Do you need an addition to your drive on I-5 through Southern Oregon? If your looking for that perfect addition to the family road trip, this is it. Southern Oregon has so many activities to offer that a trip down the Rogue can be the highlight to a vacation including caving, Shakespeare, Redwoods, and Crate Lake.
Your day on the river is a perfect chance to get the kids out in the sun and have a day creating memories you will all cherish for years. Everyone can paddle their own inflatable kayak under the instruction and watchful eye of experienced guides, or choose to work as a team paddling a paddle raft. You will get all lots of excitement, but there is also plenty of time to relax, splash, and swim in the calm pools as you float. Complete with a picnic lunch this all-inclusive day is a great stop on your trip.
Trip Details
Duration
Half-Full Day
Location
Middle Rogue River
Season
May - September
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
Grants Pass
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Oregon, United States
Rated Classes
I-II
Guest Capacity
50+
Minimum Age Limit
4 Years
Distance Traveled
14 Miles in Full Day; 7 Miles in Half Day
Inflatable Kayaks
Yes, with Instruction Provided
Additional Activities
Swimming
Dining
Lunch Included
About Liquor
No Alcohol Permitted
Rates
$75.00 - $99.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Family Fun Meet your guides at the AURA River Center (210 Merlin Road, Merlin, OR) at 8:30am. You will be supplied with all the equipment you need, including a life jacket, helmet (optional for anyone over 12), wetsuit, splash top, and a community dry bag to store items like cameras during the day. The bag will be accessible, so plan on getting some great shots.
When everyone is geared up, it will be time to load up in the van and head to the river. At the put-in you will receive a thorough safety and paddling orientation before starting your journey down the river. Over the seven-mile morning float, you will run multiple Class I and II rapids and see beautiful scenery, including Hellgate canyon—featured in the movie The River Wild. The morning float is more focused on scenery than whitewater.
At lunchtime you’ll float into the beautiful Indian Mary Park where a picnic lunch will be waiting. After a relaxing meal in the shaded grass, you’ll head back to the boats and continue on your journey. The afternoon is the whitewater half of the day. You will see larger rapids than in the morning stretch. If the waves don’t keep you cool enough, take a dip in the beautiful pools between rapids. You will float the afternoon away enjoying the relaxed atmosphere with your family and friends until arriving at the take-out. There the guides will quickly pack up the gear and the vans will take you to the AURA River Center around 4:30pm.
Notes
Transportation This trip begins and ends in Merlin, Oregon. At the end of the trip, vehicles will meet you at the take-out for the return drive to Merlin (transport to the put-in and from the take-out is included in your fare).
About the Rogue River In 1968, the Rogue River became one of the first eight U.S. rivers to be designated a "Wild and Scenic" River. Beautiful old growth pines and twisted oaks grace the banks of this majestic river. In this bird and wildlife haven, osprey dive for fish; blue heron skim the sparkling water and deer and elk graze the banks.
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