A region-wide starting point for creekside walks, foothill loops and high-country adventures. Find the right trail, then follow the people who manage it for the current map and access.
PILOT ROCK · CASCADE–SISKIYOUStart on a paved greenway in the valley, climb the Table Rocks, connect forest trails above Ashland, follow the Applegate's old ditch, or head toward the Oregon Caves and the upper Rogue. This directory covers 54 named routes and trail networks across seven areas.
There are more individual paths than any single static page can reliably enumerate. Open each trail’s dedicated page for route details, photographs where a verified image is available, additional descriptions and official video when found. The official inventories and maps below are the next stop for every connector, trailhead and new or changed route.
Search a place or trail name, then narrow by region or effort. “Choose your route” means the trail network has multiple lengths; start with the official map.
54 of 54 trail entries
Ashland · Talent · Phoenix · Medford · Central Point
20-mile paved corridor; choose a section
A connected creekside route through five communities, useful for a short walk or a longer point-to-point outing.
Plan it: Plan a return route or pickup. Check county updates and share the path with cyclists.
Ashland
Choose a route on city map
Creek, gardens and shaded paths close to downtown, plus connections to longer park trails.
Plan it: Use the city's walking and hiking maps. Dogs are restricted in the park interior.
Ashland
Short park walks; choose a route
Nature-focused paths and bird habitat; a paved segment connects the Nature Center and south parking lot.
Plan it: Check the city map for surfaces and current accessible route details.
Medford
Several trail choices; use park map
Oak woodland, grassland and broad valley views on a large city trail system.
Plan it: Park gates and hours vary by season; check the city map before selecting a climb.
Rogue River · Gold Hill
1.25-mile interpretive walk
An easy riverside nature walk intersecting the Rogue River Greenway, which runs for four miles through the park.
Plan it: Day-use parking requires a permit. Check park notices and choose the signed interpretive trail for the short option.
Central Point
2.5 miles round trip
The shorter of the two plateau climbs, with big views and seasonal wildflowers.
Plan it: Steep stretches, exposed cliff edges, no water and no dogs. Stay on trails around vernal pools.
Central Point
2.8 miles round trip
A plateau hike with interpretive signs and a different outlook over the valley.
Plan it: Allow extra time for the climb. No dogs; protect the sensitive habitat.
Central Point
0.5 mile round trip
An interpretive walk by the Lower trailhead without the summit climb.
Plan it: BLM describes this as the accessible alternative; check current surface conditions and details before visiting.
Jacksonville
About 0.66 mile of trail
A historic woodland path starting near Britt Gardens and the town center.
Plan it: The length is the trail segment, not a round trip. Use the Woodlands map to make a loop.
Jacksonville
Choose a loop on association map
A quieter woodland entry from the Beekman House parking area.
Plan it: Check the signed junctions and the Woodlands map; horses are not permitted in this system.
Jacksonville
Choose a loop on association map
Walk from Jacksonville's historic core into a connected wooded hillside network.
Plan it: There are multiple trailheads and intersecting routes. Bring the current map.
Jacksonville
42-mile trail system; choose a loop
Creeks, forest and longer loops on the west side of town.
Plan it: Some routes are for mountain bikes only; follow signs and the park map.
East of Ashland
3 miles one way to trail's end
Forest and open viewpoints over the valley in Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
Plan it: BLM lists 700 feet of climb. The best viewpoint is past the high point on the loop; snow can block the access road.
Ashland
Choose a loop on city map
Neighborhood access to forest and open-space paths on Ashland's south side.
Plan it: Use the city's shared map; terrain and allowed uses differ by path.
Ashland
Choose a loop on city map
A quieter open-space option linked into the city's larger trail system.
Plan it: Take the city's Hald-Strawberry map; smaller connectors are easy to miss.
Ashland
Choose a route on city map
A climb from Lithia Park into the Ashland watershed, with numerous signed connections.
Plan it: Check the city's pedestrian access map; shared-use trails and seasonal restrictions vary.
Ashland
Choose a route on city map
Forest access and higher trail connections above town.
Plan it: Mountain bikes also use this network; review the city map for your trailhead and route.
Ashland
Build a longer route from map
A more ambitious excursion in the upper watershed trail network.
Plan it: Plan the junctions, elevation and return in advance; verify forest and city notices.
Ashland
Long network connection; choose a section
The city's mapped link from the Bear Creek Greenway toward the Pacific Crest Trail.
Plan it: This is a route network, not a quick standalone walk. Plan access and transport.
Green Springs
Choose a section using BLM map
Siskiyou crest views along a section of the PCT within the national monument.
Plan it: Snow can make high-country access impractical; check road and trail status.
Green Springs
Follow official loop map
A distinct monument hike through oak woodland and high-elevation meadows.
Plan it: Use BLM's Green Springs map and verify access after snow or fire activity.
Green Springs
Follow BLM hike brochure
An iconic volcanic landmark accessed from the PCT corridor.
Plan it: The summit requires exposed scrambling; a hike to the rock's base is a different outing. Check seasonal wildlife restrictions.
Southwest of Ashland
Check Forest Service route page
A higher Siskiyou Mountains route with a climb toward Wagner Butte.
Plan it: Carry water and check the mountain trailhead road and forest alerts before heading out.
Jacksonville · Ruch
Choose a section from BLM map
Trace a 19th-century water ditch through foothills and woodland.
Plan it: Several trailheads and long segments; identify the correct start and turnaround.
Jacksonville · Applegate
Plan from BLM map
A ridgeline traverse with broad views and mixed-use access.
Plan it: Check the BLM page for access, map and any current restrictions before traveling.
Anderson Butte
4.7 miles of new trail; route varies
A high connector over Anderson Butte joining existing trails and roads.
Plan it: The envisioned Jacksonville-to-Ashland trail is not yet a continuous through-hike. Use BLM's Phase 1 map.
Applegate
1.7-mile + 1.5-mile trail segments
Two connected forest walks through varied habitat.
Plan it: These are segment lengths, not a combined round trip. Both routes end at private property: turn around and do not trespass.
Upper Applegate
Long shoreline route; choose a section
Lakeside views and multiple offshoots in the national forest.
Plan it: Lake level and access change; a full shoreline trip is a major undertaking.
Applegate Lake
Choose a section along the west shore
A lakeshore path the Forest Service describes as an easy day hike.
Plan it: Use the forest's current route page and map for length, trailhead and return.
Applegate Lake
Check Forest Service route page
A forested mountain option above the lake.
Plan it: Check forest alerts, access roads and the exact route before setting out.
Applegate Lake
Choose a trail using forest map
Additional high-country trail choices from the Applegate Lake area.
Plan it: Use the Forest Service's individual trail links and verify road access.
Applegate Lake
5.4-mile trail length
A mountain-side route with views of the nearby lakes and basin.
Plan it: Length is the trail segment, not a round trip. The Forest Service guide notes no water along the trail and shared use.
Grants Pass
Choose a loop on BLM map
Oak, madrone and conifer foothills with numerous connected loops.
Plan it: Popular with multiple user groups; use the official map and look for junction signs.
Rogue River
7-mile trail system; check permitted segments
Hillside views near the town of Rogue River.
Plan it: Designed chiefly for mountain biking. Only portions are shared with hikers and some are directional; follow the BLM map and signs.
West of Merlin
About 40-mile backcountry trail
A wilderness river corridor for planned day sections or multiday trips.
Plan it: The Forest Service currently posts an emergency closure for a portion. Check both BLM and forest alerts, shuttles and river access.
Grave Creek
1.8-mile trail segment
A rugged Rogue River walk to a view of the falls.
Plan it: BLM has posted a closure until further notice. Treat this as a route to research, not an open hike; confirm reopening directly.
Cave Junction
0.3 mile one way to overlook
A short botanical walk in a distinctive serpentine ecosystem.
Plan it: BLM describes accessibility features and some loose surface; stay on trail to protect rare plants.
Cave Junction
Short walk; no posted route length
A riverside nature stop at the meeting of the Illinois River forks.
Plan it: Check state park access and river conditions; do not assume a trail is a swimming route.
Oregon Caves
1 mile from visitor center; 0.7 from cave exit
Marble outcrops, forest and viewpoints above the caves.
Plan it: NPS gives different starting points and elevation gains; choose your actual start.
Oregon Caves
1-mile loop
An accessible length for a forest walk among old trees and marble outcrops.
Plan it: Gentle effort does not imply wheelchair accessibility. Check NPS for surface and access.
Oregon Caves
1.3-mile trail
A short but steep creekside hike with a covered bridge and side routes.
Plan it: NPS lists the trail from the Chateau parking area; verify current parking access.
Oregon Caves
3.3-mile loop
A steep forest climb to an exceptionally large Douglas-fir.
Plan it: NPS lists 1,125 feet of gain; the 1.3-mile figure is only the one-way distance to the tree.
Oregon Caves
3.6 miles round trip
A descent from the cave area toward a forested creek and campground.
Plan it: NPS lists 1,245 feet of gain for the return; leave time for the uphill.
Oregon Caves
9.2-mile loop
A full-day high-country route with lakes and mountain views.
Plan it: NPS lists 2,390 feet of gain; weather and snow may change the trip.
Prospect · Union Creek
43-mile trail; choose a section
Wooded stretches beside the upper Rogue, with several official trailheads.
Plan it: Choose a named access point such as River Bridge, Woodruff Bridge or Big Bend; verify bridges and closures.
Union Creek
Choose a short signed river section
A short outing to the place where the Rogue passes through a lava tube.
Plan it: Use the signed trail at Natural Bridge; stay away from swift water and unstable edges.
Union Creek
Check forest route page
A river walk with viewpoints over the Rogue's narrow volcanic gorge.
Plan it: Follow marked viewpoints and stay behind barriers; choose a turnaround on the forest map.
Union Creek
Check forest trailhead information
A waterfall route off the High Cascades forest road network.
Plan it: Forest roads can be seasonal; verify trailhead and water conditions.
Crater Lake south approach
Check forest trailhead information
A walk toward the headwaters of the Rogue River.
Plan it: High-elevation access depends on snow and road status; use the current forest map.
Sky Lakes Wilderness
Plan a lake route from forest map
Backcountry lake trips in the Cascade high country.
Plan it: Map your route, check wilderness rules and expect seasonal snow.
Fish Lake
Choose an out-and-back section
A practical southern Oregon access point to the long-distance PCT.
Plan it: Check snow, water, trail notices and your turnaround; avoid treating the long-distance trail length as a day hike.
Fish Lake · Sky Lakes Wilderness
5-mile trail to summit; return adds distance
A major Cascade summit hike rising high above the Rogue Valley.
Plan it: The Forest Service warns hikers to stay on the designated route on descent. Check snow and weather; this is a demanding mountain day.
Fish Lake
6.8-mile trail length
A longer Cascade forest trail with north and south access points.
Plan it: Length is one-way trail length, not an out-and-back. Check forest map and access.
High Cascades
Check forest trailhead information
A waterfall destination on the forest's High Cascades trailhead list.
Plan it: Verify road access, footing and the precise trail route before departure.
Distances here are deliberately labeled as loops, round trips, one-way segments or variable networks. A trail's total mileage is not a promise of a simple day hike.
Fire closures, smoke, snow, washed-out bridges, road gates and seasonal park hours can change. Check local conditions, then the land manager's alert page and the precise trail listing. The Forest Service currently lists an emergency closure affecting part of the Rogue River National Recreation Trail.
Current Rogue River trail closure ↗Open foothills can be hot and exposed; higher routes can hold snow long after spring arrives below. Carry water, navigation and a return plan. Waterfalls and rivers are viewpoints, not safe crossing or swimming guarantees.
National Weather Service Medford ↗Dogs are prohibited at the Table Rocks and restricted in Lithia Park. Some trails are shared with bikes or horses, while parts of Mountain of the Rogue are directional and only some allow hikers. Follow the sign at the trailhead over a general guide.
Table Rocks rules ↗Stay on marked trails around vernal pools and rare plants. The Table Rocks are part of Takelma homeland, and BLM's cultural history explains their significance. Pack out waste and use designated parking.
BLM cultural history ↗These are the source inventories behind the directory. Open the exact trail map for junctions, surface, rules and the latest conditions; this guide is an index, not a navigation map.
Find nearby towns and a current event for after your hike. For the summit routes, use our detailed Table Rocks comparison.
Trail facts and source links reviewed September 27, 2026. Effort labels are editorial estimates, not agency ratings. Trail access, distances and permitted uses should always be confirmed with the linked manager. This guide covers the Rogue Valley and nearby connected destinations; remote forest inventories extend beyond it. Banner photograph: BLM Oregon & Washington, CC BY 2.0; image cropped to fit.