Ziptour®

Gunstock Mountain Resort

For visitors to Gilford or Laconia, the Gunstock ZipTour® stands out as the region’s defining mountain adventure. Gunstock Mountain Resort is home to New England’s original summit‑to‑base zip line experience, giving guests a breathtaking experience that has become a defining way to descend the mountain, rivaling the thrill of skiing its legendary terrain. Spanning more than 8,700 feet from the summit to the base, the Gunstock ZipTour® carries riders high above the treetops with sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee, the Ossipee Range, and even Mount Washington on a clear day. As you launch from the scenic summit and glide over open slopes and dense forest, the landscape unfolds beneath you—an effortless, soaring descent set against the shimmering backdrop of New Hampshire’s most iconic lake, and one that has become a signature year‑round adventure at the resort.

719 Cherry Valley Road Gilford, NH

For days/hours of operation please visit the Gunstock Mountain Resort website or call 603-293-4341 for ride reservations.

Ziptour® Stats

WONDER ZIP (SPAN 1)

  • Cables: 2 side by side
  • Length: 451 ft long
  • Vertical Drop: 11% average grade
  • Top Speed: 35 mph

PANORAMA ZIP (SPAN 2)

  • Cables: 2 side by side
  • Length: 273 ft long
  • Vertical Drop: 16% average grade
  • Top Speed: 25 mph

RECOIL ZIP (SPAN 3)

  • Cables: 2 side by side
  • Length: 3,981 ft long
  • Vertical Drop: 19% average grade
  • Top Speed: 68 mph

PISTOL ZIP (SPAN 4)

  • Cables: 2 side by side
  • Length: 3,809 ft long
  • Vertical Drop: 14% average grade
  • Top Speed: 66 mph

 

Guests begin their adventure with a brief orientation and a practice run on the Demo Zip, getting comfortable with the ZipTour® trolley and rider‑controlled braking system. From there, a short walk leads to the Wonder Zip—a 451‑foot warm‑up span that builds confidence and sets the stage for what’s ahead.

Next comes the ascent to the summit aboard the Panorama High‑Speed Quad, where sweeping views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding mountains heighten the anticipation. At the top, riders launch onto the Panorama Zip, a fast, exhilarating first span that introduces the scale of the full tour. The journey continues on the Recoil Zip, accessed by climbing a 40‑foot tower to one of the most scenic launch points in New Hampshire. As you step off the platform, the landscape becomes a blur of treetops, ridgelines, and open sky—an unforgettable flight over terrain that few people ever get to explore.

The grand finale unfolds on the Pistol Zip, a long, smooth descent over Gunstock’s ski trails and across the snowmaking pond, where riders often catch their reflection as they glide toward the base area. With side‑by‑side cables on every span and full rider-control throughout the tour, sharing the experience with friends and family makes the Gunstock ZipTour® a standout mountain adventure.

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