We will be staying overnight Saturday (Aug 25th) at Lucas Lodge (541-247-7443, www.lucaslodge.us).

Here is how it goes:

• Saturday morning, Aug 25th, 1100:  Meet at the Quosatana boat launch ramp (see map on this page) at 1100.   If you will be spending Saturday night at Lucas Lodge you will need to bring your overnight stuff with you.  It is critical that you be on time!
• We will carpool and proceed from the Quosatana boat launch area to  Foster Bar where we will put-in.
• The section of river between Foster Bar and Lucas Lodge is the shorter segment of this two day trip...and the bumpier of the two.  Two Mile Rapids (2+) is fun but you need to pay attention.  You will be able to see this section of the river from the road on the way to launch.
• We will be putting in at Foster Bar which is where many/most of the Wild and Scenic rafters take out.
• Our take-out on Saturday will be at Lucas Lodge.  You need to have called for a reservation).  We will be eating both our evening and morning meals and spending the night at Lucas Lodge.
• Those so inclined will paddle upriver in the evening under the full moon.
• Sunday morning August 26th:  We will depart Lucas Lodge after breakfast.
• Copper Canyon will be the most dramatic section of the river that we will paddle through.  This water is all Class 1 to 2- at this time of year.  Fun and beautiful.
• One of the goals will be to get to Quosatana by about 1200 noon...before the up river afternoon winds start to blow.
• Make your reservations early!

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This Lower Rogue section of the Rogue River is an interesting section.  You must be able to control your boat when you paddle the Rogue. 

Foster Bar:  This is one of the kayak put-ins and also where raft and driftboats and kayaks take-out after a 2-5 day trip through the wild and scenic section of the Rogue.  An interesting place.  Lots of parking.  Restrooms.  Two Mile Rapids (the only Class 2 rapid on this Lower Rogue section) is several rapids below Foster Bar.  A typical line through two mile rapids is to enter on the tongue and then stay river right of the standing waves.  You should be fine.

Cougar Lane: One of the commercial jet boat stops, a restaurant and bar, small grocery store, motel, restrooms, access to the gravel bar and ample parking. This is a common put-in or take-out because it is on the South Bank Road.

Agness (the actual Agness, Oregon):  Is near the end of the road on the north bank.  About 10 miles further than Cougar Lane, though just across the river (you need to driver further upriver, cross the river, then back down the river).

Singing Springs Resort:  Across the Rogue River from Cougar Lane.  A commercial jetboat stop and a lodge.  Access to the Agness Store can be had from Singing Springs.

Lucas Lodge:  Lunartic Jim's favorite.  A kayaker and commercial jet boat stop for lunch or dinner.  An old inn and cabins.  Very reasonable rates.  541-247-7443.  Nice.  Lucas Lodge is about 8 river miles below Foster Bar.

Quosatana:  The end of this section of river.  A campground, boat launch, and restroom area.  Quosatana is about 14 miles up the Rogue River South Bank Road from Gold Beach.  Quosatana is about 14 river miles below Cougar Lane.

Some of the riffles can be large and intimidating.  However most can be 'gone around'.  The Rogue is wide with lots of maneuvering room for kayaks.  Wear your life jacket.  Take a lunch.  Have a great time.

• Quosatana:  about 14 river miles from Gold Beach.

• Agness/Cougar Lane: about 14 river miles above Quosatana.

• Foster Bar: about 8 river miles above Cougar Lane.