Upper Rogue River Trail
~4 days · 45 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Upper Rogue River Trail is known for
Follows Oregon's upper Rogue River for about 47 miles from Boundary Springs near the Crater Lake National Park boundary downstream to near Prospect, passing volcanic features like the Rogue Gorge and Natural Bridge where the river runs through lava. A National Recreation Trail (#1034) in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Point-to-point, typically 3-5 days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 8,806 ft to 17,159 ft over 45 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.2 mi · 12%
- Downhill 27.2 mi · 62%
- Flat 11.4 mi · 26%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Upper Rogue River Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Upper Rogue River Trail scores 14/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Upper Rogue River Trail take?
Most backpackers hike the Upper Rogue River Trail in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 45 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Upper Rogue River Trail?
The Upper Rogue River Trail climbs roughly 3,451 ft total — about 77 ft per mile, topping out near 5,230 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.