Anglers, escaping city-dwellers and artists can attest to the merits of Grand Isle, a sandy island on the Gulf of Mexico that is within easy reach of New Orleans but still a world apart.
The Pigeon River in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is home to several hundred species of birds and some awesome whitewater rafting! Just thirty miles east from Gatlinburg, this versatile river offers great rapids and great fun for the adventurous traveler.
There are two segments, the Lower and the Upper. The Lower is the one to choose if you are looking for a relaxing ride for the whole family. The rapids range from class I to II and are great for a sunny day of laughter and light rapids. The Upper segment though is chalk full of excitement with a rollercoaster ride of class III and IV rapids. Some of the rapids are the Powerhouse, Big Rock, Roller Coaster, Lost Guide, and Chubbie Checker.
The Season for this river starts on Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day. The best times to go rafting would be Tuesday through Thursday and Saturdays which are the days the dam releases water into the river creating the awesome rapids. The Upper segment welcomes ages eight and up or at least seventy pounds. The Lower requires that everyone is at least four years old. This is a great half day trip is always adds a lot of fun and excitement to a weekend.
River Details
Class:
Lower: Class I to II, Upper: Class III to IV
Suitability:
Raft
River Length
Lower 5 miles, Upper 5 miles
Time
Half day
Season:
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Nearest Town
Located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 30 miles East of Gatlinburg.
Additional Details
Minimum age is 4 years (lower segment) & 8 years or 70lbs (upper segment).
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