lums pond detour alert
Don't let a little road construction stop you from having an adventure. Here's how you find us.
Driving Southbound on 896 - Coming from the North they should make a left onto Porter Road, then make a right onto Woods Road and then make a right on Howell School Road. This will bring them to the entrance of Lums Pond where they make a left into the park.
Driving Northbound on 896 - Coming from the South after the bridge they can make a right onto Red Lion Road and then take a left onto Howell School Road.
**One other thing - please drive past the construction on Howell School Road as the entrance is open to the park that way.**
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1042 Howell School Road, Bear, DE 19701
Delaware (Bear)
Go Ape Lums Pond, Delaware’s first and only zip line and treetop adventure course is set within beautiful Lums Pond State Park in Bear, Delaware. This course includes 5 exciting sections featuring over 37 unique crossings and 4 thrilling zip lines, taking you over Lums Pond, the largest freshwater pond in Delaware!
Park Amenities
TreeTop Adventure
If you’re ready for a totally unique outdoor experience, its time to Go Ape! Way more than just zip lines, Go Ape is a 2-3-hour journey through the forest canopy as you take on suspended obstacles, Tarzan swings and breathtaking zip lines – all with an incredible view.
Take a look at what’s involved:
Price:
Baboon (10-15)
$38
Gorilla (18+)
$58
Orangutan (16-17)
$58
Restrictions
Minimum Age
10 years
Minimum Height
4 ft 7 in
(55 inches)
Maximum Weight
285 lbs
(subject to harness fit)
Supervision Ratios
Gorilla
(18+)
+
Baboon
(10-15)
One participating adult (18+) is required to supervise up to two 10-15 year olds. Participating adults may not supervise from the ground. *** 16 and 17 year olds do not require a participating adult. They require a waiver signed by either their legal guardian or an adult (18+) who has obtained permission from their legal guardian.
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
- Park entrance fee required
For details on park entrance fees please visit http://www.destateparks.com/fees/daily/index.asp
- Wear closed toe, closed heel flat shoes
- Sensible clothes for adventure
- Bring Gloves, or buy them on the day if it's cold
Longest Zip
700
ft
Highest Platform
48
ft
Longest Crossing
57
ft
Total Length
3166
ft
Treetop junior
Go Ape Treetop Junior courses offer a 1 to 1.5 hour outdoor experience designed specifically for those young adventurers in your tribe. Go Ape Treetop Junior courses utilize an easy to use safety system that will keep your young adventurers safe while they focus on having fun! Made up of 20 obstacles and 2 zip lines, our Junior courses are packed with excitement, delivering offers a treetop experience that will leave lasting memories.
Take a look at what’s involved:
Price:
Adult (18+)
$28
Child (under 6)
$28
Junior (6-17)
$28
RESTRICTIONS
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
285 LBS
(SUBJECT TO HARNESS FIT)
MINIMUM AGE
ALL AGES
MINIMUM HEIGHT
3FT 3IN
(39 INCHES)
Supervision Ratios
Adult
(18+)
+
Child
(under 6)
An adult (18+) must participate to supervise every two children under age 6 on the course, though we strongly recommend one adult per child on the first visit. Participating adults may not supervise from the ground.
Adult
(18+)
+
Junior
(6-17)
One adult (18+) is required to supervise up to eight 6 - 15 year olds. The supervising adult may either participate on the course (paying) or supervise from the ground (no charge). ** 16 and 17 year olds do not require a participating adult. They require a waiver signed by either their legal guardian or an adult (18+) who has obtained permission from their legal guardian.
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
- Park entrance fee required
For details on park entrance fees please visit http://www.destateparks.com/fees/daily/index.asp
- ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY TO FILL OUT THE DISCLAIMER
- MAKE SURE PHONES/CAMERAS ARE SECURED OR FIT IN YOUR POCKET
- WEAR CLOSED TOE, FLAT SHOES
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Great news, Lums Pond campground has been recently upgraded to include electric, water and sewer hook-ups.
