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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. Multiple day hikes in this
pristine environment are adventures in solitude, adding
a new perspective of the beauty of the river corridor.
Viewed from ridges, the river appears as a sparkling
ribbon of diamonds as it relentlessly winds its way
toward the ocean. In addition to the magnificent scenery
and plentiful wildlife of the river corridor, the rich
hillsides of the Rogue are alive with wild flowers.
Click to see an online version of the Rogue River Hiking Trail Map
During the
months of May and early June we offer a variety of hiking
trips along the Rogue River trail. All of the trips
begin at Grave Creek trail head about 30 miles west
of the town of Grants Pass. The trail from Grave Creek
to Foster Bar is about 40 miles long and is maintained
by the Bureau of Land Management and the United States
Forest Service. The elevation at the trail head is 689
feet and at Foster Bar the elevation is 474. Generally
speaking you are walking down hill most of the way.
The trip will take at least 4 days and 3 nights. Longer
trips are available, however, previous experience has
proven that shorter trips are not practical. We offer
4 types of hiking trips.
4 - Day Raft Supported
Wilderness Lodge Trip |
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 This 4 day, three night trip features raft support for your trip.
All you will need to carry is a simple day pack for your camera, binoculars and
a container of water, everything else will be packed in whitewater bags and
transported by the raft. Gourmet, deli style lunches will be prepared by your
guide and served at predetermined locations. The presence of the raft insures
against adversity should problems develop while on the hike. The raft can
transport up to 4 guests if necessary or provide an exciting ride if someone
wants to try a little whitewater rafting. Lodges provide double occupancy rooms
with private baths, sumptuous family style meals, and comfortable beds with
linen. Round trip transportation is provided from our office in Merlin,
Oregon.
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The Works - 7 Day Hiking and Rafting Lodge Trip |
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 In cooperation with Backpacker magazine Rogue Wilderness is offering “The Works” for hikers who want to take full advantage of the unparalleled beauty of the Wild & Scenic Rogue River Canyon. Hikers arrive the afternoon before their hike begins at the historic Illahee Lodge located 26 miles upriver from the town of Gold Beach on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. After a relaxing night at Illahee hikers depart via the Rogue River trail 11 miles to Paradise Lodge.
The next day enjoy the surroundings of Paradise and the river with a short 5 mile hike to Marial Lodge. Rest up because this day includes a 15 mile hike to Black Bar Lodge. Here you’ll be rowed across the river by the innkeeper for your last night on the trail. In the morning after your river crossing you’ll have an 11 mile hike to the Grave Creek trailhead. At a prearranged pickup time, a Rogue Wilderness guide will pick you up and take you to Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge where you’ll enjoy the splendor of this historic property with a five course meal to re-energize your tired feet.
The next morning you’ll depart with your guide back to Grave Creek where you’ll climb onto a Rogue Wilderness raft and start the 34 mile float back down river. You’ll stay at Paradise Lodge again for night number 6, then you’re back to the starting point at Illahee Lodge on day 7 where your car has been parked. Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive at Illahee Lodge
Day 2 Hike to Paradise Lodge 11 miles upriver
Day 3 Hike to Marial Lodge 5 miles
Day 4 Hike to Black Bar Lodge 15 miles
Day 5 Hike out of canyon to Grave Creek trailhead for pickup, and stay at Morrison’s Lodge
Day 6 Raft down river to Paradise Lodge
Day 7 Raft to Illahee Lodge and end trip at 1pm
Because this trip is lodge based, hikers will only need to carry their clothing, water, and lunches while hiking. Splash gear and life jacket will be provided for the rafting portion of the trip. Trip total is 7 days/6 nights.
Price:
$1190.00* per person
Minimum group size is 4 people. Double Occupancy.
 
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The Works "Mini" - 7 Day Hiking and Rafting Camping Trip |
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Similar to our “The Works” trip, but camping instead of staying in lodges while on the hiking trail. Stay at Illahee Lodge the first night, then start hiking the next day. Take advantage of beautiful campsites on the trail as you hike the 44 mile trail with a tent and meals on your back. On day five a Rogue Wilderness guide will meet you at the Grave Creek trailhead and deliver you to Morrison’s Lodge.
After a replenishing nights’ sleep and hearty breakfast your guide will pick you up and deliver you to the river where you’ll raft to Paradise Lodge and spend the night. On day 7 you’ll arrive back at Illahee Lodge at 1pm.
The “mini” trip is self-supported during the hiking portion. Please be aware that lodges are not prepared to supply meals when guests are not staying at the lodges. Be prepared to carry all water and food for your hike portion.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive at Illahee Lodge
Day 2 Hike and camp
Day 3 Hike and camp
Day 4 Hike and camp
Day 5 Hike out of canyon to Grave Creek trailhead for pickup, and stay at Morrison’s Lodge
Day 6 Raft river to Paradise Lodge
Day 7 Raft to Illahee Lodge and end trip at 1pm
Rogue Wilderness will provide life jackets and splash gear and meals for the rafting portion of the trip. Trip Total is 7 days/6 nights.
Price: $899.00* per person
Minimum group size is 4 people. Double Occupancy.
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4 - Day Raft
Supported Camping/Lodge Trip |
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 This 4 day, 3 night trip features the best of both worlds.
The first two nights you will camp under the stars and the following one night
will be spent in rustic wilderness lodges. All of the descriptions of the above
two offerings apply to this trip.
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4 - Day
Non-Supported Lodge Trip |
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On this trip you'll be on your own. We
provide round trip transportation from our office in Merlin, Oregon. Lodge
accommodations will feature double occupancy rooms with private baths, linen on
the beds and sumptuous family style meals. We will even pack your first days
lunch. You will need to provide your own backpack for your clothes and personal
items. Be sure to pack light since there will be no raft support.
Price:
$699.00 per person
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Reservations |
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Early reservations are strongly
encouraged for all of the hiking trips we offer.
Lodging is limited and hike trips after May 15th
are subject to the limited entry regulations.
* Trip price subject to 3%
BLM fee and $10.00 USFS per person user fee.
All hiking trips require a minumum of 2(two) participants.
Double occupancy required.
CALL NOW 800-336-1647
SPACE IS LIMITED
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Client Comments |
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Dear Brad and Staff,
My groups have been home three weeks now
and I have finally come down from the clouds
over our trip. I have been the owner of
a Trekking company, Southern Treks Adventure
Travel, since 1989 but until our two trips
to the Rogue River, all 97 of them, with
the exception of Alaska, been international
trips. I had been of the opinion that we
had to travel "over the water"
to do wonderful hiking and see the exquisite
beauty of nature. Boy, was I wrong!
These two trips you organized for
us, with the wonderful extras such as the
day spent at Crater Lake and the lovely
dinner at the Jacksonville Inn, were the
best I have ever done. It is not just I
who thinks that: everyone one of my clients
feel the same way and have told me so! With
the 17 in the one group and the 13 in the
other, all but 5 had been on multiple trips
with me to New Zealand, Australia, Ireland,
Wales, Scotland, England, Iceland, Norway,
France, Austria, Spain and Alaska and they
should know! I value their opinion, and
their opinion is that your Rogue River trip
was the greatest. I think the sight of the
river, from the trail, is the most spectacular
I have ever seen and the sight of the trail,
from the river, is just as great!
What was so wonderful, other than the superb
guides and the wonderful wilderness lodges,
was the fact that with the raft support
we had, one could walk part of the way and
raft part of the way each and every day.
Or, they could raft the whole way or walk
the whole way. Never before have we had
those choices!
Sorry to be so wordy but it is very hard
to convey my experience with this trip and
with thanks to you and everyone involved,
in just a few words, I am writing from my
heart.
I hope the rest of your season is filled
with people who enjoy their trips a much
as we did. Thank you so much!
With Warmest Regards,
Marie Edwards - Southern Treks
Recent Rogue River Hikers' Personal
Websites
Ed
and Helen Bodington, authors of "Elder Hiker."
www.elderhiker.com
Andy Linn
www.andrewlinn.com |
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Rogue Wilderness Hiking Slideshow (4:00)
