13.4-mile river trail with Natural Bridge and old-growth canyon scenery
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A mostly out-and-back trail half marathon along the Upper Rogue Wild & Scenic River, starting and finishing at the Union Creek Day Use area. The route follows the Rogue Gorge Trail downstream through massive old-growth forest, crosses the river at two footbridges, loops through the Natural Bridge interpretive area — where the river disappears underground — and turns around at Woodruff Bridge aid station. The return trip comes back on the same trail system with minor variations, offering 13.4 miles of primarily smooth dirt singletrack with sections of technical basalt lava rock.
Suitable for first-timers
Union Creek, OR, United StatesOctober 18, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 3,399 ft |
Woodruff Bridge AS Aid Station | 7.0 | 3,041 ft |
Finish Finish | 13.4 | 3,399 ft |
Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome at the staging area and crew-accessible aid stations but are not allowed on the course.
Union Creek Campground is adjacent to the race staging area and open for race weekend. Reservable via Recreation.gov — fills quickly. Drinking water and vault toilets; no electricity, showers, or hookups. Large RVs and trailers over 16 ft are strongly discouraged due to narrow roads and large trees. Year-round camping with full amenities also available at Joseph H. Stewart County Park, approximately 20 miles south on Hwy 62.
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