Pigeon River Rafting
The Pigeon River offers a delightful and scenic introduction to whitewater for all Smoky Mountain vacationers. With miles of continuous adventure and family class rapids nestled in the heart of Tennessee’s most spectacular mountain scenery, the Pigeon River is one of the most popular whitewater rafting trips in the country. The Pigeon River is usually run on scheduled recreational dam releases providing ample water for a thrilling ride. Beginning May 1 these releases on the Pigeon River will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Upper Pigeon River Express:
The Upper section boasts some of most fun whitewater rafting in the region. Five miles of river offers a refreshing alternative to crowded hotel pools as you paddle your way towards our outpost at the takeout.
Lower Pigeon River Express:
This five miles of family class rapids is an excellent introduction to rafting. Put in at our outpost and in no time you’ll be winding through a beautiful river gorge bordered by the Cherokee National Forest on one side and the Great Smoky Mountains on the other. There is great potential for wildlife viewing as you head downstream.
Pigeon River Trips are run by USA Raft Smoky Mountains. USA Raft Smoky Mountains also runs tubing trips on the Little River in Townsend, Tennessee. Check out their web site.
Ask about a web special on a Rafting/Tubing Combo for $39.95!
USA Raft Smoky Mountain
USA Raft Smoky Mountains offers guests an exciting and unique experience on the Pigeon River in Hartford, TN. Conveniently located to many different locations in North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, the Pigeon River is sure to create memories that the whole group will remember for years to come.
Many different rafting packages are available for both the upper and lower Pigeon Rivers depending on what you are looking for in your rafting trip. If you are ready to go rafting in the Smoky Mountains but aren’t sure which trip is the best one for you, be sure to book the Daycation Package. This trip begins with the thrill and adrenaline of Class III and IV rapids on the Upper Pigeon River. After a waterside break for lunch, the trip continues down the Lower Pigeon River – allowing rafters to end the day on a more relaxed note.
In addition to rafting, there are tons of other fun activities to be found in the Smoky Mountains. In addition to tubing and kayaking, guided fishing trips are also available. Looking for something a little bit more dry? Then be sure to ask about our partner, FoxFire Mountain and their amazing zipline adventures. This course brings an incredible and unique perspective to the Smoky River Mountains like never before. The convenient location between Foxfire and USA Raft means that you can be sure for a seamless transition from air to water.
USA Raft Smoky Mountains
info@USARaftSmokyMountains
423-487-4303 main outpost
888-USA-Raft Toll Free
USARaftSmokyMountains.com
