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A GUIDE TO THE ROGUE RIVER WATER TRAIL Lost Creek Dam to Grave Creek River miles 157 to 61 Explore the Wonders of the Rogue River What is a Water Trail? A Water Trail is a stretch of river, or other waterway, that has been mapped, and contains facilities that enable access, campsites, and informational resources. The intent of a Water Trail is to create educational, scenic, and environmentally rewarding opportunities for paddlers and floaters traveling on the waterway. The Rogue and its Setting As the Rogue winds it way from the volcanic Cascade Mountains to the Pacific, the land and volcanoes shape the river’s character and flow in significant ways. Lost Creek Reservoir to below Shady Cove (Maps 1 to 4) The river channel is confined within a narrow valley and the river flows fairly quickly over numerous small riffles. Hwy. 62 parallels the river and houses are a common sight along the banks. Shady Cove to TouVelle State Recreation Site (Maps 4 to 8) The valley opens up and the river widens. Side channels and back-waters are more common. The river banks are less developed, and more of the natural forests remains. The river generally flows over gentle gravel bars making for easy river floats. However, a section of river below Dodge Bridge, where the river spills over bedrock ledges, creates rapids up to Class II. TouVelle State Recreation Site to Gold Hill (Maps 8 to 11) As the river rounds lower Table Rock, it enters a narrow valley. For the next five miles, the Rogue exhibits its biggest rapids outside the Wild Section found on the lower Rogue. These rapids peak with Class IV Nugget and Ti’lomikh Falls just above Gold Hill. Gold Hill to the Applegate River (Maps 11 to 18) As the river reaches Gold Hill, the valley once again opens up and the river becomes more placid. Long spells of slow water separate the riffles. The riverbanks also become more developed as Interstate 5 and Hwy 99 parallel the river. More houses appear as the river proceeds downstream through Grants Pass with its City and County Parks. The river passes under the pedestrian bicycle bridge just west of Grants Pass at Reinhart Volunteer Park. Applegate River to Hog Creek (Maps 18 to 22) At the mouth of the Applegate River, the Rogue enters the federally designated scenic section of the river. The river begins a gradual transition from a meandering valley floor stream to being more confined as it enters the Siskiyou Mountains. Houses along the river banks fade away and natural landscapes are featured. The river is coming to the end of its placid flow. Information and Services Hog Creek to Grave Creek (Maps 22 to 25) As the river enters Hellgate Canyon, the channel narrows, gradients become steeper and the river velocity increases. Riffles interrupt placid pools and slack water as the canyon shapes the river’s flow. Currents are faster, and the rapids (up to Class II+) are more difficult. The signs of civilization diminish, and the beauty of the canyon increases as the river cuts its path through the canyon on its way to the start of the Rogue Wild Section beginning at Grave Creek. Public Use of the Rogue River The rivers of Oregon belong to everyone. Therefore, the public is allowed to use the surface of an Oregon waterway for any water-dependent activity unless the waterway isn’t wide, deep or long enough for a boat to pass along it. Allowed uses include fishing, navigation, boating and floating. Public use of riverbanks is somewhat more complex. The Rogue River has been declared navigable; therefore, the public has the right to use the banks below the ordinary high water line (generally, where the banks are bare from winter water flow) from River Mile 0 (where it meets the Pacific Ocean) to River Mile 68.5 (Grave Creek). Public activities such as hiking, camping and picnicking, are allowed on this land. Use of private land above the high water line is trespassing, unless it is necessary to go around an obstruction in the river or unless you have permission from the landowner. The segment of the Rogue from River Mile 68.5 (Grave Creek) to River Mile 157.5 (Lost Creek Dam) is the subject of ongoing litigation, and its status relating to public use of the bed and banks is unresolved. For information: Oregon Department of State Lands: 503-986-5200; www.oregonstatelands.us. Safety Requirements All boats, including canoes, rafts, paddle boards and kayaks, must carry a Type I, II or III, U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD). PFDs must properly fit, be in serviceable condition, be readily accessible for each person on board, and be the proper Type for the intended activity. Boats 16 feet and longer must also carry a Type IV throwable PFD. All children age 12 and younger must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD at all times when a boat is underway. PFDs are required to be worn by all boaters in Class III or higher white water rapids. They must be a Type I, III, or V (no inflatables), U.S. Coast Guard approved, and approved for white water. All boats must also carry a sound producing device such as a whistle or compressed air horn. The information in this map is advisory only. Using this map, you are agreeing to use it at your own risk. Continued on page 32 Information and Services River Features and Amenities: Restrooms (Flush Toilets) PRIMITIVE Restaurant ADA Restrooms Parking Area Vault Toilet Yurt Park Ranger Playground Primitive Camping Hiking Trail Camping Bike Path ADA Camping Shower Boat Ramp RV Dump Station Pay Phone Pet Area Potable Water Fee Area Picnic Area ADA Fishing Area ADA Picnic Area ADA Water Access Covered Picnic Area 74 River Mile Indicator River Classification System Definitions: Fast moving water with riffles and small waves. Straightforward rapids with wide, clear channels. Rapids with moderate, irregular waves. Intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling. Extremely long, obstructed, or violent rapids. Ownership and Boundaries: River Access Highways Cities County Private Park Boundary Legend and Key Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Oregon Department of Forestry United States Army Corps of Engineers United States Forest Service Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. 62 Lost Creek Reservoir Map 1 140 Map 2 150 Map 3 227 Shady Cove Map 4 62 Map 5 Eagle Point 140 Map 6 Map 7 234 Map 8 130 Map 9 5 Map 10 Jackson County Map 11 120 Gold Hill Map 12 OREGON Josephine County Map Index Jackson County City of Rogue River 110 Map 13 Map 12 OREGON Map 13 City of Rogue River 110 Josephine County Map 14 Jackson County Jackson County Josephine County Map 15 Map 16 Grants Pass 100 238 Map 17 5 Map 18 260 Map 21 Map 20 Map 19 199 90 Map 22 80 Map 25 Map Index Map 24 Map 23 ge Index i 70 Lost Cre ek Dam 157 mc gregor Park Managed by Army Corp of Engineers • Road access to Boat ramp is at far upper end of park. McGregor Park 156 Big Butte Creek 155 Casey State Recreation Site Casey state recreation site Managed by Oregon State Parks Slide Hole Beginning of Rock Garden Riffle 154 62 End of Rock Garden Riffle Minor Riffle 153 River mile 153 to 157 • Lost Creek Dam Map 1 Hoot Owl Hole Foot Bridge Elk Cre ek 152 Rogue Elk Park Rogue Elk Park Managed by Jackson Co. Parks 62 151 150 River mile 150 to 152 • Rogue Elk PARK Map 2 Rogue River Lodge 149 227 Trail Cree k Riffle 148 62 Highway Hole Flood Rock 147 Shady Cove 146 iver Mile 146 to 149 River mile 146 to 149 • SHADY COVE Map 3 Page Upper Rogue Regional Park upper rogue regional park Riffle Shady Cove Managed by Jackson Co. Parks • Pull out easily missed, at bridge move to river right Big Rocks Riffle 145 Glass House Hole Paradise Hole 144 Bett’s Hole 62 Pipe Bowl 143 Takelma park Three Rocks Managed by Jackson Co. Parks Takelma Park River mile 143 to 146 • UPPER ROGUE REGIONAL PARK Map 4 Riffle 142 Kayaking a quiet stretch 141 Riffle 140 iver Mile 140 to 142 River mile 140 to 142 • Map 5 Page 139 Dodge Bridge Park 234 Dodge bridge park Managed by Jackson Co. Parks 138 Riffle Dodge Bridge Fishing Platform Riffle Riffle 137 Jackson Falls Rapid + Rattle Snake Rapids 136 River mile 136 to 139 • dodge bridge park Map 6 Riffle 135 Givan Park 134 Givan Park Managed by Jackson Co. Parks • No developed facilities Upper Table Rock Padgin’s Hole k Power Line Lit tle Bu tte Cr ee 133 iver Mile 133 to 135 River mile 133 to 135 • Givan park Map 7 Page e Littl te But C re ek 132 Table Rock Rd. Riffle 131 TouVelle State Recreation Site Modoc Rd. Touvelle state recreation site Managed by Oregon State Parks Limited Public access on north side of river from TouVelle State Recreation Site to Doughton/Lyman Falls. TouVelle Boat Ramp 130 River mile 130 to 132 • TouVelle state RECREATION SITE Map 8 129 Limited Public access on north side of river from TouVelle State Recreation Site to Doughton/Lyman Falls. Upper Table Rock KENDALL BAR Lower Table Rock Managed by Oregon State Parks 128 Riffle ek re C ar Be Gold Ray Natural Area 127 126 Former Gold Ray Dam Site River mile 126 to 129 • FORMER GOLD RAY DAM SITE Map 9 Riffle Former Gold Ray Dam Site GOLD RAY NATURAL AREA Managed by Jackson Co. Parks & ODFW • Watch out for suction dredge equipment in area, such as ropes across the river. Limited Public access on north side of river from Touvelle State Recreation Site to Doughton/Lyman Falls. Riffle 125 Fishers Ferry fishers ferry Managed by Jackson Co. Parks d. Gold Ray R Riv and Upper Fishers Ferry boat ramp er Rd. 124 Hardy Riffle Rocky Riffle Bitterman Falls 123 Riffle This stretch contains two Class IV (expert) rapids: Nugget Falls and Ti’lomikh Falls. To safely experience this beautiful stretch of the Rogue, use one of the many commercial rafting outfitters. Doughton Falls/ Lyman Rapids Doughton falls /Lyman Rapids Managed by ODFW 122 234 GOLD NUGGET WAYSIDES Managed by BLM River mile 122 to 125 • hardy riffle Nugget/Hayes Falls Gold Nugget Waysides Map 10 Golden Nugget Waysides GOLD NUGGET WAYSIDE Managed by BLM Nugget or Hayes Falls This stretch contains two Class IV (expert) rapids: Nugget Falls and Ti’lomikh Falls. To safely experience this beautiful stretch of the Rogue, use one of the many commercial rafting outfitters. 121 234 Ti’lomikh Falls (Powerhouse Falls) Gold hill sports park Managed by City of Gold Hill Gold Hill Sports Park 120 Riffle Gold Hill Beach Park Gold hill beach PARK Managed by City of Gold Hill Riffle Gold Hill 119 Ben Hur Lampman Park 5 BEN HUR LAMPMAN PARK Managed by City of Gold Hill 99 118 River mile 118 to 121 • GOLD HILL BEACH PARK Map 11 iver Mile 118 to 121 118 Riffle sardine creek Managed by ODFW Riffle 117 Highway 99 Bridge RM 117 Riffle 5 Riffle 116 99 River mile 115 to 118 • SARDINE CREEK Map 12 Riffle 114 115 Valley of the Rogue State Park valley of the rogue state PARK Managed by Oregon State Parks 113 99 5 112 COYOTE EVANS WAYSIDE/ FLEMING MEMORIAL PARK Managed by City of Rogue River • Boat ramp is covered 111 Coyote Evans Wayside / Fleming Memorial Park iver Mile 111 to 115 Rogue River River mile 111 to 115 • VALLEY OF THE ROGUE STATE PARK Map 13 Page 111 Coyote Evans Wayside / Fleming Memorial Park COYOTE EVANS WAYSIDE/ FLEMING MEMORIAL PARK Managed by City of Rogue River • Boat ramp is covered 110 Fleming Memorial Park 5 99 109 108 Riffle River mile 108 to 111 • coyote evans wayside Map 14 107 Pierce Riffle Pierce Riffle Park Pierce riffle PARK Managed by Josephine Co. 5 99 Riffle Riffle 106 Chinook Park CHINOOK PARK Riffle Managed by Josephine Co. Chinook Park Boat Ramp 105 tom pearce park Riffle Managed by Josephine Co. Tom Pearce Park River mile 105 to 107 • Tom Pearce PARK Map 15 iver Mile 105 to 107 Page 104 Riffle 5 Riffle Elm Lane River Access 103 99 Grants Pass Baker Park Baker PARK Managed by Grants Pass 102 Riverside Park Riverside Park 99 RIVERSIDE PARK Managed by Grants Pass Riffle 238 Caveman Bridge 101 River mile 101 to 104 • RIVERSIDE PARK Riffle 199 Map 16 Grants Pass Tussing Park tussing PARK Reinhart Volunteer Park Managed by Grants Pass Reinhart volunteer PARK Managed by Grants Pass 100 199 260 99 Schroeder Park SCHROEDER PARK Managed by Josephine Co. Schroeder Park boat ramp Lathrop Boat Landing lathrop boat landing Managed by Josephine Co. 98 iver Mile 98 to 101 River mile 98 to 101 • SchroEder PARK Map 17 Page 96 Tahitis in open water 95 Ri ve rb an ks Rd . 260 iver gate R Apple WHITEHORSE PARK Managed by BLM (lower section) 94 WHITEHORSE PARK Managed by Josephine Co. (campground) Whitehorse Park River mile 95 to 97 • WHITEHORSE PARK Map 18 Whitehorse Park WHITEHORSE PARK WHITEHORSE PARK Managed by BLM (lower section) Managed by Josephine Co. (campground) 260 94 . r Rd ive er R Whitehorse Riffle Low 260 rban ks R d. 93 Rive Bedrock Riffle 91 92 Matson Park MATSON PARK Managed by Josephine Co. Map 19 iver Mile 91 to 94 River mile 91 to 94 • MATSON PARK Pa GRIFFIN PARK (lower) Managed by BLM and Josephine County • Day use. Vehicles only allowed on gravel bar Launch from gravel bar griffin park Managed by Josephine Co. 90 Griffin Park Ferry Hole Landing FERRY HOLE LANDING Managed by Josephine Co. 89 260 Ferry Hole Landing Lower River Rd. Brushy Chutes Riffle 87 88 Robertson Bridge River mile 87 to 90 • GRIFFIN PARK Map 20 260 Robertson Bridge ROBERTSON BRIDGE • Managed by Josephine Co. 86 Rogue Riffle 85 Entering Hellgate Canyon Me rlin -G ali ce Rd . Mer lin-G alic e Rd . 84 83 River mile 83 to 86 • ROBERTSON BRIDGE Map 21 83 Hog Creek HOG CREEK Managed by Josephine Co. • Upper parking lot BLM, no day use fee Hog Riffle Lower Parking Lot Hog Creek Boat Ramp 82 Dunn Riffle Hellgate Riffle Merlin - Galice Rd Bridge Riffle 81 Indian Mary Park boat ramp Hellgate Recreation Site Hellgate Recreation Site Managed by BLM • Beach at this site very busy on summer days Indian Mary Park INDIAN MARY PARK Indian Riffle Managed by Josephine Co. 80 Umpqua Joe Trail head Massie Riffle Rainbow Recreation Site River mile 80 to 83 • INDIAN MARY PARK Map 22 Massie Riffle Rainbow Recreation Site RAINBOW RECREATION SITE Rainbow Gorge Riffle Managed by BLM • Steep and narrow trail • Manual launches not recommended Taylor Creek Riffle Merlin - Galic e Rd 79 Old Man Riffle ennis riffle Managed by BLM (lower section) •Float or walk in access only Managed by Josephine Co. (upper section) 78 Ennis Riffle Ennis Riffle Upper Section Ennis Riffle Me rlin -G 77 CARPENTERS ISLAND RECREATION SITE Managed by BLM • Steep and narrow trail • Manual launches not recommended alic eR d Galice Chute Riffle Carpenters Island Recreation Site 76 Galice Store Riffle Galice Boat Landing Galice Boat Landing Twin Rocks Riffle GALICE BOAT LANDING Rocks Riffle 75 Managed by Galice Resort Owned by Josephine Co. • Year round resort, restaurant and store open seasonally, April - November Rocky Bar Recreation Site River mile 75 to 79 • GALICE Boat LANDING Map 23 Rocky Riffle Twin Rocks Riffle 75 lin er M Rocky Bar Recreation Site -G ROCKY BAR Recreation Site ali ce Managed by BLM • 4WD recommended • Portable toilet required for camping Rd Robert Dean Placer Mine 74 PRIMITIVE Garden Riffle Chair Riffle Managed by BLM • Site not accessible by road Rand Recreation Site Chair Recreation Site PRIMITIVE RAND Recreation Site Chair Recreation Site Managed by BLM • Need high clearance vehicle to access to site • Portable toilet required for camping • Fire pans required for fires ROBERT DEAN PLACER MINE Managed by BLM • No camping in day use area in center of site • Smullin Visitor Center .1 mile downstream open May 5 - Oct 15 73 PRIMITIVE PRIMITIVE Mark’s Island/ Widow Maker Riffle Almeda Park Almeda Riffle ALMEDA PARK Mer 72 Managed by Josephine Co. • Site open year-round • No water winter lin - Gali Bailey Riffle ce R d ALMEDA PARK BOAT RAMP River mile 72 to 75 • ALMEDA PARK Map 24 71 Argo Riffle Riffle Argo Landing Riffle Argo Recreation Site Argo Recreation Site Managed by BLM • Site open year round 70 Canyon Riffle Smith Gulch Riffle Riffle Grave Creek BOAT RAMP Managed by BLM • No overnight parking or camping at ramp. Over- night parking on road only. • Caution: Car break-ins have occurred in the area. • Start of the Wild & Scenic section of the Rogue River. River permit required from May 15 to October 15. Grave Creek Boat Ramp d eR 69 lin M er c ali -G Wooldridge Riffle Grave Creek Boat Ramp Trail head to Rainie Falls South of river 67 68 Trail head for Rogue River Trail North of river River mile 67 to 71 • Grave Creek Boat Ramp Map 25 iver Mile 67 to 71 Pag Continued from page 3 Alcohol use Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol is illegal and anyone with a paddle is considered an operator and subject to arrest and fines. Most deaths occur from falls overboard and alcohol greatly increases the risk. Rivers are Powerful. Stay Alive! Rivers, by their very nature, present risks. They change with the seasons and can be dramatically different one day to the next. Currents are strong, even in flat water. Stay away from rocks, snags and branches and dead trees. You can get trapped between them and the current. Never try to swim under an obstacle in the river. Always go over it. Do not stand up in fast water if it’s deeper than mid-calf. Your legs could get trapped and the current could pull you under. Instead, float on your back with your feet on the surface “in front of you” or “downstream of you.” If you’re holding onto your boat, place yourself so your boat is downstream of your body. If your boat capsizes, float with your feet pointing downstream. Don’t fight the current. Use your arms like oars and “steer” toward the bank. Let the current carry you. Do your best to stay calm. Save your energy for getting out of the river when you can. Permit Requirements - Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit The fee collected is used for inspection and decontamination of boats to prevent infection of rivers by non-native plants, mollusks, and other aquatic species. Permits for paddlecraft are valid for one year and expire on December 31 of the year issued. This permit must be carried on board all manually powered boats (paddleboards, rafts, drift boats, kayaks, canoes, etc.) 10 feet long and longer. Permits are transferable to other manually powered boats. Each boat must carry one permit when in use. Permits are $5 plus a $2 service fee and can be purchased at www.dfw.state.or.us/online_license_sales/index.asp at ODFW license sales agents, ODFW field offices and other locations listed at: www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/Clean/AISPPFAQsPage.shtml Fishing License Anyone 14 years or older must have an angling license to fish. For information: Oregon Dept. Fish and Wildlife: www.dfw.state.or.us Camping Camping regulations vary. Check the map for locations and with the land manager for more specific services and information. Cell phone service runs from spotty to none in most areas and, unfortunately theft can be a problem at any remote site. Minimize valuables and be sure to lock them out of sight. BLM • Where there is no other facility, visitors must provide their toilet • Campfires must be in fire pan • 14-day camping limit Information and Services Applegate to Hog Creek • Camping prohibited on BLM land due to extensive mixed private lands Hog Creek to Grave Creek • Camping allowed, but no vehicle access Oregon State Parks Reservations online www.oregonstateparks.org 800-452-5687, information line: 800-551-6949 Josephine County Parks Reservations online: www.reserveamerica.com 800-452-5687 Jackson County Parks Reservations available online: www.jacksoncountyparks.com 541-774-8183 • 14 day camping limit • Camping only permitted in developed campgrounds. The Rogue and its People Native Americans For thousands of years, Native Americans have lived along the banks of the Rogue River. The Rogue River is the homeland to three federally-recognized tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of the Siletz and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. Early Settlers In the 19th century, gold brought prospectors to the Rogue River. In the 20th century, the Rogue became a source of hydropower and irrigation. The Gold Ray Dam provided electricity to the growing cities of Medford and Central Point; the Savage Rapids Dam provided irrigation to the fertile land around Grants Pass, and the Gold Hill Diversion Dam powered the Ideal Cement Company, once the largphoto courtesy of Southern Oregon Historical Society est industry in Southern Oregon. The Rogue eventually gave birth to the sport of recreational river running when Glen Wooldridge built the first driftboat and took it through the rapids from Grants Pass to Gold Beach in 1915. Today’s River Gold Today we recognize a different gold in the river. In fact, the Rogue is golden with world-class fishing and rafting opportunities. Salmon are recognized as a “key” Information and Services species, intertwined with the health of the entire ecosystem and in the last few years, three dams have been removed, opening more than 150 miles of free flowing river for river recreation and fishery habitat. Fishing in the Rogue The Rogue River is renowned for fishing. Along with rainbow and cutthroat trout, the Rogue hosts several runs of salmon and steelhead. Spring Chinook salmon enter the river from March through May and quickly migrate to the upper reaches of the river and stay stay in holes until spawning in the fall. They are popular with anglers May-August. Fall Chinook salmon enter the river from late summer through fall. Many of these fish migrate to the middle Rogue in the area around Grants Pass and are popular with anglers August -September. Coho salmon in southern Oregon and northern California are listed as a threatened species. They enter the river primarily in October and November, and spread throughout the Rogue Basin. Fishing for Coho is allowed only in the main stem of the Rogue River, and only hatchery Coho may be kept. Adult steelhead are found in the Rogue River throughout the year. Summer steelhead enter the river from May to November, while winter steelhead enter from December through April. Both runs are popular with anglers throughout the river. photo courtesy of Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge Information and Services Suggested Floats The following floats provide approximate locations, river distance, difficulty and float times. Inquire locally for more information, as river flows can change floating conditions depending on the time of year. Upper Rogue (Maps 1 to 6) Cole Rivers Fish Hatchery (McGregor Park) to Shady Cove Park (Upper Rogue Regional Park) Distance: 10 milesTime: 3 to 5 hoursDifficulty: Easy An easy, fun float with several Class 1 riffles. This section of the river is paralleled by Hwy 62, offers rural scenery, and is popular with salmon and steelhead anglers. One riffle, the Rock Garden, below Casey State Park may be difficult for inexperienced boaters. It can be avoided or the float can be shortened to 6 miles by launching at Rogue Elk Park. Shady Cove Park (Upper Rogue Regional Park) to Dodge Bridge Park Distance: 7 milesTime: 2 to 4 hoursDifficulty: Easy Riffles in this section of the river are Class 1. However several riffles are rocky and require some maneuvering to navigate and there are several side channels and a few spots were the river current can push an unaware boater into the bank. Below Shady Cove, the river banks become less developed and the scenery more natural with forested areas. Dodge Bridge Park to TouVelle State Park Distance: 8 milesTime: 3 to 4 hours Difficulty: Moderate This float is a little more challenging than the others in the upper Rogue. It has areas where bedrock outcroppings create riffles and chutes that demand some maneuvering, especially at lower flows. Rattlesnake Rapids is a Class II riffle and is the most difficult on this float. Overall, this section of the river is generally less developed than other areas on the Upper Rogue. MIDDLE Rogue (Maps 21 to 25) Lathrop Landing to Robertson Bridge Distance: 11 milesTime: 3 to 4 hoursDifficulty: Easy This leisurely float is mostly flat water. There is a one Class 1 riffle at Brushy Chutes about one mile upstream from Robertson Bridge/ Ramp. Hog Creek to Galice Boat Ramp & Resort Distance: 6 miles Time: 3 hoursDifficulty: Medium (Galice Riffle challenging.) Hog Creek is a popular and heavily used ramp. Two Class II riffles await you shortly after launching from the ramp. They signal your entry into a section of steep walls known as Hellgate Canyon. The river has carved its path through over 200 feet of rock to create the canyon walls. Visitors can bob and float gently in the canyon or pull up on small beaches before exiting the canyon Suggested Floats through a mild but fun riffle. The Class II Dunn Riffle is next, about a mile below the canyon. It includes a long, shallow rocky run, followed by the Class II Ennis Riffle. Just before reaching the Galice Takeout Ramp, two challenging Class II riffles, upper and lower Galice, come up in close succession. Galice Resort to Grave Creek Distance: 6.6 miles Time: 2 to 3 hoursDifficulty: Medium This section has several Class II rapids as the river winds through a scenic section of canyon with little visible human activity. A half mile below Galice is Rocky Riffle. The river turns sharply to the right at this Class II riffle. Some maneuvering is required to avoid rock ledges. Chair Riffle is a Class II. Almeda Campground comes up just after Chair Riffle. Many floats take out at Almeda’s large paved boat ramp. Just below the campground on the right visitors will see the remains of Almeda Mine. Remnants from the mine, mill, and smelter are still visible. Both Argo Falls and Wooldridge Riffle are Class II rapids before reaching Grave Creek boat launch. Visitors will pass under a high bridge just prior to reaching the landing. photo courtesy of Rogue Wilderness Adventures Suggested Floats Life on the Rogue 365 days a year. Natural. Rogue River. Legends. www.visitgrantspass.org photo courtesy of Rogue Wilderness Adventures The Rogue River Water Trail Planning Team Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Marine Board, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Oregon Fish and Wildlife, Jackson County Parks, Josephine County Parks, City of Grants Pass, City of Rogue River, City of Gold Hill, City of Shady Cove, Travel Southern Oregon, and the Rogue Valley Council of Government The Rogue River Water Trail Contributors: Rogue Wilderness Adventures, Travel Medford, Orange Torpedo Trips, Morrison’s Rogue River Lodge, City of Grants Pass, Ram Offset Lithographers, and Noah’s Wilderness Adventures. Graphic Design services provided by Jeffery Jones Advertising & Marketing Printed by Ram Offset Lithographers
