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Lower Rogue River Trail 1168
The Lower Rogue River Trail #1168 is perfect for a day hike or a nature stroll. It is 12 miles long, offers excellent views of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, and is easily accessed by car.
A hiker can start at one trail head for a round trip hike, or have two vehicles and hike the entire length. There are no camping facilitates, water or toilets on this portion of the trail. Those looking for longer hikes,
There are two easy access points for day hikes:
1) The western end, located approximately 15 miles east of Gold Beach, or
2) Agness and west, located approximately 35 miles east of Gold Beach.
1) To reach the western end of the hiking trail, from the Patterson Bridge on Route 101, turn right up Jerry's Flat Road (the south road along the Rogue). Drive east, approximately 10 miles to the Lobster Creek Bridge. Cross the bridge to the north side of the Rogue and take the first right down a gravel road 3533. Check your odometer as the trail head is 5.8 miles east. Continue for 3.4 miles and bear right and cross a small creek. Immediately, turn right and continue on 3533. When your odometer hits 4.8 miles, continue to the left. At 5.8 miles is a parking lot and the trail head. Note that parts of this gravel road may be difficult for cars with little clearance to drive. Latitude: 42.498587°, Longitude -124.207710°
2) To reach the west Agness trail head, follow Jerry's Flat Road from Route 101 in Gold Beach for approximately 35 miles. Cross the Illinois River (do not turn right), then the Rogue River. Turn left and head back west down the Rogue River and into charming Agness along Agness - Illahe Road. Turn right at the charming Old Agness Store on Cougar Lane. Park at the Old Agness School and Library. Continue to hike down Cougar Lane which morphs into the Rogue River Trail. Latitude: 42.560048°, Longitude -124.073046°
From the western end, the trail is level and crosses several creek via small footbridges.
From the eastern end, after parking at the Old Agness School and Library, hike down the road past several private residences and follow signs for the trail that starts in 0.2 miles. The most spectacular portion of this trail is 2.7 miles ahead with a hike along the cliffs overlooking Copper Canyon.
Note that landslides and downed trees can block the trail after the winter. The Forest Service maintains the trail and generally has it restored by May.
Download a brochure from the USDA Forest Service
Downloadable GPX file for the Lower Rogue River East Trail Head
Downloadable KML file for the Lower Rogue River East Trail Head
Downloadable GPX file for the Lower Rogue River West Trail Head
Downloadable KML file for the Lower Rogue River West Trail Head
View Lower Rogue River Trail Heads in a larger map
