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NW Regional Calendar:
https://my.ava.org/regional-te-list.php?time=year&rsel=NW
Check these groups for walks (some may not be listed here)
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Walking-Oregon-and-SW-Washington/
https://www.meetup.com/Willamette-Valley-and-Mid-Coast-Walkers/
Wed, Aug 20th, 2025 Portland, Oregon
The Grotto
Rose City Roamers
The walk will have 2 five km loops. The first loop will leave The Grotto and walk in nice
neighborhoods in the Rose City Neighborhood . The second loop will go thru The Grotto and
Maywood Park.
SANCTION #: SN: 129460
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30am to 9:55am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Multnomah County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
The walk will start inside The Grotto and loop the lower level including the Stations of the Cross.
The walk will then go into nice residential areas in Maywood Park and Parkrose. 1 km option for
those that would like to walk the upper loop with beautiful gardens and great views. Fee to enter
the upper level (not a part of the walk) but very worth it.
Directions to the start table
8840 NE Skidmore St. I-205 Northbound take exit 23B (Sandy Blvd W). Straight at first light.
Right on Sandy Blvd to 85th Ave. Left into The Grotto parking. Park near Sandy Blvd. I-205
Southbound: Exit 23. Right on Killingsworth to first light Right and continue right on Sandy Blvd to
85th Ave. Left into The Grotto Parking lot. Please park away from the entrance.
Comments
Please register from 9:30 to 9:55 with a walk start at 10 am
Thu, Aug 21st, 2025 Carlton, Oregon
Carlton - Small Town in Wine Country
Willamette Wanderers
Take a 5k/10k walk in this small town in Yamhill County through its historic downtown, 2 parks and
residential areas.
SANCTION #: SN: 129598
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9 AM; register from 8:45 to 9 AM
DISTANCE: 5(1A), 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Yamhill County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on sidewalks, gravel & dirt pathways. Routes go through the small historic downtown,
through 2 parks and residential areas.
Directions to the start table
Ladd Park, 225 W Grant St. From Portland: I-5 South, exit 289, right on Nyberg & merge on
Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, left on 99W, right on OR47 in McMinnville to Carlton. Left on Grant before
OR27 turns Left on Main St. Park on right on Grant. From Salem: west on OR22, right on 99W.
Go through McMinnville, left on OR47 to Carlton. Left on Grant just before OR47 turns left on
Main St. Park on right on Grant.
Comments
WOC: Justice, Orchards, Nuts, Parks, Playground Structures, Railroads, Rivers, Swimming
Pools, Veterinarian, X-Ray, ZonesESVA: Strolling Along the River
Sat, Aug 23rd, 2025 Canby, Oregon
Historic Canby & Cruise - In
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Classic Cars for the Cruise In will be located around Wait Park at 2nd St and Grant Ave.
SANCTION #: SN: 129190
DATES: Sat, Aug 23rd, 2025 for one day
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00am - 11:00pm, Finish by 2:00pm
DISTANCE: 6, 11km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Diane S
carol...@gmail.com
(503) 266-5308
COUNTY: Clackamas County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Challenges: ESVA: Schools, Vows, Death, Brewery & Mexican/Asian/American
RestaurantsOregon Challenges (WOC): Gardens, Gazebos, Historic Homes, Italian, Java,
Jewelry, Justice, Library & Peace Pole. AVA: Centurion/50 States. Restrooms
available at Start/Finish and along route.
Directions to the start table
Cutsforth Marketplace225 NE 2nd Ave, Canby, OregonI-5 N/S - Donald/Aurora Exit 278, follow
signs to Canby, 99E Turn Left (North) towards Canby. Left on S Ivy St, Cross RR tracks, Right on
NE 2nd Ave to Cutsforth Marketplace.I-205 N/S - Take Exit 9 and follow 99E through Oregon City
(south) to Canby (10 miles). Turn Right on S Ivy St, Cross RR Tracks, Right on NE 2nd Ave to
Cutsforth Marketplace.PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. USE THE
THEATER PARKING LOT BEHIND THE STORE AT THE END OF NE 2ND AVE.
Comments
This walk goes through the Annual Canby Cruise-In, a pioneer cemetery, past several historic
churches, city parks and on trails. Suitable for wheel chairs and strollers.
Tue, Aug 26th, 2025 Albany, Oregon
wellness trail
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 128939
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 8:45 - 9:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Lake Shore Lanes, 5444 pacific Blvd. SW Albany OR
From Albany on pacific Blvd go South and
just past Light on 53rd Street turn left into Lake Shore Lanes parking area.
Aug 27 @ 9:10 to 9:25 AM (Wednesday)
PORTLAND, OR
Holiday Inn Parking Lot, 909 N Hayden Island Dr.
Hayden Island Group Walk – YRE 754
2 five km loops. The east loop is on a path along the Columbia River with great views including Mt Hood on sunny days. The second loop is to the west into the shopping mall and along the river.
5 & 10 km are rated 1A (easy).
POC Dick (360) 991-8806
AUG 28 @ 6:15 to 6:30 PM (THURSDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fred Meyer Store, 800 NE Tenney Rd. Register at tables by coffee shop
Whipple Creek Walk – YRE 157
Walk through pleasant neighborhoods and parks in the northern Vancouver area. Walk takes you over one branch of Whipple Creek 5km rated 1A (easy)
POC Dick (360) 991-8806 or Carolyn (360) 574-9108
Tue, Sep 2nd, 2025 McDowell Creek, Oregon
Looking for Big Foot
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 129132
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 8:45 - 9:00 am
DISTANCE: 6km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
43170 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon OR. Drive South East From Lebanon on Highway 20 for
about 4 miles. Left after 1 mile on McDowell Creek Drive. Continue about 7 miles and Right into
parking area. Near the trail head.
Wed, Sep 3rd, 2025 Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield Wildlife Trails
Vancouver USA Volkssporters
The 5 km walk will go down Main St. then enter into the US Fish and Wildlife Refuse area on
developed trails. The 10 km will continue into Abrams Park, more trails & nice homes.
SANCTION #: SN: 129891
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:35 to 9:55 am
DISTANCE: 5(1B), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Clark County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: No
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
The route will take you past residential areas and the old town areas of the city to the Ridgefield
Wildlife Refuge. The route then goes on trails in the wildlife areas of the National Wildlife Refuge
until reaching the Cathlapotle Plankhouse. Return to old town areas. For the 10 km continue to
newer residential area with trails in Abrams Park.
Directions to the start table
I-5 northbound take exit 14 Ridgefield. LEFT on Pioneer St and continue west on Pioneer St
through 3 traffic circles (3 miles) reaching Main St. RIGHT on Main St. three blocks
Comments
The 5 & 10 km walk will go down Main St. then enter into the US Fish and Wildlife Refuse area on
developed trails passing through a wildlife area, also passing the Plankhouse, a recreated Native
American dwelling and back on a paved road to Davis Park. The 10 km will continue by going
into Abrams Park and on a fairly steep trail into new residential areas before returning to Davis
Park.
===========================================================
Albany Fitwalkers: donre...@yahoo.com 541-974-5780
Willamette Wanderers Thursday group walks - contact pjwest...@comcast.net
TO GET YEAR-ROUND WALK INSTRUCTIONS and MAPS
For Walks in Clark County, WA, please contact the point of contact for the individual YRE (Year Round Event) walk by email for Vancouver USA Volkssporters. If you do not know who
the Point of Contact is, please feel free to contact Dick Baker or Ed Hainline at the below email addresses.
You can find information for any event, any state at the AVA.org site
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by CRVC contact Ed Hainline by email at
opahai...@gmail.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Rose City Roamers contact Dick Baker by
email at dic...@q.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Willamette Wanderers of Salem, contact
Julia Westerberg by e-mail at pjwest...@comcast.net
The maps and instructions will be sent to you via email.
https://my.ava.org/regional-te-list.php?time=year&rsel=NW
Check these groups for walks (some may not be listed here)
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Walking-Oregon-and-SW-Washington/
https://www.meetup.com/Willamette-Valley-and-Mid-Coast-Walkers/
Wed, Aug 20th, 2025 Portland, Oregon
The Grotto
Rose City Roamers
The walk will have 2 five km loops. The first loop will leave The Grotto and walk in nice
neighborhoods in the Rose City Neighborhood . The second loop will go thru The Grotto and
Maywood Park.
SANCTION #: SN: 129460
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30am to 9:55am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Multnomah County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
The walk will start inside The Grotto and loop the lower level including the Stations of the Cross.
The walk will then go into nice residential areas in Maywood Park and Parkrose. 1 km option for
those that would like to walk the upper loop with beautiful gardens and great views. Fee to enter
the upper level (not a part of the walk) but very worth it.
Directions to the start table
8840 NE Skidmore St. I-205 Northbound take exit 23B (Sandy Blvd W). Straight at first light.
Right on Sandy Blvd to 85th Ave. Left into The Grotto parking. Park near Sandy Blvd. I-205
Southbound: Exit 23. Right on Killingsworth to first light Right and continue right on Sandy Blvd to
85th Ave. Left into The Grotto Parking lot. Please park away from the entrance.
Comments
Please register from 9:30 to 9:55 with a walk start at 10 am
Thu, Aug 21st, 2025 Carlton, Oregon
Carlton - Small Town in Wine Country
Willamette Wanderers
Take a 5k/10k walk in this small town in Yamhill County through its historic downtown, 2 parks and
residential areas.
SANCTION #: SN: 129598
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9 AM; register from 8:45 to 9 AM
DISTANCE: 5(1A), 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Yamhill County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on sidewalks, gravel & dirt pathways. Routes go through the small historic downtown,
through 2 parks and residential areas.
Directions to the start table
Ladd Park, 225 W Grant St. From Portland: I-5 South, exit 289, right on Nyberg & merge on
Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, left on 99W, right on OR47 in McMinnville to Carlton. Left on Grant before
OR27 turns Left on Main St. Park on right on Grant. From Salem: west on OR22, right on 99W.
Go through McMinnville, left on OR47 to Carlton. Left on Grant just before OR47 turns left on
Main St. Park on right on Grant.
Comments
WOC: Justice, Orchards, Nuts, Parks, Playground Structures, Railroads, Rivers, Swimming
Pools, Veterinarian, X-Ray, ZonesESVA: Strolling Along the River
Sat, Aug 23rd, 2025 Canby, Oregon
Historic Canby & Cruise - In
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Classic Cars for the Cruise In will be located around Wait Park at 2nd St and Grant Ave.
SANCTION #: SN: 129190
DATES: Sat, Aug 23rd, 2025 for one day
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00am - 11:00pm, Finish by 2:00pm
DISTANCE: 6, 11km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Diane S
carol...@gmail.com
(503) 266-5308
COUNTY: Clackamas County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Challenges: ESVA: Schools, Vows, Death, Brewery & Mexican/Asian/American
RestaurantsOregon Challenges (WOC): Gardens, Gazebos, Historic Homes, Italian, Java,
Jewelry, Justice, Library & Peace Pole. AVA: Centurion/50 States. Restrooms
available at Start/Finish and along route.
Directions to the start table
Cutsforth Marketplace225 NE 2nd Ave, Canby, OregonI-5 N/S - Donald/Aurora Exit 278, follow
signs to Canby, 99E Turn Left (North) towards Canby. Left on S Ivy St, Cross RR tracks, Right on
NE 2nd Ave to Cutsforth Marketplace.I-205 N/S - Take Exit 9 and follow 99E through Oregon City
(south) to Canby (10 miles). Turn Right on S Ivy St, Cross RR Tracks, Right on NE 2nd Ave to
Cutsforth Marketplace.PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. USE THE
THEATER PARKING LOT BEHIND THE STORE AT THE END OF NE 2ND AVE.
Comments
This walk goes through the Annual Canby Cruise-In, a pioneer cemetery, past several historic
churches, city parks and on trails. Suitable for wheel chairs and strollers.
Tue, Aug 26th, 2025 Albany, Oregon
wellness trail
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 128939
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 8:45 - 9:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Lake Shore Lanes, 5444 pacific Blvd. SW Albany OR
From Albany on pacific Blvd go South and
just past Light on 53rd Street turn left into Lake Shore Lanes parking area.
Aug 27 @ 9:10 to 9:25 AM (Wednesday)
PORTLAND, OR
Holiday Inn Parking Lot, 909 N Hayden Island Dr.
Hayden Island Group Walk – YRE 754
2 five km loops. The east loop is on a path along the Columbia River with great views including Mt Hood on sunny days. The second loop is to the west into the shopping mall and along the river.
5 & 10 km are rated 1A (easy).
POC Dick (360) 991-8806
AUG 28 @ 6:15 to 6:30 PM (THURSDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fred Meyer Store, 800 NE Tenney Rd. Register at tables by coffee shop
Whipple Creek Walk – YRE 157
Walk through pleasant neighborhoods and parks in the northern Vancouver area. Walk takes you over one branch of Whipple Creek 5km rated 1A (easy)
POC Dick (360) 991-8806 or Carolyn (360) 574-9108
Tue, Sep 2nd, 2025 McDowell Creek, Oregon
Looking for Big Foot
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 129132
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 8:45 - 9:00 am
DISTANCE: 6km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
43170 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon OR. Drive South East From Lebanon on Highway 20 for
about 4 miles. Left after 1 mile on McDowell Creek Drive. Continue about 7 miles and Right into
parking area. Near the trail head.
Wed, Sep 3rd, 2025 Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield Wildlife Trails
Vancouver USA Volkssporters
The 5 km walk will go down Main St. then enter into the US Fish and Wildlife Refuse area on
developed trails. The 10 km will continue into Abrams Park, more trails & nice homes.
SANCTION #: SN: 129891
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:35 to 9:55 am
DISTANCE: 5(1B), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Clark County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: No
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
The route will take you past residential areas and the old town areas of the city to the Ridgefield
Wildlife Refuge. The route then goes on trails in the wildlife areas of the National Wildlife Refuge
until reaching the Cathlapotle Plankhouse. Return to old town areas. For the 10 km continue to
newer residential area with trails in Abrams Park.
Directions to the start table
I-5 northbound take exit 14 Ridgefield. LEFT on Pioneer St and continue west on Pioneer St
through 3 traffic circles (3 miles) reaching Main St. RIGHT on Main St. three blocks
Comments
The 5 & 10 km walk will go down Main St. then enter into the US Fish and Wildlife Refuse area on
developed trails passing through a wildlife area, also passing the Plankhouse, a recreated Native
American dwelling and back on a paved road to Davis Park. The 10 km will continue by going
into Abrams Park and on a fairly steep trail into new residential areas before returning to Davis
Park.
===========================================================
Albany Fitwalkers: donre...@yahoo.com 541-974-5780
Willamette Wanderers Thursday group walks - contact pjwest...@comcast.net
TO GET YEAR-ROUND WALK INSTRUCTIONS and MAPS
For Walks in Clark County, WA, please contact the point of contact for the individual YRE (Year Round Event) walk by email for Vancouver USA Volkssporters. If you do not know who
the Point of Contact is, please feel free to contact Dick Baker or Ed Hainline at the below email addresses.
You can find information for any event, any state at the AVA.org site
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by CRVC contact Ed Hainline by email at
opahai...@gmail.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Rose City Roamers contact Dick Baker by
email at dic...@q.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Willamette Wanderers of Salem, contact
Julia Westerberg by e-mail at pjwest...@comcast.net
The maps and instructions will be sent to you via email.
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