Hiking the Wild and Scenic Rogue River

Is winter starting to get you down already?  Dreaming of summertime?
Now is the time to start planning your adventures for next summer.  How about hiking the 40 mile Rogue River National Recreation Trail? 
The trail officially starts at Grave Creek, which is also the beginning of the Wild & Scenic stretch of the Rogue River and ends at Foster Bar which is 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean.  Along the way you will see many different types of creatures such as Bald Eagles, Black Bears, Rattle Snakes and Newts. 
The wildlife and scenery are outstanding!


The Rogue River Trail in Mule Creek Canyon



If carrying a heavy pack with your sleeping bag and tent is not your idea of fun then you can stay at the lodges that are on the river.  Lodges such as Black Bar, Marial and Paradise usually have vacancies in the spring when hiking is at its best!

Black Bar Lodge

Another option is a raft supported hiking trip where you stay at a wilderness lodge.  On these trips all you need to carry is a snack, water and map.  The river guides will carry and make your lunch for you as well as float your gear to the lodge each day.  The best of all worlds! 





*All pictures by Jared Cruce