After flying into Bend yesterday (Saturday) evening, with good weather predicted for Sunday a few of us from work decided to get up and hike Smith Rock this morning. Plus, getting outside in the sun is a good way to reset your internal clock to reduce the effects of jet lag. It was a spectacular walk over Misery Hill and then back along the river. First time hiking over the top for me. Great views of the snowy cascades as well as the famous Monkey Face rock formation. We also saw a rattle snake on the trail too, which is quite rare. One of the dogs in our party scared it out of its hiding place in the grass beside the trail. No bite on the dog thankfully.
