Galice Resort in Merlin, Oregon
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“The guides were phenomenal. They took excellent care of us and made the experience truly memorable. And the trip itself was fabulous. It definitely exceeded my expectations.”
-Kimberly Parks ~ Knoxville, TN
4 Days from $1349
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Overview
Highlights
- Active Oregon hiking trip on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River Trail
- Class III whitewater rafting for those who don't wish to hike
- Raft support to carry all gear along river & delicious guide-prepared meals
- Abundant wildflowers & wildlife, including turtles, deer, bear, otter, herons & eagles
Adventure Overview
This uniquely active outdoor adventure on the “Wild and Scenic” Rogue River provides the opportunity to both hike and raft amidst the beauty and wildlife of Southern Oregon.
Escorted by an expert guide, hikers carry only enough water to drink, and a delicious packed lunch on this Oregon hiking adventure along the 40-mile Rogue River Trail. If desired, rafting is an alternative activity for those who wish to experience the river during the day.
Arriving in camp each afternoon, guests will be greeted with appetizers, a dinner spread on the beaches of the Rogue and an eclectic selection of Oregon wines & local brews. After a day of energetic Oregon hiking or whitewater rafting, it will be time to bed down in warm sleeping bags, atop thick, cozy, ground pads inside (or outside) a roomy tent under the starry night sky serenaded by the crickets and the rush of the passing flows of the mellow Rogue River.
Although the Rogue River Trail is only moderately challenging overall, it is at times steep, rocky and narrow with exposed sections and therefore is not recommended for people who have a fear of heights or children under the age of 12 years.
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Itinerary & Map
Itinerary & Map
- Meet at Galice Resort in Merlin, Oregon
- Transfer to the trailhead of the Wild & Scenic Rogue River Trail
- Whitewater rafting is available throughout the trip for guests who prefer to not hike during the day
- Hike the first 5 miles of the Rogue River Trail which is quite rocky and requires stable footing. Pass by Rainey Falls and explore Whiskey Creek cabin
- Enjoy a riverside dinner prepared by the guides, complete with appetizers and a selection of beer, wine and sodas
- After a hot cup of coffee or tea and a hearty breakfast, we pack our lunch and hit the trail
- Hike 9 miles with long, gradual climbs and steady descents across numerous creeks
- Pass by historic Battle Bar and Zane Grey’s Cabin as we hike 10 miles over the mostly flat terrain
- Hike another 10 miles and enjoy dramatic views of Stair Creek Falls and Blossom Bar before stopping for a cup of hot chocolate or an ice cream from the Paradise Lodge
- We finish the trip with a 6-mile hike, keeping our eyes peeled for bald eagles before meeting our driver for the shuttle back to the Galice Resort
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Dates & Prices
2023 Prices:
4 Days
Adult: $1449
Youth: $1349
Deposit: $400
Additional Costs:
- $10 per person federal, state and local access fees
- Sleep Kit $40 | Tent included
2023 Departure Dates:
4 Days: May 23
O.A.R.S. West, Inc. operates on the Rogue River as a permitted outfitter of the Bureau of Land Management and the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Ancestral Lands Acknowledgement
We respect and recognize that many of the river canyons on state and federal lands where we operate are the ancestral homes of indigenous communities. Where we operate between Grave Creek Trailhead and Illahe Trailhead, we acknowledge the territories of the Tolowa Dee-ni’, Takelma, Modoc, Cow Creek Umpqua, Tututni, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
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