Ropes Course + Canopy Tours | Rafting in the Smokies

Rafting in the Smokies is the Real Deal!

Our solidly-constructed, stationary course is built high in the trees from pressure treated utility poles as well as other carefully chosen materials. For additional safety, all participants are fitted with a full body harness and attached to an overhead belay cable with ropes and carabiners. If a participant loses footing, he/she will simply be caught by the harness and cable to dangle harmlessly.

Ropes course advocates claim that ropes courses meet a number of educational, developmental, and recreational goals such as physical fitness, personal achievement, and confrontation of fear. Challenge your personal boundaries in the breathtaking scenery at the Outpost’s Family Adventure Island, with a view of the Pigeon River.

Summary

What to Expect
12 Different Activities across 4 Different Skill Levels, including Balance Beams, Climbing Nets, Rope Bridges

Difficulty
Begins Mild and Grows Increasingly Difficult (You can stop at any point.)

Price
$33 plus tax and fees.
Discounts available.

Safety
Helmet and Full Body Harness are Attached to Overhead Belay Cable with Ropes and Carabineers.

Requirements
5 years old +
Minimum = 45 lbs & Maximum = 250 lbs

Availability
Reservations Required: Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Rain or Shine!

Times Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Call for availability 800-PRO-RAFT(776-7238).

Location
Although surrounded by spectacular mountain wilderness, the Rafting in the Smokies Pigeon River Outpost is the most accessible outpost in East Tennessee! Just take Exit #447 to Hartford, off I-40 near the Tennessee/North Carolina border and you’re there! It’s that easy! Located only 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Knoxville, TN, and Asheville, NC. Make Rafting in the Smokies your next family adventure!

Amenities
FREE on-site amenities include: Our 10-acre Family Adventure Island featuring a nature trail, barbeque grills, picnic area, beanbag toss games and a playground at the water’s edge. Gift shop items and meals are available for a nominal charge. Combo packages are available to add Scenic Family Float Rafting, Whitewater Rafting, Zipline Canopy Tour, or Rock Climbing Wall to your adventure.

Additional Packages
We work with our local partners to also offer other activities as part of a package.

Itinerary

Meet at OUR Pigeon River Outpost in Hartford, TN

Arrival at Rafting in the Smokies
After arriving at the Outpost please lock all personal items in your vehicle and promptly check in. Make sure not to leave your signed waivers in the car.

Safety and Gearing
Our solidly-constructed, stationary course is built high in the trees from pressure treated utility poles as well as other carefully chosen materials. For additional safety, all participants are fitted with a full body harness and attached to an overhead belay cable with ropes and carabiners. If a participant loses footing, he/she will simply be caught by the harness and cable to dangle harmlessly.

Ropes Course at Rafting in the Smokies

Our high elements ropes challenge course currently consists of four skill levels designed to challenge you personally as well as encourage group cooperation. Each level becomes incrementally more difficult from the easiest Class I to the most intense Class IV. Helmets are required and provided.

Class I: Canopy Bridge, Free line Bridge, and Sky Hammock

Class II: Painters Planks, Multi Vines, and Balance Beam

Class III: Tension Traverse, Silver Surfer, and Wiggly Poles

Class IV: Space Loops, Monkey Rings, and River Serpents

After the Ropes Course
If someone in your group needs a little more adventure, we can accommodate! Don’t forget about our Zipline Canopy Tour! We can also help you plan whitewater and float trips.