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SUMMER DAY HIKES (CONTINUED) DAY TRIPS
Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied
by an adult. The required minimum number of
participants must be registered at least one week
prior to each tour. All tours depart from and return to
Rogue X: 901 N. Rossanley Dr. Note: Transportation is
provided in a 10-passenger van. Transportation provided
by Medford Parks & Recreation.
SOUTHERN OREGON WATERFALLS
Experience the sights and sounds of spectacular
waterfalls along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic
Byway. Most stops require walks to see falls. Trip
features a stop at Beckie’s in Union Creek for pie! Bring
TOLAWA DUNES & BANDON Hike this sandy beach off a lunch.
the Pacific Coast. Plan to walk for over a mile on a slanting Destinations include:
beach surface and don’t be afraid to get your feet wet.
Waterbirds, sea lions and whales roam this beautiful WATSON FALLS: Watson Falls drops 272 feet and is the
natural area. Purchase lunch during a stop in Bandon or third tallest waterfall in Oregon. A 0.8 mile hike round-
bring your own. trip with a 524 foot elevation gain.
Date: Fri, Jul 26 | Time: 8AM-6PM | Walk Time: 2HR TOKETEE FALLS: A 0.4 mile trail leads visitors through
Easy | 2.5 Miles | Elevation 0ft an old-growth forest along the North Umpqua River
with views of cascading water through a narrow rock
gorge. The trail has 200 steps leading to a sturdy deck
overlooking the two tiered falls. The upper descent
STOUT GROVE AND THE LIGHTHOUSE Marvel at the drops 40 feet, and the lower falls plunge 80 feet
gigantic redwood trees in Jedidiah Smith State Park. Then over a sheer wall of volcanic basalt. View the 15-foot
take a scenic drive through Howland Hills Road and walk Whitehorse Falls on the Clearwater River.
to the Historic Battery Point Lighthouse. Plan to get your
feet wet. Bring lunch money or pack your own. SUSAN CREEK FALLS: This spectacular waterfall drops
50 feet over moss lined rock cliffs. A 0.8 mile hike to get
Date: Fri, Aug 9 | Time: 8AM-5PM | Walk Time: 1.5HR to the falls.
Easy | 2 Miles | Elevation 150ft
Age: Family (10+)
Session 1: Jun 20 | Thu
Session 2: Jun 24 | Mon
BOY SCOUT TREE TRAIL In Jedidiah Smith State Park, Time: 8AM-6PM
there is a massive redwood tree that has been visited Place: Meet at Rogue X
by Boy Scouts and hikers for over a century. Hike this Cost: $61 Resident | $67 Non-Resident
amazing back country trail amidst ferns and Redwoods. Limit: Min 5 | Max 8
Bring lunch.
Date: Fri, Sep 13 | Time: 8AM-6PM | Walk Time: 3HR BANDON DAY TRIP
Hard | 5.2 Miles | Elevation 950ft A gateway arch on coastal Highway 101 marks the
town of Bandon. A quaint historical downtown with a
unique shops, and beautiful beaches. Van leaves from
Rogue X and travels to Bandon, where participants can
do some shopping, enjoy lunch at Foley’s Irish Pub (feel
free to buy a lunch, or bring one with you) and short visit
to some of the dramatic, walkable beaches.
Bringing together
by sharing the family friendly events Age: Family (10+)
Session 1: Jul 10 | Wed
and things to do in our area and beyond! Session 2: Jul 25 | Thur
Time: 8AM-6PM
PHOTOGR APHER | WRITER Place: Meet at Rogue X
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES Note: Lunch fees not included in cost and is the re-
E VENT CALENDAR | PROMOTER sponsibility of the participant.
Inquire about services: Cost: $68 Resident | $75 Non-Resident
whattodoinsouthernoregon@gmail.com Limit: Min 5 | Max 8
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