Current River Adventure Day 3

Round Spring

Wild horse hiding in the woods

Day 3: Wednesday: Round Spring to JerkTail Landing (12 miles)

I forgot to mention that our take-out yesterday was at Round Spring. The spring is not on the river so we visited it after we loaded up our boats. I also found photos of the cave that CJ, Jay & I visited.

CJ coming in

Jay lighting the way

Going out

Today we paddled 12 miles from Round Spring to JerkTail Landing. This was our worst shuttle since JerkTail is a 14 miles round trip from the highway on an unpaved mountain road. The landing itself had been destroyed by the floods so we were unsure of how it would look from the river but Richard was confident that he would recognize it. (If not, it was only 12 more miles to Two Rivers.)

Today was notable for miles and miles of tall bluffs rising like fortress walls along the river. As usual, they were pitted with caves and grottos and springs in the riverbed. We had not expected to see wild horses this far upstream so were delighted to encounter a herd of three grazing along a little creek.

Another big one

Mike & Kerrie check it out

Tina spelunking

Despite the distance this was a very laid-back day. Everyone had hit their stride and we were comfortable drifting and floating. Richard found the take-out and all seemed well. We never leave a vehicle behind, so Darcy stayed back with John Lorenz and Penny. Good thing! John’s battery was dead. Darcy drove to the highway to call for help but by the time Butch and I arrived everything was under control. 

We scattered for dinner on our own but regrouped for a campfire gathering between sites 8 & 10. Jay brought his guitar and we had soothing music to finish out our day.