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Whether you join the titanium-bicycled athletes or simply drive the 30 miles to Smith Rock, this extraordinary state park offers something for every age and every level of daring. Its winding river and dramatic, jagged rocks — all that remain from a dramatic volcanic collapse 30 million years ago — evoke the rugged landscapes of HBO’s “Westworld.” It’s a breathtaking place, whether you’re a rock climber, a cyclist or a family of shutterbugs.
The top trails, near the parking lots, are flat and easily accessible. The trails down to the bottom of the deep river canyon and then up to its stratospheric heights are for more intrepid hikers. There are several thousand climbs in the park, including more than a thousand bolted routes. And up near the picnic tables, you’ll find a kids’ climbing wall, so even the youngest tots can clamber safely.
And when you’re done with all that outdoor wonder and need a spot to soak those aching muscles, Sisters has two hot spots for that: Hop in the Spa — read more about the nation’s first beer spa on our Drink page — and the Japanese-inspired Shibui Spa at the FivePines resort.
DETAILS » Smith Rock State Park is in Terrebonne. Day-use parking permit is $5 per car. oregonstateparks.org. Hop in the Spa is at 371 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; www.hopinthespa. com. Find Shibui at 720 Buckaroo Trail, Sisters; www.shibuispa.com.