Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway

State: Oregon
National Forest: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Umpqua National Forest
Length: 172.0 mi / 276.8 km
Time to Allow: Eight hours to drive this byway

From rolling, oak-covered hills to towering coniferous forests; from roaring whitewater rapids to incised inter-canyon lava flows; the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway invites you to experience 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes. Drive alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers, both of which contain world-class fisheries.

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  • Raft Wild & Scenic Rivers on Oregon's Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway

    Raft Wild & Scenic Rivers on Oregon's Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway

    Published on May 8, 2009

    Come do some rafting where two rivers collide head-on—in Glide, Oregon, on the northern piece of the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway. Experience a wild ride or a gentle float on the mountain waterways of this scenic byway.

  • Traveling the Road to Paradise on the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway

    Traveling the Road to Paradise on the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway

    Published on Nov 29, 2005

    When Dr. Jason Heald, of Roseburg, Oregon, penned the words to the song, "The Road to Paradise," in honor of the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway, little did he know that he would inspire a Jaguar car tour to wind its way in October through "every curve and swale" in order "to find the time, to see nature in detail."

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