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Smith Rock State Park

Walk the Crooked River below Smith Rock's 600-foot cliffs near Terrebonne. Spot a climber up top.

Walk down from the rim into the canyon and follow the Crooked River below Smith Rock's orange cliffs. Each try to spot the first climber and get a photo of them, tiny on the wall, and keep an eye out for golden eagles and river otters. Feeling strong? Take the steep switchbacks up Misery Ridge for a close look at Monkey Face. Bring plenty of water; there's very little shade.

  • Date or adventure
  • Half day
  • Moderate
  • Under $20
  • Outdoors
  • Spring, summer, and fall
  • Daytime

Good with just you, friends, and family

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Some trails and parking close for construction from December 2026 through May 2027. Check before you go.

Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne10087 NE Crooked River Dr, Terrebonne, OR 97760
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Checked November 2026

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About this place

Smith Rock's cliffs rise about 600 feet above the Crooked River near Terrebonne, and it's often called the birthplace of American sport climbing, with thousands of routes on the walls. Monkey Face is a 350-foot spire of volcanic tuff, and the Misery Ridge Loop is about 4 miles with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing.

Summer is hot, so start early, and watch for rattlesnakes near the river. You'll need a day-use parking permit, sold on site. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Just outside Redmond, stop at the folk-art castles of Petersen Rock Garden.

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