Walk in the Tree Tops

The newest Big Mountain experience is a three-hour, half-day educational adventure that offers a unique view of a majestic, managed forest and the interconnected ecosystems of water, wildlife and plants which make it successful.

Walk in the Tree Tops begins with a one mile bike ride to a clearing amid a large stand of trees. For those who prefer, a motorized shuttle is provided for transport. A safety orientation is given before the tour continues with a short hike to the start of the boardwalk for a visual orientation of the course. Guests wear climbing harnesses and are connected with relay lines to safety cables suspended above the boardwalk.

The tour takes guests along a canopy boardwalk suspended 30 to 60 feet above the forest floor through a canopy of trees including Douglas fir, Grand fir, Pine, Larch and Spruce. Age of the trees is generally between 50 and 200 years old, with a few that are more than 200 years old. Guests will enjoy spectacular vistas of the Flathead Valley and may encounter wildlife varying from birds and their nests to some of the larger creatures of the woods. Cost is $48 per person and tours are available to guests 10 years and older with a minimum height requirement of 54 inches. Reservations are recommended by calling Big Mountain Guest Services at 406-862-2900.