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Rafting the Pigeon River in the Great Smoky Mountains
Pigeon River · Tennessee

Raft the
Smokies

The rafting company won’t tell you about the other seven. Every outfitter on the Pigeon, compared on price, reviews and age limits.

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$31Lowest listed price
Age 3Youngest rafter allowed

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Upper Pigeon

Class III–IV whitewater, roughly two hours on the water. Minimum age is usually 8.

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Lower Pigeon

Gentle Class I–II float, good for small children and grandparents. Ages 3 and up.

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