Outdoor Activities in Gatlinburg, TN

Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park located at 386 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN is home to 2 of Gatlinburg’s most exciting rides! Soar through the treetops of East TN on the world’s first mountain glider or join a friend or family member on our alpine mountain coaster that reaches up to 35mph!

Anakeesta is located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Ride a Chondola and arrive at the summit in Firefly Village and enjoy the tree-based adventures in a 70-acre natural forested playground.

Welcome to the scenic and exciting four-seasons world of Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Area. A mountaintop of fun, excitement and beauty high above Gatlinburg, TN, is waiting for you!

Ride the Incline 300 feet straight up to the mountaintop above the city. Two challenging 18-hole courses await you. Both are riddled with mountaineer hazards — from outhouses to stills, rocky walls, and lush native plants. It’s great fun and excitement for the whole family. A truly unique adventure you aren’t likely to forget.

Whether you are riding the yellow SkyLift chairs, conquering the SkyBridge, relaxing on the SkyDeck, or refueling in the SkyCenter, the SkyLift Park can provide you with an unforgettable Smoky Mountain Experience.

Experience nine zipline treetop canopy tours and the 14 Element self guided Tree Trek! A Family Adventure everyone can experience.

While you are in town, you’ll want to get as close to nature as you can, and there’s no better adventure than to raft the Pigeon River. We offer outdoor fun for all ages: a thrilling whitewater trip (age 8+) and a family friendly float trip (age 3+).

eing off is a little different in the mountains. The natural landscape in Gatlinburg makes for quite a few uniquely designed holes. Grab your clubs and test your skills on the beautiful Gatlinburg Golf Course, situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Learn to Fly Fish with the Best Guides in the Smoky Mountains. We offer private all inclusive Wade Trips, Drift Boat Trips, Beginner Classes and instruction. Your choice of 2hr Fun Trip, Half Day, and Full Day Trips. We also offer the most guided expeditions in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, epic trips such as Hazel Creek Day Trips, Forney Creek Day Trips and overnight and multi-day backcountry camping trips.

We have an authorized fishing guide service for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our guides can help the most experienced fly fisherman have a trip to remember or turn a beginner into a lifelong fly fishing enthusiast.

good horse beneath you. A blue sky above. Just the creaking of saddle leather and the smell of fresh air. That's the beauty of a visit to Sugarlands Riding Stables - Gatlinburg TN. Enjoy a peaceful view of the Great Smoky Mountains on the back of a well trained horse. Our natural beautiful horseback riding trails inside the National Park await you with an experienced guide that just might lead you into a flock of wild turkeys, a herd of wild deer or even black bear climbing a tree.

Smoky Mountain Riding Stables - Gatlinburg TN is an established horseback riding stable. It has been in operation for over 20 years. No experience is necessary to ride. All horseback rides are great for beginner through advanced riders, with beautiful wooded scenery and mountain streams.