Orientation will include information on the layout of the rogue river trail including daily miles and where the steeper sections of the trail are in case you plan to ride the raft. The rogue river greenway foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent provided by law. This uniquely active outdoor adventure on the wild and scenic rogue river provides the opportunity to both hike and raft amidst the beauty and wildlife of southern oregon escorted by an expert guide, hikers carry only enough water to drink, and a delicious packed lunch on this oregon hiking adventure along the 40mile rogue river trail. The interactive map shows where you can access the river to have a shot at migratory salmon and steelhead, along with resident brown and rainbow trout. The city of rockford desired to increase public accessibility to the river as well as connect. The scenic trail was literally blasted into the rock cliffs in places, rewarding all who brave the 40mile trail with breathtaking views daily. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The park is also a trailhead for the 94mile fred meijer white pine state trail. Rogue river trail is a backpacking, hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near rogue riversiskiyou national forest, or. Upper rogue river trail and rogue gorge trail oregon alltrails. Forest services rogue river siskiyou national forest. Known for its salmon runs, whitewater rafting, and rugged scenery, it was one of the original eight rivers named in the wild and scenic rivers act of 1968. Despite being a river trail, there is not a lot of access to the rogue river. With more than 4 rogue river trails covering 24 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the central ashland bikepath or rogue river greenway.
Upper rogue river trail and rogue gorge trail oregon. Highlights while the entire experience of hiking the rogue river trail is a highlight unto itself, the canyon has a few extra special features and spots that add to its over all incredible nature. There are many challenging rapids and many nice camping spots. Use our easy lodging search to find exactly the type of accommodation you are looking for at the right price. In the winter expect to encounter logs across the trail and slides that block the trail and are difficult to cross. Detailed itinerary for the rogue river trail 3day trip. Rogue river trail is a backpacking, hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near rogue river siskiyou national forest, or. The city of rockford is home to the rolling waters of the rogue river, which winds its way through the city at a slow and steady pace, making it ideal for a variety of outdoor water recreational sports and fishing. Rogue river rafting maps book now click maps to enlarge trip highlights our most popular multiday trip. Signs include signs, markers, notices, posters or other formats of information for the public. Along its course, it carves out the rogue river gorge, where river runners, fishermen, and other recreationalists gather to partake in. Rogue river hike hiking in portland, oregon and washington. The rogue river is a very popular place to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, and steelhead. The rogue river is just a short drive north of grand rapids, michigan.
Rogue river, oregon topographic map and nearby trails. The answers to these questions will help to ensure that we run a great river trip for you. Mountain of the rogue mountain bike trail, rogue river, oregon. Sep 02, 2014 hiking the rogue river trail is all about relaxing and slowing down. This form is particularly helpful and needed if you will be joining us for a trip that is 2 days or longer. Beginning near crater lake, which occupies the caldera left by the.
The trail crosses many streams, some with bridges, some you have to hop rocks to cross. Look for black bears, salmon, ospreys, eagles and other wildlife as you trek along the river. Rogue river trail map, rogue river national recreation trail, rogue river trail, grave creek, big bend created date. Enjoy four days hiking and three nights in wilderness lodges with soft beds, hot showers and familystyle meals. Then its time for a trek down the rogue river valley trail. The trail was built for pack mules or miners who had to push a wheelbarrow down the trail. The rogue river greenway project is a joint collaboration including local citizens both urban and rural, jackson and josephine counties, the rogue valley council of governments, the cities of rogue river, gold hill, central point and grants pass, oregon state parks and recreation, oregon dept. Rogue river trail mountain biking trail medford, oregon. Dont trust the maps when the say bathroom at sight. Just 45 minutes north of the california border on highway 101 view location map. The western trailhead is located in the foster bar boat launch parking lot while the eastern trailhead can be found in the grave creek boat ramp parking lot.
Rogue river hiking overview the rogue river trail is a beautiful and wellmaintained route that runs the entire length of the wild and scenic stretch of the rogue. Rogue river national recreation trail the mountaineers. Rogue river trail is a backpacking, hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near josephine county, or. Now on the national register of historic places and operated by the bureau of land management, the ranch was established in the early 1900s by george and sarah billings, becoming a lodge for travelers, the post office, and a social center for a small but growing community. Do not ask locals for directions most have never heard of it.
Rogue river national recreation trail hiking trail, merlin, oregon. Hiking adventures morrisons rogue wilderness adventures. This form is designed so that one person can provide information for themselves or for a group. Bridge in rogue river and the other just beyond the valley of the rogue state park rest area. Rogue river trail hiking momentum river expeditions. Searchable listings of rogue river rv parks and campgrounds. The typical starting point is the grave creek boat launch, and the ending point is a small trailhead between illahe lodge and the foster bar boat launch typical takeout point for the fourday float trip. Rogue river trail hiking lodge to lodge trips oregon. This is a trail that cuts through rogue river wild and scenic, and the rogue river wilderness on the north shore of the rogue at grave creek, on the south side of the river, there is a short outand back hike to raney falls.
The view of the falls is much more impressive from that side than from the north the rogue river itself is closed to motorized boats from grave creek to blossom bar rapids. The rogue river is one of the original eight wild and scenic rivers and one of the best river trips in the world. Just 45 minutes north of the california border on highway 101. The rogue river bursts from a lava tube, and, well, cascades down the steep upper slopes of the cascade range and then mellows to a runnable pace on its approach to the pacific ocean. Forest services rogue riversiskiyou national forest. Rogue river national recreation trail map bureau of land. Download the rogue river guide and trail map from the blm. The pdf version can be downloaded into map apps like avenza on your phone or. Considered one of the best family multiday trips in the country, the rogue is perfect for firsttimers and skilled boaters alike.
Visitors may be most familiar with the parks role as a major trailhead for the fred meijer white pine state trail off belmont ave. Hiking on the remote rogue river trail, which parallels the entire wild section of the rogue river, is accessible from most river campsites. Peppler park, pickett park, richardsonsowerby park are all near downtown rockford and have access to the white pine trail. Trail stretches 40 miles from grave creek to foster bar.
The rogue river is better known for boating by floaters and motor boats. Stretching 40 miles, this gorgeous trail runs alongside the rogue river and showcases the wild terrain of southwestern oregon. The city of rockford desired to increase public accessibility to the river as well as connect the multiple parks situated along its shores. Each year, approximately 20,000 people float the wild section of the river, where only a few trails, private lodges and blm or forest service stations are evidence of. Arrive at 10 am at the rogue river center 210 merlin road, merlin, oregon to meet your head guide and receive rogue river trail running trip orientation. The rogue river greenway foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent. The final specific route may vary as we work through challenges and investigate alternatives. You can also get free latitude and longitude coordinates from the topographical map and set your gps. Hiking the rogue river trail northwest rafting company. Stretching a total of 40 miles, the trail passes through gorgeous side creeks, steep canyons, and provides plenty of river access. The trip meeting time is subject to adjustment based on the weather. Trails printable online topo maps offer shaded and unshaded reliefs, and aerial photos too. Rogue river trail information, hiking, lodges, shuttles.
Rogue river greenway trail valley of the rogue state park. Explore the best trails in rogue river, oregon on traillink. Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail metrics. Here is a scenic little four mile trail with one end at the depot st. Rogue river in southwestern oregon in the united states flows about 215 miles 346 km in a generally westward direction from the cascade range to the pacific ocean.
The trail and the river are comanaged by the bureau of land management s medford district and the u. Rockford, michigan has several nice parks located near the rogue river. Upper rogue river trail and rogue gorge trail is a 41. Additional information, maps, and links to related trails and topics are available at the rogue river. Historical sites abound along the rogue river trail and our trip visits them all. Mountain of the rogue is a loop that starts with a big climb and ends with a multitude of gravityfed, bikeoptimized experiences. Approach the trail as a multiday backpack, long distance run, or check out one of the many day hikes available. Designated means listed in official documents, and then signed or posted designating the use. This map shows the proposed general route for the greenway. The rogue river ranch, also located here, was built in 1903 and is now a museum that might be open.
I hit the trail in midseptember and found amazing fall colors, enjoying the cooler weather. Picture lazily hiking all day before strolling into the lodge, popping off your shoes and grabbing a cold beer or chilly gatorade and then relaxing in the grass. Rogue river trail running momentum river expeditions. In an effort to meet the citys needs for easier public access to the river, the rogue river trail was designed with a barrierfree concept, offering scenic views of wooded areas, natural.
Located in southern oregon, the rogue starts in the cascades and flows to the pacific and boasts some of the best wildlife, scenery and history. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking. This is a trail that cuts through rogue river wild and scenic, and the rogue river. You can purchase paper maps at any office on the rogue riversiskiyou. Turn right onto fr 6530 and follow it 1 mile, turn right on to fr 900, and follow it past the hamaker campground turnoff fr 930, to its end at the sturdy bridge over the upper rogue river. We hiked the rogue river trail from grave creek trailhead to foster bar a total of 41 miles from june 20 23, 2019. Rogue river state game area main unit to northwest. Oregon hiking on the rogue river trail rogue river rafting. Upper rogue river hikes hiking in portland, oregon and.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips. Use topographic maps to find elevation, print high resolution maps, save a png, or just learn the topography around rogue river trail. Join momentum river expeditions and a rotating cast of ultrarunning hosts jenn shelton, ryan ghelfi, etc. May 29, 2018 the morning part of our hike the next day took us in to the rogue river ranch, which is a gem. The rogue river national recreation trail is a beautiful hike traversing the right side of the rogue river. The rogue river in southwestern oregon in the united states flows about 215 miles 346 km in a generally westward direction from the cascade range to the pacific ocean. Rogue river national recreation trail hiking trail maps.
The typical day of hiking varies from a flat trail to climbing uphill and then going downhill. In between it runs through the meadows below the valley of the rogue campground loops, then dives into the brush between the river and the freeway and winds around and up and down to. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until october. The 25 mile rogue river loop is a conglomeration of the rogue river siskiyou national forests mule creek trail 1159, panther ridge trail 1253, clay hill trail 1160a, and the rogue river trail 1160. The famous river trail along the rogue river is considered to be one of the greatest north american hiking trails.
You can get potable water here from may 15october 15. Rogue river national recreation trail hiking trail, merlin. Lower rogue river trail mountain biking trail gold beach. Oct 26, 2019 the rogue river greenway project is a joint collaboration including local citizens both urban and rural, jackson and josephine counties, the rogue valley council of governments, the cities of rogue river, gold hill, central point and grants pass, oregon state parks and recreation, oregon dept. The interactive map shows where you can access the river to have a shot at migratory salmon. The trail contours, dives, and climbs along the north bank of the famous rogue river. The rogue river trail follows the north bank of the river as it winds. Rogue river trail mountain biking trail in lost creek lake, oregon. Rogue river ranch at mariel is located 45 miles and two hours from 15 at glendale, oregon.
Rogue river ranch marial 2020 all you need to know. If we have hot weather forecasted we may move the meeting time to be as early as 7. Download the free rogue river greenway trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. Rogue river park in belmont may seem like three unique parks rolled into one. Rogue river greenway trail valley of the rogue state. Arrive at 10 am at the rogue river center 210 merlin road, merlin, oregon to meet your head guide and receive rogue river trail hiking trip orientation. From just inside the forest off n river road, start the mountain of the rogue loop on rat pack, a steady and continuous climb. Use the interactive forest visitor map to locate roads, campgrounds, trails and.
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