Black

We list the put-in as Gabbro (Baker) Falls for continuity with prior section.

Boaters may wish to look at this falls before boating, but access to the river below may be more awkward than some will prefer to bother with.

As a result, actual put-in may be far more convenient at Black Jack Road.

From the put-in below Gabbro Falls, the river is narrow and channelized tripping across boulders as it heads to the parking at the base of Black Jack Ski Area. As it passes under a bridge (variably labeled Black Jack Road or Indian Head Base Road) Jackson Creek comes in from the right, and the Black takes a sharp left. For the next nearly 3/4-mile the river is flanked by railroad (river-right) and the base of the ski hill (river-left) as it runs through random riffles and shoals.

This location may not be readily apparent from the river. Make certain to have a close look by walking down to the river (when setting shuttle) so that you can identify this location when you arrive in your boat!