View of Smith Rock State Park – Monkey Face Rock loop from Smith Rock State Park

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Oregon

Deschutes County

View of Smith Rock State Park – Monkey Face Rock loop from Smith Rock State Park

Moderate

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View of Smith Rock State Park – Monkey Face Rock loop from Smith Rock State Park

03:24

11.1km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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641 m

View of Smith Rock State Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the Chute (a short connector trail), you get truly magnificent views over the park. There is also a bathroom and water fountain near here, making this …

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1.19 km

Misery Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Misery Ridge Trail, aptly renamed “Awesome” Ridge, reveals its true glory atop the 3,360-foot summit, an appellation well-earned.

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1.64 km

Misery Ridge Summit

Highlight • Summit

Wonderful views and the perfect spot for a souvenir photo!

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2.01 km

Climb into a Rock

Highlight • Cave

Small rock by the wayside to climb in and look out. Cool for kids! :)

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2.20 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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4.47 km

Crooked River

Highlight • River

The landscape at Smith Rock and Crooked River is as if Bob Ross invented it for one of his paintings: "just put a little nice limegreen down there to highlight …

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5.18 km

River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Trail is an easy, mostly flat out-and-back path that stretches 2.5 miles along the scenic Crooked River, with stunning views of the park's iconic rock formations. It's a …

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9.94 km

In 1987, Adam Grosowsky's fearless feat of crossing a tight-wire between Springboard and Monkey Face ignited a passion for exploring Smith Rock's vistas from suspended slacklines. With 35+ lines and counting, the adventure endures.

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

1.34 km

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.45 km