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4 Reasons to Come Whitewater Rafting in the Smoky Mountains With Us in 2025

October 30, 2024

As our rebuilding process continues, we can’t wait to welcome all of you back on the river in 2025! We are pleased to announce that our 2025 rafting trips are open for reservations so that you can plan your excursion months in advance and take advantage of our wide-open calendar. Here are 4 reasons to come whitewater rafting in the Smoky Mountains with us in 2025:

1. Be the First Guests on the River When We Reopen

Don’t miss the chance to be our first guests on the river when we reopen in 2025! Our spring trips can be some of the best of the year as the water levels are completely dependent upon mother nature, so you may experience everything from a leisurely trip down the Pigeon River to class III and IV rapids! If you can’t make it during the spring months, there is no need to worry as we run white water rafting trips all the way until October! Explore all of our white water rafting trip options to see which one works the best for your 2025 vacation plans!

2. See and Support Our Impressive Recovery Efforts from Hurricane Helene

rebuilding after Hurricane HeleneAnother reason to come whitewater rafting in the Smoky Mountains with us in 2025 is to see and support our impressive recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene! Although the buildings at our rafting outpost in Hartford TN were destroyed from the floods that resulted from Hurricane Helene, our team is known for overcoming challenges! Therefore, we wasted no time with the rebuilding process, and we are well on our way to a successful opening in 2025! If you ever wanted to come support our business, there is no better time than now!

3. Enjoy a Memorable Experience that Lasts a Lifetime

Our white water rafting trips in the Smokies create a memorable experience that lasts a lifetime! After all, there is nothing like paddling down the Pigeon River with your family and friends as our trusty guides lead you through the rapids! Our most popular trip is the Upper Pigeon River Trip, which features a 6.5 mile ride through about 70 rapids ranging from class I to IV! We also offer a Lower Pigeon River Trip, which is a bit calmer with a little less speed, as well as an Extreme Upper Pigeon River Trip where we push the limits in smaller boats!

4. Closest Whitewater Rafting to Gatlinburg TN

gatlinburgIf you are planning a vacation to Gatlinburg TN in 2025, you’ll be happy to know that we are the closest rafting outfitter to the Smoky Mountain area! You’ll find our Pigeon River outpost about 45 minutes north of Gatlinburg and you’ll enjoy plenty of beautiful scenery on your drive out!

Now that you know the reasons to come white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains with us in 2025, check out all of our rafting trips in the Smokies to make your reservation! We look forward to seeing you in the upcoming season!