Film / The world’s longest, fastest, and wildest three zipline experiences

By Yvonne

Combining speed, height, and all things fragile, the safety equipment may seem incapable of holding your body—but ziplining is arguably one of the most thrilling outdoor activities around. Yet while zipping through the air, you’ll always get to pass some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth. But where is the best place to risk it all on a zipline? From 50 meters underground to 300 meters high in the sky, here are the longest, fastest, and wildest zipline experiences from around the globe.

1. The Beast -- Orocovis, Puerto Rico

Distance: 1.6 km
Top speed: 104 km/h

Located in Puerto Rico and suspended 304 meters above the ground, this is the highest zipline in the world. Before reaching the platform, you’ll dive headfirst like Superman. During your adrenaline-fueled flight as you descend from the mountain, you’ll have just two minutes to take in the lush rainforest, rivers, and valleys below.

▲ The Beast in Puerto Rico (Video / from YouTube)

2. SkyRider -- Hunter Mountain, NY

Distance: 6.4 km
Top speed: 80 km/h

Soaring 182 meters above the ground, SkyRider in New York State is North America’s longest and highest cave zipline. With five parallel lines available for racing, thrill-seekers can compete against each other.

▲ Hunter Mountain, New York (Video / from YouTube) 

3. Mega Zips at Mega Cavern -- Louisville, Kentucky

▲ Mega Zips Crazy Zipline in Louisville (Photo / fromhuffingtonpost)

Distance: 274 m
Top speed: 56 km/h

Located 50.2 meters below the Earth’s surface, this is the only underground zipline on the planet. Suspended 21 meters high inside a cave beneath one of America’s trendiest cities—Louisville—six zip lines are built within an underground tunnel system said to stretch 27.3 km. Adventure seekers, race with your friends and commemorate an unforgettable thrill ride.