Rafting in the Smokies

February 27, 2019

When thrilling rapids call to you for an adrenaline-filled experience, heed the call with an excursion from Rafting in the Smokies.

Have an Adventure on the Water with Rafting in the Smokies

There are so many opportunities for adventure when you visit the Great Smoky Mountains and the surrounding towns. Zipline through the forest treetops, hike the natural terrain or partake in an adventure on the water. Near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, thrilling rapids call to you for an adrenaline-filled experience. Heed the call with an excursion from Rafting in the Smokies.

About Rafting in the Smokies

Rafting in the Smokies has been providing an exciting experience on local waterways since 1978. In addition to river rafting adventures, Rafting in the Smokies also offers a ropes challenge course, zipline canopy tour, rock climbing wall and more.

Locally owned and operated, Rafting in the Smokies aims to not only provide a fun experience, but also a sustainable one. The company aims to respect and take care of the area’s natural resources and heritage of the Smokies.

Rafting in the Smokies Whitewater Rafting Trips

Upper Pigeon River

A friendly, trained member of Rafting in the Smokies will guide you through 12 of these rapids, with names like Too Late, Razor Blade and Lost Guide. No experience is necessary to tackle these intermediate-level rapids along this hour-and-a-half-long trip. Children as young as 8 can enjoy this experience, as long as they fit into a 56” personal flotation device.

Lower Pigeon River

Rafting in the Smokies offers a scenic Family Float along the Lower Pigeon for children as young as 3 years old. This trip lasts about two hours and allows you to take in more of the serene, natural landscape. Like the Upper Pigeon trip, you will be with a trained staff member, allowing for a fun and safe experience.

More to Do at Rafting in the Smokies

For an adventure on land—and in the air—experience one of the Rafting in the Smokies other thrilling activities.

High Elements Ropes Challenge Course

Challenge yourself and friends as you maneuver your way across this fun and challenging course. Rafting in the Smokes has 12 activities across four different skill levels. Challenges include walking across balance beams and over climbing nets. The course begins mild but gets more difficult the farther along you get.

Participants must be at least 5 years old and a minimum of 45 pounds.

Zipline Canopy Tour

Soar through the air along six of Rafting in the Smokies’ ziplines. Their new extended zipline tour takes you across treetops for views of Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains. In addition to the ziplines, the course also boasts two skybridges that are 60–80 feet tall. The total course is a whopping 2,400 feet long.

Participants must be at least 5 years old and a minimum of 45 pounds.

Rock Climbing Wall

Perfect for all ages, Rafting in the Smokies’ rock climbing wall is fun for all skill levels. This four-sided climbing wall has three different levels of difficulty.

Participants must be at least 2 years old and a minimum of 22 pounds.

Rafting in the Smokies Prices

Each of Rafting in the Smokies’ activities are priced individually. However, packages are available if you want to experience whitewater rafting and another activity at a discount. Additional discounts and money-saving offers are available online at RaftingInTheSmokies.com