Smith Rock Interpretive Hike

Hike Rating:  Easy-Moderate; 2 miles

Guide: David Vick

Parking Pass is Required

Enjoy the magnificent scenery and wildlife viewing at Central Oregon's premiere state park. We will drop down into the Crooked River canyon and then head upstream on the Wolf Tree Trail.  Learn about the dramatic geological events that shaped the park, view nesting eagles through a spotting scope and identify native plants and their traditional uses.

Please meet at the Welcome Center yurt at 9:00 a.m. and be sure to purchase a $5.00 parking pass or display an annual Oregon State Park pass. Standard hiking equipment includes sturdy hiking shoes, lunch, water, extra clothing layer and hiking poles. Bring a face mask in case physical distancing at times requires that we wear masks. Bring your binoculars and your Guide to Common Native Plants of the Deschutes Canyon Area if you have it.

Group size is limited to 8 people (including guides), and pets are not allowed on this hike. If you sign up and later need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible so that people on the wait list can be invited to join this hike. Thank you!

This event is sponsored by Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs), a group founded in 2011 by landowners surrounding the Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls Wilderness Study Area in Central Oregon who came together over their shared love of nearby public lands.  The focus area of FANs includes many special places such as Steelhead Falls, Alder Springs, the Peninsula, Otter Bench and Scout Camp.  Become a member by visiting our website at www.fansofdeschutes.org.  Memberships are just $10 per person per year.