UPPER PIGEON RIVER
This trip is a perfect rafting trip for groups, families, couples, or individuals regardless of experience or skill level. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or never held a paddle, our amazing guides will make sure your time on the river is unforgettable.
Book now or Contact us at 866-333-RAFT for more information. An exciting, 2-hour guided white water rafting trip through the beautiful Smoky Mountains for ages 8+ or 70+ pounds.
Fall Rafting
Fall rafting provides the opportunity to experience the river at a variety of water levels. The class rapids can be between a calm class 2 float to a thrilling class 4 whitewater trip. The levels change daily depending on recent rainfall and a release from the dam. You should expect to get splashed and have class 2-3 rapids and enjoy a beautiful float trip with mild whitewater, yet be prepared for class 3-4 rapids if the water releases from the dam. We are ready to have fun at any water level! We typically have trips departing 7 days a week. You can view our schedule if you go to BOOK NOW and see calendar of availability. We operate on this schedule from September 4th – October 30th. At any level we raft the Upper section it is suitable for beginners and children as young as 8 years old.
You won’t find better rafting guides anywhere.
Our guides pride themselves on our safety training as well as their ability to entertain you with stories and humor while navigating you through Class III and Class IV rapids. From the moment you step on the bus to the drop-off point you’ll know you’re in for a one-of-a-kind experience.
And take it from us: they know how to make sure you have an unbelievable time on the water. You can expect to get soaking wet while learning all there is to know about the Pigeon River, Smoky Mountains, or white water rafting.
Have a question? Don’t hesitate to ask; our team loves to educate!
Bring the whole family – we’ve got room for everyone!
This trip is a perfect rafting trip for groups, families, couples, or individuals regardless of experience or skill level. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or never held a paddle, our amazing guides will make sure your time on the river is unforgettable.
Experience the Thrills of Real White Water Rafting
Raft through notable Class III rapids known as Power House, Too Late, Vegematic, Razor Blade and After Shave (just to name a few of the 12 rapids on the river.)
You’ll also take on some Class IV rapids known as Lost Guide, Double Reactionary, and Accelerator.
Don’t worry, you’ll have plenty of time to relax!
While this trip is certainly not short on exciting rapids, you will also have a few chances to relax and swim in some of the calmer water. The perfect mixture of exhilarating rapids and relaxing This trip has something for everyone!
Looking for a calmer time on the Pigeon River?
If you or someone in your group are interested in a more relaxing jaunt on the river, we also offer a guided float trip on the Lower Section of the Pigeon River. We schedule our rafting trips and floating trips at the same time and drop off all groups at the same place, with Upper River groups returning to the outpost about 15 minutes before Lower River groups.
UPPER PIGEON RIVER DOUBLE RUN
RAFTING & ZIPLINE
We have combined the excitement of the Upper Pigeon River raft trip with a Waterfall Zipline tour at Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park to create the an outdoor adventure your group will never forget.
The only zip line in the Smokies that actually zips over a waterfall. The Waterfall Canopy tour is a true Smoky Mountain jungle tour where you zip from tree to tree like Tarzan. Get set to experience the majesty, and mystic beauty of the Smoky Mountains as you zip across valleys and creeks for two hours on seven tree platforms. Here you will zip across mountains, over creeks and waterfalls, on to the side of rock cliffs, across valleys, and then back to the base camp. An awesome bonding experience for the entire family.
Summer Schedule
The water flow on the Pigeon River is controlled by a dam a few miles upstream of our launch area. During the summer months (Mid-May through Mid-September) The water releases The big class 3 and 4 flows on a schedule every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with trips starting at 11:00am and going every hour until 5:00pm.
Spring and Fall Schedule
Spring and Fall rafting provides the opportunity to experience the river at a variety of water levels, the class rapids can be between a calm class 2 float to a thrilling class 4 trip. The levels change daily and we typically have trips departing 7 days a week.