Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Zipline in Chattanooga on Lookout Mountain!

Open Saturdays & Sundays March 7  – May 17
Open 7 days a week May 23 – August 8

Visit High Point ZIP Adventure at Ruby Falls to glide through the treetops on fun ziplines surrounded by incredible views and conquer the 40-foot climbing tower with multiple routes of varying difficulty at the park. 

Advance Reservation Required
Ticket includes round trip zipline + the 40′ climbing wall.
All participants must complete a WAIVER.

Please allow 45 minutes – 1 hour for High Point ZIP Adventure (includes safety training, gearing up, ziplining and climbing). When reserving a High Point ZIP Adventure ticket after your Ruby Falls Cave Walk, allow 2 hours between the start time of your cave tour and the start time of your High Point ZIP Adventure reservation.

Participants must weigh between 60 – 275 lbs to zipline and 35 – 275 lbs for the climbing tower. Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes required. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. During the occurrence of extreme cold and high winds, the High Point Course Manager may increase participant weight limits.

High Point Zip FAQs

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Available Select Thursdays and Sundays, Before-Hours

Children younger than 12 years old are not permitted on Gentle Walking Tours. Advance online ticket purchase required. Limited Availability

The Gentle Walking Tour is a 1-mile round-trip walk with some uneven pathways and 36 stairs in small groupings. Guests should be comfortable walking with the gentle pace of the group and standing with limited opportunities to sit.

Accessibility Info

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2026 Romance at Ruby tickets are Sold Out

Join us for a one-of-a-kind date night with an unforgettable lantern-lit, after-hours guided cave tour, professional photo, and special gift. Hear tales of local legendary love stories, including the inspiring love story that led to the discovery of Ruby Falls.

Romance at Ruby tours are capped at 10 couples, creating an idyllic setting to lingering longer at the stunning waterfall and ancient formations illuminated by the gentle glow of hand-held lanterns. Advance ticket purchase necessary. Tickets sell quickly!

February 1, 5-8, 12-15, 2026

Appropriate for ages 16 and up.

Ticket includes admission for 2 guests.

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Guests visiting throughout the day on December 30 can take home a complimentary keepsake postcard while supplies last and discover lesser-known facts and legends about the discovery of Ruby Falls as we commemorate the incredible journey of Leo Lambert leading to the discover of Ruby Falls on December 30, 1928.

Honoring 97 years of discovery at the park, 97 Cave Walk tickets for select morning tours on December 30, 2025 will go on sale for the $2.00 original ticket price on Dec. 19,2025 at 10:00 AM. Limited Availability. Special discount tickets are valid only for select Cave Walk tours on December 30 and are nonrefundable.  2025 $2 Tickets are SOLD OUT. 

Our Story

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All admission is timed-entry for a specific date and time.

See the wild side of nature inside Lookout Mountain! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator into the mountain and explore the cavern trail to the tallest cave waterfall open to the public in the United States. Learn the story behind the accidental discovery of the cavern, see stunning rock formations, and experience the thundering waterfall and lightshow!

The Cave Walk is a 1-mile round-trip walk with some uneven pathways and 36 stairs. Guests should be comfortable walking, standing, and keeping pace with the group for up to 90 minutes. The length of the Cave Walk experience is typically 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on date and time of visit.

For cave adventures offering more in-depth details, a slower-pace, extended time at the waterfall and a smaller number of participants, please read about Lantern Tours, Gentle Walking Tours, Geology Tours, and History Tours.

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Discover the incredible lore and rich history of Ruby Falls while exploring the cavern trail to the thundering waterfall with a senior-level guide.  This specialty tour features early-access to the cave, extended time at the waterfall, a limited number of participants and stories of legendary events and happenings from our 98-year history!

The History Tour is for Guests Age 12 and older

The History Tour is a 1-mile round-trip walk with some uneven pathways and 36 steps. Guests should be comfortable walking and standing for up to 120 minutes and keeping pace with the group.

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. 

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Explore the cavern trail to the thundering underground waterfall on an immersive Geology Tour, where the story of the cave comes to life. Led by a senior-level guide, guests learn how Ruby Falls Cave was formed, uncover the science behind its most fascinating formations, and discover how the cave has slowly changed over thousands of years.

Along the way, spot fossils preserved in limestone, learn what influences how water dissolves limestone, and see how countless years of chemical reactions create formations in a stunning variety of sizes, shapes, and hues. The tour includes extra time at the waterfall, offering a closer look at the towering, water-sculpted limestone walls that frame this natural wonder.

The Geology Tour at Ruby Falls is ideal for guests interested in geology and curious about caves.

The Geology Tour is for guests age 5 and older

Tickets should be purchased online in advance, group size is limited. 

Click here to learn more about the development of the Geology Tour.

The Geology Tour is a 1-mile round-trip walk with some uneven paved pathways and 36 stairs. Guests should be comfortable walking, standing, and keeping pace with the group for up to 120 minutes.

Ruby Falls offers numerous types of cave adventures throughout the year. Featured tours and park activities change seasonally.   Read descriptions and learn more about other cave tours and special activities while planning your trip to the park.

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All admission is timed-entry for a specific date and time.

See the wild side of nature inside Lookout Mountain! Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator into the mountain and explore the cavern trail to the thundering waterfall inside the mountain. Learn the story behind the accidental discovery of the cavern, see stunning rock formations, and experience the thundering waterfall and lightshow!

The Cave Walk is a 1-mile round-trip walk with some uneven pathways and 36 stairs. Guests should be comfortable walking, standing, and keeping pace with the group for up to 90 minutes. The length of the Cave Walk experience is typically 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on date and time of visit.

For cave adventures offering more in-depth details, a slower-pace, extended time at the waterfall and a smaller number of participants, please read about Lantern Tours, Gentle Walking Tours, Geology Tours and History Tours.

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Enjoy Annual Pass benefits for one year from the date of purchase. Exclusive ticket discounts valid for each Annual Passholder per visit.  

Buy an Annual Pass

Annual Passholder Exclusive Benefits

• Unlimited Cave Walk Adventure admission with advance reservation
• 10% discount on food and merchandise at Ruby Falls
• $5 discount on Ruby Falls souvenir photo purchase per visit
• Unlimited access to historic Lookout Mountain Tower & Blue Heron Overlook**
• $5 discount on Specialty Tour admission for passholder (Discount valid for: Lantern Tour, Gentle Walking Tour, History Tour, Geology Tour, Adults Exclusive Cave Walk and Ghost Walk Lantern Tour. Advance reservation required)
• Exclusive Dread Hollow admission discounts include $5 off Thursdays & Sundays, $2 off Fridays & Saturdays for passholder (reservation required, open seasonally)
• $2 off adult and $1 off child admission to High Point ZIP Adventure at Ruby Falls (Open seasonally and advance reservation required.)

**Historic Lookout Mountain Tower and Blue Heron Overlook access is not available during extreme weather conditions.

Annual Pass Prices

Adult: $54.95

Child: $34.95 (Ages 4-12)

• Advance Reservations are necessary for cave adventures, zipline and haunted attraction. Reserve online here and select “Account Login.”
• Discounts are valid for 1 ticket per annual passholder per visit.
• Annual pass discount not valid with any other discounts.
• Passholders under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult at Ruby Falls and High Point ZIP Adventure.
• Verification of child’s age may be required for Annual Pass purchase.
• Some restrictions apply. Privileges subject to change without notice.

Annual Pass Reservation Questions

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