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This information is a public record of the 1981 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Rogue River Trail

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    40 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
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The 40-mile Rogue River National Recreation Trail is in the heart of the National Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon

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The 40-mile Rogue River NRTl is popular among backpackers and raft supported hikers. Photo by Kyle Sullivan, BLM.
The 40-mile Rogue River NRTl is popular among backpackers and raft supported hikers. Photo by Kyle Sullivan, BLM.



WhiskyCreek Cabin
WhiskyCreek Cabin


USFS Brushy Bar Guard Station cabin
USFS Brushy Bar Guard Station cabin
  • The 40-mile Rogue River NRTl is popular among backpackers and raft supported hikers. Photo by Kyle Sullivan, BLM.
  • WhiskyCreek Cabin
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Location: Approximately 2/3 of the Rogue River Trail is on the Medford District BLM in Josephine County, Oregon and approximately 1/3 is on the USFS Gold Beach RD Ranger District in Curry County, Oregon. The trail is co-managed by both agencies.

  • States: Oregon
  • Counties: Curry

The 40-mile Rogue River National Recreation Trail is in the heart of the National Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon. The trail runs from Grave Creek to Illahe. The Rogue was one of eight rivers originally designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. The intent of the act is to protect the river's outstanding values of scenery, fisheries, and recreation for present and future generations. One of the most interesting ways to experience the Rogue River Canyon is by taking a backpacking trip on the Rogue River National Recreation Trail.

Trip Planning

Most of the Rogue River Trail is well-constructed and has moderate grades. The average hike over this 40-mile trail takes 4 to 5 days. Trees, landslides, and high water can create difficult passage across the trail after storms. Trail Maintenance on the Rogue River Trail is now done by the USFS and BLM in February and March after winter storms are no longer a threat. This is a hiking trail only and is closed to motorized vehicles, bicycles, and pack animals.

The trail can be hiked starting from either end or from the middle. If you hike east the sun will be at your back in the afternoon, which might be desirable in the summertime. Spring and fall are the popular hiking seasons as the summer can be hot and dry in the Rogue River Canyon.

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Colby Hawkinson
Colby Hawkinson
Nov 9, 2018
Rogue River Trail

The Rogue River Trail Is a truly amazing resource. There are amazing opportunities on it for hiking, viewing wildlife, fishing, and more!

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Public Contact

Siskiyou National Forest
Gold Beach Ranger District
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-3600
www.fs.fed.us/r6/siskiyou

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 200
  • Elevation (high): 375
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Rock, smooth
  • Tread Width (average): 24"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 5
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 20
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    May 20, 1981
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