kerfoot canopy tours

I'm adding this to my list of favorite things ti do and something you should try at least once. Bring a pair of sun glasses if your eyes get teary with high wind speeds and get ready for some fun! It's a hiking adventure with water and rest stops provided. Would we super fun with group of people you know but just as pleasant with strangers. The staff were great and the views were breath taking. The course is well maintained and I felt very safe but with the benefit of feeling the thrill and exitement of swinging tree to tree like a monkey!

Just did the canopy tour with 4 of my girlfriends. We had an excellent time! One of our group had never ziplined before and she was a hoot to watch! I can't say enough about how wonderful our guides were. Josh and Aaron were very personable and fun! They really know their stuff! I hope to bring my family back next summer! Thanks to all!

Less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities, this was an afternoon of fun! When we arrived, the employees in the front office gave us clear information about what to expect and answered all of our questions (three of us had never zip-lined before). Our two group leaders were fabulous - they were very knowledgeable and personable - helping us to have a great time while keeping us safe. We loved using the Go Pro we rented on-site from Kerfoot - it was only $20 and they let you switch people wearing it (the Go Pros fit on each person's helmet) - and they give you a usb with all the photos and videos to take home. Read the website in advance for details on what not to bring - also please keep in mind the travel time to this place. The only downside for us was that the family we were paired with was really late and we had to wait for them. I totally recommend this experience at Kerfoot!

I bought my husband the Kerfoot Canopy Tour as a birthday present. We took the trip in September 2014. It was not only a beautiful day, cool and partly sunny, but it was a FANTASTIC adventure. (He was so glad I got him to go!)Our guides, Vincent and Moses were wonderful. They began by getting everyone into their harnesses and safety helmets. They make sure everything is secure. The harnesses and safety helmets were even comfortable. We went on a Thursday and were part of a group of six guests (they have groups of up 10). With the smaller group, we got lots of personal time with the guides and could ask questions and see all the beautiful sights from each of the "deer stands." (At one point, we saw an eagle fly right by!)I thought I would be scared to take the first leap off, but the instruction was excellent and all care was taken to keep people safe. I was never afraid to go across the steel cables. I screwed up once, and didn't brake soon enough, but Moses was prepared, waiting, and stopped me. (Thanks again, Moses!) I was fine. There are some stairs to climb (of course--this is a "canopy" tour). There's also one long hanging wooden bridge that you have to cross, but again, you are locked in to a steel cable as you cross, so you feel safe.The adventure progresses from shorter, simple zips, to a very long, 1200' one. By the end, I was feeling very confident. I would totally recommend this to anyone. My husband and I are 55 years old and it was an adventure we'll never forget!

When my husband and teenage sons said this is what they wanted to do for a fun summer weekend, I thought I could just go along and watch. Oh no! My kids insisted I participate. And I am glad they did. It was exhilarating! The guides are terrific and the view is breathtaking. Our tour was originally scheduled for late June, but there was a lot of flooding in the area. Lee offered a full refund, a partial tour, or a reschedule. Kerfoot Canopy Tour is a great experience!

We are 8 guys in our sixties visiting the area for the first time. Most of us hadn't gone zip lining before and this exceeded expectations. Really thrilling but no one got hurt or even close to getting hurt. The coaches were really great. The course was laid out so that you built up your confidence and could handle really long lines that would have seemed impossible an hour before (and seem impossible to me now!). Really nice, isolated natural environment. Well organized. Down side is that there are only yucky porta-potties which will be a turnoff esp for ladies, so plan ahead. Less than an hour from Minn. hotels. A really wonderful experience.

The zip line tour takes a full 3 hours and has a good variety of runs. The staff is friendly, professional, and very safety conscious. I will go again.

I had been zip lining in other countries and did not know what to expect when going to this very small town in Minnesota. I have to say, I was amazed at the variety of the 14 zip lines they had, the quality of the gear, the staff, and overall experience. OUTSTANDING experience and so much fun for our family. I will definitely be back!

This zipline tour had some awesome views and fast lines. Staff was courteous and fun. Our group really enjoyed the speed and length of the zips here. It is in the woods, so bring your bugspray!

I have been on several zip lines. This is the first one that hand breaking was required. I was a little apprehensive about learning this technique but the guides were excellent teachers and soon I was able to brake like a champ. The guides were very professional making sure our safety was their top priority. We safely zipped over great ravines and through the tree tops enjoying every thrilling minute. I think they could improve the customer experience by emptying the non flushing toilets more often. The two that they had were pretty much full to the top. I would also suggest mowing the parking area. The flooding made the place very difficult to locate. I would suggest better communication for guests arriving from out of town with reservations as to which roads are closed. More signs directing guests to the tour would be greatly appreciated. Once we finally got there we had a great time. Don't forget the bug spray!

We saw this place on TV and thought it sounded like fun. We had done 2 other zip lines in other countries. Aside from it being tough to find because of recent rains and flooding, it is located in a very beautiful area outside of Mpls normally easily accessible. The owner was darling and the staff was wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. This was quite an experience, over a mile of zip lines, 14 rides, the longest was 1200 feet I think and the fastest was about 40 mph. It was beautifully set in the hills and valleys and very safe, new and clean. The towers and stands were beautiful and the views were breathtaking! The training is perfect, thorough but not too long.The sweet owner was ever present always checking in and participating in certain areas. Our sky guides, Matt and Josh, were amazing! They have GoPro to rent and it was worth it. The bathroom facilities are outhouses, just fyi. They have very nice tshirts and other items for sale as well. Give it a try, but look for social living or other coupons as it is not cheap. Group discounts available. Great for most ages, not small kids. I don't know the size or age cut off.

This was our first zip-line tour ever and we really enjoyed it. I liked that you worked your way up to longer, and faster runs each time, which helped build confidence. Our guides, Jeff and Cassidy, were awesome and very encouraging, safety was definitely #1 priority throughout. Even for those of us scared of heights, it was enjoyable (I will admit there was one line about halfway through that was very totally nerve wracking and I wasn't sure I could do it - but with a encouragement from Cassidy, my husband, and lots of praying, I someone managed to survive. ;-) I would definitely recommend this tour for any one with a sense of adventure. They do zip-lining right at Kerfoot - lots of runs which get progressively faster, high focus on safety, awesome guides - I would definitely go again. If you ever thought to yourself, "I might want to try that", this is THE place to do it!

My family absolutely loved this zipline tour. It's one of the best ones we have ever been on! Our tour guides, Tony and Cassidy, are very experienced and made the tour that much more enjoyable. This tour is a must when visiting Minnesota

I went with a small group of friends for my bachelorette party and we all had a wonderful time! It was everyone's first time zip lining, so we were all a bit anxious/excited. The guides were really helpful in preparing us for the overall experience, as well as each individual zip. The progression of zips allowed us to gain confidence on some easier ones, while slowly throwing in longer and faster ones. I appreciated the overview our guides gave us for each zip line...for instance, where we might want to start breaking, and which ones were faster than others. Even though there was a bit of trepidation due to the nature of what we were doing, overall I always felt safe. The harnesses were constantly checked and adjusted, and we were always double-clipped onto a safety line. The 'hand braking' took some getting used to, but once I did, I found it comforting to have some control over my speed. Oh, and I rented a GoPro camera during our visit, which takes photos and video, and it totally ended up being work the price. They load all of your images onto a zipdrive and you get a bunch of fun memories to look back on. If you are going to get a camera, I would make sure they show you how to use it, b/c I was constantly having to ask them to take a picture or move the camera to a different helmet. This was a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend. One of the members of my group was afraid of heights and decided to go anyways and had an amazing time. The scenery was beautiful, and the tour length was just right. It's a great bonding experience.

We had an awesome time zipping throught the trees with our amazing guides Collin and Mark. The zips were long, exciting and the experience was great until talking with the owner. He came off a pompous child, I would gladly return if I didn't have to deal with him again.