Outdoor Adventures in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

A Smoky Mountains adventure awaits you at Anakeesta. This outdoor adventure theme park combines nature, thrill, wonder, and more for a one-of-a-kind journey. Race on a zipline, see epic views of the Smokies from the Chondola, go gem mining, or brave the treetop canopy walk—the choice is yours! Plus, don’t miss the Magical Firefly Village with shops, restaurants, and more. Details

Conveniently located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains on the Pigeon River, White Water Rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers an exciting adventure for everyone to enjoy. Guests can choose between Lower Pigeon River Rafting (with class 1 and 2 rapids), Upper Pigeon River Rafting (with class 3 and 4 rapids) or Upper Pigeon Extreme Rafting for experienced riders only. Details

Foxfire Mountain is a beautiful 150-acre adventure park nestled in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. Whether you want to soar through the mountains on one of our 15 world-class ziplines, navigate the forest on one of our high ropes aerial adventures, or climb our 60-foot challenge wall - Foxfire Mountain has high adventures for everyone! Details

An exciting outdoor attraction that’s ideal for the whole family, Outdoor Gravity Park offers a variety of thrilling outdoor rides in a convenient Pigeon Forge location just off the parkway. Guests can enjoy riding down the 1,000-foot hill on one of three courses — the Speed Demon, the FUNnel, and the Extreme Zig-Zag — in wet rides during Summer months, or dry rides in the Fall and Winter. Details

Experience all nature has to offer at Five Oaks Riding Stables. Enjoy a horseback ride through the foothills of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trails give a wonderful view of Mt. Leconte, as well as mountain streams, wildlife, and a breathtaking spring-fed lake in this 70-acre mountain setting. Fun for the entire family! Details

Rafting in the Smokies is an adventure-filled family attraction that has been entertaining families, groups and couples alike since 1978. The outdoor area includes a variety of fun outdoor activities. Guests can opt for exciting white-water rafting, canopy ziplining, rope course and rock climbing, family-friendly float rafting, horseback riding, swimming and more. Details

Legacy Mountain Premier Ziplines includes 7 exciting ziplines, breathtaking views of the mountains, and 3 scenic rope bridges. It’s the latest attraction in the Smoky Mountains, offering family entertainment and excitement located on 400 acres with 4.5 miles of ziplines, up to 450 feet off the ground! Legacy is the first eco-friendly zipline adventure, fun for the entire family! Details

For a memorable Smoky Mountain hike, why not embark on a trek with some llamas? You’ll join an experienced guide along with fluffy and trained llamas up the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. They’ll carry your gear while you marvel at the views, take in the wildlife and scenery, and create lifelong memories on this incredible outdoor excursion. Hikes are available in varying levels of difficulty to accommodate every hiker. Details

Raft the Pigeon River with Nantahala Outdoor Center! The Upper Pigeon features Class III-IV rapids along the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Experience a full dose of whitewater excitement and scenery in just three hours. Raft with the best, and make this summertime classic a part of your Smokies vacation! NOC float trips on the Lower Pigeon are great for families with kids! Details

Adventure Park is one of the hottest new attractions in the Smoky Mountain area and is conveniently located directly across from Five Oaks Tanger Outlet Mall on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. The zip line tour will send you soaring through the hills on seven ziplines from 450 to 2,500 feet long! One paid admission gets you rides on all SEVEN ziplines! Come and enjoy this adventure with family and friends! Details

Say goodbye to a leisurely nature walk and hello to the extreme Bear Crawler ATV Adventure in the Smoky Mountains. This off-road exploration will have you dodging trees, riding through water, and scaling the trails to get to the top of the mountain for views of the Smokies you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, along the way, your tour guide will tell you all about the tales and history of Foxfire Mountain. Buckle up! Details

If you’re searching for adventure in the Smoky Mountains, CLIMB Works has exactly what you’re looking for. Boasting two renowned zipline tours along with mountain biking opportunities, adventure seekers find endless thrills at CLIMB Works right in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Visitors must meet specific physical and age requirements to safely participate in ziplining tours. Details

Come spend a day filled with adventure and beautiful views! Wildwater Adventure Center brings you summertime savings on Smoky Mountain adventure and sits on the banks of the Big Pigeon River in Hartford, TN. Bring your family and friends for lots of fun rafting, ziplining, and taking jeep tours of the great outdoors! Bring your family & friends to enjoy these amazing experiences! Details

Come enjoy the Appalachian Mountains by rafting the Pigeon River in beautiful Hartford, TN! This half day whitewater rafting expedition will be the talk of your vacation! It offers two different rafting trips appropriate for any age and skill level; the Upper Section rides through class III and IV rapids for ages 8 and up (or 70+ pounds), while the Lower is a scenic float trip for ages 3 and up. Details

Experience a treetop soar and glide experience with the largest canopy tour company in the southeast! Enjoy a ziplining adventure naturally fueled by a gradual elevation change in the Smoky Mountains! It includes zips that fly you beside, above and across the Pigeon River – at heights of 120 feet! For the best value combine your ziplining with rafting, jeep tours and lunch – all in one location! Details

Offered by Rafting in the Smokies, Zipping in the Smokies offers a fun family adventure located in Hartford, Tennessee. Guests (ages five years and older) can enjoy viewing the 10-acre wooden island from high up in the air, featuring a total of six ziplines crossing two sky bridges. Guests can also enjoy amenities like barbecue grills, picnic tables, swings, nature trails and more. Details