April 7, 2025 2:50 a.m.

The Bureau of Land Management has reopened the Rogue River National Recreation Trail after crews created a path around a large landslide.

A BLM release said wildland firefighters from BLM’s Veteran Crew 10, along with BLM recreation staff, were able to clear the landslide and re-route the trail around a large boulder. The crews also removed several downed trees and addressed other issues along the first few miles of the trail.

The trail is rated as difficult due to its remote nature, tall cliffs, the potential for downed trees, landslides and high water in creeks. Hikers may still encounter smaller landslides, unstable footing, erosion of trail tread, and other storm-related impacts along the trail. Those who find damage on BLM lands are asked to report it to the Medford District Office at 541-618-2200.

Grants Pass Field Manager Justin Kelly said, “The Rogue River Trail is beautiful this time of year, and we worked hard to open it as quickly as possible”.

The release said the Rogue River National Recreation Trail traverses the wild section of the Lower Rogue National Wild and Scenic River along its entire length. Stretching 40 miles between Grave Creek and Big Bend, the trail offers come of southwestern Oregon’s most amazing landscapes and rewarding hiking experiences.