The rogue river national recreation trail from grave creek to foster bar is in the heart of the national wild and scenic rogue river canyon. Rogue river trail has oregon backpacking thats wild and. Forty miles of welltravelled, easytomoderate trail leads away from the parking lot and into the wild and scenic corridor of the rogue river canyon. Spring flowers, king snakes, bears, lizards and birds what a beautiful two day backpacking trip along the majestic rogue river. The average hiker takes 45 days to walk the 40 miles. The rogue river national recreation trail cuts through the heart of the rogue canyon and offers stunning views of the river and unique access to a wilderness playground that.
Backpack westernlower rogue river trail from foster bar to marial, most scenic and remote segment of rogue river trail. Oregon hiking on the rogue river trail rogue river rafting. The rogue river trail brought one final highlight, however, at mile 35. Ist half of trail more marked than the 2nd, two different forest areas. Join us for preparation tips and inspiration as you embark on this adventure. Backpacking the wild rogue wilderness a great fourday. This past spring i convinced a few of my friends to join me on an adventure along the rogue river trail in southern oregon.
I found the wild rogue loop, which could be done early in spring. On this rogue river trail hiking trip, leave the freezedried food and throw in a bottle of wine, this is not your normal backpacking adventure. A detailed itinerary for your trip with broken down mileage, where you camp each night, where you can get water, side excursion opportunities etc. The rogue river trail stretches 40 miles and offers views of some of southwest oregons most amazing landscapes. Its a beautiful 40mile hike, best done in the spring or the fall. A late season backpack along the rogue river trail in oregon. Welcome to the rogue river hiking experience, the trip of a lifetime. Oct 28, 2014 the mighty rogue river we hit the graves creek trailhead about 8. The narrow canyon here provides some exciting rides for rafters. Rogue river national recreation trail hiking trail, merlin. Backpack rogue river national recreation trail the. I believe when most people talk about the rogue river, they talk about it as a world class rafting destination or a good place for fishing.
Imagine the perfect springtime hike, great views and camps, early season flower fields and miles of rolling, easygoing trail under your feet. Peggy and i made a leisurely sixday backpack trip out of it, both to enjoy the beauty and to condition our bodies for our summer of backpacking where i will be hiking miles from mt. Aug 15, 2017 deyton, and a good friend, jake, enjoyed a three day hike on the rogue river trail. An allinclusive hike with gourmet food, cozy beds each night and light hiking with incredible wildlife. Oregons most amazing landscapes and rewarding hiking experiences. This 29mile backpacking loop has five trailheads and offers access to many outstanding natural features, not the least of which is the massive outcrop called hanging rock that looms over the wilderness. Siskiyou mountain club crews restored the entire loop in 2015, and maintained the rogue river trail from marial to foster bar. The rogue river trail is a hiking trail only, closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles, and pack animals. Spectacular scenery, seasonal wildflowers and autumn colors, birds and other wildlife, and fascinating volcanic rocks and. Howe said some of the motivation for restoring the route came from wanting to offer backpackers a more wildernessfocused alternative to the 40mile rogue river trail, which is extremely popular among rafters in the. Youll have the luxury of hiking the trail with a daypack, water, camera, and a snack while the.
While it is both of these things, the hiking is pretty sweet too. The main focus, of course, is the river and its easy to see. The trail crosses many streams, some with bridges, some you have to hop rocks to cross. The trail traverses the wild section of the rogue national wild and. Complete hiking information for rogue river, oregon with maps, photos, trail descriptions, guides and outfitters, and more. Originally built for pack mules supplying miners in the rogue river canyon, the rogue river trail is now over 100 years old and has become one of the great historic trails in the country. Rogue river trail tailored trip itinerary hike oregon. The rogue river national recreation trail traverses the wild section of the rogue national wild and scenic river for its entire glorious 40 miles. It combines the rogue river, clay hill, panther ridge, and mule creek trails, beginning and ending in the town of marial. Following the basalt walls of mule creek canyon and passing the famous blossom bar rapids, this section presents the rogue at its majestic best. I had always heard a lot about the rogue river when it came to backpacking. Following the basalt walls of mule creek canyon and passing the famous blossom bar rapids. Autumn is a great time to hike the rogue river trail and enjoy the beautiful colors. The rogue river national recreation trail cuts through the heart of the rogue canyon and offers stunning views of the river and unique access to a wilderness playground that is home to a staggering amount of wildlife.
Apr 28, 2019 spring flowers, king snakes, bears, lizards and birds what a beautiful two day backpacking trip along the majestic rogue river. This rogue river hiking adventure in oregon boasts a fourday lodge to lodge walk on oregons famous rogue river wilderness trail system. The trail traces the shoreline and climbs precipitously above it for birdseye views. Flora dell falls is a 30foot waterfall that drops into a deep emerald pool to create one of oregons great swimming holes. 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. I had never considered hiking the rogue river before. 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.
Hike oregons world famous rogue river trail with lodge to lodge comfort, raft support you only carry a daypack, great meals, momentum style horderves, and local wine and beer. 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. This backpack trip led us thirsting to finish the trail in its entirety, so we will be adding this to our agenda for next year. Rogue river trail hiking and camping trip orange torpedo. Wild rogue wilderness loop backpacking trip reports, mostly. In the winter expect to encounter logs across the trail and slides that block the trail and are difficult to cross. Unless you are supported by a raft, no permit is needed for foot travel. Rogue river trail features oregon backpacking thats both wild and luxurious.
Make sure to get your swimming in early though there is no river access after paradise lodge back to the trailhead, as you end up high above the river on the cliffs. Historical sites abound along the rogue river trail and our trip visits them all. 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. In 2018, the siskiyou mountain club restored this 27mile loop around the headwaters of the rogue rivers middle fork, in the sky lakes wilderness. Access road fr 940 is free and clear to the trailhead.
The mighty rogue river we hit the graves creek trailhead about 8. Feb 14, 2017 it combines the rogue river, clay hill, panther ridge, and mule creek trails, beginning and ending in the town of marial. Home forums gear forums gear lists rogue river trail fastpacking list viewing 3 posts 1 through 3 of 3 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry. Most of the trail is well constructed and has moderate grades. The wild rogue wilderness started a few miles after we left the rogue river ranch featured in my last post. This was a hike my friend brian from the pwc invited me on. Wild rogue wilderness loop hiking trail, port orford, oregon. This is an area full of rich history including murder, mining and mysteries never solved, so youll find old mining equipment in the river, and. Use the powers and gold beach districts map published by the national forest. Built more than a century ago for pack mules supplying gold miners, the rogue river trail features one of. The rogue river trail follows the north bank of the river as it winds. Backpacking the rogue river trail in oregon gossamer gear.
Apr 11, 2020 i had always heard a lot about the rogue river when it came to backpacking. The rogue river and rogue river national recreation trail both have a long, rich history, just waiting to be discovered. Today marks the second of my threepart series on hiking down the rogue river trail. My parents relocated to grants pass recently, so it seemed like a great way to kill two birds with one stone. Rogue river national recreation trail hiking trail, merlin, oregon. The rogue river national recreation trail is a beautiful hike traversing the right side of the rogue river. We hiked the rogue river trail from grave creek trailhead to foster bar a total. Each footstep is greeted with picturesque vistas of wildlife and nature. Majestic waterfalls, steep canyons, and glistening sidestreams are just the beginning of this special place.
Rogue river trail backpacking trip april 2728, 2019 youtube. But being a weekend backpacker, i was looking for a loop that could be on the river, but also be done in a weekend for my work schedule. There are several campsites along the rogue river trail, many with bear lockers and established toilets. Hiking adventures morrisons rogue wilderness adventures. Wild rogue wilderness loop backpacking trip reports. Before summer 2015, many trail miles had been swallowed back into the rogues steep slopes. Backpacked the rogue river trail, 40 miles 4 days, great trail, well maintained, campsites hard to find the third night. Home forums campfire chaff rogue river trail viewing 20 posts 1 through 20 of 20 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry feathered friends campsaver gaia. 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 rogue river trail is 40 miles, but if youre looking for the best day hike the best morsel of a fivestar meal consider the 3. Backpacking the wild rogue wilderness a great fourday adventure. The rogue river trail is one of the most scenic early season backpacking trips in oregon, and the pacific northwest in general. The famous river trail along the rogue river is considered to be one of the greatest north american hiking trails.
The trail traverses the wild section of the rogue national wild and scenic river along its entire length. The trail and the river are comanaged by the bureau of land management s medford district and the u. Rogue river hiking overview the rogue river trail is a beautiful and well maintained route that runs the entire length of the wild and scenic stretch of the. The most popular trails are three sisters loop backpacking, timberline trail loop backpacking and columbia river gorge loop backpacking. The journey begins where the road ends, a quick 30minute drive from grants pass. Rogue river hiking oregon backpacking trip row adventures. Backpacking the rogue river trail conclusion posted at 5. Rogue river trail hiking momentum river expeditions. The loop offers a great backpacking adventure that can be accomplished in just a few days. Deyton, and a good friend, jake, enjoyed a three day hike on the rogue river trail. Rogue river trail grants pass, oregon 3 day hiking. The route traverses the north side of the rogue river for 40 miles as it rolls through the lush and remote rogue valley. This is a trail that cuts through rogue river wild and scenic, and the. The rogue rivers designated wild and scenic section lives up to its name with 40.
Rogue river trail fastpacking list backpacking light. Lodge to lodge raft supported hiking trips morrisons. Feb 14, 2017 the rogue river trail starts at the foster bar trailhead, 35 miles east of gold beach 1, see map above, and snakes through the siskiyou mountains to the grave creek bridge 26 miles northwest of grants pass2. Located in southern oregon, the rogue river begins in the cascade ranges rogueumpqua divide wilderness at boundary springs, and flows for. Its on the north side of the rogue river between the towns of agness to the west and galice to the east. The rogue river is better known for boating by floaters and motor boats. Rogue river trail map, rogue river national recreation trail, rogue river trail, grave creek, big bend created date. Wild rogue loop hike hiking in portland, oregon and. Multiple day hikes in this pristine environment are adventures in solitude, adding a new perspective of the beauty of the river corridor. The rogue river trail starts at the foster bar trailhead, 35 miles east of gold beach 1, see map above, and snakes through the siskiyou mountains to the grave creek bridge 26 miles northwest of grants pass2. Approach the trail as a multiday backpack, long distance run, or check out one of the many day hikes available. Best backpacking trails in rogue riversiskiyou national forest.
Nov 04, 2017 autumn is a great time to hike the rogue river trail and enjoy the beautiful colors. A rogue river trail map that i send to you via mail with mapped out route. The trail snaked along the edge of the river providing great views. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until october. Lodge to lodge raft supported hiking trips morrisons rogue. The rogue river canyon is a special place, filled with active wildlife, including deer, elk, bear, turtles, eagles and otters to name a few. I did the loop clockwise, starting from the middle fork trailhead. May 16, 2014 imagine the perfect springtime hike, great views and camps, early season flower fields and miles of rolling, easygoing trail under your feet. 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. May 29, 2018 today marks the second of my threepart series on hiking down the rogue river trail. The entire wilderness is circled by the wild rogue wilderness loop trail, a combination of four trails. Apr 07, 2014 welcome to the rogue river hiking experience, the trip of a lifetime. The rogue river trail is known for beauty, bears and easy terrain. Spectacular scenery, seasonal wildflowers and autumn colors, birds and other wildlife, and fascinating volcanic rocks and island arc geology.