We’ve indulged in just about every method of transportation from Massachusetts to New York, from $15 train rides to the potential floating Maglev train and even seaplanes. The Catamount Zip Tour, dubbed the “Cata-monster” due to the accelerating speeds in the last mile of the 2-hour zipline, offers yet another method of transportation from Massachusetts to New York.
However, this ride takes you from the picturesque Berkshire mountains to upstate New York, not from Boston to Manhattan. The Catamount Zip Tour is the longest zipline in America, according to the Catamount Mountain Resort website.
How long is the zipline tour?
The tour is two-hours in total. Riders have individual braking systems for speed control, which can impact your overall time above ground.
How fast is the zipline?
Zipliners may race at speeds of up to 55+ miles per hour. There are three dual-zipline spans that overlook the Berkshires and New York’s Hudson Valley.
Where is the Catamount Zip Tour?
The zip tour begins in Egremont, Massachusetts and ends in Hillsdale, New York.
What about transportation?
A lift will bring you to the beginning of the zipline in Massachusetts. If driving, it is recommended to park your vehicle near the zipline’s finish so you can drive back after your tour.
What is the ‘Cata-monster’?
The “Cata-monster” refers to the last stretch of the zipline. It’s about 1-mile in total distance and the zipline is angled in a position that can generate speeds above 55 miles per hour. Hold on tight!