Have a Zipping Good Time!

The park naturalist-guided Adventure Tour takes you treking through the treetops on the Forest Canopy Bridge, soaring over Mill Creek on the Eagle’s Flight Zip Line, and up the Nature Trail Climbing Wall.

Experiences require that you wear a harness and helmet, provided to you at the park. There are Adventure Tour guidelines and restrictions, including weight and height. Pleae read the guidelines and restrictions before arriving at the park and purchasing a ticket. 

Forest Canopy Bridge Sponsored by Mackinac Associates 165 feet long 50 feet high Experience the view over Mill Creek like an eagle as you walk through the forest canopy on the Forest Canopy Bridge.  Spout the trout replicas planted in the creek below.  How many do your eagle eyes spot?
Eagle's Flight Zip Line 425 feet long Soar over Mill Creek on the exhilarating Eagle’s Flight Zip Line.
Nature Trail Climbing Wall 40 feet high This is Michigan’s only vertical nature trail!  It's mounted on the side of the 50-foot high Treetop Discovery Tower.  As you climb the wall, read about the flora and fauna that is found in the forest at that level.  Press the buttons on your way up and hear distinct bird calls.  At the very top, hit the button to hear a hawk and signal that you've made it. A gentle glide down with the auto-belay system wraps up your Adventure Tour.
Starting Location The Adventure Tour begins under the white tent (tent not shown in photo) by the zip line landing platform (see photo) near the Mill Creek foot bridge. You can take the Adventure Tour whenever it is convenient for you throughout the day.

Adventure Tour Tickets

If you'd like to participate in the park naturalist-guided Adventure Tour at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, you'll need to purchase the Adventure Tour ticket in addition to general admission, even if you've purchased a seasonal family pass (Mackinac Associates membership). You must sign a Waiver of Liability to participate in the tour. Children must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver for them. The waivers and Adventure Tour tickets are available inside the David A. Armour Visitor's Center at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park.

The cost is $7.00 per person. The cost is the same for children, adults and groups.

Adventure Tour Guidelines

Participants must:

• Weigh between 50 – 250 pounds
• Be a minimum of 4 feet tall
• Wear shoes that are securely attached to your feet (no flip-flops or loose fitting sandals); no skirts or dresses
• Sign a Waiver of Liability form (Children must have a parent or legal guardian sign.)  Pick up a form in the David A. Armour Visitor's Center at the park
• Purchase an Adventure Tour ticket inside the Visitor’s Center before taking the tour

Read full list of Adventure Tour guidelines and restrictions.

Common Questions

How long does the tour last?

The park naturalist-guided tour lasts approximately 30-45 minutes.

Must a parent or legal guardian accompany children?

Yes, if you’re 11 years old or under, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child on the tour.

What if it rains?

For safety reasons, Adventure Tours will be suspended if it rains. If you’ve already purchased your ticket, your money will be refunded.

I'm bringing a group to do the Adventure Tour (12 or more persons). Is there anything special I need to do?

Several blocks of time are set aside each day for group visits, but these groups must prebook the visit. Groups wishing to participate in the Adventure Tour must make prior arrangements with Scott Witsman when booking the visit.  They should also have their Waiver of Liability forms signed before arriving at the park. Groups must contact Scott Witsman to obtain the form.School groups wishing to participate in the Adventure Tour must make prior arrangements with Scott Witsman when booking the visit. They must also have their Waiver of Liability forms signed by a parent or legal guardian before arriving at the park. Contact  Scott Witsman to obtain the form.