Smith Rock Winter Hike

 Stopped to hike at Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon. I did this hike 1-1/2 years ago. I like hiking it in the cool winter over the heat of summer. We hiked up the Misery Ridge Trail to the Mesa Verde Trail and returned on the river trail. About 3.5 miles and 700 ft of overall elevation gain.







Panoramic View of Smith Rock

 Looking across the Crooked River towards the beginning of the Misery Ridge Trail.

Panoramic view towards the northern rocks, as we ascend the Misery Ridge Trail

 From a view point, looking back down the trail we ascended. About 600 ft in less than 0.5 miles

 Enjoying the views at the viewpoint

View to the southwest towards the Cascade Mountians, and down to the Crooked River and the River Trail far below.















View of Monkey Face (large rock formation) from near the other end of the Misery Ridge Trail

Panoramic view of a portion of the Smith Rock from the River Trail:

 Panoramic view of the Crooked River along the same section of the River Trail

 We saw lots of rock climbers all along the rocks today.