Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway

State: Oregon
National Forest: Umpqua National Forest, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests
Length: 172.0 mi / 276.8 km
Time to Allow: 8 hours to drive this byway

From rolling, oak-covered hills to towering coniferous forests, from roaring whitewater rapids to incised inter-canyon lava flows, the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway invites you to experience 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes. Drive alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers that contain world-class fisheries.

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• Raft Wild & Scenic Rivers on Oregon's Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway
  

  Come do some rafting where two rivers collide head-on—in Glide, Oregon, on the northern piece of the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway. Experience a wild ride or a gentle float on the mountain waterways of this scenic byway.

• Traveling the Road to Paradise on the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway
  

  When Dr. Jason Heald, of Roseburg, Oregon, penned the words to the song, "The Road to Paradise," in honor of the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway, little did he know that he would inspire a Jaguar car tour to wind its way in October through "every curve and swale" in order "to find the time, to see nature in detail."

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• 1-Day Trip: Waterfalls and Scenic Drives Along the Rogue Umpqua.
  (Oregon)

  Along this byway are rushing rivers, cascading waterfalls and natural wonders.