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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 21 Sep

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Starting at $43.00

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Sat 21 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)

Tracy900K

Jun 2022

Gillian aka Nemo was the best! We had a blast! My husband did this with family last year and had such a great time that he wanted to do it again. I was nervous at first but don't be because the guides are experts and not going to let anything happen to you! I would definitely do it again next time we come to Gatlinburg. Thank you Gillian!!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

We appreciate your review! We are so happy that Big Creek continues to provide you all with memorable experiences on the river! Hope to see you again next season!

jeannies450

Jun 2022

This group of people are great! Everyone from booking until you have done the trip and off the river! Jeff was our guide. Very knowledgeable, very friendly and takes you right where he should to have the best experience! Top notch group at Big Creek Expeditions

Response from Host

Jun 2022

We appreciate your review! We love to hear you had such a great experience with us and hope to see you again next season!

crobichaux7

Jun 2022

We had an amazing time on the Upper Pigeon River with Big Creek! We were rafting with a 70+ year old and (2) 10-year-olds. Big Creek made sure we were safe, even halting our trip at the last minute due to an unexpected and quick rise of the river level. We were able to get in on the next trip that day instead when it was safer. We really appreciated that! Jedi Mike was our guide and I couldn’t recommend him enough! We wouldn’t raft with any other company again after our great experience with Big Creek. Also, the rafting trip was the highlight of my whole family’s trip to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you for choosing Big Creek Expeditions for your whitewater adventure! We are thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience on the river with Mike! We appreciate your review and look forward to seeing you again.