Smith Rock

Smith Rock State Park is a world-renowned rock climbing destination in central Oregon, United States, and it is particularly famous for its sport climbing routes. With over 1,800 bolted routes, the park offers an incredible variety of climbs ranging from 5.6 to 5.14a in difficulty. As a sport climber, you'll find plenty of challenging and exciting climbs at Smith Rock. The park has several iconic climbing areas, including the "Gorge," which features steep, overhanging walls with classic climbs like "Chain Reaction" (5.12c) and "Just Do It" (5.14a). "The Dihedrals" is another popular sport climbing area, known for its sustained, technical climbs like "Phoenix" (5.11a) and "Crybabies" (5.12c). For the most experienced climbers, the "Monk" area offers some of the park's most difficult routes, including the famous "Just Do It" climb. ## Guidebooks: Some popular guidebooks for climbing at Smith Rock State Park include "Smith Rock Select" by Jonathan Thesenga and Alan Watts, and "Rock Climbing Smith Rock State Park" by Alan Watts. Both guidebooks offer detailed information on the park's climbing areas, routes, and ratings, as well as tips for planning your trip, staying safe, and respecting the park's natural environment. ## Popular Climber Appearances: Smith Rock has been climbed by many famous climbers over the years, including Lynn Hill, Chris Sharma, Alex Honnold, and Beth Rodden, to name just a few. These climbers have pushed the limits of what is possible at Smith Rock and have helped to establish some of the park's most iconic and difficult climbs.