Wildwater Pigeon
Big Pigeon River
The Pigeon River's close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, Maggie Valley and Asheville provides an accessible exciting trip for the entire family.
The Upper has five miles of intermediate class III and class IV rapids which provides a fun, fast-paced whitewater run through rapids named Powerhouse, Big Rock, Roller Coaster, Lost Guide, and Chubbie Checker. Trips Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Pigeon River Release days are Tuesday through Thursday plus Saturday.
Upper Pigeon
Minimum age 8
The Upper Pigeon carves a gorge through the Great Smoky Mountains. Rafters are immediately confronted with fast moving water and standing waves. Great trip for families. Fully Guided.
Lower Pigeon
Minimum age 4
Fully guided trips on the lower section of the Pigeon are a great introduction to whitewater fun for anyone from four years to senior. The lazy rapids will challenge those with no whitewater experience while showing off breathtaking views of the Smokies. Fully Guided.
Pigeon River Canopy Tours
Minimum age 10 or minimum weight 70 lbs.
The Pigeon River Ziplines Tour has 7 zips including 2 zips across the Pigeon River. Now available is the Watefall Gorge Tour with 12 zips, 4 bridges & Cliffhanger. The last zip for both tours is 1200' long and 120' high!
Jeep® Tours
40 lbs. and greater.
Ride the roads that the moonshiners once traveled. We’ll drive along Big Creek and rise to the mountain ridges overlooking the National Park and past famed Rocky Top Mountain. The tour will take you back through time to visit an Appalachia you’ve only heard of from books or movies. Fully Guided.
