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Rafting with Rapid Expeditions
Hartford, Tennessee

Rapid Expeditions

3605 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753 · (888) 504-7238 · running trips since 2007

Rafting the Pigeon River with Rapid Expeditions, Hartford

The cheapest float on the river and a deliberately small, locally owned operation. Trips only run on scheduled release days, so the calendar is tighter.

Trips run from 3605 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753, about 46 minutes from Gatlinburg, 49 from Pigeon Forge and 56 from Sevierville — an easy morning out of Hartford either way. Rates start at $30.95 per person on Class I–IV, the youngest rafter allowed is 8, and the day suits budget trips and small groups who dislike big outfitters. They have been guiding the Pigeon since 2007. They have no public review score yet, so call and ask about recent trips.

Rapid Expeditions trip options and prices

Lower Pigeon

$30.95/person

Class I–II · ages 8+ · About 2 hours · Release days, Memorial Day–Labor Day

Upper Pigeon

$39.95/person

Class I–IV · ages 8+ · 70 lb min · About 2 hours, 4.2 river miles · Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday releases

Other adventures at Rapid Expeditions

Lowest lower-river priceSmall group feelGroup discounts by request
No public review score yet — call and ask about recent trips
Price from$30.95 / person
Min age / weight8+ yrs · 70 lb on upper
Rapid classClass I–IV
Drive from Gatlinburg46 min
Drive from Pigeon Forge49 min
Thrill
Moderate

Details checked against Rapid Expeditions's own site on September 21, 2026. Confirm prices and age limits when you book.

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