Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford
Overview
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- All necessary rafting equipment
- Safety instructions
- All applicable taxes and fees
What to expect
The longest trip on the Pigeon River – 1.5 miles longer than any other rafting adventure! Take an exciting 6.5 mile ride down class 3 and 4 rapids!
On our Upper River Trip, our certified guides will navigate your raft the entire trip, sharing their love of splashing through big waves, maneuvering around rocks, and enjoying the beauty of being in the great outdoors. Big waves, big drops and plenty of surfing will assure that you have the time of your life.
On your trip, you’ll get to run about 70 rapids ranging from class 1 to class 4. But, never fear, the Big Pigeon River is for the inexperienced and experienced paddlers. Don’t worry Mom, we’re gonna take good care of you and the kids.
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 8 years old and minimum weight is 70 lbs (32 kg)
- Swimsuits and shorts work best. Secure shoes with a heel-strap are required (tennis shoes, water shoes, sport sandals with a heel-strap). Bare feet and flip-flops are not allowed. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes and a towel
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- In compliance with updated Tennessee guidelines, we are frequently sanitizing our gear and have marked floor guides so you can keep social distance within our retail building. Please bring a face mask for the bus shuttle. A ziplock bag will keep it dry during your river trip.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Logan was our guide. Very friendly, enthusiastic, enjoyed his job. Awesome views and great experience.
Logan was our guide. Very friendly, enthusiastic, enjoyed his job. Awesome views and great experience.We had an amazing experience with Logan as our guide! Not only were the rapids exciting and adrenaline inducing, but the banter and conversation from Logan was very entertaining! Highly recommend the upper pigeon river trip to anyone looking for a bit of excitement.
We had an amazing experience with Logan as our guide! Not only were the rapids exciting and adrenaline inducing, but the banter and conversation from Logan was very entertaining! Highly recommend the upper pigeon river trip to anyone looking for a bit of excitement.My daughter wanted to go rafting for her 16th birthday and Smokey Mountain Outdoors did not disappoint. The staff and raft guides were so nice and helpful. They also were hilarious and entertaining!! Our raft guide Logan was so experienced and knowledgeable. I felt like we were in good hands the...
My daughter wanted to go rafting for her 16th birthday and Smokey Mountain Outdoors did not disappoint. The staff and raft guides were so nice and helpful. They also were hilarious and entertaining!! Our raft guide Logan was so experienced and knowledgeable. I felt like we were in good hands the whole time. Logan made our experience AWESOME!! When he heard it was my daughter’s birthday he let her, what they call “ride the bull” and she loved it!! The scenery was also so beautiful and peaceful! Some things to remember for your trip. Make sure to bring sunscreen, water shoes with a strap, sunglasses with a strap, towels and a change of clothes. They do have lockers for rent for small things like keys, money and wallet. This was our first rafting experience and it was fantastic. We will definitely be back!!One of the greatest adventures of my life. This was my 2nd time going and i brought my brother along for the ride this time. The rapids were incredible and the scenery was so pretty. Nate was an awesome guide and you can tell he loves what he does. I would definitely recommend this activity to an...
One of the greatest adventures of my life. This was my 2nd time going and i brought my brother along for the ride this time. The rapids were incredible and the scenery was so pretty. Nate was an awesome guide and you can tell he loves what he does. I would definitely recommend this activity to anyone that likes adventure, nature, and water sports. The only thing I might do different next time is go in warmer season because my poor feet were frozen throughout the entire trip from sitting in the ice cold water, but SMO Rafting and the Experience was a 10 out of 10. Thanks again to our great guide, Nate.Besides the several white knuckle, water splashing, teeth baring moments of extreme fun I had, it was the calmer moments listening to Nate talk about the incredible job he has taking people up and down the Pigeon River. To me, having a job is important in life, but when you genuinely love what yo...
Besides the several white knuckle, water splashing, teeth baring moments of extreme fun I had, it was the calmer moments listening to Nate talk about the incredible job he has taking people up and down the Pigeon River. To me, having a job is important in life, but when you genuinely love what you do, well- as Nate put it, “it’s just what I love to do.” that makes it not really a job at all. The entire experience was so much more than I expected it would be, and for anyone who measure, rates, or even bothers to look at these bombastic rankings, I’d say Do Not leave this area without going down to run the river at the Smokey Mountain Outdoor Rafting. I give it 2 thumbs up, both arms up, one leg and several hairs on the back of my neck all the way up as well. lol Love you guys!Fun on the rapids but day was cool (60°) and rapids seem to be tamer than expected. But definitely would recommend! Tour guide JOSH WAS FANTASTIC!!!
Fun on the rapids but day was cool (60°) and rapids seem to be tamer than expected. But definitely would recommend! Tour guide JOSH WAS FANTASTIC!!!