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Rogue River, OR
Rogue River Trail 3-Day Lodge Trail Run
3 days / 2 nights
Run the Rogue light
Lodge Trips
OVERVIEW
Run the Rogue light
Run the Rogue River Trail lodge to lodge with a light vest while the raft carries your bags.
3 days / 2 nights
Duration
8
+
Min Age
Lodge Trips
Trip Style
DATES
Upcoming Dates
Mon
23
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Wed
25
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Fri
27
Rogue River Lodge
8:00 AM
Highlights
Best Parts of The Trip
- The Rogue River Trail at pace About 30 miles from Grave Creek to Clay Hill over three days, with no zero day.
- Run with just a vest Carry a light vest and meet the raft for lunch where the trail meets the river.
- Black Bar and Paradise lodges End each day with a hot shower and a cooked dinner at the lodge.
- Raft carries your bags Your bags ride the river, and if you are tired or hurting you can ride the raft for a bit.
- Rogue River Ranch Day 2 takes you past Rogue River Ranch, Marial and Inspiration Point on the way into Paradise.
INSIDER TIP
From Our Guides
Day 2 is the big one at about 14.7 miles, so take the optional raft ride to Meadow Creek if you want to skip the steep climb out of Black Bar. And there is no rush on Day 1. The lodges do not open until 4:30 PM.
Your boat
Boats on This Trip
ITINERARY
Day by day
Day 1
We drop you at the Grave Creek trailhead around 11:00 AM and you run about 9.6 miles to Black Bar Lodge, with lunch alongside the raft around 1:30 PM. The lodge opens at 4:30.
Miles covered
9.6
miles
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1
Day 2
The long day, about 14.7 miles to Paradise Lodge. Take the optional raft ride to Meadow Creek to skip the steep climb, then it is Rogue River Ranch, past Marial, Inspiration Point and into Paradise.
Miles covered
14.7
miles
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2
Day 3
Leave Paradise in the morning for the 6 miles to Clay Hill, then raft out. You are back at the shop between 4:00 and 5:00 PM after the two-hour drive.
Miles covered
6
miles
rogue-river-trail-3-day-lodge-trail-run
3
Inclusions
What's Included
Guides and gear
- Raft that carries your bags
- Two-way radios
Where you sleep
- Two lodge nights
Meals
- All meals
Getting there
- Shuttle both ways
- Raft ride out from Clay Hill
Bring or rent
- Trail running shoes and a running vest or hydration pack
- Trekking poles if you use them
- Two pairs of socks per day
- Moleskin and Tecnu
- Pants or tall socks for the ticks and poison oak
- Water shoes for the Black Bar boat crossing
From $1,599
BOOK NOWACCOMMODATIONS
Lodge Trips
Nights are a mix of historic lodge rooms and guided riverside camps, depending on the launch.
Rogue River
Lucas Lodge
Sadie Lucas built this lodge around 1912 on a ranch where the Illinois River meets the Rogue, and her family has welcomed guests for seven generations since. Your last night on the river ends here with a prime rib dinner served family style.
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Owyhee River
Owyhee Camps
Desert canyon camps on the Owyhee, set below rimrock and red rock spires that light up at sunset.
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Lower Salmon River
Lower Salmon Camps
Every camp is a big white sand beach with a good swimming hole, and your tent is up before you arrive.
See the full stayMain Salmon, River of No Return
Main Salmon Camps
Big sandy beach camps under the pines. When you pull in, your tent is already set up, your sleeping pad is in it and your dry bags are stacked and waiting.
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Snake River in Hells Canyon
Hells Canyon Camps
Riverside camps below the walls of Hells Canyon. Your tent is up before you arrive, and evenings start with a cold drink under the shade tarps.
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Rogue River
Rogue River Camps
Riverside beach camps on the Rogue. Your gear boater runs ahead so camp is ready when you pull in, with tents up and dinner served family style.
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Rogue River
Paradise Lodge
Paradise has the big deck where we do movie night, with lodge cooking and a real bed. Every room has its own hot shower and private bathroom.
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Rogue River
Black Bar Lodge
Black Bar sits right on the water. You pull in at the end of Day 1 to a home-cooked dinner and a real bed, and every room has its own hot shower and private bathroom.
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Food & Drink
What To Expect During Meal Time
You meet the raft for lunch where the trail meets the river, around 1:30 PM on Day 1. Dinner and breakfast are at the lodges.
Meeting Logistics
Where & When To Meet
We hold a pre-trip meeting the night before at 5:00 PM PT at the Redwood Garden Inn in Grants Pass. You meet your guide, we cover dietary needs and drinks, car shuttle, dry bags and packing, and the water shoes you will want for the boat crossing to Black Bar. On Day 1, meet at the Merlin shop at 10:00 AM PT and we drop you at the Grave Creek trailhead around 11:00. The trip ends back at the shop between 4:00 and 5:00 PM PT on Day 3 after a two-hour drive from Clay Hill.
TRAVEL
Getting there
Fly into Medford or drive to Grants Pass the day before. Trail trips start with a night-before meeting.
Meeting point
Redwood Garden Inn, then Merlin shop
5:00 PM the night before at Redwood Garden Inn, Grants Pass. Day 1 check-in 10:00 AM at the Merlin shop, 210 Merlin Rd.
How to get there
Fly into Medford (MFR)
About 40 minutes by car. Rentals are at the airport.
Drive I-5 to exit 61
Overnight parking is available in the shop lot, including RVs.
Stay in Grants Pass
Stay in Grants Pass the night before. We can pick up at Grants Pass hotels.
Airport transfer
Hotel pickup in Grants Pass is free when arranged.
Skip the rental car: Whitewater Cowboys runs a van between the Medford airport and Grants Pass hotels or the Merlin shop, $149 for up to 12 people.
PACKING
What to Bring
Trail running shoes, a running vest or hydration pack, trekking poles if you use them, two pairs of socks per day, extra shirts, moleskin and Tecnu, and pants or tall socks for the ticks and poison oak. Bring water shoes for the Black Bar boat crossing.
REVIEWS
What guests say
POLICIES
Cancellation timeline
90+ days out
Full refund of the trip payment
Minus any non-refundable permit fees.
30–89 days out
50% refund
Date changes may be available if space remains.
Under 30 days
No refund
Weather holds are reviewed case by case.
Refunds depend on how far out you cancel. Weather holds are handled case by case.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What about bugs, ticks and poison oak?
Bugs are the number one question on the Rogue 2-Day, so pack mosquito repellent and long pants for camp. On the hiking trip bring moleskin and Tecnu and check for ticks. Camp trips carry poison oak soap.
Will I be able to use my phone or the internet?
No. There is no cell reception in the canyon and no internet at the lodges. Camp trips are phone-free. Plan on a few days without it.
Do I have to bring my own bedding and towels?
On lodge trips, no. Bedding and shower towels are supplied, and you get a hot shower and a real bed every night.
On our guided camp trips, bring your own sleeping bag, or rent a sleep kit from us with a sleeping bag and a pack pillow. We bring the tent and the pad, and on the Rogue the cot too. A small pack towel is a good idea.
On a Row Your Own you bring your own sleep kit and chairs. We bring the kitchen and the toilet.
How are dietary restrictions handled?
The answer is yes. Tell us at the pre-trip meeting or when you book. The lodges are very accommodating, our camp menus adjust for allergies and gluten-free, and on the North Umpqua we pack plant-based options and gluten-free chips and cookies.
Where do I park in Oregon?
For single-day trips, use the dirt lot across the street from the shop, or the front lot if there is space. For multi-day trips, park inside the lot. On the North Umpqua, the Gravel Bin is the easiest spot since it is also the takeout.
I use a CPAP machine. What do I do?
Bring a portable battery for it. Black Bar turns the generator off at 10 PM and it is not back on until 7 AM. A marine battery works great, a car battery works too. We put it in a dry bag and keep it dry.
Are the guides trained in first aid?
Yes. Every guide holds a Wilderness First Aid certification, and there is at least one Wilderness First Responder on every trip.
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Hike the Rogue River Trail with a daypack, sleep in the lodges, and let the raft carry everything else.
