Outdoor Activities in The Tennessee Smoky Mountains

Our Sky Trail Explorer Ropes Course is a three-story adventure experience. With thirty different elements, two zip lines, and one simulated free fall (Quick Jump), participants have many options to take on a new challenge in the Smokies.

Towering 200-feet tall, The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel sits at the foothills of the most visited National Park in the United States – The Great Smoky Mountains. As the centerpiece to The Island in Pigeon Forge, it stands as one of the tallest attractions in the Southeast.

The whole track overall is more than a mile long and it takes approximately 7-8 minutes to complete the ride!

When you come to run, jump, dive, climb, or crawl into the O.G.O ball, a minute and a half of laughter and happiness is our gift to you all! We believe age is just a state of mind, and we’re all young at heart! Open daily rain or shine from 11 am to 6 pm.

At Gold Rush Stables & Heritage Carriage Rides we offer horse back rides in the Pigeon Forge Area and carriage rides in Pigeon Forge, TN. We also cater to your special events with a carriage ride for your wedding or engagement.

Bluff Mountain Adventures offers guided ATV trail rides on 6,000 acres of Smoky Mountain trails that explore the foothills of East Tennessee. In your one or one and half hour tour you’ll cross streams, climb the mountain, cover some rugged terrain and experience spectacular views!

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.

Smoky Mountain Guides’ corporate team designs programs that promote growth in individuals and groups as well. From all-inclusive retreats including lodging, meals, breakout sessions, contract negotiations and corporate development programs to a simple 4 hr. teambuilding, our team can handle the job.

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.

Legacy Mountain Ziplines is a zipline complex located only minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Our high-flying adventure is a family-favorite destination for anyone from three years of age and older, up to 275 lbs. You will love the feeling of flying through the air at speeds up to 50 mph on 4.5 miles of lines up to 500 feet high.

Foxfire Mountain is an outdoors adventure park. We have zip lines, miles of hiking trails, outdoor adventures, ATV rides and camping! We have package tours for everyone from beginners to seasoned pros, from kids to adults, and families as well as groups. We offer fun-filled activities for all.

Our Smoky Mountain outdoor activities let you travel back in time and experience the Smokies as the early settlers did 200 years ago as they crossed the mountains on horseback seeing these mountains and valleys for the very first time. Enjoy relaxing outdoor family activities such as fishing in our stocked fishing pond, mining for gems at our gem mine, and visiting the animals at our petting zoo. Our shaded picnic area is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a snack or meal from Chow-Boys Cafe.