Just wanted you to know that we all made it back home and back to "real life" after having a week in paradise. As I did last year, I am walking on air thinking back to the wonderful experiences we had in Oregon and along the Rogue. Everything from the great weather and the exquisite wildflowers to the great lodges where we had "adult summer camp!" to the best walking and rafting in the world! And the guides were the greatest!
The lodges all went out of their way to see that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. What a treat to come off the trail to a hot shower and a fantastic meal.
You and your staff should be so proud of how you conduct Rogue Wilderness Adventures. After being in Adventure Travel for the past 18 years, I do not know of any comparable company anywhere in the world. I plan to come back year after year, giving my clients a chance to see the world in a new way, a world of the Rogue River and its wildflower laden trail. And don't be surprised to see some of this year's group returning next year to walk the trail and raft the river!
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 historical trails in the country. Over 20 years ago Rogue Wilderness Adventures established the four day supported hiking trip on the Rogue River Hiking Trail, featuring stays at the historic lodges. Hikers, have the luxury of hiking the trail with a daypack, with water, camera and a snack. With our raft supported trips, three times a day hikers meet up with their support raft and guide to replenish their water, sit down and have a great lunch and get trail tips and highlights from the guide. Each evening you’ll arrive at one of the historic lodges and enjoy comfortable cabins, hot water and private bathrooms. Evenings include fun dinner conversations with other guests and fall asleep knowing you get to do it again tomorrow.
All our hiking trips run in May and June then again in September and October. In the summer months the Rogue River Hiking Trail is too hot to hike. Our trips begin at Grave Creek trailhead about 30 miles west of the town of Grants Pass. The elevation at the trail head is 689 feet and at Foster Bar the elevation is 474.Generally, you are walking down hill most of the way. The trip will take at least 4 days and 3 nights.
Overview
• Duration: 4 days
• Season: May/June and September/October
• Age: Adults and mature youth
• Starts: 8:30am at Rogue Wilderness near Grants Pass, Oregon
• Ends at: 4:30pm at Rogue Wilderness Adventures office fourth day.
• 40 miles of hiking over four days
• Raft with guide shadows hikers and carries gear, sets up lunch, available for first aid and boat ride when needed
• Four days/three nights, staying in a different wilderness lodge each night
• Raft is available to ride on for a change of scenery or rest tired legs
• Great food, lunches served trailside, fun dinners at lodges each evening
• Wonderful escape from the modern world. No cell phones. You’re on vacation for four days.
Daily Mileage Day 1: 10 miles to Black Bar Lodge Day 2: 14 miles to Marial Lodge (common for hikers to ride the raft part of the day) Day 3: 5 miles to Paradise Lodge Day 4: 11 miles to Foster Bar boat ramp
Hiking on the Rogue River trail is done between May and mid June and again September thru October. Hiking the trail in the summer is not recommended due to extreme heat and no shade on the trail.
4-Day Price: $1019.00* per adult
2012 4-Day Raft Supported Lodge to Lodge Hiking Launch Dates May: 1, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31 June: 4, 5, 7, 11, 12 September: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 October: 5, 10
Other dates may also be available, please call (800) 336-1647 or email.
* Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee and $10.00 USFS per person user fee.
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(Times are only suggestions. Hike at your own pace.) Day 1
8:30am - Meet at Rogue Wilderness Adventures. Meet your guides, pack gear into dry bags, map orientation, lock car and place keys in key storage.
9:30am - Arrive at Grave Creek Trail head. Trail orientation and safety discussion about rafts and trail.
10:00am - Hiking on trail, with water breaks, lunch stops, and fantastic views of the Rogue River Canyon.
4:00pm - Raft will row hikers across river to Black Bar Lodge.
6:00pm - Appetizers and dinner, generator is turned off at 10pm. Lights out.
Day 2
7:30am - Breakfast
9:00am - Load boats and cross river back to trail. (common place for hikers to ride boat for 4 miles to shorten hike)
10:00am - Hiking on the trail. Lunch trailside.
4:00pm - Arrive at Marial Lodge.
6:00pm - Dinner and fun evening at Marial Lodge. Generator is on all night.
Day 3
8:00am - Breakfast, and relax and have extra cup of coffee.
9:30am - Be ready to hike.
10:00am - Hike up trail to Rogue River Ranch and visit museum.
1:00pm - Hike down river to Paradise Lodge, lunch on the deck.
2:00pm - Enjoy a day at one of the nation’s most remote lodges. Small hikes available, read a book in a hammock, take a nap. Swim in the creek.
Day 4
7:30am - Breakfast
8:30am - On the trail.
12:00pm - Lunch at beautiful Flora Dell Falls.
2:00pm - Finish hike at Foster Bar boat ramp.
Take Out Instructions
Foster Bar is 26 miles from the city of Gold Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Rogue Wilderness Adventures vans will pick you up and bring you back to our offices. However, since you’re so close to the ocean, you can have your car shuttled for an additional $110 and you can visit the Redwoods or other parts of the Oregon Coast. Typical drive time back to Rogue Wilderness Adventures is 2.5 hours and arrive about 4pm.
Around the Rogue in 8 Days - June 10, 2012 and September 23, 2012
Overview
• Eight Day Excursion in Southern Oregon and Redwoods
• Crater Lake National Park, four day lodge to lodge hike and a visit to Redwoods National Park
• Fully guided eight day trip including meals, lodging and transportation
• Days three thru six includes a four day supported lodge hike down the Rogue River Trail
• Raft is available on multi day hike to ride on for a change of scenery or rest tired legs
• Great food, lunches served trailside, fun dinners at lodges each evening
• Wonderful trip that highlights the best of Southern Oregon
We’ve taken our very popular four day supported hike and added a full Southern Oregon experience to this already great trip. Our guests always have asked what to do in Southern Oregon before and after their trip. We decided to take all our favorite places and tie it into a great eight day journey. We’ll start in Ashland Oregon home to the Tony Award winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The next day we’ll travel by luxury passenger van to Crater Lake National Park. On day three we’ll pack up our gear and hit the Rogue River trail and hike for four days staying in the historic lodges deep in the canyon. Guides will carry your gear from lodge to lodge via raft. At the end of the hike we’ll head out to the famous Tu Tu Tun lodge in Gold Beach on the Pacific Ocean. We’ll drive down the coast on day seven and visit Redwoods National Park. Day eight we’ll be in the booming wine region visiting the best in Southern Oregon wines.
This trip will be fully guided and all lodging and meals are included in this fantastic journey.
Around the Rogue in 8 Days Price: $2750.00* per adult - based double occupancy - (please add an additional $1150 for single person supplement)
Sunday June 10, 2012 thru Sunday June 17, 2012
Sunday September 23, 2012 thru Sunday September 30, 2012
* Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee and $10.00 USFS per person user fee.
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Day 1 - Sunday
Arrival in Medford to Ashland, Oregon
10:00am to 5:00pm - Arrive into Jackson County Airport, Medford, Oregon. Airport shuttles to Ashland Oregon.
4:00pm to 6:00pm - Check into Ashland Springs Hotel
6:00pm to 7:30pm - Welcome Dinner
8:00pm to 10:00pm - Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Day 2 - Monday
Crater Lake to Grants Pass
8:00am - Breakfast at hotel
9:00am - Depart to Crater Lake
11:00am to 4:00pm - Visit Crater Lake National Park
6:00pm - Arrive at Weasku Inn
7:00pm - Dinner at Summer Jo’s in Grants Pass
Day 3 - Tuesday
Hike down Rogue River Trail to Black Bar Lodge 9.3 miles
8:00am - Depart to Rogue Wilderness office
9:00am to 4:00pm - Hike the Rogue River Trail. Lunch served trailside.
4:00pm - Raft will row hikers across river to Black Bar Lodge
6:00pm -10:00pm - Appetizers and dinner, generator is turned off at 10pm. Lights out.
Day 4 - Wednesday
Hike from Black Bar Lodge to Marial Lodge 14 miles
7:30am - Breakfast
9:00am - Load boats and cross river back to trail. (common place for hikers to ride boat for 4 miles to shorten hike)
10:00am- 4:00pm - Hiking on the trail. Lunch trailside.
4:00pm - Arrive at Marial lodge
6:00pm -10:00pm - Dinner and fun evening at Marial lodge. Generator is on all night.
Day 5 - Thursday
Hike from Marial Lodge to Paradise 5 miles
8:00am - Breakfast, and relax and have extra cup of coffee
9:30am - Be ready to hike
10:00am - Hike up trail to Rogue River Ranch and visit museum
1:00pm - Hike down river to Paradise Lodge, lunch on the deck
2:00pm -10:00pm - Enjoy a day at one of the nation’s most remote lodges. Small hikes available, read a book in a hammock, take a nap. Swim in the creek.
Day 6 - Friday
Hike from Paradise Lodge to Foster Bar 10 miles
7:30am - Breakfast
8:30am - On the trail
12:00pm - Lunch at beautiful Flora Dell falls
2:00pm - Finish hike at Foster Bar boat ramp
3:00pm - Arrive at Tu Tu Tun Lodge near Gold Beach Oregon
6:00pm - Dinner at Tu Tu Tun Lodge
Day 7 - Saturday
Gold Beach thru the Redwoods
8:00am - Breakfast
9:00am-11:00am - Drive down Hwy 101 to Crescent City California
12:00pm-4:00pm - Visit Redwood National Park includes hike in the park
6:00pm - Lodge at Riverside in Grants Pass
7:00pm Dinner on your own
Day 8 - Sunday
Applegate Valley Wine Tasting, Evening in Jacksonville, Oregon
8:00am - Breakfast at Hotel
9:30am - Visit to Wildlife Images
11:00am-5:00pm - Wine tasting in the Applegate Valley
Visit Troon Vineyards, Schmidt Family Vineyards, Red Lilly
6:30pm - Jacksonville Inn
7:00pm - Farewell Dinner in Jacksonville
Day 9 - Monday
Departure from Jacksonville to airport
Bettys with Backpacks 4-Day Supported Wilderness Lodge Trip - May 3, 2012
Overview
• Duration: 4 days
• Season: May/June and September/October
• Age: Ladies, friends, mother, daughter, sisters
• Starts: 8:30am at Rogue Wilderness near Grants Pass, Oregon
• Ends at: 4:30pm at Rogue Wilderness Adventures office fourth day.
• 40 miles of hiking over four days
• Raft with guide shadows hikers and carries gear, sets up lunch, available for first aid and boat ride when needed
• Four days/three nights, staying in a different wilderness lodge each night
• Raft is available to ride on for a change of scenery or rest tired legs
• Great food, lunches served trailside, fun dinners at lodges each evening
• Wonderful escape from the modern world. No cell phones. You’re on vacation for four days.
Daily Mileage
Day 1: 10 miles to Black Bar Lodge
Day 2: 14 miles to Marial Lodge (common for hikers to ride the raft part of the day)
Day 3: 5 miles to Paradise Lodge
Day 4: 11 miles to Foster Bar boat ramp
Betty’s with Backpacks continues to be a popular girlfriend getaway every season on the Rogue River trail. What better way to catch up with old friends than to take a vacation with them. Walking, talking and wonderful scenery makes this a trip to remember.
Hiking on the Rogue River trail is done between May and mid June and again September thru October. Hiking the trail in the summer is not recommended due to extreme heat and no shade on the trail.
4-Day Price: $929.00* per adult
Trip Date: May 3, 2012
* Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee and $10.00 USFS per person user fee.
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(Times are only suggestions. Please hike at your own pace.) Day 1
8:30am - Meet at Rogue Wilderness Adventures. Meet your guides, pack gear into dry bags, map orientation, lock car and place keys in key storage.
9:30am - Arrive at Grave Creek Trail head. Trail orientation and safety discussion about rafts and trail.
10:00am - Hiking on trail, with water breaks, lunch stops, and fantastic views of the Rogue River Canyon
4:00pm - Raft will row hikers across river to Black Bar Lodge
6:00pm - Appetizers and dinner, generator is turned off at 10:00pm. Lights out.
Day 2
7:30am - Breakfast
9:00am - Load boats and cross river back to trail. (common place for hikers to ride boat for 4 miles to shorten hike)
10:00am - Hiking on the trail. Lunch trailside.
4:00pm - Arrive at Marial Lodge
6:00pm - Dinner and fun evening at Marial Lodge. Generator is on all night.
Day 3
8:00am - Breakfast, and relax and have extra cup of coffee.
9:30am - Be ready to hike.
10:00am - Hike up trail to Rogue River Ranch and visit museum.
1:00pm - Hike down river to Paradise Lodge, lunch on the deck.
2:00pm - Enjoy a day/evening at one of the nation’s most remote lodges. Small hikes available, read a book in a hammock, take a nap. Swim in the creek.
Day 4
7:30am - Breakfast
8:30am - On the trail
12:00pm - Lunch at beautiful Flora Dell Falls.
2:00pm - Finish hike at Foster Bar boat ramp.
Take Out Instructions
Foster Bar is 26 miles from the city of Gold Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Rogue Wilderness Adventures vans will pick you up and bring you back to our offices. However, since you’re so close to the ocean, you can have your car shuttled for an additional $110 and you can visit the Redwoods or other parts of the Oregon Coast. Typical drive time back to Rogue Wilderness Adventures is 2.5 hours and arrive about 4pm.
"Hoplicious" Hiking The Rogue River Trail - Sept. 8, 2012
Overview
• Duration: 4 days
• Season: September 8
• Age: Adults who like beer
• Starts: 8:30am at Rogue Wilderness near Grants Pass, Oregon
• Ends at: 4:30pm at Rogue Wilderness Adventures office fourth day.
• 40 miles of hiking over four days
• Raft with guide shadows hikers and carries gear, sets up lunch, available for first aid and boat ride when needed
• Four days/three nights, camping night one and two, last night stay at Paradise Lodge
• Raft is available to ride on for a change of scenery or rest tired legs
• Great food, brew master featuring the best Northwest beers
• Wonderful escape from the modern world. No cell phones. You’re on vacation for four days.
Daily Mileage:
Day 1: 10.2 miles to first camp Day 2: 11 miles to second camp Day 3: 7 miles to Paradise Lodge Day 4: 11 miles to Foster Bar boat ramp
Spin off of our popular Paddles and Pints rafting beer experience. Beer and boots hit the Rogue River trail Labor Day Weekend. Hike the trail and arrive at a comfortable riverside oasis where guides turn into chefs and prepare tasty meals that will compliment beer tastings. All camping gear and equipment for your trip will be shuttled between camps by raft. Tents, sleeping bags and beer will be set up for you when you arrive at camp each evening. Our featured brewer will spend time explaining their craft and point out interesting facts about their beers. We’ll highlight northwest best as well as bring in some rare international brews as well.
Hiking on the Rogue River trail is done between May and mid June and again September thru October. Hiking the trail in the summer is not recommended due to extreme heat and no shade on the trail.
4-Day Price: $1050.00* per adult
Includes all camping equipment, food, guides, transportation and beer.
* Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee and $10.00 USFS per person user fee.
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(Times are only suggestions. Please hike at your own pace.)
Day 1
8:30am - Meet at Rogue Wilderness Adventures. Meet your guides, pack gear into dry bags, map orientation, lock car and place keys in key storage.
9:30am - Arrive at Grave Creek Trail head. Trail orientation and safety discussion about rafts and trail.
10:00am - Hiking on trail, with water breaks, lunch stops, and fantastic views of the Rogue River Canyon.
4:00pm - Camp activities, setup camp, read a book, relax, hike, nap.
4:30pm - Beer tasting and presentation by brewmaster.
6:00pm - Dinner and beer pairings.
Evening of storytelling and beer stories.
Day 2
7:30am - Breakfast Lot’s of coffee
9:00am - Load boats and hit the trail
9:30am - Hiking on the trail. Lunch trailside.
4:30pm - Camp activities, more relaxing, wow those guides know how to cook. I’m so full! Wow, dessert. Okay I guess I can eat more. More Beer.
Day 3
8:00am - Breakfast, and relax and have extra cup of coffee.
9:30am - Be ready to hike.
10:00am - Hike the trail to Rogue River Ranch and visit museum.
2:00pm - Hike down river to Paradise Lodge. Enjoy a day/evening at one of the nation’s most remote lodges. Small hikes available, read a book in a hammock, take a nap. Swim in the creek.
Day 4
7:30am - Breakfast
8:30am - On the trail.
12:00pm - Lunch at beautiful Flora Dell Falls.
2:00pm - Finish hike at Foster Bar boat ramp.
Take Out Instructions
Foster Bar is 26 miles from the city of Gold Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Rogue Wilderness Adventures vans will pick you up and bring you back to our offices. However, since you’re so close to the ocean, you can have your car shuttled for an additional $110 and you can visit the Redwoods or other parts of the Oregon Coast. Typical drive time back to Rogue Wilderness Adventures is 2.5 hours and arrive about 4pm.
Overview
• Duration: 4 days
• Trip 1: May 15, 2012
• Trip 2: May 31, 2012
• Trip 3: September 15, 2012
• Wine Hiking, featuring wine tastings each evening at the lodges
• Starts: 8:30am at Rogue Wilderness near Grants Pass, Oregon
• Ends at: 4:30pm at Rogue Wilderness Adventures office fourth day.
• 40 miles of hiking over four days
• Raft with guide shadows hikers and carries gear, sets up lunch, available for first aid and boat ride when needed
• Four days/three nights, staying in a different wilderness lodge each night
• Raft is available to ride on for a change of scenery or rest tired legs
• Great food, lunches served trailside, fun dinners at lodges each evening
• Wonderful escape from the modern world. No cell phones. You’re on vacation for four days.
Daily Mileage Day 1: 10 miles to Black Bar Lodge Day 2: 14 miles to Marial Lodge (common for hikers to ride the raft part of the day) Day 3: 5 miles to Paradise Lodge Day 4: 11 miles to Foster Bar boat ramp
Wiking is our wine hiking trip with the Rogue River as our backdrop. As with our hiking trips you’ll hike between wilderness lodges but with “wiking” we bring a winemaker on the trip and offer wines each evening. Each evening at the lodges the guest winemaker will present their wines and offer insight into their craft.
Hiking on the Rogue River trail is done between May and mid June and again September thru October. Hiking the trail in the summer is not recommended due to extreme heat and no shade on the trail.
4-Day Price: $1150.00* per adult
2012 Dates
Wiking Trip 1: May 15, 2012 - Check Availability Here
Wiking Trip 2: May 31, 2012
Wiking Trip 3: September 15, 2012
* Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee and $10.00 USFS per person user fee.
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TO RESERVE YOUR TRIP: 1.800.336.1647
(Times are only suggestions. Please hike at your own pace.)
Day 1
8:30am - Meet at Rogue Wilderness Adventures. Meet your guides, pack gear into dry bags, map orientation, lock car and place keys in key storage.
9:30am - Arrive at Grave Creek Trail head. Trail orientation and safety discussion about rafts and trail.
10:00am - Hiking on trail, with water breaks, lunch stops, and fantastic views of the Rogue River Canyon
4:00pm - Raft will row hikers across river to Black Bar Lodge
6:00pm - Appetizers, wine tasting and dinner, generator is turned off at 10pm. Lights out.
Day 2
7:30am - Breakfast
9:00am - Load boats and cross river back to trail. (common place for hikers to ride boat for 4 miles to shorten hike)
10:00am - Hiking on the trail. Lunch trailside.
4:00pm - Arrive at Marial Lodge.
6:00pm - Dinner, wine tasting and fun evening at Marial Lodge. Generator is on all night.
Day 3
8:00am - Breakfast, and relax and have extra cup of coffee.
9:30am - Be ready to hike.
10:00am Hike up trail to Rogue River Ranch and visit museum.
1:00pm - Hike down river to Paradise Lodge, lunch on the deck.
2:00pm - Enjoy a day/evening at one of the nation’s most remote lodges. Small hikes available, read a book in a hammock, take a nap. Swim in the creek. Dinner and afternoon wine tasting on the deck.
Day 4
7:30am - Breakfast
8:30am - On the trail.
12:00pm - Lunch at beautiful Flora Dell Falls.
2:00pm - Finish hike at Foster Bar boat ramp.
Take Out Instructions
Foster Bar is 26 miles from the city of Gold Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Rogue Wilderness Adventures vans will pick you up and bring you back to our offices. However, since you’re so close to the ocean, you can have your car shuttled for an additional $110 and you can visit the Redwoods or other parts of the Oregon Coast. Typical drive time back to Rogue Wilderness Adventures is 2.5 hours and arrive about 4pm.
Overview
• Duration 6 days/5 nights
• Season May thru mid June
• Trip Rating: Moderate (long unsupported hiking, carrying personal gear)
• Starts at 9:00am at Foster Bar Boat ramp (26 miles upriver from Gold Beach, Oregon
• Ends six days later at Foster Bar Boat ramp around 1pm
• What’s Included: 5 nights lodging, 4 days hiking, 2 days rafting, all meals, rafting guide
• Not Included: Support on trail, adult beverages, lodge gratuity and guide gratuity
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. This hike is designed for backpackers who are comfortable hiking unguided from lodge to lodge on the Rogue River trail and filtering water and carrying their own clothing/equipment. Each evening when you arrive at the lodges you’ll be welcomed with a great dinner and comfortable bed. In the morning after breakfast the lodges will supply you with makings for a sack lunch before you hit the trail.
On the fourth day you’ll hike 10 miles from Black Bar Lodge to Grave Creek parking lot where a Rogue Wilderness Adventures van will pick you up and deliver you to Morrison’s Rogue River lodge for the night. In the morning, a river guide will pick you up and take you back to Grave Creek, where you get to appreciate the hiking trail from a raft floating below. We’ll pull into Paradise Lodge for our evening and bask in the glory of the Rogue River canyon for your last evening. In the morning we row out to your car at Foster Bar.
Hiking - 40 miles over four days
Day 1 Hike - 11 miles
Day 2 Hike - 5 miles
Day 3 Hike - 14 miles
Day 4 Hike - 10 miles
Rafting - 34 miles over two days
Day 1 Rafting= 25 miles
Day 2 Rafting= 9 miles
Minimum 2 people needed to book date. Please be an even numbered group. Due to the logistics of lining up the lodges in order, please call our offices and we’ll discuss dates that are available. This trip is only available in the Spring.
6 - Day Price: $1399.00* per adult
* Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee and $10.00 USFS per person user fee.
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(Times are only suggestions. Please hike at your own pace.)
Day 1
Drive into Foster Bar Boat Ramp and start on trail about ½ upriver from ramp.
9:00am - 4:00pm - Hiking 11 miles to Paradise Lodge.
4:30pm - 6:00pm - Relax at Paradise for the evening.
7:00pm - 10:00pm - Enjoy a great dinner and an evening at Paradise, generator off at 10pm.
Day 2
7:00am - Lots of Coffee.
8:00am - Breakfast.
Relax at Paradise for the morning and then hike 5 miles to Marial lodge.
While at Marial, hike 4 miles upriver and visit the Rogue River Ranch BLM Ranger station.
6:00pm - Dinner at Marial Lodge.
Fun evening visiting Marial and other hikers going down river.
Day 3
7:00am - Coffee and lots of it.
8:00am - Breakfast and pack your lunch and hit the trail.
8:30am - 4:30pm - Long hiking day, 14 miles. No safe water so filter.
From the trail you’ll see Black Bar Lodge on your right, below you on the other side of the river.
Find the access trail to the lodge and climb down the 27 switch backs to the river. Blow whistle and a lodge employee will come over and row you across the river.
5:00pm - Get settled in your cabin and take a hot shower to wash of the trail dust. Rest those weary feet.
6:00pm - Dinner.
10:00pm - Generator Off, Good Night, you deserve it, that was a big day!
Day 4
8:00am - Breakfast and coffee.
9:00am - Row back across the river and start back up the switch backs, 11 miles to go today.
2:30-3:30pm - Arrive at Grave Creek boat ramp and meet Rogue Wilderness Adventures Van.
Just a quick 10 mile drive to Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge.
6:30pm - Dinner and relaxation, have a glass of wine. You need it.
Day 5
8:00am - Wonderful breakfast at Morrison’s.
8:45am - Your river guide will greet you and give you a dry bag for you to pack your gear into. You’ll be fitted for splash gear, lifejackets and safety orientation.
9:30am - Arrive at Grave Creek and get ready for some fun on the river today.
10:00am - 3:30pm - Rafting on the Rogue River stopping for lunch and see historic features of the river canyon.
4:00pm - Welcome back to Paradise. Say hi to Bill and Heather again.
6:00pm - Dinner and take in your last night in the Rogue River Canyon.
Day 6
8:00am - Breakfast and walk around the property and take a few pictures, your adventure is almost over.
9:30am - 1:00pm - On the water for the morning and eventually coming around the corner. This is the worst part of the trip, you see your car and you know your vacation is over. We sure hope you had a great time!
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 6 days/5 nights.
Overview
• Duration 4 days
• Season: May/June and September/October
• Adult trip and mature youth
• Starts: 8:30am on first day, end at 4:30pm on fourth day.
• 40 miles of hiking over four days
• Self guided, self rescue lodge to lodge hike. Carry own gear, filter water, sack lunches.
• Four days/three nights, staying in a different wilderness lodge each night
• All meals, lodging, linens and transportation are included in trip price.
• Wonderful escape from the modern world. No cell phones. You’re on vacation for four days.
Daily Mileage Day 1: 10 miles to Black Bar Lodge Day 2: 14 miles to Marial Lodge Day 3: 5 miles to Paradise Lodge Day 4: 11 miles to Foster Bar boat ramp
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 historical trails in the country. Hikers will enjoy the beauty and serenity of this wilderness area and appreciate that each night you’ll arrive at one of the historic lodges and enjoy comfortable cabins, hot water and private bathrooms. Evenings include fun dinner conversations with other guests and fall asleep knowing you get to do it again tomorrow.
**Note from Rogue Wilderness Owner, Brad Niva. We often have people interested in the non-support option of hiking this trail, however, about 95% of our clientele choose the “supported” hiking option instead of non support. For $50 a day extra the raft and safety feature is a great addition to your trip. Our typical comment by those who choose “non support” is “we should have done support!” Typical challenges non support hikers encounter are, blisters, sun exposure, long mileage on day 2 and dehydration. Our advice, be prepared! Also, remember with support, you can bring a case of wine. Backpacking at its best!
Hiking on the Rogue River trail is done between May and mid June and again September thru October. Hiking the trail in the summer is not recommended due to extreme heat and no shade on the trail.
4-Day Non-Supported Price: $819.00* per adult
May 30
June 4
Please call for availability: (800) 336-1647 or email.
* Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee and $10.00 USFS per person user fee.
CALL NOW
TO RESERVE YOUR TRIP: 1.800.336.1647
(Times are only suggestions. Please hike at your own pace.) Day 1
8:30am - Meet at Rogue Wilderness Adventures. Map orientation, lock car and place keys in key storage. Sack Lunch.
9:30am - Arrive at Grave Creek Trail head. Trail orientation and safety discussion about trail conditions.
10:00am - Hiking on trail, and fantastic views of the Rogue River Canyon
4:00pm - Lodge boat will row hikers across river to Black Bar Lodge
6:00pm - Dinner, generator is turned off at 10pm. Lights out.
Day 2
7:30am - Breakfast.
8:30am - Boat Ride back across river to trail. Climb back up to trail. 400 foot elevation gain, 27 switchbacks.
10:00am - Hiking on the trail.
4:00pm - Arrive at Marial Lodge.
6:00pm - Dinner and fun evening at Marial lodge. Generator is on all night.
Day 3
8:00am - Breakfast, and relax and have extra cup of coffee.
9:30am - Be ready to hike.
10:00am - Hike up trail to Rogue River Ranch and visit museum.
1:00pm - Hike down river to Paradise Lodge, lunch on the deck.
2:00pm - Enjoy a day/evening at one of the nation’s most remote lodges. Small hikes available, read a book in a hammock, take a nap. Swim in the creek.
Day 4
7:30am - Breakfast.
8:30am - On the trail.
12:00pm - Lunch at beautiful Flora Dell Falls.
2:00pm - Finish hike at Foster Bar boat ramp.
Take Out Instructions
Foster Bar is 26 miles from the city of Gold Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Rogue Wilderness Adventures vans will pick you up and bring you back to our offices. However, since you’re so close to the ocean, you can have your car shuttled for an additional $110 and you can visit the Redwoods or other parts of the Oregon Coast. Typical drive time back to Rogue Wilderness Adventures is 2.5 hours and arrive about 4pm.
Rogue River Hiking Trail Map
Rogue River Hiking Trail Maps are available from our office. Waterproof, 28" x 10" full size. Order your map today! Call 1.800.336.1647 for more information.
Our shuttle service offers a locked parking lot at our office in Merlin, Oregon. Leave your car with us and we'll take you and your gear to the trailhead. Your car
will be delivered to the scheduled location on your requested day. We offer this service due to the problem of break-ins and car thefts at the Grave Creek Trailhead. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR AT GRAVE CREEK.
2012 Shuttle Pricing
Foster Bar / Agness (Bear Camp Road)
- $135.00
Foster Bar (Eden Valley Route) - $185.00
Foster Bar (Coastal Route) - $210.00 Van Service for up to 14 People + Gear (Grave Creek / Foster Bar) - $325.00
Shuttle services are
available from Foster Bar, please call or email for more information.
Rogue Wilderness Adventures
Over 20 years ago Rogue Wilderness Adventures established the four day supported hiking trip on the Rogue River Hiking Trail, featuring stays at the historic lodges. Hikers, have the luxury of hiking the trail with a daypack, with water, camera and a snack. With our raft supported trips, three times a day hikers meet up with their support raft and guide to replenish their water, sit down and have a great lunch and get trail tips and highlights from the guide. Each evening you’ll arrive at one of the historic lodges and enjoy comfortable cabins, hot water and private bathrooms. Evenings include fun dinner conversations with other guests and fall asleep knowing you get to do it again tomorrow.
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