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Summary: The beginning of the trail is somewhat rocky and narrow at times, as is the end of the trail. As you hike you will encounter small water runoffs crossing the trail in the spring. If you are hiking in the summer it can be very hot but there are several calm pools along the way to swim. About half way in the hike you will see a bare rocky island named Sandersons island. The end of the trail, and the main attraction, is Rainie falls. It is a small falls more like a large rappid but it makes a great place to have a snak and watch the salmon and stealhead jump if it is the right time of year. Trailhead: On interstate 5, take exit 76. The exit is located18 miles north of grantspass or 49 miles south of roseburg.Turn on the road in middle of the town of wolf creek next to wolf creek tavern. Follow the road for about 15 miles to graves creek bridge. The trail head is on the west side of the bridge. Tip, do not park next to rock wall. Rocks fall often and smash your car! (Lat:42.64866 Lon:-123.58533) Trail Guides for Rainie falls trail: 100 hikes in southern oregon by william l. sullivan (navillus press) 100 hikes in oregon by rhonda & george ostertag (the mountaineers) Best Seasons: Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Siskiyou NF, Medford District BLM 541-618-2200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tim Staggs Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Stacy on 10/23/2009 I did this hike last spring and it was beautiful... Hoping to do it tomorrow - October 24 and see some salmon jumping. pretty easy trail and dog friendly, but please make sure you use a leash and pick up after you pet... beautiful foilage and some waterfalls depending on when you go.
Reviewed by SS on 8/30/2009 My sons and I hiked this trail with family friends. There were three adults, two ten year olds, an eight year old and a six year old. Every one enjoyed the trail. I am not a big hiker. I found it easy to navigate and physically manageable. The scenery was my favorite part. The river was visible the entire time. We saw a small (harmless) snake and two different types of lizards. At the falls there was a blue heron, he put on a good show for us, catching and eating a fish. The kids fished and were quite successful. They caught four small sucker fish and two chubs. The adults did not do as well, fishing for salmon. Overall this was a wonderful day. We started the hike at 9:00, picnicked, fished and hiked by out by 2:00. We will defiantly do th
Reviewed by Linda on 10/24/2008 We enjoyed a perfect fall day Oct. 18, our first time on this rugged trail. It is narrow and rocky, so you'll need good hiking shoes and a walking staff. We saw elderly folks, kids, young parents, and people with dogs on the busy trail. The footing on this trail is very dicey in places, but overall, there are no major hills to climb. Bring water and a snack for the rest stop at Rainie Falls, where you can watch the salmon (Oct.-Nov.) leaping and rafters and kayakers taking the safe side route or the experts running the boulder-strewn falls. Allow about 4 hours for the roundtrip, depending on how long you stay at the Falls. You can also enjoy a picnic lunch at nearby Indian Mary Park, a pretty county park near Grants Pass. 
Reviewed by dustyn on 9/15/2008 Very nice trail that is always right next to the river. Up and down hills. In this hike i would were good hiking shoes due to the rocks and the cliffs all around.
Reviewed by Rick on 4/22/2008 I can't tell you how many of my friends and family have wanted their ashes scattered here at the falls. It is not in my top 10 of hikes, but it is a great local hike, kinda crowded, but unreplicated beauty. My top hike is the Eagle Falls Trailhead into Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, California. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/recreation/wilderness/desowild/trails/east/eagle-falls-trail.shtml, http://www.tahoebackcountry.net/hiking/desolation/emerald_hikes.htm, http://www.aboutlaketahoe.com/hiking/dicks-lake.htm Enjoy the sites. Rick
Reviewed by JLD on 3/31/2007 You all should know that you will not see fish jumping the falls except in the fall, mainly October. Also, there is no poison ivy in western Oregon, what you see is poison oak. I know, big diff because it will do the same but naturalists like to be accurate. Also keep you eyes out for rattlesnakes there. Not very likely but possible in fall. It is an awesome sight to see the fish in October.
Reviewed by M & L on 9/5/2006 We took an energetic little jaunt here after spotting the park and ride sign on Interstate 5. It only took a short excursion off the highway-side trailhead to reach a rewarding solitude replete with opportunities for undisturbed communion with nature. A hikers delight of precipitous ascents and climaxes. Beware of the poison ivy, which will punish the foolhardy.
Reviewed by josh on 8/14/2006 This hike was great when we used to go on whitewater trips with the boy scouts. After running the upper section you can go for a short hike and see the big boys go at it. The poison ivy can be bad especially if you are hiking with kids. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Josephine County Hiking, Josephine County Trails, Josephine County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||