LOWER ROGUE RIVER TRAIL: GRAVE CREEK TO ALDER CREEK p. 189 in 101 Hikes
TH: Take I-5 north to Exit 71 toward Sunny Valley. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Sunny Valley Loop. Continue on Sunny Valley Loop Drive to Leland Road. Turn left on Sunny Valley Loop. Turn right onto Leland Road. Head west on Leland Road toward Sunny Valley Loop 3.7 miles. Turn right onto Lower Grave Creek Road 2.6 miles. Turn left to stay on Lower Grave Creek Road 8.9 miles. Turn right to go down to the Graves Creek Boat Launch. EDT:90 minutes. Description: Follow north rim of Rogue River canyon past Rainie Falls to Alder Creek and back; spectacular scenery, but trail is a little rough in places. You may find poles useful on this hike for both the occasional side stream crossings as well as the rocky up and down trail. Distance: 10 miles; About 2,500′ of up on this one; lots of little ups and downs that add up to a good workout. RT mileage: 150 miles.
Hike Leader: Francie