Go Ape

My boyfriend and I went as a day adventure and it was awesome. Neither of us had ever done this before and we both enjoyed this adventure. The team members seemed like they really enjoyed their jobs and explained everything in detail. We liked that you didn’t have to have a guide by your side ²⁴⁄₇ although they were on the ground making sure everyone was safe. You’re high up in the trees but I was focused on watching my man or looking at what I needed to do on the nice stage to worry about the height. Plus I really trusted the equipment so falling wasn’t a concern. The ziplines and tarzen swings are very fun although my landings in the mulch were less than graceful. You will definitely sweat so bring a change of clothes if you have somewhere to go after. Also, if you think you’ll land like me be prepared to get mulch everywhere. I wore gloves (I bought them there for $ 6) which I’m glad I did. My boyfriend did not, his hands were a little beat up but nothing major. All and all, even though it is a higher priced day adventure it is a fun and exciting experience.

Incredible!
Had the best time being adventurous. Such an incredible and fun workout. Conquering obstacles from tree to tree with a zip line ending at each one. If you need to conquer your fear of heights, step out of your comfort zone & spend some quality time with friends this is the place to go. The employees are so friendly, helpful & understanding. Cannot say enough about how friendly everyone is there. Worth every penny and made the best memories.

This place was amazing, beginning to end! I’ll start from the beginning, reserving online was extremely easy. I first thought it was a little pricey but we were going for a birthday so we sucked it up. It costs $ 49 a person. Once we arrived, it was easy to find. We checked in and filled out our waivers in less than 5 minutes then they had us getting ready with our group! We were in a group with 4 other couples. You stick with your group in the beginning for the instructions then split off into your own group you came with and go at your own pace. I am extremely afraid of heights, but the staff instructed me on how to use the harness correctly and it really helped me feel better. They are very thorough on their instructions and strictly enforce rules for safety, but super friendly! Loved every obstacle and it really was pretty tough! We are all in our 20’s and in good shape and struggled a bit with some of the obstacles but nothing we couldn’t handle. Zip lines were our favorite and we had some great laughs. We will be back again this summer with more friends! Took about 2 hours roughly for the instruction and to finish the course. Loved it and recommend it!

My husband and I came up to Pittsburgh for our four year anniversary. I thought this would be a great place to spend the day and I’ve always wanted to do a ropes course. I’m so glad we did this! It was a little intimidating at first (I wouldn’t do it if you are super afraid of heights). But once you get over your fear of being up high it is so much fun. You also hook yourself in to every station. Which is scary but once you get the hang of it it becomes a routine. There are two Tarzan swings that are so fun until you get to the rope wall and have to climb up it haha. That part was definitely one of the hardest for me. It also rained the entire time but that didn’t stop us. It was a little better because no one was there! There are a couple of points where you can pick the «difficult «way or the «extreme» way… we tried the extreme way once and we made it through but it was SO HARD. Keep that in mind when you are half way through the course, tired, and you think oh this won’t be hard haha. We will definitely go to other Go Ape courses in the future. The girls working that day were super informative and helpful. Do not pass this up!!!

This place is absolutely amazing!!! The staff are all so helpful and friendly and the course is incredibly fun. I can’t wait to come back the next time I’m in town.

Adventure seekers wanted! I am not one of them so this was def. not for me or for those afraid of heights. I recommend signing up for their email list which will send you coupons for 10−20% off every now and then. This helps with the $ 55 price for admissions. Making your reservations online is fast and simple. We went on a Sunday early afternoon in May and it was the perfect time. Not too hot nor very crowded. I recommend going in a smaller group as the more people you have the longer it will take and only 1 person can be on the zip line at a time and up to 3 people on each platform. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Do note that you receive a safety lesson in the beginning and the guide helps you with the first course but after that you are on your own. It took our group of 2 about 2 hours to get through the course. From zip lining to the Tarzan swing you feel like you are swinging through the trees!

Having done a fair bit of climbing activities, I would have to say I wasn’t bored here at GoApe. I visited the website before committing to a friend, as I wanted to know what to expect.
I found out there is a brief registration sheet to fill out, easy. Then a short time waiting for the rest of the group. After this we were introduced to Nick our instructor for the day. He lead us to the learning area where he gave out harnesses and instructions. He was clear and concise, just the basics. Of course he would have more to say if you wanted a question answered.
After this we filed through the walking course (no heights) demonstrating what we learned. After we all were comfortable, Nick lead us to the next step. This was basically the same thing as the walking course but up about 10ft and preceded with a rope ladder and followed by a mini zip line.
Nick was more stern during this stage (as he should be). This will be the last step before you are «released» on to stage 1. Make sure you are comfortable before proceeding.
I had a blast. We were the lead group so we set the pace for everyone else. The course was fun and interesting. I made sure to stay hydrated before each rope ladder climb. It took us about 2 hours at a relaxed pace.
Have fun and be safe!

I wasn’t expecting to much going in but I was wrong! It was so much fun and I would recommend it to anyone. I thought it was really different how you get to do everything yourself, they show you the safety and how to stuff before hand on a practice area and then just let you go off and do it all by yourself. They roam the grounds below just to keep an eye and so they’re near by if anyone needs help. Most places it’s like your having your hand held by staff and whistled at for doing everything wrong but here they just trust you which is nice. The staff I couldn’t have more nice things to say about, all of them were super friendly and helpful. They all seemed actually happy to be at their job and even carried conversations with you and just had a generally positive attitude! Worth every penny. I mean a 2 hour course, on your own to have fun, great staff, who wouldn’t want to spend the day here with friends. Oh and I am genuinely sore after doing it so be prepared!

I would recommend Go Ape! to anyone looking for a fun way to spend a few hours while also getting a workout in. It’s more physical than zip lining I have done in the past – a good portion of your time will be spent hoisting yourself up rope ladders and across various crossing obstacles, so be prepared for that. There are also five ziplines and two tarzan swings. At the one place I had ziplined before, the instructor went with the group the whole time, but at Go Ape!, they give you a thorough class and then release you to go at your own pace. This made me VERY NERVOUS at first, but it ended up being even more fun. The instructors watch from the ground and give you a whistle to use if you need help – which we didn’t. I definitely want to go back and do it again soon!
Pro tip: don’t wear your sunglasses on your head. I almost lost mine on the big swing, and the lady after me DID lose hers.

Honestly, this has got to be one of the BEST things offered in Pittsburgh! My hubby and I have been wanting to try zip lining so when we heard about Go Ape and that it was a little more than just zip lines, we were excited… and nervous! Needless to say, it was a blast! Everything is well organized and they give you instructions that make you feel comfortable but not micro-​managed.
It was the perfect length of time (about 2.5−3hrs) and had a variety of of activities that kept things interesting & fun. We seriously cannot wait to bring some of our friends here as it would be a great activity to do with a small group!
My only word of caution is that I would say if you aren’t in good physical shape this could be challenging as pulling yourself up a rope ladder isn’t as easy as it might seem but by no means do you have to be in peak physical condition to enjoy this. Such a great time!

This was my second time doing Go Ape, and I had a phenomenal time. I went with my cousins (we’re between 18 and 21), and all of us had a great experience. The park it was in was beautiful — I highly suggest either arriving early or planning on staying later to do some walking around. On the way, we got a little bit lost and ended up arriving late (about 10 minutes). We called ahead and they said the earliest they could get us in was 2.5 hours later. When we actually got there, though, they were able to still get us in with the group!
The training is very thorough. You start on the ground to learn how to connect all of your things up, then you go to a small platform (less than 10 feet off the ground) to practice again and get the feel for the zipline. During the first set of crossings, the instructor is on the ground to answer any questions (most of which seemed to be «Is this right? Am I hooked up right?»). After that, you’re on your own! (Although there are instructors wandering around the park).
While it is a physical activity, you don’t have to be in excellent shape to get through the course. My sister, who is a collegiate athlete, did have an easier time than me, but there was never a time that I thought «I can’t do this». The most physically demanding part is probably the Tarzan Swing, where you fly into a net and have to climb the net up to the platform. While we were there, one of the younger kids in front of us was having trouble, and the instructor was able to use a pulley to help him climb up. In our group, there were also people who didn’t seem like they were in great shape, but they still had a good time! And since the course isn’t one long thing, but rather 5 sets, if you do get tired you can also sit one out and watch the rest of the group.
You can also go at your own pace. If you’re worried that you’re holding the people behind you back, you can always offer to let them pass you.
The staff was really friendly and helpful, and they all seemed to be very knowledgeable about what they’re doing. Something I thought was awesome was that while we were doing training, they said that if you didn’t think you’d be able to do the course, or that you wouldn’t be able to be responsible for a child you were with, you could get a refund. I’d assume that once you actually started the course ou wouldn’t get any refund, but I was surprised that if you were too scared before you started, you’d still get your money back.
Things to be aware of when you’re visiting:
–The only bathrooms I saw were porta-​potties.
–There’s nowhere that sells food, but by the end of the course you’ll probably be hungry. There are some picnic tables right by the entrance to the course, so I highly suggest packing a lunch and enjoying the park!
–If you have really sensitive hands, bring gloves. I started to get a little rope burn.
My cousins and I had a fantastic time, and as I’ll be living in Pittsburgh next year, I’m hoping to return!

We took our 2 boys there ages 10 and 13 and had a blast. Great family bonding. Well worth the money. Very nice staff. Not too challanging to complete but very physical. We will definately go back.