an unparalleled outdoor adventure experience
At Winding Waters Adventures, we believe the best memories are made outdoors – where the current is strong, the air is fresh, and every twist in the trail brings something new.
EXPLORATION AND ADVENTURE ON YOUR OWN TERMS
PADDLING
East Tennessee boasts some of the country’s cleanest and most picturesque bodies of water. Winding Waters Adventures is your groups base camp for guided and unguided paddling excursions, from the placid Norris Lake, the Clinch River and the thrilling white water of the Ocoee.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Every twist in the trail brings something new. Our professionally built mountain bike trail system gives participants access to 30 miles of trails right outside your tent or cabin door. The Urban Wilderness, a nationally renowned trail network, is a short drive away in Knoxville. Let Winding Waters help you plan your next group mountain biking adventure.
GUIDED & UNGUIDED TREKS
Our guided and unguided trek programs offer adventure for folks of all ages and outdoor abilities. Whether its backpacking in the Smoky Mountains National Park, rock climbing or a gentle paddle on the Clinch River, our programs offer something for everyone
OUR STORY
The spirit of adventure and exploration is part of our history here at Winding Waters. Our base camp for all guided and unguided treks is Camp Pellissippi. In the mid-eighteenth century, intrepid Europeans wandered our forests and paddled the portion of the Clinch River that is now Lake Norris. Long before the European explorations, the Cherokee people had named the river “Pelisipi,” which translates into English as Winding Waters.
Today, Winding Waters Adventures represents unforgettable guided and unguided adventures – ranging from serene to adrenaline-filled, edge-of-your-seat experiences. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a youth group trip, or a friends’ adventure experience in nature, we’re your gateway to the wild side of East Tennessee.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ITINERARY!
Our expedition itineraries offer a wide variety of experiences that cater to every person’s unique sense of adventure. Whether mountain biking on some of the best single-track trails in the South, canoeing the clean, clear waters of the Clinch River, or trekking in the Great Smoky Mountains, we have something for everyone. All you have to do is decide when to book your trek!
Planning assistance for unguided adventures is available. Guided treks can include mountain biking, trekking, canoeing, rafting, caving, rock climbing, canopy experiences, and much more!
BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY!
Winding Waters Adventures is not just another outdoor adventure program, it is an expedition to experience adventure at one’s own pace.
Whether racing down single track, paddling the Clinch, or hiking in one of the Nation’s most beautiful National Parks, there is a richness and empowering emotion our programs offer that transcend other “average” outdoor experiences.