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White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

White Water Rafting Experience on the Upper Pigeon River

Overview

The Pigeon River gorge cuts east to west across the Smoky Mountains from North Carolina and into Tennessee. As one of the most popular rafting trips in America, the Upper Section of the Pigeon River offers guests with the best introduction to whitewater anywhere.

City: Hartford

Sat 10 May

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Starting at $46.00

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Sat 10 May

Starting at $46.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Equipment included: life jacket, helmet and paddle

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests will then meet their personal guide and recieve the necessary equipment Including: life jacket, helmet and paddle.
After your guide double-checks to make sure all equipment is fitted properly, guests then hop on our bus for a short 10-minute ride to the launching point for your trip.

What To Expect

Pigeon River

The Pigeon River gorge cuts East to West across the Smoky Mountains from North Carolina and into Tennessee, offering paddlers panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains while cooling off from the summer heat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (553)

htodd0213

Aug 2024

Rafting the Upper Pigeon is so much fun. It’s a great balance of fun rapids with bits of calmer water in between, which is great for those with minimal to moderate experience. Our guide Shaun gave great instructions and went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

We appreciate your recommendation! We love that Shaun provided a wonderful experience for you all and we hope to have you raft with us again!

jillm506

Aug 2024

Our Scout Troop of 25 people had a fabulous time rafting with Big Creek. The reservation process was very smooth, and they worked with me as our number of people changed a few times. We divided into 4 rafts. Each of us thought our guides were great and knowledgeable of rafting and the river. We felt safe with the kids who had not rafted before. I would definitely book another trip with Big Creek in the future.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you all chose us to be apart of your vacation in The Smoky Mountains and we hope to have you raft with us again!

R147EXmelissar

Aug 2024

Rafting was such a fun activity for our family! We were all beginners and we felt safe but there was adventure and excitement too. Our Guide LJ was very experienced, helpful, informative and fun. The river and surrounding landscape is gorgeous! Big Creek Expeditions is very well run.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

We appreciate the wonderful review! We are so pleased you had such a great whitewater adventure with LJ and we hope to have you join us again!