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Thank you!
Thank you to the 140+ donors who contributed to this Phase I Fundraiser for the Indian Creek Trail Connection. The efforts of the countless volunteers and donors resulted in over $120,000 being raised for the design, permitting, and initial trail development.
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Just a reminder: as of October 2025, the landowner is going through a land partition permitting request with the City of Hood River. We are hopeful that this will be complete soon. Once complete, the trail easement will be dedicated in perpetuity to the public and trail development can begin.
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We are wrapping up this initial phase of fundraising and allocating that money towards initial expenses related to the long-desired trail connection. This money will stay with the Foundation and then be transferred to Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District once the easement has been dedicated.
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We'll keep you posted as the project progresses. If you are not already subscribed to our newsletter, you can sign up here.
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~The Hood River Valley Parks & Rec Foundation, October 2025
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Completing a decades-long goal of connecting the missing trail link of the Indian Creek Trail and preserving natural green space for generations to come.
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Conservation & Connection
Original Donation Levels
Benefactors
Benefactor contributions make a huge impact in our community. Thank you to all of the generous Benefactors who donated $5000 or more.
Thank you to Columbia Land Trust for processing these contributions.
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Why this project? Why now?
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✅ Connection
This parcel holds the final missing link to the Indian Creek Trail. Only 1200 feet separates the two sections of the 4.5 mile network. The community of Hood River has been building this trail for over 25 years and this is our opportunity to finally complete it. The entire community will benefit from reduced congestion, enhanced walk/bikeability, and a greener, more connected Hood River. It is the only urban trail that most of Hood River can access from our front doors. We are progressing towards the goal of safely connecting our neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and essential health services! Thank you to all who have donated.
✅ Conservation
These 9 acres of wetland are a jewel in our town. It is home to a wide diversity of wildlife, birds, innumerable insects, native plants, grasses, and trees. It functions as a filter for our air and watershed from Mt. Hood to the Columbia River. It is the last piece of undeveloped natural area within the Urban Growth Boundary and offers a place of healthy recreation and quiet respite for our community. As of October 2025, the landowner has indicated the desired to dedicate these north nine acres to public ownership in 2026 or later. Stay tuned.
Virtual Tour
Nine acres, nearly untouched, which hold the missing link of the Indian Creek Trail.
Approximately the middle of the property, looking west toward Broken Tee Drive. A stand of Aspen trees can be see to the right.
This shows several acres of the land to be conserved, looking north towards the Columbia River, which the water from the creek eventually reaches.
Nine acres, nearly untouched, which hold the missing link of the Indian Creek Trail.
