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Misery Ridge Trail and River Trail Loop in Smith Rock State Park trails
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Misery Ridge Trail and River Trail Loop in Smith Rock State Park
United States > Oregon > Deschutes County
The Misery Ridge Trail and River Trail Loop offers a challenging yet rewarding hike. The trail takes you through switchbacks leading to panoramic views of the high desert landscape, including the iconic Monkey Face rock formation and sweeping vistas of the Crooked River as it winds through the canyon. Once you…
Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,086 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,304 ft
Monkey Face Loop via Misery Ridge Trail and River Trail in Smith Rock State Park
United States > Oregon > Deschutes County
The Monkey Face Loop offers a remarkable adventure through Smith Rock State Park, showcasing sweeping panoramas of towering rock formations and the winding Crooked River. Hikers are treated to dramatic views from the summit of Misery Ridge, where the valley below unfolds in all its rugged beauty, with the…
Distance: 4.8 mi • Elevation gain: 1,841 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,304 ft