Smith Rock Hike to Monkey Face

We have been in Bend now for a month and the weather has been some what of a disappointment with a record amount of rain and not much snow. However, after several weeks of hit and miss sunny days, Trevor and I were finally able to get out for our first hike at Smith Rock. I have to say I was a little intimidated at first thinking we may have to do a little rock climbing since that is what the rock is known for, but once we got there I was relieved to see we would be on trail through the whole hike. Not that I wouldn't love to rock climb...it has just been a while since I have had any sort of exercise that would prepare me for a climb up the face of a rock. The trail we decided to hike was called Misery trail which ended up being everything but. The trail was a little hard and steep but the views were so worth it!! It is by far the most amazing scenery I have scene thus far. The weather was perfect, just the right temp and party cloudy.

The rock formations were spectacular.

Just in case...

Stealing a kiss from Monkey Face. It's hard to believe people can actually get their fingers and toes to grip in those little crevases up the side of that rock.

" I am king of the mountain..."