The Rogue River is born on the slopes of the Klamath Mountains surrounding Crater Lake. It flows west past the towns of Medford and Grants Pass before carving a wild and remote canyon through the coastal range of the Siskiyou Mountains. It is here, in the beautiful, heavily forested, “Wild Rogue” canyon, that the trips take place.
The canyon slopes are blanketed with stands of douglas fir, ponderosa pine, madrone, and numerous varieties of oak. Ferns, wildflowers, and blackberries flourish up the numerous side streams. Abundant wildlife inhabits the canyon and you commonly see deer, otters, osprey, bald eagles, and an occasional black bear.
The river itself follows a diverse course, alternately crashing over abrupt ledges, flattening into shallow expanses, and squeezing between house-sized boulders or through narrow gorges. There are rapids every day with highlights at Mule Creek Canyon and Blossom Bar on day three or four.
There are also numerous sites of historical interest along the way. While the original inhabitants, the Siletz Indians, left little behind, a decaying legacy of the miners, homesteaders, and hermits who followed still remains. Old miner’s shacks, historical ranches and even Zane Grey’s fishing cabin provide a glimpse into the region’s past.
In 1968, the Rogue was one of the first rivers to be declared a National Wild and Scenic River, protecting its wild beauty for future generations, such as ours, to enjoy.
Trip Details
Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
Location
Rogue River
Season
May - September
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
20 Miles from Grants Pass, OR
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Oregon, United States
Rated Classes
II-IV
Guest Capacity
20
Minimum Age Limit
6
Distance Traveled
38 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Available with Instruction Provided
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Cliff Jumping, Off River Hiking/Exploring
Dining
All Meals Included
About Liquor
BYOB for Evening
Rates
$620.00 - $820.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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