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As if standing on the terrifyingly see-through Grand Canyon Skywalk wasn't adrenaline-boosting enough, thrill-seekers have a new, even more death-defying way to look over and into the canyon—now while flying 1,000 feet above it at nearly 50 miles per hour. The Zip Line at Grand Canyon West officially opened on January 2 and features two "quad zip lines" that allow up to four people to spread their wings and soar over the canyon.
According to a press release, the first zip line is about 1,100 feet long, while the second measures 2,100 feet long and is set at a significantly steeper grade than the first, offering views into the nearby Quartermaster Canyon. Both lines start at the Hualapai Ranch, about a mile from the Skywalk, and tickets cost $89 ticket. The new attraction is expected to accommodate up to 350,000 visitors per year.
Video taken from the zip line shows four adventurers zooming side-by-side over the canyon. While riding above one of the seven natural wonders of world, zip liners are treated to a bird's-eye view of the canyon floor and the majestic surrounding scenery—if they're able to fight the G-force and look anywhere besides straight in front of them, that is.
If you prefer to keep your feet on solid ground — especially when exploring a mile-deep canyon — there are plenty of other ways to get an inside look at the Grand Canyon. Besides floating above it on the Skywalk, you can also book a guided hiking or rafting trip through the canyon; fly through it in an enclosed helicopter ride; or stay at Phantom Ranch, the only hotel located below the canyon rim.
