Rogue, North Fork
2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge (Takelma Gorge)
| Difficulty | IV+ |
| Length | 4 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 38 fpm |
| Gauge | Rogue River Above Prospect, or |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 26, 2026 |
This is a short run that presents a fun challenge for experienced paddlers through the Takelma Gorge which is a solid class IV+ sequence of rapids in a dramatic bedrock gorge.
The beginning of the run starts out as flatwater before you come to the start of the gorge at Entrance. You can get out here for a more complete scout of the gorge on river left. This is important, and easy to do by utilizing the hiking trail on river left, because logs can become lodged between the bedrock walls and large boulders in a manner that requires a portage and a portage at river level is not possible in some places. The rapids in the gorge are numbered 1 through 5. Low water can create severe sieve hazards and at high water large holes develop.
The put-in is north of the town of Prospect on Oregon State Highway 62. At Highway 62 mile 51.3 turn left on USFS 68 toward Woodruff Bridge. Go 1.8 miles, cross the bridge and park. Put in on the rock shelf river left underneath Woodruff Bridge. The run starts with a mile of flatwater before the class V Takelma gorge.
A solid class IV+ sequence of rapids in a dramatic bedrock gorge.
The take-out is north of Prospect on Oregon State Highway 62. At Highway 62 mile 49.1 turn left on USFS 6210 toward River Bridge Campground. Head 0.9 mile to the river and take out at the bridge.
Nov 20, 2022
Sep 11, 2018
Heart of the gorge.
400 cfs
Sep 11, 2018
Takelma Gorge
Aug 21, 2011
Scouting the Takelma Gorge from the trail on river left.
Sep 12, 2008
A hike along the trail on river left offers views of Takelma Gorge.
Sep 30, 2007
There are two logs currently stuck in this rapid. One is obvious, the other is causing the diagonal pour-over. You could probably get by, but be careful.
Aug 30, 2007
Site visit to access sites.
Jan 1, 1900
Justin running the center line
Jan 1, 1900
Justin getting pitted in the middle line of number 3
