The Secret Trail: Hood River

While visiting Hood River recently, Kathy and I found a book called “Curious Gorge.” In it, dozens and dozens of hikes and swimming holes (even ones for skinny dipping).

We found an easy trail that was really cool just outside of town. You head like you are going highway 35 to Mount Hood but turn right after you cross the bridge near the Chinese food place.

This is the old PP&L site. There used to be a dam upstream and this huge tube that brought water from the dam to town.

The place is abandoned but much of the pipe still has a catwalk on it that is so much fun to explore.

The walk is easy, no hills, and not scary at all. Take a suit (or not) and explore your more adventurous side.

This is a fun, easy hike and goes for a couple of miles. Watch your step there are some dangerous spots but nothing that should scare you away.