Smith Rock: Misery Ridge Trail

Hello again adventurers! Check out my second favorite spot in Oregon: the iconic Smith Rock near Terrebonne. The steep Misery Ridge Trail is carved into the side of the “rock”, switch-backing some 650’ to the top, then offering spectacular views of the Cascades, the Oregon High Desert, Monkey Face (famous rock climbing pillar), and the Crooked River below.
Joining us for this outstanding hike - plus a stop at Sisters Coffee - was our niece, Grace. She brought along her three soccer teammates from Clarion University in Pennsylvania, who chose to experience the wild beauty of Oregon for their Spring Break.
Note: some of the still photos at the end-of-video slide show are from a hike I did here in 2020.
Smith Rock is an Oregon State Park. Parking permits are $5.
BTW, Smith is a spectacular #2, but Steens Mountain is still my #1 favorite spot in Oregon. The Blitzen River Trail, one of many magnificent Steens hikes, is featured in one of my previous videos: • Blitzen River Trail on... I hope to add more Steens Mountain hikes to the channel in the future.
Google Maps' location: Smith Rock State Park Welcome Center (at the trailhead): 9V87+93 Terrebonne, Oregon
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[@marukana_saha]

_This Smith Rock adventure looks incredible! Those towering rock formation are majestic, and the Oregon landscape looks like a hiker's paradise. Thank you for sharing this wonderful inspiration._

[@BuzzinAlong]

It is inspiring, especially when there are dozens of rock climbers along the way ... Look closely and you can see a few on the Monkey Face still.

[@andrewblumm1714]

Looks like it was a great day. I love Smith Rock... and Sisters Coffee

[@BuzzinAlong]

It was special.

[@PinkwolfGhost]

What a beautiful view ❤

[@BuzzinAlong]

It really is!

[@dangerbird64]

Production value on your videos is really good, Buzz! Great work.

[@BuzzinAlong]

Glad you like them! Thanks Doug.

[@shart9537]

looks like a caldera that you walked on the edge of. beautiful!

[@BuzzinAlong]

Thanks for tuning in Joan. Yes, there are cliff edges - gotta be careful.

[@user-cd3nb6yg8z]

I was checking the inside of Sisters Coffee since we live close by and frequent the shop often. Just hiked Smith Rock. Such a great place.

[@BuzzinAlong]

Sisters brews an excellent cup of coffee - I stop there every time. You have awesome trails nearby - Scout Camp Trail, Whychus Creek, Steins Pillar, Tam McArthur Rim, Lookout Mt. ...

[@gr8fullytedicated]

I am fortunate that this park is only about 20 minutes from my house. When I did my vlog on this park I was not in the shape you are in and about kicked it coming back up from the river. Nice vid.

[@BuzzinAlong]

Thanks for your compliment, and for tuning in.

[@davidford694]

Always wondered where the name Terrebonne came from. The website has another theory, but my idea is that it was named by Donald MacKenzie, for whom the river in southern Oregon is named,
for the seigneury north of Montreal owned by his brother Roderick and managed by his brother Henry, my 3 greats grandfather. Quite a big place, about 32,000 acres. The industrial complex Henry built on it is now an historic site.

[@BuzzinAlong]

Interesting theory. The town here is small & very picturesque with ranches and fine views {of the "rock" & the Cascades}, situated 5 miles north of Redmond. Thanks for tuning in.