Lower Table Rock
N 42° 27.318 W 122° 57.016
10T E 504089 N 4700330
This is Lower Table Rock, one of two table rocks rising above the Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon.
Waymark Code: WM1823
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2007
Views: 44
Today, hiking trails are maintained up both Upper and Lower Table Rocks. Although any time of year is great for a hike, most people make the climb during the spring wild flower season of March to May. Lower Table Rock does not seem to have as many of the interesting vernal pools as Upper Table Rock. One interesting feature that will deserve it's own waymark is an old landing strip. Apparently years ago the local pilots used to land up here for a picnic lunch. I have actually seen a plane touching down once when up here, but I believe is against the law these days.
Plan 3 or 4 hours at least for a hike on either rock. There are many geocaches along the trails and up on top, so if you are into that, it can be a full day. If you are interested, there is a great book available by Chris Reyes, titled “The Table Rocks of Jackson County.
It is thought that the rocks were formed by an ancient lava flow that followed a river bed, evaporating the water as it went. This would explain the somewhat river shaped form of the rocks. All that is left of this ancient flow are the two table rocks capped by their 100 foot thick layer of basalt. Erosion and the Rogue River flowing by their base have dissolved the sandstone that the rest of the flow rested upon.
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes
Parking Coordinates: N 42° 28.036 W 122° 56.765
Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no
Access fee (In local currency): Not Listed
Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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