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White Water Rafting Tennessee

White Water Rafting in Tennessee - Fun Things to Do in Gatlinburg with Rafting in the Smokies


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	White Water Rafting Tennessee


	White Water Rafting in Tennessee is without a doubt one of the most fun things to do in Gatlinburg. So, the big question while you are visiting the Smokies in Tennessee is which outfitter do you go rafting with? Rafting in the Smokies, that's who! They are the premier outfitter for quality rafting trips on the Big Pigeon River. Since 1978, their friendly professionals have been providing exciting and entertaining white water rafting for visitors and locals alike. Owners Mark & Brenda Shultz and their knowledgeable staff are passionate about the outdoors and eagerly share that passion with visitors who want to experience something a little more exciting on vacation.


	There are three easy ways that you can schedule your own special adventure with Rafting in the Smokies:

		1) Stop by our Gatlinburg office at 813 East Parkway (Hwy 321), next to the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce. 2) Call for personal assistance with reservations at (800) 776-7238. 3) Contact us via e-mail at rafting@raftinginthesmokies.com

Our staff looks forward to speaking with you and helping make your reservation for adventure! The Great Smoky Mountains is a glorious land filled with adventures around every curve. And white water rafting in the Smokies is just the adventure for you!

White Water Rafting in Tennessee is on the Pigeon River. It flows from western North Carolina and east Tennessee, roughly parallel to Interstate 40 for many miles, and is impounded by Walters Dam (Waterville) before entering Tennessee where it flows into the French Broad River well above Douglas Dam. Walters Dam schedules regular water releases from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Rafting in the Smokies' River Outpost is located in Hartford (1-40 exit 447), just a scenic 45-minute drive from Gatlinburg.

Rafting in the Smokies offers two levels of white water rafting excitement for you. No experience necessary for either trip! All trips are fun for first-timers! Call for our Spring and Fall trip times and availability. Reservations are required.

For big thrills, choose a trip on the Upper Section of the river. The Upper portion begins at the powerhouse located right on the Tennessee/North Carolina border. The Upper consists of Class III-IV rapids and heart-stopping thrills:

UPPER SECTION:
▪ Minimum Requirement: 8 years old OR 70 lbs.
▪ 1½ hr. trip of Spectacular Whitewater!
▪ Length of Rafting Trip: 5 miles
▪ Certified Guide in Every Raft
▪ $39.00 per Person, plus Tax


	For those who crave a little less adventure, you'll want to get your feet wet on a Rafting in the Smokies' Scenic Float Trip down the Lower Section of the river. The Lower portion begins in Hartford, TN and features the gentle waves of Class I and II rapids with one Class III at the end.

This trip is ideal for those who don't quite meet the age requirements for the Upper Section. Grandparents and grandchildren alike enjoy the refreshing, rippling waters for approximately six miles. Spend a hot summer day swimming and playing in the water on this relaxing tour through the beautiful scenery of the Pigeon River gorge.

LOWER SECTION:
▪ Minimum Age: 3 years old, accompanied by adult.
▪ Length of Rafting Trip: 6 miles
▪ Certified Guide in Every Raft
▪ $35.00 per Person, plus Tax


	Large Groups Welcome! Every 10th Person Rafts for FREE! Groups & families have the flexibility to raft at the same time but at different adventure levels!

TripAdvisor Reviews!

"I traveled to Gatlinburg with 17 family members on vacation and the staff was so friendly and accommodating to us. Three of us went on the Lower Pigeon, as we had an 80 yr old and a young child, and the other 15 went on the more challenging Upper Pigeon course... [They] split us into 3 boats of 5, after originally telling us it would have to be 6, 6, and 3 (we didn't want random people in the boat because we had planned to purchase the photos). It was great that they were willing to address our concerns and worked quickly to come to a solution everyone was happy with. The pictures were excellent and it was only $40 to purchase the entire disk with 11 shots of the boat, which I thought was worth it... "


	Be sure to check out Rafting in the Smokies' deals and packages where you can combine outdoor adventures like Zip lining and high elements Ropes/Challenge Course on our own Family Adventure Island. We also offer a "Paddle and Saddle" package to include a 1 hr. horseback ride in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Ropes Course

Whitewater Rafting and Ropes Challenge Course Vacation Package

	Ziplines

	Horse Back Riding

	Guided Fishing Trips


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	Office: 813 East Parkway Gatlinburg TN 37738 Whitewater Rafting Outpost: 3595 Hartford Road Hartford TN 37753


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(800) 776-7238
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