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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

Wed 25 Sep

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Starting at $43.00

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Wed 25 Sep

Starting at $43.00

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 (470)

Jessica A

Jul 2019

White water rafting on the Pigeon River was amazing!! I highly recommend!! If you can request a raft guide ask for Stoney he was hilarious and absolutely made rafting a blast.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Happy to hear you had an amazing trip with Big Creek and Stoney. Hope to see you back again in the future.

KnJVaca

Jul 2019

We had an excellent time on the upper Pigeon River with our guide, Joey! He was awesome and made it so much fun! We highly recommend using Big Creek Expeditions. They were very professional. This type of trip is Great for first timers. It is not too rough and our nine-year-old son loved every minute of it! Our older boys (age20) are ready for something a little more challenging however.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We pride ourselves on having experienced, professional guides here at Big Creek Expeditions. Joey is top notch and we are happy to hear your family enjoyed their experience regardless of the age range! The Pigeon River is a classic introduction to Southeast whitewater and certainly is wonderful for first timers or whitewater junkies alike, as each river offers a unique experience on each and every trip down. We hope to see you and your family back again soon and much thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

jenniferrR12YP

Jul 2019

Our family (parents, grandparents, and children ages 12 and 9) rafted the Pigeon Forge River together with Daniel as our Guide. Weather was not optimal as we had thunderstorms when it was time to launch. Big Creek did a great job waiting until it was safe, and then got us moving. Rafting in the rain was more fun than we anticipated. Rapids were not very difficult, so great for families of all ages. Daniel did a great job as our guide - very friendly and knowledgeable.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We are happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your experience on the Pigeon River with Big Creek Expeditions and our guide, Daniel. We are lucky to have a great staff. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of you Smoky Mountain vacation! Weather can be tricky and our guests safety is our top priority. We are grateful the storms dissipated and you were still able to enjoy your rafting experience! Come back and see us again soon.