The Appy Lodge & NOC Adventures
Stay & Play in in the Beautiful Mountains of Tennessee & North Carolina!
Pair the perfect Gatlinburg getaway with The Appy Lodge and NOC!
No Smoky Mountain trip is complete without an NOC rafting adventure! For many families, rafting in the Pigeon Gorge is one of the highlights of their vacation. The Upper Pigeon provides a full dose of Class III excitement and Smoky Mountain scenery in just three short hours. For families with children three and up, the Lower Pigeon is the perfect float trip with gentle rapids, swimming holes, and beautiful scenery. Just a short drive further is NOC’s main campus located in the Nantahala Gorge in Bryson City. With 500-acres of adventure, spend the day with fun for the whole family!
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Upper Pigeon River
The Upper Pigeon offers an exciting and convenient trip full of splashes and smiles for the whole family!
Distance from Gatlinburg: 25 Miles / 40 Minutes
Trip Distance: 5 River Miles
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Age: 8+ Years or Min 70 lbs
Intensity: Moderate
Lower Pigeon - Perfect Float Trip for Beginners
The Lower Pigeon River is perfect for families with young children offering a fun float trip with mild rapids and scenic views!
Distance from Gatlinburg: 25 Miles / 40 Minutes
Distance: 4 River Miles
Duration: 3.5 Hours
Age: 3+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Bryson City- 500 Acres of Adventure!
About a 90 minute drive through the mountains is NOC’s 500-acre campus in Bryson City offering water and aerial adventures perfect for families, with onsite restaurants, lodging and shopping.
Adventures include a guided Nantahala River whitewater rafting trip, or aerial adventures like Mountain Top Zip Lining with 360° of the Smokies! Challenge yourself with our Zip Line Adventure Park with a ropes course and climbing wall!
Traverse the local trails with mountain bike rentals or a guided tour!