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Lodge to Lodge Hiking Trip on the Rogue River
4-Day WIKING™ (Wine Hike) Trip
Escape on our exclusive 4-day, 4-night WIKING™ (Wine Hiking) journey that combines lodge-to-lodge hiking along the stunning Rogue River Trail with intimate wine tastings from guest winemakers! This all-inclusive wilderness adventure takes you through pristine canyon forests while staying at historic off-grid lodges each evening, where you'll unwind with curated wine presentations and learn about the winemaker's craft. Starting with gourmet dining at Morrisons Lodge, you'll hike breathtaking wilderness trails with optional rafting segments, then gather around generator-lit lodge dining rooms to sample exceptional Oregon wines paired with hearty meals—the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and sophisticated wine culture that creates unforgettable memories in remote canyon paradise.
Book Your Trip
Sip & Savor While Hiking the World Famous Rogue River Trail!
4 Days, 4 Nights
Adults: $2,475/guest (21+ Only)
Discover why the Rogue River is the premier river destination in Oregon for adventure!
*Trip price subject to 3% BLM fee & $10/person USFS user fee. We reserve the right to cancel a trip due to insufficient reservations.
Trip Highlights
Combine wilderness hiking with exceptional wine tasting on our exclusive 4-day, 4-night WIKING™ adventure through the stunning Rogue River Trail, featuring guest winemakers presenting their craft each evening at historic off-grid wilderness lodges.
Trip Highlights:
- Guest winemaker presenting wines and sharing craft insights each evening
- Lodge-to-lodge hiking through pristine Rogue River canyon wilderness
- Historic wilderness lodges with generator-lit dining and rustic charm
- All-inclusive experience with gourmet meals paired with curated wines
- Optional rafting segments for variety during your hiking days
- Complete digital detox in remote off-grid canyon setting
- 4 days, 4 nights of adventure combining outdoor exploration with wine culture
- Expert guides handling all details from trail navigation to wine service
Additional Details
Trip Details
- Duration: 4 Days, 4 Nights
- Season: May/June and September/October
- Age: Adults over 21.
- Start: 8:00 am at Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Lodge the morning of your hike start.
- 40 miles of hiking over four days.
- A raft is available to ride on for a change of scenery or to rest tired legs.
- Four days/four nights, staying in a different wilderness lodge each night.
- Great food, lunches served trail-side, fun dinners at lodges each evening.
- Wine tastings at the lodges each evening.
- End: 4:30 pm back at Morrisons Lodge on the on fourth-day.
- What’s Included: All meals, wine, guides, camping gear, lodge night, rafts, transportation to and from the river, the first night’s stay at Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Lodge.
- Not Included: Guide gratuity, and Government access fees.
Daily Mileage
- Trail Day 1: 11 miles to Black Bar Lodge
- Trail Day 2: 15 miles to Marial Lodge (Common for hikers to ride the raft part of the day.)
- Trail Day 3: 7 miles to Paradise Lodge
- Trail Day 4: 12 miles to Foster Bar boat ramp
Note: Because of the generator, hairdryers and some electric sleep apnea CPAP machines cannot be used. However, battery-powered CPAP machines may be used for your river stay. Please remember to bring an extra battery, because we cannot guarantee a recharge station for the batteries depending on the lodges you stay at and the generator schedule.
Itinerary
Please arrive at Morrisons Rogue River Lodge (8500 Galice Road, Merlin, Oregon) for check in the night before your trail day.
- 5:45 pm – Your trip will begin with a meet and greet with your guides and fellow hikers. You receive your bags to pack your overnight gear in. Meet in front of Morrisons Lodge front office.
- 6:45 pm – Seating on Morrisons deck for your four-course, pre-fixed gourmet dinner.
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Morning at Morrison’s Lodge
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7:00 am – Breakfast buffet available. Let the front desk know your preferred time.
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8:30 am – Meet guides at the lodge front office. Make sure water shoes and any alcohol or beverages are packed separately.
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8:45 am – Trail Orientation Talk to prepare for the day’s adventure.
On the Trail
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9:30 am – Arrive at the trailhead.
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9:40 am – Final trip and trail talks before hitting the path.
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10:15–10:30 am – Begin hiking along scenic trails, with opportunities to take photos, spot wildlife, and enjoy the serenity of the Rogue River canyon.
Evening at Black Bar Lodge
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4:30 pm – Cross the river by boat to Black Bar Lodge, a secluded riverside retreat.
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6:00 pm – Appetizers, dinner, and wine tasting in the lodge. Immerse yourself in the peacefulness of the canyon as the generator turns off at 10:00 pm, leaving only the sounds of the river and the night sky.
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Morning & Afternoon Hiking
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7:30 am – Breakfast at the lodge.
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9:00 am – Load boats and cross the river back to the trail. Many hikers choose to ride the 4-mile boat section to shorten the day’s hike.
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10:00 am – Continue hiking, with lunch served trailside.
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4:00 pm – Arrive at Marial Lodge, a historic riverside retreat deep in the canyon.
Evening at Marial Lodge
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6:00 pm – Dinner, wine tasting, and a fun evening at Marial Lodge. The generator runs all night for comfort.
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Spend the evening relaxing, enjoying conversation, or preparing for the final day of hiking.
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Morning at Marial Lodge
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8:00 am – Breakfast and a final cup of coffee to start the day.
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9:30 am – Ready to hike and explore the last section of the trail.
Trail Highlights & Museum Visit
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10:00 am – Hike up to Rogue River Ranch, a preserved pioneer homestead and museum. Explore historic buildings and learn about life along the Rogue.
Afternoon at Paradise Lodge
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1:00 pm – Hike down to the river and arrive at Paradise Lodge for lunch on the deck.
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2:00 pm onwards – Enjoy the afternoon at one of the nation’s most remote lodges. Options include:
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Small afternoon hikes
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Reading in a hammock or taking a nap
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Swimming in Paradise Creek
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Evening – Dinner accompanied by an afternoon wine tasting on the deck, savoring the final night of your Wiking adventure.
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Morning Hike
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7:30 am – Enjoy a final breakfast at Paradise Lodge, fueling up for your last day on the trail.
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8:30 am – Hit the trail for the final stretch of your Rogue River adventure.
Lunch Amidst Nature
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12:00 pm – Pause for a scenic lunch at Flora Dell Falls, a beautiful waterfall tucked into the canyon—a perfect spot to relax, snap photos, and soak in the sights and sounds of the Rogue River wilderness.
Final Stretch & Takeout
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2:00 pm – Complete your hike at the Foster Bar boat ramp.
Takeout Instructions
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Foster Bar is located 26 miles from Gold Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
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Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Adventures vans will pick you up and return you to our lodge offices.
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For added flexibility, you may have your personal vehicle shuttled to Foster Bar (additional cost) and continue your journey along the Oregon Coast or visit the towering Redwoods nearby.
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Typical drive time back to Morrison’s Lodge is approximately 2.5 hours, arriving around 4:30 pm.
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Reviews
Trip Cancellation, Travel Insurance, & Eligibility Requirements
Read our policies below to learn more about payments, cancellations, trip insurance, and our necessary requirements for guests to be able to participate in a Morrisons Rogue River rafting trip.
PAYMENTS: A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking to hold your reservation. Remaining balance is due 60 days from departure.
If we do not receive your payment by 4pm on the due date, we will charge the card we have on file. If the credit card we have on file has been compromised, please let us know as your reservation could be cancelled and all deposits could be forfeited.
CANCELLATIONS: Should you have to cancel your Rogue River Adventure with us or if situations make it impossible for us to perform the trip due to reasons beyond our control, all deposits are non-refundable. Final balance payments are also non-refundable. Alternate guests are welcome. All guests making reservations for travel are strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect their investment and ours.
On The Rogue River, trip capacity is strictly regulated by law, your reservation may mean we cannot sell space to others. Because of this, we do not offer refunds, for any reason including a pandemic; therefore, travel insurance is strongly recommended. It will reimburse you if you make a cancellation because of, but not limited to illness or injury before or during the trip, smoke, natural fire, flood, or other acts of nature. The only way to get a refund would be to file a claim through your purchased trip insurance carrier.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, as it’s the only way to recover your costs if you need to cancel. Insurance may cover issues like injury, smoke, floods, or other natural disruptions. Most providers require you to purchase coverage within 21 days of your initial deposit.
If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to send a replacement guest in your place.
We recommend Travel Insured International, which typically offers several plans priced around 7–10% of your trip cost. Children 17 and under qualify for reduced rates.
No refunds, credits, or rescheduling will be offered—no exceptions
The following are the physical and mental eligibility criteria for all participants on any Morrison’s Rogue Wilderness Adventures river trip:
- Ability to remain seated and balanced while in a whitewater craft while holding on with at least one hand.
- Wear a Type V Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (maximum chest size of 56 inches). Wearing leg straps may be required to ensure proper fit. Where required, properly wear a helmet.
- Ability to independently board and disembark a boat four to ten times each day. This may require stepping into the boat, and then maneuvering your body over and across tubes and fixed objects into a seated position.
- If choosing an inflatable kayak, having the ability to follow verbal and visual commands and the physical ability to sit up in the boat and paddle while following a guide through whitewater.
- Ability to independently navigate shoreline terrain, including safely maneuvering around and across boulders, rocks, and slippery and uneven surfaces, under low branches, and around vegetation. This includes the ability to maintain your balance near precipitous ledges or cliffs.
- Ability to independently swim in whitewater or swift currents while wearing a PFD. This includes being an active participant in your own rescue, including having the ability to (a) keep your airway passages sealed while underwater, and regain control of your breathing when being submitted to repeated submersion under waves or currents; (b) orient yourself to new “in-river” surroundings; (c) reposition yourself in the water to different swimming positions; (d) swim aggressively to a boat or to shore in whitewater; (e) receive a rescue rope, paddle, or human assistance, and possibly let go of the same; (f) get out from under an overturned boat.
- Ability to swim 100 yards in flat water while wearing a PFD.
- Ability to assist another passenger who has fallen out of the boat by pulling them back in.
- Ability to follow both verbal and non-verbal instructions given by guides in all situations, including during stressful or dangerous situations, and to effectively communicate with guides and other guests.
- Ability to carry personal dry bags and other personal gear (as heavy as 20-30 pounds) uphill from the boats to your camping location and back the next morning, independently, or with the assistance of a friend or family member. (This only applies on multi-day trips).
- Ability to manage all personal care independently, or with the assistance of a friend or family member.
- If taking prescription medications, have the ability to maintain proper dosage by medicating independently, or with the assistance of a friend or family member.
- Ability to remain adequately fed, hydrated, and properly dressed so as to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illness, sunburn, and frostbite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your MRWA Rafting/hiking trips on the Rogue River can be physically strenuous and require active participation from each trip participant. Essential eligibility requirements for all participants on any MRWA river trip are as follows:
- Ability to independently board and disembark a boat four to ten times each day. This may require stepping into the boat, and then maneuvering your body over and across tubes and fixed objects into a seated position.
- Ability to remain seated and balanced while in a whitewater craft while holding on with at least one hand.
- Ability to independently navigate shoreline terrain, including maneuvering around and across boulders, rocks, slippery or sandy, uneven surfaces, under low branches, and around vegetation. This includes the ability to independently maintain your balance near precipitous ledges or cliffs.
- Ability to follow both verbal and non-verbal instructions given by guides in all situations, including during stressful or dangerous situations, and to effectively communicate with guides and other guests. Wear a Type V Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device provided. Where required, properly wear a helmet.
Essential Details
- Meeting Time: 5:45 PM meet and greet the evening before your trip at Morrisons Lodge (8500 Galice Road, Merlin, Oregon)
- Check-in: Anytime after 2:00 PM the day before trip begins
- Trip Start: 8:30 AM departure from Morrisons Lodge – please be on time
- Return Time: 4:00-5:00 PM back at Morrisons Lodge (7:00 PM for May trips due to snow detours)
- Ages: Must meet Essential Eligibility Requirements – hiking can be strenuous
- Trip Length: 4 days, 4 nights lodge-to-lodge hiking with optional rafting segments
- Season: May through mid-June and September through October
Before You Arrive
- Complete 2-step registration using your personal link immediately after booking (failure results in cancellation and forfeit of deposits)
- Final payment due 60 days prior to trip date
- Review Essential Eligibility Requirements at rogueriverraft.com
- Travel insurance strongly recommended (7-10% of trip cost) – all payments are non-refundable
- Book car shuttle at least 48 hours in advance if desired ($169-$350 per car plus fees)
What to Bring
- Personal water bottle for each person
- Day hiking backpack for trail essentials
- Tried and true hiking boots or trail shoes (break in new boots beforehand)
- River shoes for optional rafting segments (kept separate from overnight bag)
- Personal clothing and gear for 4 days in soft duffel bag (20 lbs max per person)
- Layered clothing system – hiking pants, breathable shirts, fleece/wool layers
- Rain gear for weather protection
- Cash for guide gratuities (15-20% of trip cost recommended)
- Cash for lodge staff gratuities ($10-20 per person)
- Personal medications (keep emergency meds in day pack)
- Flashlight or headlamp (essential for lodges after 10 PM)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses with strap, hat
What’s Included
- First night lodging and meals at Morrisons Lodge (gourmet dinner and breakfast)
- All wilderness lodge accommodations with private bathrooms and hot showers
- All meals from dinner Day 1 through lunch final day
- Professional guides and trail/river safety orientation
- Transportation to trailhead and back from Foster Bar
- Shared large waterproof overnight bags (24″ x 36″) for 2 guests
- Optional rafting equipment when choosing to ride instead of hike
What’s Not Included
- Lodging after your trip (20% discount available with code MRWA)
- Personal beverages (beer, wine, soda)
- Guide and lodge staff gratuities
- Morrisons Lodge dinner/breakfast gratuities (first night)
- Government access fees for car shuttles
- Fishing licenses (must purchase online before arrival)
Important Notes
- No cell service in canyon – complete digital disconnect for 4 days
- No internet access at wilderness lodges
- Dietary restrictions must be noted during registration – lodges have limited accommodation abilities
- Vehicle storage in “grassy meadow” across from lodge with secure key storage
- Lodge electricity limited – generators off at 10 PM (except Marial Lodge)
- Poison oak abundant near trails – guides will provide identification
- Physical requirements: Ability to hike on steep, uneven terrain for multiple days
- Weather dependent – May trips may have 4-5 hour return shuttle due to snow
Questions? Email info@wildrogue.com or call (800) 336-1647
Guide gratuities are additional and based on 10-15% of your base trip cost, not including BLM and USFS fees (if applicable). For payment, we accept cash or check (made out to your guide). We cannot add gratuities to your credit card.
If you have any questions about our trips, please call our offices 7 days a week at 1-800-336-1647. Our friendly office staff is glad to answer any questions about our trips or visiting the great state of Oregon.
Morrisons Lodge is our preferred lodging location for convenient orientation and launching of your trip. It offers riverside cabins, secluded townhomes, and cozy lodge rooms. A gourmet 4-course dinner is available in the evenings, and a country-style buffet breakfast is available before your trip in the morning.
- Morrisons Lodge: (800) 826-1963 (about $150)
Other Lodging Options
- Weasku Inn (541) 471-8000
- Double Tree Guest Ranch (541) 416-0120
- The Lodge at Riverside (541) 955-0600
- Riverside Inn (541) 476-6873
- Holiday Inn Express (541) 471-6144
Campgrounds
Indian Mary, Griffin Park and Almeda Park all take reservations. For reservations call 1-800-452-5687 or visit CampLife.com/
Yes, we can accommodate special dietary restrictions but please call us at least 48 hours before your trip to inform us of your needs.
Essential Items to Bring
- Water bottle for each person
- Sunscreen (high SPF recommended)
- Sunglasses with strap or retainer (chums recommended)
- Hat with brim (optional but recommended)
- Cash for guide gratuities (10-20% of trip cost)
- Waterproof camera case if bringing phone/camera
- Extra contacts if applicable
- Personal medications (inhalers, EPI pens, etc.)
Clothing & Footwear
What to Wear:
- Bathing suits or board shorts
- Non-cotton t-shirts (quick-dry materials)
- Light jacket or windbreaker for cooler weather
- Sun protection clothing (optional)
Footwear Requirements:
- Water shoes or strapped sandals that won’t fall off in current
- Tennis shoes (if you don’t mind them getting wet)
- NO flip flops – not acceptable for safety reasons
On the Wild and Scenic Section, the lodges have bathrooms and many of the places we camp have outhouses. If an outhouse isn’t available, we carry a riverside toilet system. We make sure you have a bathroom available at all stops.
Rapids are classed on a scale from 1 to 6. The Wild and Scenic Rogue River includes rapids ranging from Class 1, 2, and 3, with two Class 4 rapids that you can easily navigate or walk around if preferred. However, the classes of rapids you will encounter will vary depending on your trip. The following explains each classification:
Class I (easy) – Moving water with small waves that can tug a boat. This is the calmest class, with minimal maneuvering required.
Class II (novice) – Easy rapids, with waves up to 3 ft tall that are easily seen, and wide channels. Some maneuvering required.
Class III (intermediate) – Offer plenty of excitement with waves up to 4 ft and narrow passages that send the boat shimmying and water gushing over its sides.
Class IV (advanced) – Long, difficult rapids, with turbulent water that requires precise maneuvering. Guaranteed to get your heart racing! There may be dangerous rocks or boiling eddies. Precise maneuvering required, and you should be accompanied by an experienced guide.
Class V (expert) – A constant adrenaline rush. Long and violent rapids that follow each other almost without interruption. Paddlers should have Class IV or better whitewater experience, and go with experienced guides who know the river.
Class VI (extreme) – Not commercially raftable. Considered “un-runnable” and have rarely been attempted due to their difficulty, unpredictability, and danger. This is the most dangerous class and should only be attempted by a team of experts.
HAVE A QUESTION?
GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR TEAM
Give us a call or send us an email! Whether you want to book an overnight stay at Morrison’s Rogue Wilderness Lodge or join us for a multi-day Rogue River trip, our team is happy to answer any questions you have and help plan your next bucket list adventure.
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