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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

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $43.00

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Thu 26 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)

margaretcs1

Sep 2019

Mike Ryan was so informative my family and I had a great time with him. I felt really safe having him as our guide (I can't swim). Ask for Mike he's AMAZING

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing time with your guide Mike Ryan. We hope you'll come back and visit us again the next time you find yourself in the Great Smoky Mountains!

bigbadmommascorp

Sep 2019

We had an awesome experience rafting on the Pigeon River through Big Creek Expeditions. The weather was perfect and the water was refreshing. Our guide was funny, knowledgeable, and experienced. Two thumbs up!!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your trip with Big Creek Expeditions. We hope you'll come back and visit us again the next time you find yourself in the Great Smoky Mountains area!

krystie1495

Sep 2019

This was our second trip with Smokey mountain river rat. Both trips our guide was EWOK. Ewok made sure we had the best trip. We will definitely be back!!!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Happy to hear it!