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Upper or Lower Table Rock?

Two climbs, one remarkable landscape. Use the land manager’s trail facts to pick a route that fits your time and group, then check current access before leaving.

The Table Rocks rising above the Rogue ValleyTABLE ROCKS · ROGUE VALLEY
The short answer

Pick by effort and purpose

Upper is the shorter climb to the top, but BLM says it generally draws more people and can be muddier in wet conditions. Lower takes longer, has interpretive signs and tends to draw fewer hikers. For a short, gentler walk, use the Oak Savannah Trail at the Lower Table Rock trailhead instead of either summit route.

Check the BLM trail guide ↗
At a glance

Compare the three routes

Trail facts from the Bureau of Land Management. Times and conditions vary.
RouteRound tripElevation gainBLM estimateBest reason to choose it
Upper Table Rock summit2.5 miles736 feet2–3 hoursShorter summit route; expect more people and potentially muddy ground.
Lower Table Rock summit2.8 miles809 feet3–4 hoursInterpretive signs and typically fewer hikers.
Lower Oak Savannah Trail0.5 mile80 feetAbout 30 minutesAn easier interpretive walk without the summit climb.

Source: BLM Plan Your Visit. The BLM identifies the Oak Savannah Trail as the accessible trail in this area. Confirm current conditions and accessibility details with the land manager before your visit.

Upper Table Rock

Choose Upper for the shorter summit climb

The BLM lists a 2.5-mile round trip to the top, with 736 feet of gain and some steep sections. The first mile has gravel surfacing; the final quarter mile is natural surface. There is an optional 0.75-mile loop around the rim after reaching the top.

It is generally busier than Lower. The BLM warns that wet weather makes trails muddy and slick, particularly on Upper. Choose another day if heat, smoke or footing makes the climb unsuitable for your group.

Upper trail details and directions ↗
Lower Table Rock

Choose Lower for interpretation and more time outdoors

The summit route is 2.8 miles round trip with 809 feet of gain, moderate difficulty and some steep sections. BLM estimates 3–4 hours and notes interpretive signs along the trail. An additional 1.5-mile round trip on the top leads toward a south viewpoint.

If the summit is too much, the separate Oak Savannah Trail starts at the Lower area and offers a 0.5-mile round trip with interpretive signs. Do not mistake it for a shortcut to the plateau.

Lower trail details and directions ↗
Before you go

Rules and conditions worth checking

  • No dogs: The BLM prohibits dogs at the Table Rocks to protect wildlife.
  • Hiking only: Horses, bikes and off-highway vehicles are not allowed on the trails.
  • Bring water: There is no drinking water at the trailheads or on top. Vault toilets are at the parking areas, not the summits.
  • Protect the habitat: Stay on existing trails, avoid the vernal pools, leave flowers in place and use the weed stations.
  • Watch the edge: The high cliffs and loose rock are hazardous, especially when wet.

Check the Rogue Valley conditions page for air and roads, then verify trail access and rules with the BLM. Conditions can change after this guide is published.

More than a viewpoint

Understand the place you are visiting

The Table Rocks are part of the Takelma homeland. The BLM’s cultural history and Takelma Today material give context that a trail statistic cannot. The plateaus also hold sensitive vernal pool habitat, which is why staying on the trail matters even when the summit looks open and walkable.

Start with the BLM cultural history ↗ and our regional history overview →. For an outing elsewhere, return to the activity guides → or the Central Point town guide →.

Photo: Bureau of Land Management (CC BY 2.0), cropped. Trail facts checked against the BLM guide on September 26, 2026.