Local Acivities & Things To Do in Hood River
Hood River has two main trails within the city and more outside city limits. The Indian Creek Trail is multi-use. Primarily dirt trail divided into three segments that run from Hazel at 2nd St. in the Heights all the way to Hood River Valley High School.
The Hood River Waterfront Trail is a 2.8-mile paved path, connecting The Hook on the western waterfront to the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn on its east side, linking numerous parks and recreation sites.
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- Hood River has two main trails within the city and more outside city limits. The Indian Creek Trail is multi-use. Primarily dirt trail divided into three segments that run from Hazel at 2nd St. in the Heights all the way to Hood River Valley High School.
- The Hood River Waterfront Trail is a 2.8-mile paved path, connecting The Hook on the western waterfront to the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn on its east side, linking numerous parks and recreation sites.
- Portions of the Westside Trail join neighborhoods on the west side of the city, with more segments proposed for development.
- The “2nd Street Stairs” are a historic route from downtown Hood River at 2nd and State streets up to eastside Heights neighborhoods, with access to the Indian Creek trailhead.
- Popular Local Seasonal Events, Harvest Fest, Hood River Fly Inn, Hopps Fest, Cider Fest, Cherry Fest, Gorge Open Artists, Wildflower Walks In April. Hood River County Fair,
Hood River is a great destination to fine some of the best beer, wine and hard cider in all of Oregon. Below are links to some of our favorites.
Hood River Wineries (with views)
- Costal Wine Trail
- Marchese Vineyards, 3955 Belmont Dr., Hood River (541)386-1800
- Cathedral Ridge Winery, 4200 Post Canyon Dr., Hood River (541)386-2882
- Mount Hood Winery, 2882 Van Horn Dr., Hood River (541)386-8333
- Stave & Stone Winery, 3827 Fletcher Dr., Hood River (541)946-3750
- Grateful Vineyard, 6670 Trout Creek Ridge, Parkdale (541)3996665
Breweries
- Full Sail Brewing Company, 506 Columbia St., Hood River, (541)386-2247
- Double Mountain Brewery, #8 4th Street, Hood River, (541)387-0042
- Pfriem Family Brewers, 707 Portway Ave., Hood River, (541)321-0490
- Ferment Brewing Company, 403 Portway Ave., Hood River, (541)436-3499
- Working Hands Beer, 1021 12th St., Hood River, (541)436-4646
- 64 Oz Taphouse, 208 Oak St., Hood River, (541)436-4677
- Everybody’s Brewing, 177 E Jewett Blvd., White Salmon, (509)637-2774
Cider
- Slopeswell Cider Co, 1021 12th St., Hood River, (541)716-4130
- Runcible Cider, 1084 Quartz Dr., Mosier, (626)393-2030
- Fox-Tail Tap House, 2965 Ehrck Hill Road, Hood River, (541)716-0093
- Rivercider, 305 Morton Road, Hood River, (541)490-4407
Distilleries
- Camp 1805 Distillery & Bar, 501 Portway Ave. Ste 102, Hood River, (541)386-1805
- Hood River Distillers Tasting Room, 304 Oak Street Ste 3, Hood River, (541)716-5276
Dining
While there are a lot of places to eat and drink in Hood River these are our recommendations
Breakfast
- Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen, 1235 State Street, Hood River, (541)436-0016. 5 minute walk.
- Egg River Café, 1313 Oak Street, Hood River, (541)386-1127. 3 minute walk.
- Riverside, 1108 E Marina Way, Hood River, (541)386-4410. Great river view while dining.
Casual Dining
- Full Sail Brewing Company, 506 Columbia St., Hood River, (541)386-2247
- Double Mountain Brewery, #8 4th Street, Hood River, (541)387-0042
- Pfriem Family Brewers, 707 Portway Ave., Hood River, (541)321-0490
- Ferment Brewing Company, 403 Portway Ave., Hood River, (541)436-3499
- Solstice Wood Fire Pizza, 501 Portway Ave., Hood River, (541)490-4272
- Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen, 1235 State Street, Hood River, (541)436-0016
Fine Dining
- Riverside, 1108 E Marina Way, Hood River, (541)386-4410. Great river view while dining.
- Celilo, 16 Oak Street, Hood River, (541)386-5710.
- Stonehedge, 3405 Wine Country Ave, Hood River, (541)386-3940. Great Mt. Adams view from the patio.
- 3 Rivers Grille, 601 Oak Street, Hood River, (541)386-8883. Great view of Mt. Adams from the outside deck.
Recreation
Year round you will find many great opportunities for outdoor recreation in Hood River and the Columbia Gorge.
Bike and E-Bike rental
- Discover Bicycles, 210 State Street, Hood River, (541)386-4820. www.Discoverbicycles.com
- Sol Rides, 13 Oak Street, Hood River, (541)399-5215. www.solrides.com
- Oregon E-bikes, 207 Front Street, Hood River, (541)386-6086. www.oregon-ebikes.com
- Mountain View Cycles, 205 Oak Street, Hood River, (541)386-2453. www.mtviewcycles.com
- Evo Hood River, 1235 State Street, Hood River, (541)436-5020. www.evo.com
Water Recreation Rentals and Lessons
- Hood River WaterPlay, 101 E Port Marina Dr., Hood River, (541)386-9463. www.hoodriverwaterplay.com
- Cascade Kiteboarding, 216 Portway Ave., Hood River, (541)392-1212. www.cascadekiteboarding.com
- Gorge Paddling Center, 101 N 1st Street, Hood River, (541)806-4190. www.gorgekayaker.com
- Kite The Gorge, The Spit, Hood River, (541)490-9426. www.kitethegorge.com
White Water Rafting
- On the White Salmon River Options
- Wet Planet Rafting, 860 Highway 141, White Salmon, (509)493-8989. www. wetplanetwhitewater.com
- Zollers Outdoor Odysseys, 1248 Highway 141, Washington, (509)493-2641. www. zooraft.com
- River Riders,2149 Cascade Ave., Hood River, (509)668-7236. www. riverrider.com
Golf
- Indian Creek, Lunch at Divets then 9 or 18 holes. Putting green and driving range available.
- 3605 Brookside Drive, Hood River (541)386-7770
- Hood River Golf, Lunch at Tabby’s then a round of golf. Putting green and driving range available.
- 1850 Country Club Dr., Hood River (541)386-3009