Big Bend Trailhead to Natural Bridge Trail

Big Bend Trailhead to Natural Bridge Trail


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Big Bend Trailhead to Natural Bridge Trail rises and falls with frequent switchbacks following gullies in the terrain. Two miles south, a steep forested slope overlooks Farewell Bend campground across the river. At the southern end of the campground area, the trail momentarily descends to river level to view the river raging through the long, narrow chute of a collapsed lava tube. Continuing south, the trail will wander away from the river. One mile south of the Flat Creek crossing, the trail junctions with a tie-thru trail which leads to a footbridge crossing the Rogue River. This bridge provides access to the Rogue Gorge Trail and the north end of the Natural Bridge Campground. Continuing south on the Upper Rogue River Trail for the final mile of this segment leads to the Natural Bridge Viewpoint and footbridge. This area is one-half mile west of Hwy. 62, accessible by Forest Road #300. This trail is 7 miles long at 3300 feet and is considered moderately difficult.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Big Bend Trailhead to Natural Bridge Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Big Bend Trailhead to Natural Bridge Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Big Bend Trailhead to Natural Bridge Trail is open June through October.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Big Bend Trailhead to Natural Bridge Trail from Medford, start out going northeast on West 6th Street toward North Front Street for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto OR-99 North for 1.2 miles. Turn slight right onto OR-62 East for 42.5 miles. Turn right onto 1st Street for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Mill Creek Drive for 0.2 miles. From Prospect, go to the Big Bend trailhead on Forest road #6510, 1 mile west of Hwy. 230. The route starts at the road, climbs a rocky embankment, and traverses a steep slope overlooking the Rogue River.

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Big Bend Trailhead to Natural Bridge Trail

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Natural Bridge Campground
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge Campground Trail

Address

Prospect Ranger District-Rogue River National Forest

47201 Highway 62

Prospect, Oregon 97536-9724

Phone
General: (541) 560-3400
Fax: (541) 560-3444

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