Higher Pursuits offers trips on two sections of the Duck River.

Cheeks Bend Route:

• Starting Point: Leftwich Bridge on Sowell Mill Pike
• End Point: Howard Bridge on Fred White Road
• Length: approximately 5 1/2 miles
• Time to Paddle: 3 to 5 hours
• Features: This section of the river features remote paddling through the Yanahli Wilderness Management Area.  The trip is highlighted by several picturesque rock bluffs along the river as well as opportunity to see various forms of wildlife found along the Duck River.  Along Cheeks Bend there are several large caves visible from the river. The river is gentle along this section and has a few swifter sections.

Howards Bridge Route:

• Starting Point: Howard Bridge on Fred White Road
• End Point: Fountain Creek
• Length: approximately 4 1/2 miles
• Time to Paddle: 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours
• Features: This section of the river has a rich history.  Along the banks of the river you can still see the site of an old mill.  Legend has it that treasure is hidden somewhere along the banks of this river.  This area of the river is very gentle and is a great place for novice paddlers to learn to paddle or for experienced paddlers to enjoy a day out.