When the sun goes down, TreeRunner changes. Climb and zip through illuminated aerial trails with music, lights and a different themed atmosphere on select evenings.
Night Forest takes Raleigh's Aerial Forest experience into the evening. Illuminated courses, music and the darkness around the trees create a different way to experience obstacles and ziplines you may already know.
Once the surrounding forest gets dark, even a trail you've climbed before takes on a different perspective — and during Raleigh's hot summer months, evening climbing also means cooler temperatures than earlier in the day.
Lighting throughout the park creates the after-dark atmosphere while the aerial adventure remains the center of the experience.
Night Forest themes and music change throughout the season, giving returning climbers another reason to come back.
Raleigh summers get hot. Night Forest starts later, after temperatures begin to ease, so you can get into the trees without the peak daytime heat.
Regular Night Forest is not exactly the same every weekend. The current booking calendar shows the available Raleigh dates, themes and start times so you can choose the experience you want.
Instead of publishing a theme list here that can become outdated, the booking calendar stays tied to current availability. Open Night Forest tickets, choose your preferred date or theme and select an available start time.
A bridge you've crossed during the day can feel completely different after sunset. The zipline ahead disappears into the darkness. Lights show you where you're going without revealing the entire forest around you. Add music and that evening's theme, and Night Forest becomes its own experience rather than simply a later reservation time.
Night Forest works whether you've climbed TreeRunner before or this is your first time in the trees.
Get everyone moving together with an evening activity that feels nothing like another movie night.
Instead of meeting somewhere just to sit, spend the evening climbing and ziplining together.
Add movement and shared challenge to the evening instead of doing the usual dinner-only plan.
Changing music and themes mean one Night Forest visit does not have to feel exactly like the next.
Open the Night Forest booking page and see the current Raleigh dates and theme options.
Choose the date, theme and available reservation time that work for your group.
Arrive at TreeRunner, check in and get fitted with your climbing equipment.
Complete orientation, then explore eligible illuminated aerial trails after dark.
Night Forest is the current TreeRunner name for Raleigh's themed nighttime Aerial Forest experience. If you've previously known these evenings as Night Climbs, this is the same after-dark concept under the shared TreeRunner Night Forest name.
Raleigh's limited-time fall experiences use their own dates, themes and tickets. Visit Fall Festivities for the current seasonal lineup rather than using regular Night Forest booking.
Night Forest uses the same core participation requirements as Raleigh's Aerial Forest. Check the basics before you head to the park.
Aerial Forest climbing begins at age 7. Adult participation and independent-climbing requirements vary by age and reach.
Age & Climbing RequirementsClosed-toe, closed-heel shoes are required. Gloves are required for Aerial Forest climbing, and long hair should be secured.
Prepare for Your VisitTreeRunner Raleigh is located at 12804 Norwood Rd. Check your route before heading out for an evening reservation.
Directions & LocationEvery climber needs the appropriate waiver. Completing it before you arrive helps make check-in easier.
Visit Preparation GuideYou do not need prior climbing experience. Every climber completes orientation before entering the aerial trails.
Explore the Aerial ForestNight Forest runs on select evenings. The booking calendar shows the current themes, dates and available times.
View Themes & TicketsNight Forest is Raleigh's nighttime Aerial Forest experience. Guests climb and zip through illuminated aerial trails after sunset with music and a changing themed atmosphere.
Yes. Regular Night Forest themes and music change throughout the season. Current dates and theme choices are shown in the booking process.
Main Aerial Forest participation begins at age 7. Adult participation and independent-climbing requirements vary by age and reach. Review our Age & Climbing Requirements before booking.
Yes. Prior climbing experience is not required. Every climber completes orientation before entering the aerial trails.
Regular Night Forest is not a haunted attraction. It centers around nighttime climbing, illuminated trails, music and the evening's theme. Seasonal fall events such as HallowGlow are separate experiences.
Night Forest is offered on select evenings throughout the season. The current online booking calendar shows available dates, themes and reservation times.
Rain alone does not necessarily stop climbing, but weather conditions can affect park operations. Review the Weather & Rain Policy when the forecast is uncertain.
(919) 410-7347 • Raleigh@treerunnerparks.com • 12804 Norwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
Check Raleigh's current themes, pick the evening that sounds best and spend the night climbing and ziplining through the trees.
