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EXTREME TUBING

Highlands Outpost in Scaly Mountain, NC, offers an exciting summer tubing experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the thrill of snow tubing in the warmer months.

Using specially designed synthetic lanes, riders can slide down the hill just like on snow, but without the need for cold weather. This unique attraction provides the same fast-paced fun as traditional snow tubing, making it a perfect activity for families and adventure seekers even in the warmer months. Whether it’s summer or fall, Highlands Outpost ensures tubing excitement in any season with their innovative extreme summer tubing lanes.

HILL STATS

LENGTH IN FEET

NUMBER OF LANES

SEASON

MARCH – MID OCTOBER

SUMMER TUBING HOURS

EVERY DAY
10AM - 6PM
MARCH 4 & 31
CLOSED
APRIL 1-4, 8, 20-23, & 28-30
CLOSED
MAY 5-7, 12-14, & 19-21
CLOSED
AUGUST 18-20 & 25-27
CLOSED
SEPTEMBER 2-3 & 8-10
CLOSED

Location is closed random days throughout the year. Be sure to check hours on their website to be sure they are open the day(s) you want to visit. 

EXTREME TUBING TICKETS

Tickets are purchase on-site. No reservations required. 

2025 SEASON
ADULT 16+
YOUTH 7-15
CHILD 3-6
1 HOUR
$20
$20
$20
2 HOURS
$30
$30
$30
  • Must be 42 inches or taller, and 4 years old to ride.

DISCOUNTED RATES

  • They offer 1/2 price for locals on Fridays with valid ID. (Macon, Clay, Jackson County)

THINGS TO KNOW

  • You must fill out a waiver before riding on-site.

BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE

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ON-SITE CONCESSIONS

Light concessions and drinks are avaialable inside the main building.

RETAIL STORE

There is a retail store on-site that offers keepsake items, concessions, and more.

VISIT LOCATION PAGE

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