Indian Creek Trail (Hazel Avenue section)

Indian Creek Trail’s Hazel Avenue hike is an easy 3.2-mile out-and-back round trip along the lower creek corridor. From Hazel, follow the path to the picnic table and private-property sign at the western end, beyond the Community College access, then return the same way. This is the lower historic section, separate from the Barrett Park route. The old wooden flume beside the path is the standout; the open Hazel slope gives the best wide view, with the Hood River and pear orchards in the same frame.

From Hazel, the dirt track dips and rises above the river, then slips into a leafy canyon beside the flume that once carried water to a Hood River fruit cannery. Near 12th and Pacific, the woods briefly give way to the neighborhood and Dutch Bros at the corner. Cross 12th and pick up the trail as it descends to Indian Creek. At the four-way junction, continue straight on the boardwalk to the sign; the side paths lead to the college or Rebecca Avenue.

Give it about 1½ hours; the easy route has about 250 feet of gain. It is multi-use, with one street crossing and short urban stretches. Dogs must be leashed; private property borders the trail, so stay on the path. The Hazel Avenue access is a paved pull-in beside a wooden shed on a narrow road; park before or after it without blocking access. Coffee is available at the street crossing, not on the trail.