Smith Rock (Oregon)
The birthplace of American sport climbing — 1,400 routes on tuff cliffs.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Oregon, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Volcanic tuff (900 m)
- Best season
- March – November
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Volcanic tuff (900 m)
- Best season: March – November
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The birthplace of American sport climbing — 1,400 routes on tuff cliffs.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: March – November
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Volcanic tuff (900 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Volcanic tuff (900 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Smith Rock (Oregon) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Smith Rock (Oregon)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
