Terrapin Adventures (Savage, MD)
Terrapin Adventures' zip line ride allows participants to glide through the trees -- 30 feet in the air -- at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. The Terrapin Rangers ensure that guests are safely and securely fastened inside the comfortable climbing harness before the 330-foot-long adrenaline rush begins.
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What fun we had! It was a great morning, the sun shine, light breeze and I know the staff ordered it just for me! Speaking of the staff, they were fabulous. They were great at making us feel very safe, comfortable, and kept us laughing. The zip line seamed short but really alot of fun. We were also scheduled for the Terripan Tower and enjoyed it all. We made some new friends and had a great experience. My only suggestion is that if your hands are manicured - take a pair of gloves for the Terripan Tower. Other than that - Enjoy!
Thought the zip line would actually be longer and higher up, but it was not too bad.
Going down the zip line was super cool! But for this event you only get 1 ride down the zipline, so I was disappointed in that. We ended up staying at the Terrapin Adventures and doing other activities (spending more $$).
this was a great experience. it really gave you a chance to explore something that you wouldnt normally do. the only thing is its a bit of a haul from va and you only get one zipline ride. however, you do get to see all the other activities at terrapinadventure, which are pretty interesting. i would definitely recommend this to friends.
The zip line itself was pretty short and fun but a bit anti-climatic. But the staff went above and beyond to be accommodating and hospitable and that is really where I would give my 3 stars. However, if you are looking for something more adventurous and more of an adrenaline rush, definitely do the Giant Swing. Much better and the 40 ft drop is excellent!
Fun but really short zipline. Not sure if it was worth the trip (45 mins) since I didn't do any of the other stuff, which are all pretty pricey.
I have an extreme fear of heights and the staff were patient and very nice. I highly recommend everyone do this at least once. It was awesome!
The Zip Line ride was not a long ride but it was a lot of fun. The employees, especially Mike, were extremely nice and made the ride a great experience.
It was my first time zipping and I enjoyed it! I just thought it was too short, but for the great price, it's worth paying for 2 zips! I would definitely do it again!
The Zip Line Ride was fabulous! I wish I could travel to work this way!!
The zip line was a lot of fun. My 9-year-old daughter has a fear of heights, but wanted to go on the zip line. The staff was very patient with her and encouraged her to overcome her fears. She ended up going on it twice and absolutely loved it!
The Zip Line was a lot of fun and the staff were very friendly. Unfortunately it was ~ 1hour drive from the Rockville, MD area and it was only one trip down a rather short line. The surrounding shopping center was unique and I enjoyed spending the rest of the day shopping there so overall the experience was great.
The zip line was very short, but I participated in other activities that they offered at the facility. Therefore, the other activities was worth the trip. Every staff that I encountered were exceptional. Overall, the facility is very unique, interesting, and challenging. I would definitely recommend to other people to attend.
Getting to the site was a bit of a challenge, due to what we (my companions and I) considered poor and insufficient sinage, both from the main road and from the parking lot to the store front where you check in. Other than that though, the guides were great and the event itself was loads of fun. We also did the swing, which we all loved.
Climbing the ladder to get up to the staging platform and walking across the high 30 ft wire (while holding on to an upper rope) to get to the zip line departure platform was definitely different and exciting. The zip ride was over too quickly but I am comparing it to the time I zipped in Mexico (16 zips over an open canyon with a river below. I suggest that they offer a second ride for half price.
It was my first zip line ride and better than I imagined. Now I'm ready for going much higher. I would recommend it highly. Staff was terrific too.
My friends and I totally enjoyed Zip Lining. And we can't wait to go again, but the only thing I would lament is that you don't get to go multiple times on one purchase. But other than that, the service was great, and I will definitely be going back!
We went for Fathers Day and the whole family had a GREAT time!
Terrapin Adventures, and the Zip line were a lot of fun. I do believe however, that the prices are very steep. I'm sure that the cost for construction, and the start up costs in general of this project were exhorbitant, however I for one know that I would visit more often if the prices were reduced somewhat. Also during our visit, as it turned out we had some extra time and wanted to participate in another activity, but were told that since we hadn't reserved in advance the Terrapin Tower was not prepared and we couldn't do it. Because of this they lost close to $120.00 in potential business and left a bad taste with potential future customers. I believe it would be in the company's best interest to prep all activities as part of the mornings opening routine.
I and the two other people in my group very much enjoyed the ziplining at Terrapin Adventures. All of the employees and guides were friendly and professional. They explained everything to us and safety was of utmost importance.
I am afraid of heights and expressed this to Jason, our guide. Jason was very patient, understanding and encouraging. He let me take my time and talked me through it. He was upbeat and funny and made me feel comfortable. I am glad for the experience, because I enjoyed it so much I did it again that same day!
This was so much fun! The staff is so friendly and made the experience great. I would recommend trying the Big Swing once you have done the zipline. It's worth the experience. The area is fantastic, too. There's a walking trail you can do. Also, it's all tucked into the Savage Mills shopping area and that was enjoyable to walk around. Highly recommend it!
For someone who's seen The Amazing Race and thought the zip line would be cool but not sure if it was for you, this is a good start. It wasn't too long, but it inspired us to look for some longer rides. It is a good place to get one's zip-lining feet wet.
Great bonding experience for my son and me.....Superb staff and not very physically demanding... a rush....
This was great. We had a fantastic time. We went down the slide too. I am recommending Terrapin to my company for team-building excercise. If you are really out of shape, you may have some difficulty, but I am 50+ and not that athletic and I was able to do it. Lots of fun.
Zip line was very brief and not worth the full price but for $7-10 it was great. Staff great, friendly and enthusiastic.
Fun for the whole family! If you like adventure and are a thrill seeker definitely recommend it. If you are afraid of highs it can be sort of a challenge, but pushing yourself to the limit is character building.
Go on a zip line through the woods.
It was really fun for our family. We were able to see what this was like and get familiar with the company. The staff was wonderful, patient and helpful. We'll be back!
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Terrapin Adventures is an outdoor adventure center for anyone ages 8-80. Enjoy the thrill of gliding through the forest canopy on our zipline, conquer all 25 of their High and low Challenge Course elements, scale their unique climbing tower or experience 2 G's of force on their Giant Swing.
Website: http://www.terrapinadventures.com/adventures.php#zipline
No-sweat adrenaline! Experience the thrill of gliding through the trees 30 ft in the air at speeds up to 20 miles an hour as you travel on our 330 ft. long zip line. Guests glide along a suspended 3/8 inch steel cable using a pulley and comfortable climbing harness. The Terrapin Rangers will make sure you are safely secure before you step off and experience the thrill of seeing the forest from a different point of view. First you cross a cable bridge to get to zip platform. Then you clip in and take off using gravity as your source of propulsion. You end up safely on the ground asking can I go again.
Terrapin Adventures (TA) is all about fun! They have created a new realm of adventure with only wood, rope and cable. Their company is on the cutting edge of fun bringing vacation type adventures from around the world to your doorstep. We've combined fitness and thrills within the context of caring for and understanding our environment. It's fitness in a group environment without the heavy equipment. It's thrills without the carnival like crowds. It's exploring, learning about and enjoying nature as it was meant to be. Their hope is to become a giving and growing part of the Baltimore Washington community by working with local charities, global businesses, tourists and neighbors.