{"id":7895,"date":"2020-09-07T06:35:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oregonstatelot.wpengine.com\/?post_type=program&p=7895"},"modified":"2020-10-26T10:35:12","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T17:35:12","slug":"smith-rock-state-park-2019","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/oregonstatelot.wpengine.com\/programs\/smith-rock-state-park-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Parks-Smith Rock-2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
Smith Rock rises like a volcanic cathedral out of the red dust of Oregon\u2019s high desert. Considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon, Smith Rock is a place of great spirituality, stunning visitors with views of its welded tuft spires and tranquil canyon walls. But with its semi-arid climate, it\u2019s also a virtual playground for casual visitors and adventure seekers alike. Rock climbers can challenge themselves on any of more than 1,000 bolted routes. Bikers and hikers can enjoy trails to last for days. And any visitor can savor the views and unique geological features that make Smith Rock the heart of central Oregon.<\/p>\n
This year, Oregon Lottery funds will help build new facilities at Smith Rock State park and maintain it for future visitors. Thanks to your lottery play, Smith Rock remains a place of both respite and adventure for all Oregonians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Rock climbing had been pursued as a sport for more than a century when sport climbing\u2014rock climbing with the assistance of anchors to arrest falls\u2014came into its own in the mid 1980\u2019s at Smith Rock.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
While purists in the rock-climbing field were debating the desirability \u2014 and even the morality \u2014 of using anchors to assist climbers, Oregonians were busily developing hundreds of anchored routes on Smith Rock, largely in isolation from these rarified discussions. As a result, today Smith Rock is one of the country\u2019s premier sport climbing destinations. With more than 1,000 bolted routes, it\u2019s also incredibly versatile. There are routes suitable for beginner, novice and experienced climbers, and even routes to challenge the most advanced climbers in the country. No apologies here\u2014Smith Rock rocks!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\t\n\n\n\n