Rogue

American Whitewater hosts an annual trip on the Rogue River that provides an opportunity for participants to learn more about our work in the region. I joined the first morning on the section from Almeda to Grave Creek in a packraft and stayed through lunch to present on our work. I then hiked out along the closed road from Grave Creek back to Almeda which took about an hour for the four mile hike. The rest of the group continued on downstream for a four-day trip. It is possible to drive down to Grave Creek and access the river (if driving in from the north) but there are barricades placed across the road at the bridge. Similarly, there are concrete barricades on the road just downstream of Almeda. Hiking or biking along the road are currently feasible. BLM anticipates this road closure will remain in place through the year as they address slope instability caused by the recent wildfire and implement mitigation measures to protect public safety. The road itself is in good condition.

The photos are of the segment from Almeda to Grave Creek.