US State Parks

Each state is taking care of the natural treasures it possesses, preserving them within the territories of State Parks.

02 Dec
Smith Rock State Park 14

The Beauty of Smith Rock State Park

Address: Terrebonne, OR 97760, United States Phone number: 541-548-7501 Acreage: 651.68 Day-use: Fee Annual Pass: 24 month pass $5, $30, $50 GPS Coordinates: N 44 21.952 W 121 08.233 Smith Rock State Park is one of the pearls of Oregon State. Located on the banks of Crooked River, it spreads over the territory of 615 acres. Oregon State received the lands of this state park in the time period of 1960 - 1975 (some of them were donated, and some were bought by the state). Since then this incredible [...]

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15 Nov
Mesa Verde Trail 15

Mesa Verde Trail at Smith Rock State Park

Location: Smith Rock State Park Length: 0.65 miles GPS Coordinates: N 44 21.952 W 121 08.233 Mesa Verde Trail is a very short, only 0.65-mile trail that connects to other more beautiful and popular trails. Though the trail is short and is used as a connecting trail, it provides several good views: nice views of Monkey Face and the surrounding. While hiking along this trail I was amazed by the numerous yellow rock, gorgeous views and fabulously beautiful sky. By the way, the [...]

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15 Nov
Canyon Trail 13

Winding Canyon Trail

Location: Smith Rock State Park Length: 6.5 miles GPS Coordinates: N 44 21.952 W 121 08.233 Smith Rock State Park is a very interesting place, where you can explore and enjoy nature hiking, or look at the park from another prospective – climbing. Canyon Trail is an easy 1.5-mile trail, which at some point it becomes steeper. It winds around Crooked River and provides nice views of the park. This trail also allows hikers to enjoy forested area of the park, probably the only [...]

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10 Nov
Burma Road Trail 19

Burma Road Trail: The View From Above

Location: Smith Rock State Park Length: 6.5 miles GPS Coordinates: N 44 21.952 W 121 08.233 Smith Rock State Park is a very popular destination in Oregon both among hikers and rock climbers. A well-developed trail system and numerous rocks for climbing attract thousands of tourists. Burma Road Trail is a breathtaking 6.5-mile hike that takes you to the top. The trail is fabulous because hikers see and explore the difference between the unique ecosystem near the river, at the bottom and at [...]

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