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Review & FAQ:
Smith Rock (not to be confused with Smith Rock State Park) is an “island” rock with four prominent rocky outcrops – Smith Rock’s twin peaks, The Platform, and The Arrowpoint. Smith Rock has 11 climbing routes. Unfortunately, there are large swaths of choss rock, which can be unsuitable for climbing, but there are patches of solid rock too. Scree slopes on the west side make for safer, easier climbs. For ideal warm and dry conditions, spring and fall are the times to climb the Smith Rock Group, as summer is too hot and winter is too snowy. Sometimes there are seasonal route closures, because of nesting falcons.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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