Crooked River Gorge, Canyon formation in Central Oregon, United States
The Crooked River has carved a 500-foot-deep gorge with vertical basalt cliffs stretching for 15 kilometers through Jefferson and Crook counties.
Peter Skene Ogden documented the first European observations of the area in the 1800s, noting seven-foot-high grasses and Northern Paiute settlements along the riverbanks.
The gorge represents centuries of Native American presence, where indigenous peoples established fishing weirs and managed grasslands through controlled burns.
Multiple bridges span the gorge, offering visitors access points to observe the geological formations and participate in activities such as rock climbing and hiking.
The columnar basalt cliffs of the gorge demonstrate 1.2 million years of river erosion following the Newberry volcanic eruption.
Location: Jefferson County
Location: Crook County
GPS coordinates: 44.41670,-121.23100
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:55
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