Smitten With Smith Rock

[@jimmenge5984]

What a different area! How cool. And an otter! such a fun hike.

[@HikeOregon]

I think the concensus is that it was a Marmot not an otter. Either way, so cool! I didn’t even know we had marmots in Oregon.

[@jonuran9750]

One of my favorite things to do is run down misery ridge down the steps! So much fun! I know every spot to put my feet on the way down have ran it so many times but it tears your legs up! My muscles and knees always hurt for days after misery ridge run it’s the only trail I actually do run lol.love it

[@HikeOregon]

I love all the trails at Smith Rock State Park. They are so epic!

[@bowtechbowonly]

Outstanding as always. Never get tired of everything you show and give us.

[@HikeOregon]

Aw thank you!

[@wrongwayadventures116]

I was in Bend for work a few years back and had a late afternoon flight so I decided to check this place out. So glad I did. I was having so much fun I almost missed my flight. Cannot wait to come back and explore more. Awesome place!!!!

[@HikeOregon]

It's definitely a place where you can lose sense of time.

[@pattidoyle5102]

This one does look like a must do!

[@HikeOregon]

It’s pretty epic!

[@calebhodson7421]

I can't wait to hike here.

[@HikeOregon]

It’s pretty epic!

[@calebhodson7421]

@@HikeOregon @ I decided to bypass it last year so I could do a hike in Arizona but this year I'm gonna try it. ☺

[@HikeOregon]

I suggest May or early June or end of September, October or early November.

[@michaelfarmer9901]

Very beautiful I love Cliff's and arid Forrest mix! Like you said the colors are special! I haven't spent any time on the east side of the Cascades but would like to check it out sometime! Until then I will just be watching your travels! Thanks for showing this place!

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching Michael!!

[@brianwatson3705]

Reminds me of some John Wayne movie scenery. Thanks you!

[@HikeOregon]

Me too!

[@leapheap6837]

This hike is a beauty. I did the misery ridge trail. I was gasping for air the first half mile.

[@mfaye6069]

I agree with you hiking on the west side!!! I feel much more safe on the east side... Great video :) Thank you for sharing!

[@HikeOregon]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that way.

[@jbvo6037]

Just found your channel recently, love it! I live over in bend so Smith Rock is my spot! 🤪

[@azcolby40]

What a beautiful area, your enthusiasm is infectious, another trail I need to come and hike

[@HikeOregon]

Aw thank you! This was a very exciting hike for me. I was thrilled about every single view I saw!

[@jinsjewelry]

Gorgeous view!! Another one of your fine vlog! Thank you for sharing :)

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks so much for watching Jina❤️

[@d.kennedy7627]

Made me wish I was there. Beautiful!

[@HikeOregon]

It was hard for me to edit this video because i want to be there SO badly!!!

[@Paddave]

Great video thanks!!! Was there 2 years ago and hiked a lesser used trail across the river from where you hiked. Suddenly came upon a fat rattlesnake crossing the trail and did an instant leap backwards as the rattle echoed thru the canyon. (Switched direction and hiked on your side:)

[@HikeOregon]

Yes when it’s warm out you gotta watch out for them suckers in this rocky area.

[@QuietMowing]

Great vid, I've always wanted to do Smith in the snow, I hear it's magic!! 👍

[@HikeOregon]

Yes it’s beautiful after a slight dusting.

[@jimwilliams2753]

Another wonderful video to watch. That area is so beautiful. Thank you for all your effort making such great videos. I always look forward to seeing your next one.

[@HikeOregon]

Aw thank you so much Jim!!!

[@jimwilliams2753]

you are very welcome. I love your channel. Viewing your videos makes me want to visit Oregon and go hiking and backpacking and I live in Maryland. @@HikeOregon

[@HikeOregon]

You should definitely come visit Oregon!

[@Killswitch1411]

I love to hike Smith Rock at least a few times a year.. Such a picturesque location and sometimes you can get lucky with some cool wildlife, lots of snakes lol.

[@Two.gingers.adventures]

I love Smith Rock! I've only been there once but really want to go back and explore more.

[@HikeOregon]

The river trail is really great for the little one as well 👍🏼

[@flyakadventures8946]

Wow... That is impressive. And yes... You are SMITTEN! I ❤ HIKING in Oregon but too bad I live on the East Coast [" Eastside" vs. "Westside"] of the USA. Happy Trails. I'm a new subscriber and enjoying you adventures.

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the Hike Oregon family!!

[@zoomer325]

Looks quiet must have been a weekday. Can’t believe you skipped the misery trail 😎

[@HikeOregon]

It was a weekday in the afternoon. I went after work so I didn’t have much time before sunset (it was early April) and the weather wasn’t great so there wouldn’t have been much of a view. I did Misery Ridge as a sunrise hike later in April as well as some other trails in the park.

[@zoomer325]

Hike Oregon lol I understand, I was pulling your leg 🙂. I went a few weeks ago, went early on Saturday morning to get a parking spot. Completely lucked out with the weather. Nice video thanks for posting.

[@fjellgutten1603]

Totally freakin awesome Scenery!!! Lucky you :D

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching!

[@HikeLighter]

What a beautiful spot!

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrHuntingsAdventures]

Smith Rocks is great!

[@HikeOregon]

Indeed!

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Epic hike! Visited this area 5 years ago was the middle of July was smoking hot so we did not hike just played in the river I was so bummed I need to go back!

[@HikeOregon]

July and August are WAY too hot for that area to enjoy any kind of hiking. I highly recommend going in May, you'll beat the crowds and the weather is lovely.

[@oo-rx8uz]

I love Smith Rock state park. Miss living in Bend

[@HikeOregon]

Me too!!

[@caborico0677]

Always fun to see wildlife while hiking. I'm with Halffastcyclist, looks like a marmot or maybe a pine marten. Great video.

[@HikeOregon]

Yes I was leaning more towards Marmot as well.

[@scorpiogirl4444]

I just did Smith Rock for the first time last fall. I've been to Bend numerous times every year for years and I couldn't believe I had never been to Smith Rock?? Planning a trip there this spring.

[@HikeOregon]

It’s definitely a magical place. And there are SO many different trails! I highly recommend doing Misery Ridge as a sunrise hike 👍🏼

[@AmyRoutt]

I love Smith Rock! I've been there to hike around once. But I'd like to go back and climb!

[@HikeOregon]

Definitely! So much rock climbing it looks incredible for that!

[@timberg7377]

That is Bigfoots little cousin, they're called , Peeping-Tom, the are from the Tommy tookalook tribe. I've actually never seen one, but you should feel very lucky... Lmao. What a beautiful place...

[@HikeOregon]

Hahahha it does look like a peeping Tom. Creeeepy!!!!

[@joeschmoe4030]

Sold, will be checking this hike out this summer, Thanks!

[@HikeOregon]

I actually don’t recommend going here in July August and early September. It gets insanely hot!!

[@joeschmoe4030]

@@HikeOregon Thanks for the tip! We can easily plan for earlier, only about a 4 hr. drive for us.

[@HikeOregon]

I recommend May or the fall. Also there is a campground here so you should camp and do Misery Ridge the next morning as a sunrise hike. It’s the best thing ever!!!!!

[@rodtheer]

On the to do list this Spring /Summer 🙂

[@HikeOregon]

Sweet!!!👍🏼

[@rainshadows7086]

Wow oregon is really nice. I had a friend who would vacation in oregon and he was always saying oregon such beautiful place to visit. Now i see why haha. I always thought he was exaggerating, but i was wrong 😁

[@HikeOregon]

Yes. Oregon is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the country.

[@ShawnClaycomb]

I'm smitten with Smith Rock too, I was just there this weekend for the 50k run.

[@HikeOregon]

Nice!! Congrats on the 50k run!!

[@Boodieman72]

That would be an amazing place to camp.

[@HikeOregon]

There is a campground in the state park with a gorgeous view of the cliffs.

[@davidkarkov6447]

I have a friend that lives 8 miles from Smith Rock, they just got twenty inches of snow.

[@HikeOregon]

I wish i lived that close to Smith Rock!!! We got about 12 inches here in the valley.

[@professorsogol5824]

We can't see the animal clearly enough to identify it with certainty, but my bet is marmot. Marmots are rodents so eating grass (as I think you said it was) would be consistent with that idea. Marmots make a high pitched whistling alert call so if you heard whistling that would help confirm that identification. And thank you for identifying the loofa. I've only seen it after it has been turned into a bath accessory. Nice to see it in its natural habitat.

[@HikeOregon]

Yes I think it's a Marmot as well. That's so cool! I didn't hear it make sound because the river and wind were too loud.

[@oo-rx8uz]

Check out the Badlands east of bend and some of the lava tubes around central Oregon

[@HikeOregon]

Yes I checked out the Badlands while I was living in Bend last spring. Loved it there! Soooooo many old huge junipers and cool rocks!!❤️ and the caves are amazing!

[@love4h2oLB]

I appreciate you calling out the East Side/West thing. It's ridiculous. 😅

[@bridgefour4448]

Are you aware of any overnight backpacking option that go through smith rock?

[@HikeOregon]

No backpacking but you can camp at the beautiful campground there.

[@bridgefour4448]

thanks. I figure I can use the Bivy campground as a base and do different hikes around the area for a couple of days. Great vid and really motivated me to visit Smith Rock!

[@oo-rx8uz]

They filmed Pat's of the Kevin Costner movie Postman there.

[@HikeOregon]

Really?! That’s so cool!!!

[@calebhodson7421]

Part of the movie "Wild" starring Reese Witherspoon was filmed there too as fill in spots for the mojave desert in California. But the majority of it in Oregon was filmed on Mount Hood, part of Ashland and also at Cascade Locks. Great film. Cheryl Strayed actually lives in Portland and drove the truck at the beginning of the film. Wild actually inspired me to get into hiking. lol

[@calebhodson7421]

I actually flew to southern Arizona for my first official hike. I did a couple hikes locally at champoeg state park and minto brown park in Salem but only considered those nature walks. When you do steep terrain for several miles with dramatic views along the way now that is a hike. ☺

[@HikeOregon]

That's a great movie!

[@Oregonadventure]

Rock Chuck not river otter

[@HikeOregon]

Yea I think the concensus is that it was a Marmot.