Length: 11.47 mi
Est. time: 4h 48m
Gain: 2,001 ft
Loss: 1,925 ft
Max elev: 1,069 ft
Elevation profile
+2,001 ft gain · −1,925 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Jerktail Campground (Campground)
Paddle the Lower Current River
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Paddle the Upper Current River
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
About Current River Challenge
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.