Lopez Island Tree Canopy Climbing: Unforgettable Old-Growth Adventure

Experience the only old-growth tree climbing activity in Washington State. Climb 100-200 feet high on rare old-growth trees and see the world from an eagle’s perspective. Connect with nature like never before!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Summer Time Lane - As a collective, we ascend a variety of trees, ranging from 100 to 200 feet in height, encompassing both ancient old-growth and secondary growth specimens. The number of trees you’ll scale, from one to four, is contingent on the group’s composition and the climbers’ proficiency. Reaching the heights of 20 stories amidst Coastal…
What's Included
  • Forest protection fee
  • Expert guidance
  • Complete climbing gear
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Discover the unique adventure of old-growth tree climbing in Washington State and make some lifelong memories. Take the rare opportunity that less than .1% of individuals have experienced. Bond as a small group, climbing 1-4 trees reaching from 100 to 200 feet, based on your level of fitness. Some of these are exceptional old-growth trees. Gain a new…

Location
Summer Time Lane
The meeting location is Summer Time Lane, Lopez Island, WA 98261. Signs will be posted to direct you to parking once you arrive. We are located on Lopez Island in the archipelago of the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Lopez Island, is consider the Jewel of San Juan Islands.​
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gretchenweaver
Oct 15, 2025
Bucket List Item! - I’m terrified of heights so this was an opportunity for me to overcome that. Brandon did a terrific job of allowing everyone to go at their own pace. He was very encouraging to the group who were all new to tree canopy climbing. The safety instruction at the beginning was very thorough and he did not begin until everyone understood how to use their equipment. We even did a test run on a small tree to get the hang of it. The views at the top were incredible! Amazing experience that I will never forget!
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Cdmontzingo
Jul 6, 2025
So much fun - We had a fantastic time celebrating our 40th anniversary with our kids. We loved the whole experience. Alex did a fantastic job as our guide.
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Brandon_b
Jul 4, 2025
Heavily relied on... - Heavily relied on climbing with ascenders which requires some physical fitness and coordination. Excellent instruction and focus on safety, enough that we could assemble and disassemble our entire equipment repertoire on our own. It is nice to have long pants in order to avoid drapes from the tree or ropes.
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Tyler_s
Jun 28, 2025
Something different! - Very different from anything else you would normally find on any other vacation. Brandon and Alex were very knowledgeable and were confident and patient and made you feel comfortable. This activity is for all ages and anyone can have fun!
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Jameswl9913ys
Sep 30, 2024
Take the bait- it's worth it! :) - We had a blast with our guide! I'm terrible with names, but I believe it was Brandon. He was a great instructor: informative, easy to understand, patient, and very calm. My group size was about 6. This still gave my new wife and me ample "space" to have a special experience while also feeling the comradery and joy of being with others. The intimacy with the old growth trees and special views from that angle were so memorable. But also...we just really enjoyed the conversation with the guide. It was great to have a few hours with a local to the islands who made us feel genuinely welcome.
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125christie
Sep 22, 2024
fun and unique experience - This was such a unique experience! Brandon made it fun, and we felt safe but also challenged. This was a great adventure!
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W6087qoamandac
Aug 26, 2024
Family Bonding at 150 feet - Leo our guide was great and interesting and funny. Made us all feel safe and capable. New appreciation for some forest facts we didn’t know. Very bonding experience for family to be all swaying gently together at the top of the tree. Highly recommend!
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Shawnmr5576qt
Aug 1, 2024
Excellent way to spend the morning on Lopez Island! - Awesome experience! Challenging enough to make it interesting, but still very accessible for novice climbers. and of course on a clear day the views are spectacular. Brandon was great. His instructions were clear and he was very laid-back while still being safety conscious.
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Mountaingoats2
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing trees! Amazing guide! - Brandon was just awesome! His passion for tree climbing was contagious. After a mixup with our booking, he stayed late to accommodate us and did so cheerfully! He displayed so much patience and used multiple strategies to make sure we both were able to get up in the tree. Plus the trees were gorgeous. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Kelly_l
Jun 22, 2024
Unique and Exciting! - Brandon was awesome! Very cool experience! We didn’t know what to expect and weren’t disappointed. Brandon made us feel safe and was patient with our kids. Also I left my phone and he was very kind to bring it to us.
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From $199
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).