GET OUT AND PLAY
Don't stay cooped up indoors. Come out and play! With the country's largest ropes challenge courses for kids and adults, Forgefire Adventure Dining, Laser Tag, Augmented Reality Adventure Games, lakes to fish and kayak on, and miles of flat hiking, running, and biking trails to explore, the possibilities for outdoor fun are endless at The Forge.
ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHT
Disability Accessible
Eight Towers Adventure
Experience the thrill of climbing and ziplining through the largest aerial challenge course in North America! Challenge yourself on nearly 300 ropes course elements, rock climbing walls, and over 2 miles of ziplines!
Two Towers Adventure
The Two Towers Adventure is the Eight Towers Adventure's younger sibling. Open rain or shine, your kids aged 3 to 13 can experience adventure and challenge themselves on more than 30 fun ropes course elements!
Mountain & BMX Biking
Test and build your skills on the region's most advanced outdoor skills course and pump tracks for BMX & Mountain Bikes.
Laser Tag
Experience realistic haptic responses while playing 30 game variants using military-grade replica weapons in small teams or large groups.
Disability Accessible
AR Escape Rooms
You read that right. We have digital escape rooms and scavenger games for kids, teams and large groups. Can you save the world?
Forgefire Dining
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience under the stars in one of our cozy, climate-controlled globes or heated tables.
Disability Accessible
Paddlesports
Grab a friend and hop in one of our kayaks, canoes and hone your paddling skills or enjoy a leisurely trip around The Forge Quarry in a four-person pedalboat!
The Forge Trail Series
Race to adventure with The Forge Race Series including 5Ks, 10Ks, fun runs, and triathlons!
EIGHT TOWERS ADVENTURE FAST-TRACK & SKILLS CHECK
Love our Soar and Summit passes? Ready to bypass the lines to get to the top? Our Eight Towers Adventure Fast-Track & Skills Check class and get maximum adventure time during your visits.
OPERATING HOURS
Check the ACTIVITIES page to confirm availability.
* Operating hours change seasonally
Park Hours
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday - Sunday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
*Reservations recommended!
Park Activities
Tuesday - Friday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 am to 8:00pm
The Foundry
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Forgefire Dining
Friday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
*Reservations recomended!
The Forge Forecast
We are open rain or shine!
Be sure to check The Forge Forecast before your visit for up-to-date weather information.
FAQ Resources
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Adventure comes in endless forms at The Forge: Lemont Quarries
From ropes courses, ziplines, and climbing walls, to mountain biking, hiking trails, and adventurous dining options, The Forge: Lemont Quarries has something to Exhilarate, Educate, and Entertain adventurers of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.