•  An awesome taste of climbing for the beginner or more advanced if you choose – on average 3 climbs or climb attempts of 35 to 70+ feet, depending on group’s abilities. Our guides will instruct and encourage you every step of the way! Once you reach the top or gone as far as you can, your guide will lower you back to the ground.  Rock Climbing tours are our most physically challenging tours.  You should be able pull up your own body weight vertically, and do it multiple times. If you cannot do this, we suggest our thrilling Rappelling Adventure or one of our awesome Rock Challenge Tours.  The Rock Challenge does require a few smaller  bouldering style climbs and there are many other obstacles and challenges.

  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.
  • ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: harness, helmet, climbing devices and climbing shoes. (top-anchored ropes and beautiful scenery also provided)
  • INSTRUCTION No experience necessary, we will walk you through the activity and offer tips throughout to make your adventure the best it can be! Two guides will be assigned for 3 or more climbers. [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.

  Cost:

  • ADULTS: $94 per adult, plus $5 on Saturdays. 
  • YOUTH: (ages 6-15) $79 per guest (requires adult admission).
  • NOTE: Climbing requires advance booking and a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 8. * For groups larger than 8 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 the High Rock Adventures 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.
  • CLIMBING GEAR: You may wear your own climbing shoes and helmet if approved by our guide. Due to insurance guidelines, you will be required to use our harnesses, ropes and gear.
  • 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 a Rappelling tour, an Ecotour, Rock Challenge Tour, or add a Zipline Experience with our partners at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours.

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 plus an Expert Guide for Climbing. 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 6 to 7 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 7. * 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.

The Ultimate Ohio Adventure Tour: Hocking Hills Zipline and Climbing

This Ultimate Ohio Adventure Tour package is for those seeking multiple thrills! Experience the rush of a Hocking Hills Zipline, the free fall of a Rappel or the exhilarating challenge of Climbing natural sandstone cliffs. Reserve your choice of either the “Original Zipline Canopy Tour” or the “X” Zipline Tour and combine this with either the “Rappelling 101” or “Climbing 101” tours. 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 6-7 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 and fees additional).

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 250 lbs.
• 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.