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Smith Rock State Park

Highway 97, 9 mi. north, Redmond, OR
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Redmond
5.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Rock climbing, Hiking
Traveler Description: One of the great things about Smith Rock State Park is that nearly everybody can enjoy it ... it doesn't matter if you are young, old, sedentary, or... more »
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Midwest
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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This is a great place to hike and enjoy the region. Be sure to take the Misery Ridge trail past Monkey Face and check out the climbers! The views from the top are great. More

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Boxford, Massachusetts
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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This is a great place for hikers of all levels and ages. We were with little children and took the route along the river. Two miles each way. Just right for a 2 and 5 year old with plenty to see along the way. Had a picnic riverside while watching the climbers clinging to the cliffs. Lots of little caves... More

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Chandler, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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Be ready for some steep inclines and bring your own water. More

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Post Falls, Idah0
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70 reviews 70 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This is one of my favorite spots on earth. Hiking, and biking ther is rugged. World class rock climbing abounds, and places of absolute peace are easy to find. More

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Portland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Great hiking for all abilities. Everything from easy, level hikes to long, steep, rugged trails. Each one has great views and interesting rock formations. This is a spectacular spot in the high desert near Bend. It's a great place to spend a day exploring. If you don't want to hike, you can just sit and watch the rock climbers scaling... More

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Lafayette, Louisiana
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135 reviews 135 reviews
Reviews in 60 cities Reviews in 60 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

My brother and I did some hiking here today. We loved it! They have hiking levels for everyone. From easy to difficult. More

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Walla Walla, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

We went by here for the first time this year. It's a great family site and spot for the adventurer. There are good hikes along the river and other more intensive vertical hikes. We also had fun watching the rock climber scale the side of the rock faces. The price was $5 to get a day pass/parking pass. Well worth... More

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Bend, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Smith Rock is a beautiful sight with good hiking trails. The real action is serious rock climbing. More

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Myrtle Beach, SC
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012
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I am an advanced amateur photographer and I was looking for a place to go that would offer more than the tourist snapshot. This was a perfect selection. From the top viewing area to the trails along the river, there were numerous places to take landscapes and close-ups of unusual rock formations and gnarly old trees. And any time I... More

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Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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Fairly good climb down to the river, but u can stay on top and just admire the view. Plenty of more heart pumping trail for those that want. Tons of rock climbers for entertainment if the views aren't enough for you. Spring/fall are better. Can be very hot in summer. Take water. More

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