Current River Adventure Day Five: Jack's Fork River

Current River Adventure Day 5:  Jack’s Fork River- Alley Spring to Eminence

On our last day our group had dwindled to 10 paddlers in nine boats; John Lorenz, Penny, John & Leigh, Mike, Usci, Henry, C.J., Jay, and me. Butch took the day off and ran shuttle for us. 

The Jack’s Fork is a major tributary of the Current but is smaller and has a less dependable water level. We were told that the upper sections are the prettiest but were now too dry to paddle. We opted for the seven miles from Alley Spring to Eminence. 

If the upper sections are better than this one I can’t wait to see them. True, the water was shallow in places but it had a very lively flow and we zipped along. It’s a good thing we didn’t try this early in the week before we became experienced with the “wads” and with the gravel bars and shoals. More beautiful bluffs, more crystal clear water, more fun! It was a short day and we all headed back to camp to start our preparations to leave on Saturday.

It was a wonderful adventure and I thank everyone who came along. Hopefully we can meet-up soon on another river.