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    1. Misery Ridge Trail and River Trail loop — Smith Rock State Park

    6.23km

    02:02

    260m

    260m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 23, 2018

    The landscape at Smith Rock and Crooked River is as if Bob Ross invented it for one of his paintings: "just put a little nice limegreen down there to highlight the shores of that wonderful crooked river..."
    Or as someone said: the wild west for your pocket. The area is comparatively tiny and can be explored in a relatively short time, but still offers intensive impressions of the landscape forms that characterize the west, including the associated fauna and flora. Surprisingly, if you take the less traveled paths along the river, you will soon be alone with the birds of prey and waterfowl.

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      April 27, 2023

      The Crooked River is a river that flows in Oregon, United States. It rises in the Ochoco Mountains, east of the town of Prineville, and travels approximately 75 miles (125 km) before emptying into Lake Billy Chinook.

      The Crooked River is known for its magnificent scenery, with spectacular rock formations and sheer cliffs throughout its course. It is also popular for fishing, especially fly fishing, as it is considered one of Oregon's best streams for rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.

      The surrounding Crooked River region is home to several recreational areas, including Smith Rock State Park, which is famous for its unique red rock formations, steep cliffs, and scenic hiking trails. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and camping in the area.

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        September 5, 2023

        From the desolation of Misery Flat near Glass Buttes, the South Fork Crooked River embarks on a 76-mile journey north. Joining forces with Beaver Creek and the North Fork Crooked River, it carves a path through the Ochoco and Maury Mountains, passing by Post and Prineville, finally reaching us here at Smith Rock before becoming a part of the Deschutes River system.

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