Oregon · Hiking

Woodruff

1.6 mi
loop
222 ft
climb
1,208 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Woodruff open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.

As of · Source: USFS · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Woodruff is a short, easy loop hike in the Gold Beach Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in Oregon. The trail is about 1.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 222 feet and a high point of 1,208 feet. It starts at the Woodruff Meadow Trailhead, which is open from June 1 to October 31. The route is a loop, and the climb is gentle. The steepest stretch comes early on, with a grade of about 29 percent at the start, but the trail soon eases into a natural surface that makes it a comfortable walk for a half day. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 68 to 69°F with only about three wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-50s and rain on most days. Quosatana Campground is about 1.5 miles away, and the Lower Rogue River hike is about 2.1 miles off. Lobster Creek Campground & Lobster Bar and the Frances Shrader Old Growth trail are both within about 2.4 miles.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Woodruff

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      55° / 43°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 42°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      57° / 43°

      19 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 44°

      15 wet

    5. May

      62° / 47°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      65° / 50°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      68° / 53°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      69° / 53°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 52°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 49°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 45°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      54° / 42°

      19 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gold Beach Rs, OR, 10.6 mi away at 50 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service

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