Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-07-30
White Salmon Trail Run
Wednesdays, 7:15am · all welcome
White Salmon Bakery, White Salmon
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Trail-focused ~4 miles across the river in White Salmon.
The weekly outdoor lineup for the Columbia Gorge.
MTB laps, river paddles, Nordic miles, climbs, and meetups across Hood River and the Columbia Gorge — find something to show up to this week.
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Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-30
Thursday Farm Stand Run
Thursdays, 6:15am · all welcome
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Early-morning 4–5 mile run through The Dalles, at the east end of the Gorge.
MTB✓ Verified 2026-07-30
Trailblockers Women’s+ Mountain Bike Ride
Thursdays, 5:30pm · women’s/trans/non-binary · no-drop
7 Streams Staging Area, Hood River
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Social-paced green-to-black ride that splits into groups and waits at every intersection; social hour after. Check the shop calendar — the location moves for special rides.
MTB✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Post & Pint
Thursdays, 5:30pm · social lap
Dirty Fingers Bicycles, Hood River
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
A casual Post Canyon lap that ends back at the shop’s pub.
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-30
Thursday Walking Man Run
Thursdays, 6:00pm · all welcome
Walking Man Brewing, Stevenson
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
3–5 miles around Stevenson on the Washington side, with a pint after.
Friday
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-30
Friday Pine Street Run
Fridays, 7:00am · all welcome
Pine Street Bakery, Hood River
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
~4.25 miles, mix of pavement and urban trail.
Saturday
Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Saturday Morning Group Run
Saturdays, 8:00am · casual
Shortt Supply, 116 Oak St, Hood River
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFree
Casual 4–6 mile run; pace and route vary with who shows up.
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Saturday Gravel Ride
Saturdays, 10:00am (shoulder-season) · gravel
Mountain View Cycles, Hood River
FreeShoulder season
Cool-weather rides roll Hood River’s world-class gravel roads.
Sunday
MTB✓ Verified 2026-07-30
Trail Work Parties
Select Sundays, 9:00am–2:00pm · volunteer
Rotating Mt. Hood NF trailheads near Hood River
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Brushing and tread repair on the 44 network; many ride after.
Tuesday
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-30
♥ FeaturedFerment Fun Run
Tuesdays, 6:00pm · all paces
Ferment Brewing Company, Hood River
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Roughly 4 miles on the riverfront path; social pints after.
MTB✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Tuesday Post Canyon Ride
Tuesdays, 5:45pm · all levels
Post Canyon Dr. (pavement-to-gravel), Hood River
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
1–2 hours; splits into speed groups with a social hang at the bottom.
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Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedGuided Gorge Outings
Seasonal guided hikes & walks — register online
Rotating Gorge preserves & trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Hikes, walks, wildlife watching and art outings on Friends preserves; registration required.
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Wolfpack Group Trail Runs
Group runs & trail-running courses — see schedule
Rotating Hood River–area trailheads
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Coached community runs and seasonal trail-running courses around the Gorge.
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-30
Columbia Gorge Marathon & Half
Annual · October 17–18, 2026
PaidShoulder season
Two days, four distances along the historic Columbia River Highway.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Heritage Hikes
Occasional guided preserve hikes — see events
Conserved sites in the East Cascades / Gorge
No-dropCost variesShoulder season
Naturalist-led 2–3 mile hikes on oak-meadow conservation sites; wildflower season.
Climbing✓ Verified 2026-07-30
Open Bouldering & Youth Team
Daily open climbing · classes & youth team
Brimstone Boulders, 616 State St, Hood River
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Drop-in day passes, intro classes, summer camps and a youth climbing team.
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Guided Gorge Paddle Tours
Tours & lessons mid-April–mid-October
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
SUP & kayak rentals, beginner lessons, and guided Columbia River tours to Wells Island.
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Kayak & SUP Rentals + Tours
Seasonal rentals & guided paddles
Nichols Boat Basin, Hood River
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Calm-water launches ideal for first-timers; option to paddle to Wells Island.
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Gorge Fly Shop Guided Trips
Guided trips & shop know-how year-round
Gorge Fly Shop, 3200 Lower Mill Dr, Hood River
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Full-service shop for the Hood, Deschutes & Columbia; on-site casting green.
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Deschutes Steelhead Trips
Single & multi-day guided trips (summer steelhead)
Lower Deschutes River (Hood River–based)
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Jet-boat summer-steelhead trips; equipment and instruction included, all levels.
Birding⚠ Needs verification
ECBA Field Trips & Bird Walks
Field trips & walks — see chapter calendar
Rotating sites incl. Hood River Waterfront
Beginner-friendlyFree
Audubon chapter covering Hood River County; waterfront draws migrants, gulls and waterfowl.