Home / Specialty Trips / Hike the Rogue River trail with KS Wild KS Wild and Scenic Hike the Rogue River trail with KS Wild Length 5 days Meeting Point Grants Pass OR Difficulty Class III (beginner) Minimum Age 12+ years Starting at $1,449 per person. Book Now Hike the Rogue River trail with KS Wild Trip Details Packing Guide Schedule & Pricing Starting at $1,449 per person. Book Now Overview Hike the Rogue River Trail with a naturalist from KS Wild! The Rogue was one of the first rivers in the nation to be recognized as a National Wild and Scenic River and hiking the 40 mile Rogue River National Trail is a great way to enjoy this remarkable place. Making that experience even better will be not having to carry anything on your back! We’ll ferry all of the camping gear and food by boat, allowing you to enjoy a steady pace (about 8 miles per day) with a light daypack and then enjoy riverside camping with fresh, hearty meals, thick, heavy sleeping pads and glorious chairs! Plus, we’ll gladly haul your beer and wine for you. The canyon is rich in flora, fauna, and human history and hiking the Rogue River Trail is a wonderful way to experience it. We’ll be joined by a volunteer from KSWild who will help us get a better understanding of the area. We’ll see spectacular wildflowers like shooting star, scarlet fritillary, and seepspring monkeyflower; we’ll watch soaring raptors like Osprey and Bald Eagle and we’ll hear the silent stories of bygone miners and homesteaders. And we’ll learn about the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, modern forestry and mining practices, anadromous fish, and all of the other hidden connections in wild nature. Bring your camera, binoculars, sketch book, and best friend! Looking to explore the area but not into hiking? Our Rogue River rafting trips are 3, 4, or 5 day adventures through Class II-IV whitewater rapids, great for families and beginners. Known For Wildflowers What to Bring Hiking boots & a small day pack - See Packing List Scroll to View Map Download Map Natural leader Meet Haleigh Martin Haleigh grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains and swimming in the Maury River. Once she graduated from Virginia Tech, Haleigh moved west to serve two seasons on a crew working to reopen wilderness trails across southern Oregon and northern California, where she fell deeply in love with the region. Through her experiences in the area’s seldom-traveled backwoods, Haleigh has developed a deep passion for the region and puts her passion into action through her work with KS Wild. She’s excited to share her love of the Rogue River with you on this trip. Trip Details A downloadable pdf of these trip details (along with more information about what to expect on your trip) can be found below. Along with the GPS track of the 5-day hike with lunch stops and campsites marked. Download the Gaia app to your phone to have this map available to you during the trip! If you still have questions, please feel free to call us (209-962-7873) or email us (arta@arta.org)). We love to talk about our trips! Gaia Map - Rogue Hiking Trail Map Download PDF Getting There Itinerary What's Provided On The River Getting There This Trip Will Begin and end at: Morrison's Lodge 8500 Galice Rd. Merlin, OR 97532 Meeting Time: 8:00 am the morning your trip begins Return Time: Between 4:00 & 5:00 pm on the final day of the trip Get Directions Where to Stay: Morrison's Lodge Galice Resort Best Western Inn Before Your Arrival Morrison’s Lodge and Galice Resort are isolated, self-contained establishments and once you are there, you won’t want to leave. Both places carry a limited assortment of everything you might need for your trip, but you may prefer to purchase last minute items (snacks, drinks, batteries, etc.) or even eat in Grants Pass before you arrive, (The Haul in Grants Pass and Baldini’s in Merlin are staff favorites). If your pre-trip accommodations have kitchen facilities, you can get groceries at Ray’s Market near the freeway on Galice Road. Itinerary Subject to change due to flows Day 1 We will meet you at 8:00 am the morning of the trip at Morrison’s lodge, near the front desk. We’ll pack our waterproof bags, go over final trip logistics, and answer any last minute questions. Cars will be left at Morrison’s during the trip. We will bring you back when the trip is over. Once everyone is ready we will hop into a van for a short ride to the trailhead. We will load the boats with our overnight gear and bags and then start hiking. After a few miles with will rendezvous with the boats for a hearty lunch and then again in the evening for dinner and camping. Visit this link to see the GPS track of the 5-day hike with lunch stops and campsites marked. Download the Gaia app to your phone to have this map available to you during the trip! Days 2 - 4 We’ll start each day with a hearty breakfast and a preview of the schedule and mileage, then grab some snacks and head off on the trail. We’ll have a lead hiker, a sweep hiker and a general idea about the necessary speed and stopping points, but for the most part you’ll be free to find your own pace. The KS Wild representative will offer insights into the history of the canyon as well as information about the flora and fauna that we’ll encounter and there will be numerous interpretive stops for those interested in learning more about the area. If possible, we’ll rendezvous with the rafts for lunch and a chance to off-load extra clothes, pick up new ones or even opt out of hiking for a chance to float downstream a bit. We should be able to get to camp early enough in the day to relax and enjoy some river time. Our guides will prepare sumptuous appetizers and you’ll be able to enjoy your well-earned dinner and dessert sitting in a chair watching the river flow by. Day 5 On the final day of the trip we will finish up what river miles we have left as well as one final riverside lunch. After lunch we will meetup with our ride back to Morrison’s (about 1.5 hours) aiming to return there between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. What's Provided We Will Provide Transportation from Morrison's to the river trail and back. Friendly, entertaining and professional guide service. All meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day. All taxes and government access fees. Waterproof bags, lifejackets, and other specialized river touring equipment for the trip. What you are responsible for Transportation to Morrison's before your trip. Meals and lodging before and after your trip. Personal clothing and toiletries (see Equipment page). Camping gear (see Equipment page for information on renting equipment from ARTA). Soda, wine, alcoholic beverages (see Details page). Guide gratuities (see Details page). A trail ready pair of hiking boots On The River Riding in the rafts Giving back - KS WILD Weather Meals & Drinks Camping Wildlife Suggested Reading Alternative Ending Riding in the rafts Accompanying our trip and carrying all of our gear will be two or three 18-foot oar rafts, each rowed by a guide. We’ll try to have the rafts available should you get tired, but because the river is not always accessible from the trail, this isn’t always possible. Also, because we have limited space in the oar rafts, not everyone can opt out of hiking at the same time. Generally, we’ll be together in the morning, at lunch, and once we get to camp and we’ll try to facilitate anyone who wants to take a break accordingly. Giving back - KS WILD By joining us, you’ll be helping to protect the Rogue River Canyon. We will be donating $100 per participant to KS Wild in support of their work to protect and restore the extraordinary biological diversity of the Klamath-Siskiyou region of Southwest Oregon and Northern California. KS Wild values healthy forests and rivers and advocates for wildlife and wildlands (and loves the Rogue River). You can learn more about their valuable work on their website. Weather Southwestern Oregon’s springtime weather is variable and you should come prepared for a variety of conditions. It can be rainy and cold, misty and cool, or sunny and warm; sometimes all in the same day. Dressing in layers is the most practical solution and a good rain jacket and rain pants are valuable. Meals & Drinks ARTA meals are AMAZING! Guests are often shocked at how wonderful our meals are in a back-country setting. We bring the highest quality ice chests to keep meats, fruits and veggies fresh for the duration of the trip. Meals are designed for foodies (adults) and the occasional picky eater (kids!) alike. Guests can expect to start each day with fresh coffee and well-balanced breakfast, snacks are available throughout the day in the rafts, lunch is prepared riverside with many options, and appetizers are served to kick off the dinner hour early-evening with our main courses and desert to wrap up each day. We are happy to accommodate special dietary request/requirements. Please let us know in your pre-trip registration. We provide water, sports drink powder during the day, and hot coffee, tea, and cocoa in the morning. If you would like soda, beer, wine, or liquor at camp, please bring your own and we will have coolers/ice for you! Please bring beer/soda in cans, we can accommodate wine and liquor in glass bottles. Please bring what you plan to consume. Camping Overnight camping will be done at riverside beaches with spectacular views of the river and canyon. Guides will set up a full kitchen, dining area, drink and appetizer zone, and our ‘living room’ with chairs set up for each guest, a library of books and camp games. Guests will have the freedom to explore and pick out their own unique spot to set up their tents away from the central area, and guides are available to help. Our toilet facilities, and a hand-wash station will be set up in an isolated (and usually beautiful) location; going to the bathroom in the wilderness is surprisingly pleasant, keep in mind we set up the toilet facilities away from camp, a short walk to the toilet, often on uneven ground is part of the deal. Wildlife The Rogue is famous for its abundant wildlife and we often witness spectacular events: osprey diving for fish, otter playing on the bank, salmon jumping, or bear fishing along the shore. It is possible to see rattlesnakes, bald eagles and maybe even a bear as well. Of all our trips, the Rogue is one of the best for seeing wildlife. Suggested Reading Haleigh, our guide on this adventure. Has written a blog post about the trip. Breaking it down by day, and is great reading if you would like to know a little more about the trip. You can read all about it HERE Don’t forget to download the handy hiking map! Additionally, western writer Zane Grey spent time fishing along and writing about the Rogue and his stories make for fun reading during the trip. Riders of the Purple Sage is his best-known novel, Rogue River Feud is the most relevant. Maps (Rogue River Guide Book) and interpretive guides are also available at Galice Resort as well as on-line. Alternative Ending Our take-out point is 35 miles inland from where the Rogue meets the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach. If you are heading to the coast after your trip, you can have your vehicle shuttled from Morrison’s Lodge to Foster Bar (the take-out point) for about $150 per vehicle. Arrangements should be made in advance. On The River Riding in the rafts Riding in the rafts Accompanying our trip and carrying all of our gear will be two or three 18-foot oar rafts, each rowed by a guide. We’ll try to have the rafts available should you get tired, but because the river is not always accessible from the trail, this isn’t always possible. Also, because we have limited space in the oar rafts, not everyone can opt out of hiking at the same time. Generally, we’ll be together in the morning, at lunch, and once we get to camp and we’ll try to facilitate anyone who wants to take a break accordingly. Giving back - KS WILD Giving back - KS WILD By joining us, you’ll be helping to protect the Rogue River Canyon. We will be donating $100 per participant to KS Wild in support of their work to protect and restore the extraordinary biological diversity of the Klamath-Siskiyou region of Southwest Oregon and Northern California. KS Wild values healthy forests and rivers and advocates for wildlife and wildlands (and loves the Rogue River). You can learn more about their valuable work on their website. Weather Weather Southwestern Oregon’s springtime weather is variable and you should come prepared for a variety of conditions. It can be rainy and cold, misty and cool, or sunny and warm; sometimes all in the same day. Dressing in layers is the most practical solution and a good rain jacket and rain pants are valuable. Meals & Drinks Meals & Drinks ARTA meals are AMAZING! Guests are often shocked at how wonderful our meals are in a back-country setting. We bring the highest quality ice chests to keep meats, fruits and veggies fresh for the duration of the trip. Meals are designed for foodies (adults) and the occasional picky eater (kids!) alike. Guests can expect to start each day with fresh coffee and well-balanced breakfast, snacks are available throughout the day in the rafts, lunch is prepared riverside with many options, and appetizers are served to kick off the dinner hour early-evening with our main courses and desert to wrap up each day. We are happy to accommodate special dietary request/requirements. Please let us know in your pre-trip registration. We provide water, sports drink powder during the day, and hot coffee, tea, and cocoa in the morning. If you would like soda, beer, wine, or liquor at camp, please bring your own and we will have coolers/ice for you! Please bring beer/soda in cans, we can accommodate wine and liquor in glass bottles. Please bring what you plan to consume. Camping Camping Overnight camping will be done at riverside beaches with spectacular views of the river and canyon. Guides will set up a full kitchen, dining area, drink and appetizer zone, and our ‘living room’ with chairs set up for each guest, a library of books and camp games. Guests will have the freedom to explore and pick out their own unique spot to set up their tents away from the central area, and guides are available to help. Our toilet facilities, and a hand-wash station will be set up in an isolated (and usually beautiful) location; going to the bathroom in the wilderness is surprisingly pleasant, keep in mind we set up the toilet facilities away from camp, a short walk to the toilet, often on uneven ground is part of the deal. Wildlife Wildlife The Rogue is famous for its abundant wildlife and we often witness spectacular events: osprey diving for fish, otter playing on the bank, salmon jumping, or bear fishing along the shore. It is possible to see rattlesnakes, bald eagles and maybe even a bear as well. Of all our trips, the Rogue is one of the best for seeing wildlife. Suggested Reading Suggested Reading Haleigh, our guide on this adventure. Has written a blog post about the trip. Breaking it down by day, and is great reading if you would like to know a little more about the trip. You can read all about it HERE Don’t forget to download the handy hiking map! Additionally, western writer Zane Grey spent time fishing along and writing about the Rogue and his stories make for fun reading during the trip. Riders of the Purple Sage is his best-known novel, Rogue River Feud is the most relevant. Maps (Rogue River Guide Book) and interpretive guides are also available at Galice Resort as well as on-line. Alternative Ending Alternative Ending Our take-out point is 35 miles inland from where the Rogue meets the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach. If you are heading to the coast after your trip, you can have your vehicle shuttled from Morrison’s Lodge to Foster Bar (the take-out point) for about $150 per vehicle. Arrangements should be made in advance.