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The Perfect Smokies Vacation
No Smoky Mountain trip is complete without an NOC rafting adventure! For many families, rafting in the Pigeon River 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.
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Upper Pigeon - Exciting Rapids for the Whole Family!
Distance: 5 Miles
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Age: 8+ Years or 70 lbs
Intensity: Intermediate
Lower Pigeon - Perfect Float Trip for Beginners
Distance: 4 miles
Duration: 3 Hours
Age: 3+ Years
Intensity: Float Trip
Chattooga Section III
Paddle the Wild & Scenic Chattooga River in this more moderate, but exciting section of the river. Riverside lunch included.
Distance from Atlanta: 125 Miles / 2+ Hours
Trip Distance: 12 River Miles
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Age: 8+ Years
Intensity: Moderate
Chattooga Section IV
Section IV of the Chattooga River is the Southeast’s most definitive whitewater rafting experience. Paddle some of the most iconic rapids like Seven-Foot Falls, Raven’s Chute Rapid, and the famous Five Falls. Riverside lunch included.
Distance from Atlanta: 125 Miles / 2+ Hours
Trip Distance: 6 River Miles
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Age: 12+ Years
Intensity: Moderate-Challenging
Ocoee Combo Rafting
This full-day, guided trip combines the action-packed Upper and Lower Ocoee and a riverside lunch. Experience exciting Olympic-caliber rapids through the mountains in Tennessee. Includes lunch.
Distance from Chattanooga: 45 Miles / 50 Minutes
Trip Distance: 8.5 River Miles
Duration: 5.5 Hours
Age: 13+ Years
Intensity: Moderate
Middle Ocoee Rafting
The Middle Ocoee is “America’s most popular river trip” with five miles of exciting rapids and whitewater action. This half day guided trip is perfect for anyone looking for adventure in Tennessee. Upgrade your trip to a Middle Ocoee High Adventure with the same thrilling rapids but with even more surfing, spinning, and swimming, plus a riverside snack!
Distance from Chattanooga: 45 Miles / 50 Minutes
Trip Distance: 5 River Miles
Duration: 3-3.5 Hours
Age: 12+ Years
Intensity: Moderate
Nantahala River Rafting
The classic family friendly whitewater rafting trip on an iconic mountain river. This popular trip is perfect for families and paddlers of any skill level.
7+ Years Old
March-October
Min 60 Lbs
3 Hours Long
Guided Mountain Biking
Experience fun trails and scenic overlooks with a guided mountain biking tour on Tsali or on campus Flint Ridge Trails! Guests will receive top of the line equipment, instruction and guidance along with a trailside snack!
10+ Years Old
April-October
3-4 Hours Long
Nantahala River Guided Ducky Trip
Paddle your own adventure in an inflatable kayak alongside an NOC professionally trained guide. Great for learning new whitewater techniques and exploring the Nantahala River.
9+ Years Old
March-October
3 Hours Long
French Broad River Rafting: Full-Day (with Lunch)
This full-day trip offers family-friendly French Broad river rafting with fun rapids, scenic mountain views of Pisgah Forest, and a riverside lunch. One of the best things to do in Asheville, NC!
8+ Years Old
March-October
5-8 Hours Long
French Broad Rafting: Half-Day Deluxe (with Lunch)
This half-day trip offers family-friendly whitewater rafting on the French Broad with fun rapids, scenic mountain views of Pisgah Forest and a riverside lunch. One of the best things to do in Asheville, NC.
8+ Years Old
March-October
3-5 Hours Long
French Broad River Rafting: Half-Day
Family-friendly whitewater rafting on the French Broad offers fun, splashy rapids and scenic mountain views of Pisgah National Forest. One of the best things to do in Asheville, NC.
8+ Years Old
March-October
3-4 Hours Long
Sunrise & Sunset Guided Paddling Tours on the ChattahoocheeChoose a sit-on-top kayak or stand-up paddleboard and enjoy a group, guided paddle as the sun rises or sets over the river landscape. 5+ Years Old April-October 2-3 Hours Long
Choose a sit-on-top kayak or stand-up paddleboard and enjoy a group, guided paddle as the sun rises or sets over the river landscape.
5+ Years Old
April-October
2-3 Hours Long
Chattahoochee River Kayak Rentals – Roswell
Explore the beauty and serenity of the Chattahoochee River with a kayak rental. NOC offers sit on top kayaks in single or tandem so you can enjoy with a friend.
5+ Years Old
April-September
Multiple Trip Lengths
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!