Big Bend Trailhead (Lower Rogue River)
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
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- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 42.64425, -124.04896
- Elevation: 210 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 6 hours
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Hikes starting here
- Rogue River Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- Self-issued wilderness permit
- Wilderness rules apply
Description
The Big Bend Trailhead is the western end of the trail along the Rogue River. There's a dirt parking area that could hold maybe 20 cars. There's an outhouse and a kiosk with registration forms you should fill out and deposit.
A mile before the Big Bend Trailhead is the Foster Bar boat ramp and campground. The campground is open year-round. There is a camp host year round and boat ramp parking. This is the best place to park if you're going overnight; then walk one mile along the road to the Big Bend Trailhead.
Two miles before the Big Bend Trailhead is Illahe Campground, which is open during the spring and summer only.
Agnes is a small community on the Rogue River. Three miles before Big Bend, turn left and drive another three miles to Agnes.
The road over to Grave Creek starts at the junction for Agnes. Follow the signs to Powers, and then after a number of miles go right. It's gravel some of the way but paved most of the way.
Driving Directions
From Portland, drive south on I-5.
Take Highway 38 to Reedsport.
From Reedsport, drive south on Highway 101 to Gold Beach.
Just before Gold Beach, cross the Rogue River, and take the road east that goes on the south side of the Rogue River.
Drive 35 miles to Illahe. The road is two lane paved the whole way, except the last three miles, which is one lane paved with pullouts.
Alternately, you can take the route to the Grave Creek Trailhead and either a few miles before take the Bear Meadow Road or just before the Grave Creek Trailhead take the other road to the Big Bend Trailhead. These roads can be blocked by snow and downed trees in the winter and early spring.
Contributors
- retiredjerry (creator)