Best Rock Climbing in Oregon

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1

Oregon, Bend

00 :22 hrs
0.7 mi
44.60614 ft
Various

The Dihedrals are a cluster of vertical walls and aretes that climbers absolutely love. The Center Dihedrals feature some of the most popular routes at Smith Rock, and the routes have exciting vertical knobs and edges. Temperatures can get pretty toasty during the summer months, and it can also get below freezing during the winter months. Be sure to bring some cash for a $3 dollar parking permit, or you can purchase an annual pass for $25. There's also a roadside campground just before you get to the main parking area.

2

Oregon, Lane County

00 :06 hrs
0.1 mi
23.219604 ft
Various

Flagstone is an amazing andesite crag located off Forest Road 350 in the Willamette National Forest. Park at a pullout and take a very short hike past an information sign to the crag. There is a wide range of mostly sport climbs with vertical faces and overhangs. The Hydrotube area has great quality routes and sees a lot of traffic. You’ll notice an obvious tube-like formation that extends all the way down to the base of the crag.

3

Oregon, Bend

00 :16 hrs
0.6 mi
44.60614 ft
Unknown

These marvelous crags are situated in an elevated desert region of Central Oregon at Smith Rock State Park. The rock material here is mostly volcanic and red tuff, along with basalt. East Ship is located across the footbridge and left about 50 yards from of the massive Picnic Lunch Wall. The River Face has a sport route that leads up a prominent arete. Temperatures can get pretty toasty during the summer months, and it can also get below freezing during the winter months. Be sure to bring some cash for a $3 dollar parking permit, or you can purchase an annual pass for $25. There's also a roadside campground just before you get to the main parking area.

4

Oregon, Bend

00 :18 hrs
0.6 mi
44.60614 ft
Various

Aggro Gully is located within the gully between West Ship and East Ship. Scramble up from the trail on the rubble at the base by using the tiny nubbins for your feet.Temperatures can get pretty toasty during the summer months, and it can also get below freezing during the winter months. Be sure to bring some cash for a $3 dollar parking permit, or you can purchase an annual pass for $25. There's also a roadside campground just before you get to the main parking area.

5

Oregon, Bend

00 :19 hrs
0.6 mi
44.60614 ft
Various

Cocaine Gully is located in the gully area located just left of the West Ship routes. It features an interesting arete and a technical head-wall. Temperatures can get pretty toasty during the summer months, and it can also get below freezing during the winter months. Be sure to bring some cash for a $3 dollar parking permit, or you can purchase an annual pass for $25. There's also a roadside campground just before you get to the main parking area.

6

Oregon, Bend

00 :22 hrs
0.7 mi
44.60614 ft
Various

The Dihedrals are a cluster of vertical walls and aretes that climbers absolutely love. The Left Dihedrals consists of more acceptable routes for beginners on this wall. It has lower-angled faces, knobs, and well spaced bolts. Temperatures can get pretty toasty during the summer months, and it can also get below freezing during the winter months. Be sure to bring some cash for a $3 dollar parking permit, or you can purchase an annual pass for $25. There's also a roadside campground just before you get to the main parking area.

7

Oregon, Bend

00 :24 hrs
0.8 mi
46.480103 ft
Various

The masterful Smith Rock State Park is a worldly known rock climbing area located off Crooked River Drive near the town of Terrebonne. These marvelous crags are situated in an elevated desert region of Central Oregon. The rock material here is mostly volcanic and red tuff, along with basalt. Christian Brothers extends from the left end of The Dihedrals to Asterix Pass, and it features a lot of good quality routes. The Prophet Wall is on the right side, facing east, and it offers mostly face climbs. Temperatures can get pretty toasty during the summer months, and it can also get below freezing during the winter months. Be sure to bring some cash for a $3 dollar parking permit, or you can purchase an annual pass for $25. There's also a roadside campground just before you get to the main parking area.

8

Oregon, Bend

00 :17 hrs
0.6 mi
44.60614 ft
Various

The masterful Smith Rock State Park is a worldly known rock climbing area located off Crooked River Drive near the town of Terrebonne. These marvelous crags are situated in an elevated desert region of Central Oregon, as the Cascades to the west effectively create a rain shadow. The rock material here is mostly volcanic and red tuff, along with basalt. The Morning Glory Wall is a massive 350 foot high, south facing monolith that gets plenty of sunlight. A lot of the more difficult routes ascend the right base of the wall, while the middle section includes several multi-pitch lines. Temperatures can get pretty toasty during the summer months, and it can also get below freezing during the winter months. Be sure to bring some cash for a $3 dollar parking permit, or you can purchase an annual pass for $25. There's also a roadside campground just before you get to the main parking area.

9

Oregon, Bend

00 :17 hrs
0.6 mi
44.60614 ft
Various

The rock material here is mostly volcanic and red tuff, along with basalt. The Morning Glory Wall is a massive 350 foot high, south facing monolith that gets plenty of sunlight. A lot of the more difficult routes ascend the right base of the wall, while the middle section includes several multi-pitch lines. Temperatures can get pretty toasty during the summer months, and it can also get below freezing during the winter months. Be sure to bring some cash for a $3 dollar parking permit, or you can purchase an annual pass for $25. There's also a roadside campground just before you get to the main parking area.

10

Oregon, Deschutes County

00 :03 hrs
0.1 mi
7.192627 ft
Various

The Sisters Bouldering area is located northeast of Sisters, Oregon on Wilt Road. The area offers excellent beginner to expert routes on volcanic rock, which range from simple boulder problems to difficult 5.10+ top-rope climbs. The East Fortress is a line of boulders that extends to the north and to the right of the Front Gates. This is a great place to stop if you're on your way to Smith Rock and are curious of other explorations. Be respectful to nearby property owners, and keep in mind that there are fire restrictions during the summer and fall months.

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