Piedmont Tree Climbing

04/22/2026

Come see us and get a free push on our tree swing at Blackwood Farm Park! Happening right now at Orange County Earth Day.

04/15/2026

Come see us at Earth Day! Patrick and I will be giving rides on a temporary tree swing in W***y. You may remember W***y as the spectacular willow oak in which we first offered public tree climbs.

04/09/2026

Please join us for an open house!

Sunday, April 26, 2026
3-7 PM
4642 Rocky Branch Ln, Mebane
https://goo.gl/maps/FazieJ6wwj5oT5cV7

Curious about tree climbing? Come see what Piedmont Tree Climbing is all about and meet other tree-loving folks while you enjoy our:

🌳four giant tree swings
🌳zipline
🌳nature playscape
🌳lawn games
🌳wooded trails
🌳picnic areas ..and more!

4:00 Drawing for door prizes
4:30-5:30 Free tree climbing for 6 lucky winners
5:30 Potluck dinner

By popular request, Piedmont Tree Climbing T-shirts and stickers will be available for sale.

Already have a connection to Piedmont Tree Climbing? Maybe we've installed a custom tree swing for you; taught you to climb trees; rescued your cat from a tree; or been aided by your expertise, encouragement, and friendship as we’ve grown. Whatever our connection, we'd love to thank you by welcoming you to our home base for a day of FREE nature-powered fun for all ages in the great outdoors!

03/23/2026

Alba, our beloved climbing tree, greets the moon this evening.

03/10/2026

Remember climbing a tree as a kid? The dangerous way? Come try it the safe way: with a harness, helmet, and rope!

Sign up at https://www.piedmonttreeclimbing.org/p/public-tree-climbs.html.

03/02/2026

Tree climbing season will start March 14, and signups are now available! If you've been wanting to climb a giant tree with your friends and family, this is your chance! Climbs take place at our private farm in Efland, NC, halfway between Hillsborough and Mebane. After your climb, you can stay for a while to ride the 4 giant tree swings, zip down the 240-foot zipline, hike the wooded trails, play on the giant seesaw, jump on the trampolines, and enjoy a picnic. Sign up at: https://www.piedmonttreeclimbing.org/.../public-tree...

11/12/2025

Tree climbing at its finest! Fun, self-discovery, and connection with nature and great folks! We still have openings on November 22 and 23 if you want to give tree climbing a try.

10/28/2025

Autumn is a gorgeous time to climb a tree! This climber decided to take a rest once she reached a massive limb. The golden colors and falling leaves are creating an amazing show that's even better experienced from the arms of a welcoming tree. We have two more weekends of climbing this season, and we'd love to have you join us! Click here for more information and to register: https://www.piedmonttreeclimbing.org/p/public-tree-climbs.html

08/26/2022

This cooler weather is perfect for Tree Climbing. We have openings this Saturday and Sunday at 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:00pm and would love to see you in the trees. Cost is only $25 per person for an hour long climb and all the gear is provided. No climbing experience is required and climbers need to be at least 6 years old. Sign up online at

We host public tree climbs on certain weekends from March through November at various locations, mostly in Orange County, NC. We provi...

07/10/2022

We just added more than 200 public climbs slots to our calendar on various weekends from August to November. If you have been wanting to climb a giant tree with your friends and family this is your chance to sign up! Climbs take place at our private farm in Efland, NC halfway between Hillsborough and Mebane. After your climb you can stay for a while to ride the 4 giant trees swing, zip down the 240 foot zipline, hike the wooded trails, or play on the giant seesaw or jump on the trampoline. Sign up at: https://www.piedmonttreeclimbing.org/p/public-tree-climbs.html