Oregon Rogue Illinois Idaho Middle & Main Salmon Arizona Grand Canyon River Levels Conservation	The Rogue River The Rogue River-A Trip For Everyone (Class III - IV) Cutting across the Coast Range and the Siskiyou National Forest, the Wild and Scenic Rogue River begins near Crater Lake in the Cascade Mountains and splashes its way to the Pacific Ocean. The Siskiyou National Forest manages the Wild Section of the Rogue, 35 miles of whitewater racing through the Wild Rogue Wilderness Area. Indians once roamed the rugged River corridor were they hunted, fished and lived. The Wild Rogue became famous for its gold in 1859. Settlers flocked to the Rogue in search of fortune. The writing and exploration of Zane Grey in the 1920’s put the Rogue River on the map. In 1968, the Rogue gained more fame and protection as one of the original inclusions of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.

Classification and mileage in the wilderness area: The Wild Rogue section begins at Grave Creek boat ramp and then covers a 33.6 mile stretch to Watson Creek. As you exit the wild section you will enter the Scenic part of the trip. 4.6 miles downstream of Watson creek lays our take out point, Foster Bar. Total trip miles: 38.2

The Wild and Scenic Section of the Rogue River is located between Grave Creek rapid and Foster Bar. Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Wild Section of the Rogue River is rated class III – IV. You will encounter legendary rapids such as Grave Creek Falls (III), Slim Pickens (III), Upper Black Bar Falls (III), Mule Creek Canyon (IV) and Blossom Bar (IV).

Interagency Wild & Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council

“Wild” river sections -- Those rivers or sections of rivers that are free of impoundments and
generally inaccessible except by trail, with watersheds or shorelines essentially primitive and
waters unpolluted. These represent vestiges of primitive America.

“Scenic” river sections -- Those rivers or sections of rivers that are free of impoundments, with shorelines or watersheds still largely primitive and shorelines largely undeveloped, but
accessible in places by roads.

“Recreational” river sections -- Those rivers or sections of rivers that are readily accessible by road or railroad, that may have some development along their shorelines, and that may have undergone some impoundment or diversion in the past.

On all Sundance trips you will identify the Rogue River’s flora and fauna, discover the unique geology and learn about the legends of the Rogue Wilderness. There is an opportunity to visit historical sites such as Zane Grey’s Cabin, take hikes up twisting side creeks, and walk the same shores as the Indians did years ago. River otters, black bears, bald eagles, ospreys, deer, and salmon are animals spotted along the Wild Section.

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