anchors could hold the weight of a large van going over the cliff.

With rappels beginning at 35ft up to 70+ft, this tour is a great blend of nature and adrenaline! You’ll experience three different types of rappels: flat wall, canyon, and a large leaning rock. Rappelling is less physically demanding than rock climbing but doesn’t sacrifice any excitement. We provide all the gear and instruction, no experience necessary.

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Begin your tour at the High Rock House

First we’ll meet at beautiful High Rock House for a safety briefing and tour instructions. Next you’ll gear up and follow your two expert guides through the forest to some of the most scenic rock formations in the Hocking Hills…and jump off of them! Well, sort of….

Once topside, you’ll be safely harnessed to the top anchors and instructed on how to properly descend over the edge to begin your breath-taking journey back to terra firma. After each group member has completed one rappel, you’ll take a short hike to the next challenge area and begin again.

See all of our rappelling tours below, or click here to schedule your adventure now!

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RAPPELLING ADVENTURE

What’s Included:

  • RAPPELS: Includes  3 unique rappels of 35 to 70+ feet.
  • ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
  • INSTRUCTION from two expert Guides
  • AVERAGE TOUR TIME: 2.5  to 3 Hours
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9What’s Included:

  • RAPPELS: Includes  3 unique rappels of 35 to 70+ feet.
  • ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: harness, helmet, and rappelling devices (top-anchored ropes and beautiful scenery also provided)
  • INSTRUCTION from two expert Guides: one top side and one below. No experience is necessary, we will walk you through the activity and offer tips throughout to make your adventure the best it can be! [Age, weight, and mobility restrictions apply, see tour qualifications below.]

How long is the tour?

  • Allow approximately 2.5 hours, larger groups will take longer, couples or small groups can complete the tour in 2 hours.

Cost:

  • ADULTS: $94 per adult, plus $5 on Saturdays
  • YOUTH: (ages 6-15) $79
  • NOTE: Rappelling is offered twice daily, 3 times during peak summer months and a minimum of 2 guests per tour.*

What should I bring?

  • CLOSED-TOE SHOES are required on all tours. Shoes with a good tread are recommended.
  • CLOTHING: Wear clothes that allow a full range of motion. Long pants help avoid scrapes to the legs from the rock, but wear what is comfortable. NOTE: Clothes can get dirty, snagged or ripped on the natural sandstone rock.
  • WATER: Bring water to drink throughout the tour, preferably in a reusable water bottle. High Rock will provide a light snack at the end of tour.
  • MISC: Bring a hair tie for longer hair, bug repellent, rain gear, and layered clothing depending on the season.

* This tour requires an advance reservation and can be booked online if made 24 hours in advance. Call, email, or message if within 24 hours. It often is possible for us to add you to a tour even with just an hour or two notice, based on availability. For groups of 6 or more tours may be scheduled for any day, at any time during daylight hours (based on availability), simply email, call, or message us on Facebook with your customized request. We can also combine tours upon request. Add an Ecotour Rock Challenge, or Rock Climbing Tour or add a Zipline Experience with our partners at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours.

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CLIMB AND RAPPEL

What’s Included?

  • CLIMBS: Climbing for all skill levels – on average 3 climbs or climb attempts of 35 to 70+ feet, depending on group’s abilities.
  • RAPPELS: Minimum of 3 rappels of 35 to 70+ feet.
  • ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
  • INSTRUCTION from two expert Guides [Age, weight, and mobility restrictions apply, see tour qualifications below.]
  • AVERAGE TOUR TIME: 6 to 6.5 hours, larger groups may take longer, includes a 60-75 minute break for lunch.
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+What’s Included?

  • CLIMBS: Climbing for all skill levels – on average 3 climbs or climb attempts of 35 to 70+ feet, depending on group’s abilities.
  • RAPPELS: Includes a minimum of 3 rappels of 35 to 70+ feet.
  • ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: harness, helmet, rappelling devices, climbing shoes (top-anchored ropes and beautiful scenery also provided)
  • INSTRUCTION from two expert Guides: one top side and one below for rappelling. No experience is necessary, we will walk you through the activity and offer tips throughout to make your adventure the best it can be! [Age, weight, and mobility restrictions apply, see tour qualifications below.]

How long is the tour?

  • Allow approximately 6 to 6.5 hours, larger groups may take longer, includes a 60-75 minute break for lunch. You can bring a lunch or we will recommend nearby eateries.

Cost:

  • ADULTS: $175 per adult, plus $10 on Saturdays.
  • YOUTH: (ages 6-15) $150 per guest (requires adult admission).
  • NOTE: Climb and Rappel requires a 3-day advance booking and a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 8. * For groups larger than 7 please call 740-385-9886.

What should I bring?

  • CLOSED-TOE SHOES are required on all tours. Shoes with a good tread are recommended. Climbing shoes are provided, guest may use their own climbing shoes if approved by guide.
  • CLOTHING: Wear clothes that allow a full range of motion. Long pants help avoid scrapes to the legs from the rock, but wear what is comfortable. NOTE: Clothes can get dirty, snagged or ripped on the natural sandstone rock.
  • LUNCH: There will be at least a 30-60 minute break for lunch on your own. You may bring a lunch or we can recommend nearby eateries.
  • WATER: Bring water to drink throughout the tour, preferably in a reusable water bottle. High Rock will provide a light snack at the end of tour.
  • MISC: Bring a hair tie for longer hair, bug repellent, rain gear, and layered clothing depending on the season.

*This tour requires a 3-day advance booking and a minimum of 2 guests. If it is less than 3 days, call or send us an email, we can normally accommodate requests, especially midweek. For groups of 7 or more simply email, call, or message us on Facebook with your customized request.

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ZIP AND RAPPEL

Experience the rush of a Hocking Hills Zipline and the heart stopping thrill of our clifftop Rappels. Reserve your choice of either the “Original Zipline Canopy Tour” or the “X” Zipline Tour and combine this with a High Rock Adventures Rappelling Adventure tour. Zipline tours provided by Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, less than 5 minutes from High Rock Adventures.

Call or email us to schedule dates and tour times for this exciting combo! This tour is not available to book online as it requires confirming availability from both companies. 740-385-9886 or email highrockadventures@gmail.com

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The Exciting Ohio Adventure Tour: Hocking Hills Zipline and Rappelling

This Exciting Tour package is for those seeking multiple thrills! Experience the rush of a Hocking Hills Zipline, the heart stopping thrill of a rappel down a sheer clifftop. Reserve your choice of either the “Original Zipline Canopy Tour” or the “X” Zipline Tour and combine this with our Rappelling Adventure tour. Zipline tours provided by Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, located at 10714 Jackson St, Rockbridge, Ohio, less than 5 minutes from High Rock Adventures.

  • All equipment is provided.
  • Tours are also available for intermediate and advanced climbers.
  • Review tour details for Zipline Tours at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
  • Click here for details on Climbing and Rappelling  Tours
  • Same Day or Next Day tour packages available; for same day packages, plan to spend 7 hrs total for any of these packages
  • Allow a least 45 minutes between tours if same day (tours can be reserved for different days)
  • Water and Snack provided, guests are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottle
  • Bookings at least 48 hours in advance highly recommended
  • Book 14 days or more in advance for the best rates and availability

Call or email us to schedule dates and tour times for this ultimate adventure package! This tour is not available to book online as it requires confirming availability from both companies. 740-385-9886 or email at: info@www.highrockadventures.com

Cost:

$195 per adult for Zip and Climbing or Rappelling  (Weekend surcharge of $10-15) taxes/fees are additional)

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NIGHT RAPPEL

What’s Included:

  • RAPPELS: Includes  2 unique rappels of 60 to 70+ feet.
  • ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
  • INSTRUCTION from two expert Guides
  • AVERAGE TOUR TIME: 2-2.5   Hours
  • Requires a minimum of 4 guests
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A first for Ohio and the Midwest, a Night Flight Rappel down towering cliffs under the cover of darkness! Guests will arrive and hike up at sunset, then embark on 2 different rappels from the top of our incredible sandstone cliffs. This adventure will include a night hike that will be over a mile long including up and down hills and between colossal rock formations.

Enjoy the night sounds of Hocking Hills forest as it comes alive with Tree Frogs singing, a chorus of Katydids (also known as bush crickets), distant coyote howls, occasional owls calling, and more. This hike requires that guests be fully mobile and comfortable hiking by flashlight across uneven terrain.

What’s Included?

  • RAPPELS: Includes a minimum 2 rappels of 60 to 70+ft.
  • NIGHT HIKE that will be over a mile long including up and down hills and between towering rock formations.
  • ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: harness, helmet, rappelling devices, Headlamp and Glow Stick for night activity.
  • INSTRUCTION from two expert Guides: one top side and one below. No experience necessary, we will walk you through the activity and offer tips throughout to make your adventure the best it can be! [Age, weight, and mobility restrictions apply, see tour qualifications below.]

How long is the tour?

  • Allow approximately 2 – 2.5 hours, larger groups may take longer.

Cost?

  • ADULTS: $89 per adult 
  • YOUTH: (ages 6-15) $75 per guest.
  • NOTE: The Night Flight Rappel is offered at dusk on Saturday evenings with advance booking recommended and a minimum of 4 guests per tour, 8 guests maximum.* If you want to do this on a night other than Saturdays, and you have 4 people give us a call at least a week in advance to check availability.  Thank You!

What should I bring?

  • CLOSED-TOE SHOES are required on all tours. Shoes with a good tread are recommended.
  • CLOTHING: Wear clothes that allow a full range of motion. Long pants help avoid scrapes to the legs from the rock, but wear what is comfortable. NOTE: Clothes can get dirty, snagged or ripped on the natural sandstone rock.
  • WATER: Bring water to drink throughout the tour, preferably in a reusable water bottle. High Rock will provide a light snack at the end of tour.
  • MISC: Bring a hair tie for longer hair, bug repellent, rain gear, and layered clothing depending on the season.

* This tour requires an advance reservation and can be booked online if made 48 hours in advance. Call, email, or message if within 48 hours. It often is possible for us to add you to a tour even with just an hour or two notice, based on availability. For groups of 5 or more tours may be scheduled any day (based on availability), simply email, call, or message us on Facebook with your customized request.

High Rock Tour Participant Qualifications

To participate in tours at High Rock Adventures and Hocking Hills Ecotours:

  • Each guest must sign a Liability Release Form.
  • Participant should be at least 6 years of age. Any guest under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and have waiver signed by a parent or guardian. If the parent is not present, a photocopy of the parent’s drivers license must accompany the signed waiver.
  • Must be in reasonably good health and be physically able to walk up steep inclines and hills. Distance covered will be at least 1.5 miles over alternating terrain with rocks, roots and leaves.
  • Weight limit for climbing and rappels is 275lbs.
  • Pregnant women will not be allowed to climb or rappel, but may participate in an Ecotour if cleared by their physician.
  • Anyone under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or impairing legal medications will not be allowed to participate in any tour.
  • Comfortable clothing that allows you to fully maneuver your body is highly recommended.
  • Closed-toed shoes with good traction, ie, hiking shoes, athletic shoes or closed toed sandals for rappelling and nature tours. Climbing shoes will be provided for climbing. Participants may use their own climbing shoes if approved by the High Rock Guide.
  • High Rock Adventures reserves the right to exclude anyone from participation for medical, safety or other reasons.
  • No Firearms are allowed on this property.