TreeRunner Adventure Park West Bloomfield Obstacles

Challenge Yourself on an Exhilarating Aerial Adventure Today!

With 20 obstacle trails meandering through and challenging all levels and abilities, there is something for everyone here at TreeRunner Adventure Park West Bloomfield.

Learn more about beginner, intermediate, and expert courses below!

Aerial trails for all skills and abilities include obstacles such as:

The Junior Park!

TreeRunner West Bloomfield is for kids, too! The Junior Park features trails and obstacles suitable for younger climbers ages 4 to 7 years old to experience the trees. At only 2-3 feet off the ground, this parent-led course is perfect for the little ones to be able to climb and zip while being a bit closer to the forest floor. The Junior Park includes 4 individual trails that feature a mix of zip lines and climbing obstacles.

As a parent or chaperone, you can enjoy the adult aerial adventure park while your little one climbs and plays! Please keep in mind that we do require a 1:1 adult-to-child ratio while climbing in the Junior Park as it is a parent-led experience from the ground. Non-climbers need not pay admission for the park.

Junior Park Courses:

Beginner trails are between 2-3 feet off the ground and are best for those climbers aged 4 – 7. You The obstacles are stable and easy to traverse for a first-time climber and require a 1:1 guardian to guide them through the experience from the ground. Chaperones need not pay for entry to the park!

Critter crawl is the perfect beginner course for new climbers, featuring multiple ziplines!

This trail has been reimagined for a full, immersive climbing experience through exciting new obstacles and ziplines!

 

Featuring multiple long zip lines and an exciting catwalk, this trail is made for fearless adventurers of our Junior Park!

 

 

Set into our aerial forest is our longest zip line in the Junior Park. This trail also features amazing immersive views of the aerial forest, making Junior Park climbers feel like a part of the larger park.

One of our newest thrilling Junior Park course features awesome ziplines and a some pretty unique obstacles (yes, even a Lily Pad!)

 

The Aerial Forest Main Platform!

Climb up to the Main Deck where you will be greeted by one of our friendly park guides. Our Main Deck is the starting point for 14 Aerial Trails!


Aerial Trails range in difficulty from beginner to expert. Climbers are required to demonstrate their ability to conquer a beginner route before moving on to an intermediate course, and an intermediate course before moving on to an expert-level trail. There are beginner trails (purple and yellow), intermediate trails (green), more advanced trails (blue), and two expert-level trails (black and double black diamond). The two purple trails are built specifically for younger beginners.

Please note that there are age restrictions on each course for the younger and smaller climbers.

Beginner Courses:

Beginner trails are between 5 to 15 feet off the ground and are suitable for all fitness and experience levels. You must complete one of these trails before moving on to an intermediate trail. The obstacles are stable and easy to traverse for a first-time climber.

Cricket consists of 10 elements, ending in a zip line. This trail features the Spider Web, which climbers climb across, and the Triangle Tunnel, which climbers climb through. Cricket is designed for younger children and those who need to work up to the harder, higher trails!

This trail includes 10 elements, ending in a zip line. Firefly features crawling through several wooden boxes and traversing through the netting. Another ideal trail for younger children, and those adventurers jus getting started!

New in ’22, Lady Bug features what is sure to be a famous element in its namesake, along with ziplines, and bridges. Set in the center of the park, this trail has views of the rest of our trails, and ends in the back of our park, where climbers can see the infamous giant tree in the unused part of our forest!

Also new in ’22, Butterfly is perfect for first time adventurers with multiple zip lines and obstacles while being just a few feet off the ground! This new trail is perfect for the new climber who is honing their skills!

Sunflower contains 12 elements, ending in a zip line. Test your balance and strength with the Ring Crawl and hold on tight for the Fabric Band Walk. Beginner level.

This trail incorporates 12 elements, ending in a zip line. Climb through the Broken Barrels, and traverse the Spider Rope Walk on this beginner trail. Beginner level.

Intermediate Courses:

A variety of stationary and swinging obstacles ranging in height from 20-35 feet in the air. These ropes courses are definitely a step up in a physical challenge. You must complete a Beginner Course before attempting these. One of these courses must be completed before attempting an Expert Course.

Forest Run involves 14 elements, ending in a zip line. Featuring 3 zip lines, a tightrope walk, and a flight between platforms via a log swing. This trail offers many attractions to the avid adventurer.

This trail comprises 12 elements, ending in a zip line. With two zip lines in total, and with a great view mountain trail is a great place for spectators to take pictures.

One of our newer additions, this trail involves 14 elements and has some of the more unique challenges in our entire park.

Conquer the Green Goblin! Unexpected surprises are in store for you on this trail – beware of logs!

Advanced Courses:

A physical challenge that draws upon core muscle groups in the lower and upper body. Blue level trails are suspended at a minimum of 35 feet but range up to 45 feet from the forest floor. Blue level trails may take up to an hour to complete. An Advanced trial must be completed before attempting an Expert trail.

Our BIG Zip course is possibly our most exciting featuring ziplines over 200 feet long! We call this course BIG Zip because it has the most and longest ziplines of any course in our entire park! This one is not one you want to miss! Speaking of, interestingly, this is the only course that does not start at our main platform, and begins near our harnessing shed and briefing stations!

Riptide blends 12 elements, ending in a slower descent auto-belay. Featuring, more prominently, the longest zip line in the park, Riptide also provides other wonders to the more experienced climber. This trail features suspended challenges wobbly boards, rope swings between platforms, and the walk over the park entrance offering a fun and exciting adventure trail.

This trail links 13 elements, ending in a slower descent auto-belay. Waterfall is one of the more difficult trails in the park. Waterfall features challenging elements like the Ring Trapeze, the Tarzan Swing, and the more difficult ‘U’-Ropes, and Log Ladder.

Expert Courses:

An intense physical challenge for the more physically fit and daring climbers. These two trails are 30 to 40 feet in the air, more challenging, and require more time to navigate. Difficulty levels are advanced and require patience and stamina to complete.

Black Storm integrates 12 elements, ending in a Quick Jump (auto-belay). A difficult trail that features many unique challenges, including the Spinning Log Ladder, Swinging Triangles, and Hanging Peg Steps. A ball-seat swing and long zip line over the picnic area makes for a fun and interesting experience.

This trail joins 15 elements, ending in a Quick Jump (auto-belay). Commando is the most difficult trail in the park. Every element is designed to challenge the climber. Climbing the ladder to the first platform is a huge accomplishment. Featuring long, unique, tiring obstacles, upper-body strength is a must to succeed. The second half of the trail is a gauntlet of the most challenging elements in the park. The “Devil Discs” are the most difficult, followed by the Rising ‘U’-Rope Climb and Sausage Ladder. Fortunately, there are two zip lines, which offer a nice break from the difficulty.

Course Closing Time

Harder trails begin to close as much as 1 hour prior to closing to allow guests to complete the trails before the end of the night. Please make your reservation with this in mind to ensure you are able to complete all the trails you want to conquer.

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