
A dramatic highway span over the Crooked River/Deschutes canyon offering sweeping views of basalt cliffs, river bends and nearby Smith Rock. Best at sunrise or golden hour when canyon walls glow; clear nights work for star trails. Accessible from US‑97 with roadside pullouts and a pedestrian sidewalk—no entry fee. Weekdays have fewer cars; expect wind in spring. Bring layers and water; short walks from parking give multiple vantage points.

A dramatic highway span over the Crooked River/Deschutes canyon offering sweeping views of basalt cliffs, river bends and nearby Smith Rock. Best at sunrise or golden hour when canyon walls glow; clear nights work for star trails. Accessible from US‑97 with roadside pullouts and a pedestrian sidewalk—no entry fee. Weekdays have fewer cars; expect wind in spring. Bring layers and water; short walks from parking give multiple vantage points.