Asterisk Pass – Monkey Face Rock loop from Smith Rock State Park

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Asterisk Pass – Monkey Face Rock loop from Smith Rock State Park

Hard

2.9

(12)

runners

Asterisk Pass – Monkey Face Rock loop from Smith Rock State Park

06:41

48.2km

1,510m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Crooked River National Grassland

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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176 m

Smith Rock State Park

Highlight • Climb

Smith Rock is an iconic location in the climbing community as it's generally considered to be the birthplace of modern sport climbing. However, there's still plenty of reasons to visit …

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449 m

The Northern Point, a modest cliff band, offers accessible trad and sport climbing routes. Perfect for beginners, with shorter routes and top-rope options, it even provides a solid foundation for novice trad leaders.

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1.74 km

Smith Rock State Park

Nature Reserve

2.67 km

Asterisk Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Asterisk Pass, a cherished shortcut to the West, beckons climbers to their beloved haven with an irresistible allure.

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3.90 km

Monkey Face Rock

Highlight • Climb

Enjoy the view of one of the most legendary climbing rocks and watch brave climbers and slackliners on Monkey Face! Unfortunately, there was no way to rent climbing equipment during …

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6.47 km

Crooked River Caldera

Highlight • Volcano

The Crooked River caldera, born from explosive super-volcanic eruptions over 29 million years ago, carved a 26-mile long, 17-mile wide depression. Its geological legacy, showcased in Smith Rock State Park, …

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8.88 km

Gray Butte Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This renowned trail offers breathtaking vistas of Crooked River National Grassland and the grand Cascades, accessible from Gray Butte Trailhead or Cole Loop Trail. A haven for hikers, riders, and …

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26.9 km

Julius & Sarah McCoin Orchard

Highlight • Structure

This orchard dates back 130 years to the McCoin family who planted the apple trees on their homestead. The trees still bear fruit because of the efforts of volunteers who prune them each spring.

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45.7 km

Wolf Tree Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gazing left, climbers scale the famed Picnic Lunch Wall. The path reveals Ship Rock and Red Wall, where nature's denizens thrive. Seek respite under a colossal ponderosa tree. In the …

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48.2 km

End point

Parking

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