The original plan had been this: Wake up early, make the drive to Smith Rock State Park before the clouds were due to roll in, and take an easy hike along the Crooked River.
And yet, two hours into our morning and we were standing at the top of the Misery Ridge trail – the most difficult trail in the park.
So how did we get here?
Well, it’s simple, really: Elliot is always up for a challenge or adventure, and I can’t say no to a great view. Even if it does mean hiking nearly a mile up the side of a mountain.
Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park is located in central Oregon’s High Desert, near the towns of Terrebone and Redmond, roughly a 40-minute drive from Bend. It’s famous for its jagged rock face that rises up to 600 feet above the…