East Fork Illinois River
- 12.0 mi
- round trip
- 5,338 ft
- climb
- 3,626 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is East Fork Illinois River open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name East Fork Illinois River, so check the source for the area it covers.
Illinois Falls Trail Bridge Closure
Agency closure covering Wild Rivers Ranger District · Order 06-10-22-25-02 · USFS · Wild Rivers Ranger District
Illinois River Road Seasonal Restrictions
Agency alert covering Wild Rivers Ranger District · Order 06-10-22-26-01 · USFS · Wild Rivers Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Wild Rivers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
The East Fork Illinois River is a 12-mile out-and-back hike in the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 1,800 feet to a high point of 3,626 feet, with a total elevation gain of 5,338 feet over the round trip. The climb is hard, and the steepest stretch comes at about 3.9 miles in, where the grade reaches 45 percent. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, but it is not accessible. It is open year-round, and the trip is estimated to take about 6.5 hours. Sanger Peak sits just 0.1 mile away, and Osgood Ditch and Crazy Peak are within about 3 miles. For paddling, Elk Creek is about 4.9 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Applegate Trail Rides23 mi away
- Huntfluent Guide Service34 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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