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I have posted about Smith Rock before but this time i have posted about the trail and of Monkey Face Click to find out about climbing this rock. For those that like rock Climbing this is a very popular place. Anyway we have never completed the 2 1/2 mile hike around the mountain. Or have ever seen this side of Smith Rock. But my son and grandson went this past weekend and he is letting me borrow his photos for you all to see.
These are some great views from the top. I think they took some great photos
Here is Hudson showing off and making Grandma a bit ill thinking of him being on those rocks.
Well maybe one day we will take this hike all the way around. I hope that if you ever come to Central Oregon, take the time to check this beautiful place out, whether it be Rock climbing or just taking the hike on the trail.
what an awesome series of pictures...i don't think i have ever been to these rock formations in all the times i've been to Oregon. thanks for sharing the adventure with us. have a good day.
A passion for recreation is what brings many people to Bend, Oregon. Located in the high desert of central Oregon, Bend is famous for its many forms of outdoor recreation. Kayakers and rafters shoot through the exciting triple waterfalls of the Deschutes River. The Deschutes, Metolius and Crooked Rivers also offer fantastic fly fishing, with more than 500 miles of streams and rivers stocked with trout and steelhead. Golfers have over 20 top-rated courses nearby, offering every kind of golf challenge. Mountain bike cyclists can choose off road riding in uncrowded lush forests, high mountain peaks, lava fields or desert.
Mt. Bachelor's ten alpine lifts, six of them high speed, give skiers 3,683 skiable acres of slopes, with 1,600 acres groomed daily. Parks and pipes for snowboarders are a priority, making Mt. Bachelor one of Oregon's premier snowboarding areas. Cross country skiing on the 56 kilometers of trails on Mt. Bachelor is a popular winter sport. Snowmobilers have 560 miles of groomed trails to choose from in the Deschutes National Forest, with 175 miles of that in the Bend District. Snowtubing, snowshoeing and sled dog rides are also exciting and memorable activities for your family.
World class rock climbing and miles of hiking trails at Smith Rock State Park makes it a popular retreat for climbers and hikers. Backcountry hikers and campers head into the solitude of the Three Sisters Wilderness, while others take a hike in the more than 2.5 million acres of national forests in the Bend area. Parks and picnicking abound in and around Bend. Almost all of the parks, lakes and rivers in the area have picnic areas. Bend has recreation fun for everyone!
Walking, shopping or dining in historic downtown Bend enhances your recreational experience. Drake Park's Mirror Pond, the jewel of downtown Bend, is a small lake with ducks, Canadian geese, and a pair of swans from Queen Elizabeth's royal swannery in England. The wide stretches of green grass provide a restful counterpoint to the old brick and masonry buildings that compose Bend's business area. Galleries, restaurants, outdoor eateries, boutiques and specialty shops are all within easy walking distance. Farther from the downtown area, the Old Mill District, located on a site previously used for lumber mills, features upscale shopping, trendy restaurants and an outdoor amphitheater which is used for summer concerts. A selection of shopping malls and factory outlet shopping is available in the areas outlying Bend.
For a panoramic view of Bend and the volcanic peaks around it, take a walk or a drive to the top of Pilot Butte. From this 511 feet high volcanic cindercone, you can see a vista of the high desert region, including nine snowcapped Cascade peaks. A few of the peaks you'll see are the Three Sisters, Broken Top Mountain and Mt. Jefferson. An even finer view can be found at the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This monument stretches from Paulina Peak to the Deschutes River and includes hiking trails, lava formations, obsidian fields, and waterfalls, as well as incredible scenery. Also in the Newberry Monument area is the 18 square mile Newberry Crater, which includes Paulina and East lakes, two of Oregon's best mountain fishing lakes.
Spelunking, also called caving, in the lava tubes at Skeleton Cave, Arnold Ice Caves or Lava River Caves will show you how the underground half lives. Lava River Cave, Oregon's longest continuous lava tube, is a good beginner cave for families to explore. Geocachers can look for the Earthcache located at this site. All cavers should bring their own light, and wear warm clothing and boots - the cave temperature is approximately 40 F.
No one can accomplish all there is to do in Bend in one visit. Choose a few of the many opportunities waiting for you, and then, plan what you will do on your next trip to this recreation mecca.
We own a small motel that we bought in 1994 and have worked at successfully, but along with everything that has gone on with the economy we no longer run it as a motel. Plus were getting old, so just do monthly's now.
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This looks like an incredible place to hike. The top of that rock is beckoning me!
Monkey face was fun and there was indeed some teeny weeny climbers on it. Climbing is not my cup of tea, though. Thanks for sharing!
WOW! Something I might have done in my younger years! Great photos! I see something about snow below so will visit that post too.
This is a fascinating geological world. So vast to what I'm used too. Thnak the boys for letting you put the wonderful montage together.
Gorgeous. A side of Oregon that is not seen very often.
Whoa! Dizzying shots!
I am trying to imagine the feel of being there.
Wonderful pics! Great story, beautifully done!
Very impressive photos. It looks like a wonderful place to enjoy a great adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful place, guess it would take a while tho - all the way up there.
Very interesting and beautiful rock formations. I enjoyed seeing photos of this new place.
These rocks are just amazing. Beautiful, to say the very least. It's like another world to me.
That place is so alluring! Looks like a really great place to explore. Thanks for sharing
Looks like quite a climb!
what an incredible place and some wonderful pictures..
what an awesome series of pictures...i don't think i have ever been to these rock formations in all the times i've been to Oregon. thanks for sharing the adventure with us.
have a good day.
I wanted to do that and will put it on my "Bucket List". Come stroll with me around the park the next few days. Peace
Amazing that people should climb those rocks.Really beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
This DOES look like a wonderful place to hike ... and take photos. ;-)
Well as I suffer from vertigo this would not be for me. However it looks like an amazing place, those rocks are in some fantastic formations!
what an awesome rock formation...i have never been to that part of oregon. thanks for sharing with us and have a great week.
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