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Rogue-Umpqua Byway RV Traveler's Roadmap to Rogue - Umpqua Byway Discover the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, a stunning 172- mile drive along the North Umpqua and Upper Rogue Wild & Scenic Rivers to their headwaters in the heart of the Southern Cascades. The drive owes its dramatic scenery and incredible landscapes to a fiery volcanic past. From rolling hills to 9,000 foot peaks, from whitewater rivers to cascade lakes, this travel-way abounds with natural beauty. 1 Highlights & Facts For The Ideal Experience Mt. Thielsen from Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway Trip Length: Roughly 190 miles, not including side trips. Best Time To Go: Year round. Snow may be encountered during winter months above 3,000 ft. Must See Nearby Attractions: Winston - Wildlife Safari animal park with a petting zoo & auto tour Lithia Park - landscaped grounds located adjacent to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Ashland - Hellgate Canyon, east of Galice 2 Traveler's Notes Mt. Thielsen from Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway Get a below-the-water look at the action at theWinchester Dam fish ladder, just 5 miles north of Roseburg, where trout, salmon, steelhead and other fish funnel past a viewing window on the North Umpqua River. The acclaimed Douglas County Museum documents the region’s varied past, with exhibits that include fossils, Native American artifacts, logging equipment and one of the state’s most extensive collections of historic photographs. The rush of water and cool shade of the forest are constant companions as the byway winds through the Umpqua National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands. With more than 15 cascades along its route, the byway has earned the nickname “Highway of Waterfalls.” The byway joins OR-234, where several waysides entice travelers to linger along the river with a fly rod or a picnic lunch. The route ends at Gold Hill, less than an hour from the bustling Rogue Valley cities of Medford, Ashland and Grants Pass. 3 What To See Along the Way Colliding Rivers Viewpoint Diamond Lake Susan Creek Falls Hamaker Campground Fall Creek Falls Rabbit Ears Steamboat Rogue Gorge Toketee Falls Stewart State Park Watson Falls Table Rocks Lemolo Lake Jacksonville Lower Applegate Valley 4 Facts & More Information To Plan Your Trip! Crater Lake National Park is in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon. It’s known for its namesake Crater Lake, formed by the now- collapsed volcano, Mount Mazama. Colliding Rivers Viewpoint: The Colliding Rivers is the name of the confluence of Little River into the North Umpqua River at Glide, Oregon, approximately 12 miles east-northeast of Roseburg. Susan Creek Falls: This lovely waterfall drops 50 feet over moss-lined rock cliffs. Fall Creek Falls: The one-mile Fall Creek Falls trail leads to a double falls with tiers of 35 and 50 feet. The trail passes through a narrow crevice in a large boulder, then climbs alongside the creek through old-growth trees before approaching the falls. Toketee Falls: Toketee Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon, renowned far and wide for the graceful columnar basalt formation framing the two-stepped falls. The North Umpqua River has carved a sinuous gorge out of the lava flow, resulting in a waterfall of 113 feet in height - a 28 foot upper tier which plunges into a pool flanked by a deep alcove, followed by an 85 foot plunge into a large pool. Watson Falls: Watson Falls is arguably the best waterfall in the North Umpqua River basin. The falls hurtle over a cathedral amphitheater wall of basalt, crashing into a long talus slope covered in moss and vine maple. Lemolo Lake: Lemolo Lake Resort, known for its World Class German Brown Trout Fishing, Is just 15 miles from the North Entrance of Crater Lake. Rogue Gorge: The 3.5 mile Rogue Gorge Trail guides the hiker to a spectacular view of the Rogue River cascading through a constricted channel of basalt lava. The gorge was formed by the erosive action of the river. The small cave on the west wall of the gorge is the end of a lava tube. Ready, set, go! Presented by: Great RV Escapes 7071 Warner Ave. Suite F120, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (888) 727.1118.
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