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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/
https://www.meetup.com/Rogue-Valley-Walkers-Meetup/
Sept 19-24*, 2024 Kicking around Kitsap!
(if walking Sept 23-24 you must register for those walks by Sept 22)
Join us on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State
Website: https://2024nwregionalavawalkfest.weebly.com/
The Clubs of the Evergreen State Volkssport Association invite you to
the AVA NW Regional Conference. Join us Sept 19-24, 2024 to explore the
beautiful Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding area. We have 8 walks planned
for you. A bike is available nearby and there are swimming pools to
enjoy a swim, Sanctioning for the swim is in the OSB and available
through AVA. There are also 7 beautiful YRE walks in the area.
This walkfest includes some fun socials for you to enjoy. Friday night
we will be visiting and dining in the FUN PLACE "My Girl Museum" in
Kingston. Enjoy reliving the days of our youth. Saturday we will join
together at the Silverdale Scout Hall for Pizza and Salad.
Location: The festival will be headquartered at the Boy Scout Hall in
Silverdale, WA. The hall is located at 9161 Washington Ave. NW,
Silverdale, WA.
Daily hours at the Hall are Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday-Saturday
8:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm. Google Maps/Apple Maps: Silverdale
Scout Hall
Driving Directions: From Tacoma - West on WA-16 across Narrows Bridge.
In 26 miles - merge onto WA-3 North. In 8 miles - take exit 43 for
Newberry Hill Road. Turn Right on Newberry Hill Rd. At traffic circle,
take the 2nd exit onto Silverdale Way NW. Just past Anderson Hill Rd
stoplight, turn Right onto Linder Way NW (ballfields on right). Linder
curves Right to a stop sign. Just past the stop sign where Linder
changes to Washington Ave, turn Right into the scout hall parking lot.
47.38' 47.35" N 122.41' 44.20" W. Additional parking nearby.
Accomodations
There is not a central hotel. Most National chains have a prescence in
Silverdale, Bremerton or nearby communities. There are many vrbo.airbnb
opportunities in the local area. Our walks are spread throughout the
beautiful Kitsap Peninsula.
Overall Walking Plans
We are planing for featured walks in different areas each day to
minimize your driving distances. Group walks will be planned as well as
individual walking. All walks are available each day.
Two Socials and Eight new Walks are planned for you!
Friday, Sept 20, 2024 at 5:00pm-8:00pm, we will gather at the My Girl
Museum in Kingston for a Museum tour and Chicken Penne-Pasta Buffet
Dinner in this fun place. Museum Admission is included in the Dinner
pricing.
Soft drinks and water provided. Other beverages may be brought in if
desired.
Saturday, Sept 21, 2024 we gather at the Silverdale Scout Hall at
5:00pm-8:00pm for a Pizza and Salad buffet. Soft Drinks and water
provided. Other beverages may be brought in.
Walk Events: (You may register for each walk individually at the Scout
Hall or register for all walks on your registration form)
Event #1 Bainbridge Island - Battle Point Park and Grand Forest. Battle
Point Park 5K Rated 1B/ Grand Forest 5K & 10K Rated 3C. One 5K stays
within Battle Point Park. The other 5K and 10K are on park and forest
paths that take you around Battle Point Park and onto the Forest to Sky
trail to the Grand Forest. This walk is hosted by Olympic Peninsula
Explorers Club.
Event #2 Bainbridge - Troll, Town and Trail. 10K & 5K Rated 2B.
Explore the parks, trails and waterfront on Bainbridge Island. This walk
is hosted by Interlaken Trailblazers Volkssport
Event #3 Hansville - Lighthouse and Greenway Lighthouse 5K Rated 1B &
11K Rated 2B/Greenway 5K Rated 1C. Walk the tip of the Kitsap Peninsula
on paths that take you through the forested Greenway or along
roads/paths near the shore to and from the Point No Point Lighthouse.
This walk is hosted by Olympic Peninsula Explorers.
Event #4 Kingston - White Horse Trail. 5K & 10K Rated 2B.During
weekdays, utilize complimentary public transit to walk the White Horse
trail from the Indianola waterfront. An alternate 10k route utilizes the
trail and park but does not require a bus ride. A 5k optional route
walks to Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve with a boardwalk trail out to
the lake edge. Hosted by Sound Steppers Volkssport Club
Event #5 Port Ludlow - McCormick Trail. 5K Rated 2B & 10K Rated 3B
Forest and Railroad trails. The 5K features the McCormick Loop and one
hill. The 10K includes part of the Timberton Loop and a new trail in the
Port Ludlow system, the McCormick RR Trail, a newly cleared section of
an old railroad line that was used for logging. The McCormick Trail
section is flat and wooded. It connects to two other trails that make a
loop. The trail may be muddy and there are several climbs on the 10K.
This walk is hosted by Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks (This walk is available
in OSB from Sept 14-30th for those who arrive early or stay later)
Event #6 Port Orchard - South Kitsap Regional Park. 5K & 10K Rated 2C.
Both 5K and 10K are on forest paths that take you around the edge of the
park and into the woods. The route Includes a section of the Explorer
Children’s Trail. The 10K route continues into a neighborhood outside
the park circling a golf course with a loop around Bill Bloomquist
Rotary Park. This walk is hosted by Daffodil Valley Volkssport
Event #7 Silverdale - Old Town. 5K Rated 1B & 10K Rated 2B. This walk
starts at the Silverdale Scout Hall. Walk on sidewalks and tucked away
urban trails within Silverdale seeing old and new along the way with
many great views of Dyes Inlet. This walk is hosted by Olympic Peninsula
Explorers
Event #8 Suquamish and Poulsbo. 4K Rated 1B. 6K Rated 2B. Walk in two
Kitsap County towns. Suquamish is rich in Native American history while
Poulsbo reflects the culture of Norwegian immigrants. This walk is
hosted by Interlaken Trailblazers.
Silverdale has 2 local YR events for you to enjoy.
Port Orchard YR https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=124935
Kingston YR https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=124469
Registration form:
https://2024nwregionalavawalkfest.weebly.com/uploads/1/7/7/6/1776141/walkfest.2024.registration.form.locked.pdf
Website: https://2024nwregionalavawalkfest.weebly.com/
Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 Corvallis, Oregon
River and lakes
Albany Fitwalkers
Wal a trail along the Willamette River and through areas of newer home
plus a wetland and along two
small lakes a great place for a picnic following the walk.
SANCTION #: SN: 126594
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Benton County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Willamette Park 1350 Goodnight Avenue Corvallis ...
Directions to the start table
Willamette Park Corvallis. 1350 Goodnight Avenue Corvallis OR 97333.
Take Hwy. 99W south out
of Corvallis, drive 1.3 miles Left on Goodnight Ave.(LOOK FOR GREEN
WILLAMETTE PARK
SIGN ON RIGHT) Left on Goodnight to end onto a gravel road into the
Park. Park near the end
near the river
Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 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: 127181
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
Sat, Oct 5th, 2024 Lake Oswego, Oregon
Cooks Butte Park
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Come see the various scarecrows located in the Luscher Farms Community
Garden area. Walk
through Cooks Butte Park with fantastic views of the countryside.
SANCTION #: SN: 128640
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: Register between 9:00am - 9:25am, start at
9:30am. Map Guided
walk. No Markers (Arrows or Ribbons).
DISTANCE: 6(2A), 11km, Rating: 3B
CONTACT: Diane S
carol...@gmail.com
(503) 266-5308
COUNTY: Clackamas County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: No
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
1235 Overlook Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.East end Parking Lot (closest
to Stafford Road
traffic light). I-205: NORTHBOUND: Exit # 3 - take LEFT and SOUTHBOUND
take RIGHT onto
Stafford Road. Go through 2 Traffic Circles to the Traffic Light at the
intersection of Overlook
Drive and Stafford Road. Make a LEFT turn on to Overlook Drive. Go short
distance to the
Parking Lot on your RIGHT to park. Registration will be in the parking lot.
Comments
1235 Overlook Drive, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034. Lakeridge HIgh School
East Parking Lot.
Luscher Farms is a community garden featuring the Rogerson Clematis
Garden. Once a dairy
farm owned by Rudie and Esther Luscher. You should see some creative
scarecrows in the
garden plots. Oswego Hill Vineyard and Winery is family owned and
specializes in 20 handcrafted
wines including whites, reds, sparkling and dessert. Cooks Butte Park is
42 acres of soft and
moderately easy trails (though look at the rating) some areas are a bit
steep.This butte is a 720 ft
boring volcano. There are 14 Boring vents west of the Willamette River
and Cooks Butte double
summit has two of them. Named after James P. Cook who worked in the iron
industry. You will
walk through neighborhhoods of beautiful homes, a pioneer cemetery and
peaceful easterly
views. Both the 6km and 10km/11km routes go through Luscher Farms. There
will not be any
markers for this walking event (no arrows or ribbons). Map guided walk
only. No dogs are
allowed
Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 Philomath, Oregon
Park and wetland
Albany Fitwalkers
From park to park and along the Areas of the famous Applegate Trail
through wetlands and along
Mary's River.Another of our famous picnic walks.
SANCTION #: SN: 126595
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45-10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Benton County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: City Park, 2021 Chapel Drive Philomath OR 97370
Directions to the start table
2021 Chapel Drive, Philomath OR 97370. From Hwy. 20 West bound, Left on
24th Street. Right
on Applegate Street. Left on 23rd Street into Philomath City Park. walk
start from the Shelter
area
OCTOBER 17-20 (THURSDAY/FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY)
SHADY COVE MULTI DAY EVENT – SHADY COVE, Oregon
SPONSOR: CRVC / ROGUE VALLEY WALKERS
LOCATION: Edgewater Inn Community Center
7800 Rogue River Drive Shady Cove, OR
START TIME: Registration available Thursday- Sunday 7:00am-9:00am - ONLY
FINISH TIME: Stamping available same time as the start time is.
EVENTS: 9 featured walks. 11 nearby YRE’s and 3 nearby Seasonals.
AWARD: No awards. IVV Credit walkers pay
$4.00 per event to participate. Suggested Donations for Guest (Non IVV
Credit) is $4.00 to help with the cost of this event and walks.
PRE-REGISTRATION - NONE
MISCELLANEOUS: Carry water, pets allowed on some walks. Dress
appropriately for the season and weather conditions.
CHALLENGES: Will be posted at the Community Center.
MORE INFO:
Ed Hainline, CRVC, 360-921-1909
Pat Jewett. RVW, 503-453-6018
DIRECTIONS: Google/Apple Map location: Edgewater Inn, 7800 Rogue River
Drive, Shady Cove, Oregon. From Oregon I-5 South - Take exit # 43
towards Gold Hill and Crater Lake. In Gold Hill take Oregon Hwy 234 to
Oregon Hwy 62. Left on Oregon Hwy 62 to Shady Cove. After crossing the
bridge turn Left to go to the Edgewater
Inn. From
Oregon I-5 North – Take exit #40 towards Gold Hill. Left of Oregon Hwy
99. Left onto Second Ave and turn Right on to Oregon 234. Continue as above.
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SHADY COVE TOWN WALK
SANCTION #: 125959
DISTANCE: 11 km (6.8 mi)m 6 km (3.7 mi) , 5km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND WALK FROM WALK START
TRAIL: (1B) Walk on paved & gravel streets and on the fairly new
sidewalks in town. The 5K goes North and the 6K goes South.
==
VIEWPOINT MIKE
SANCTION #: 126995
DISTANCE: 10 km (6.2 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to walk start
TRAIL: (4B) Walk on trails as you climb up to the top to view the Rogue
River, Fish Hatchery and Lost Creek Lake. Elevation gain 1,177 feet
DAM RUMLEY SANCTION #: 126996
DISTANCE: 10 km (6.2 mi), 5 km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to walk start
TRAIL: (1B/2C) Walk across the dam from the parking lot into the
forested area and return back across the dam to the parking lot. Notice
how large Lost Lake is.
==
BLUE GROTTO
SANCTION #: 127043
DISTANCE: 13 km (8.0 mi), 6 km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to walk start
TRAIL: (2B) Walk on the Rogue River trail from the Lewis River Trailhead
for the 6K route. An alternate 13k route of the Rogue River trail
utilizes the trail starting at the Northwest corner of Lost Lake, there
is a gravel road for approximately the last 4 miles. * (This has two
different start locations depending on which distance you do)
==
LOST CREEK LAKE/JOSEPH STEWART COUNTY PARK (formerly a State Park)
SANCTION #: 127044
DISTANCE: 10km (6.2 mi), 5km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (2B) Walk on paved and natural trails. You will cross over
several small wooded bridges and walk around part of Lost Creek Lake.
NOTE: There is one steep section going downhill where walking sticks
will be helpful.
==
CASEY COUNTY PARK (formerly a State Park)
SANCTION #: 127048
DISTANCE: 10km (6.2 mi), 5km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (1B) Walk along the raging Rogue River to a county operated fish
hatchery and up to the William L. Jess Dam impounding Lost Creek Lake
and return.
==
LOWER TABLE ROCK (NEW WALK)
SANCTION # 127063
DISTANCE: 10km (6.2 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (3B): Begin with a roughly mile and a half climb to the top of
this volcanic plateau and look down into Medford and the surrounding
area including Mount McLoughlin.
There is an elevation gain of 820 feet. This is an out and back walk.
==
PROSPECT TRAILS (NEW WALK)
SANCTION #: 127064
DISTANCE: 5km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (2B) This is a “Progressive Walk”. Park in the parking lot of
the Prospect Historic Hotel. Walk to Pearsony Falls and return to your
vehicle. Drive approximately 1 mile to the second parking lot. Here you
walk to a “Y” with a choice to see the Giant Boulder or the Mill Creek &
Barr Creek Falls or both.
==
UPPER TABLE ROCK
SANCTION #: 127065
DISTANCE: 10 km (6.2 mi), 6 km (3.7 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (3B) Begin with a roughly mile climb to the top of this volcanic
plateau and look out and see the town of Medford, parts of the Rogue
Valley and Siskiyou Mountains to the south.
There is an elevation gain of 780 feet. This is an out and back walk.
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Albany Fitwalkers: donre...@yahoo.com 541-974-5780
Willamette Wanderers Thursday group walks - contact pjwest...@comcast.net
Rogue Valley Walkers: Pat Jewett 503-453-6018 scoutp...@gmail.com
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 both the All
Weather Walkers and 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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Print Publication for Northwest Volkssport Walks
$14 for 1 year (6 issues)
Send the $14 payable to Northwest Pathfinder to:
Send to: THE NORTHWEST PATHFINDER
c/o CHASE DAVIS
6623 RIVIERA COURT SE
LACEY WA 98513-4965
NAME: __________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Include 9-digit zip code!!
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Walking-Oregon-and-SW-Washington/
https://www.meetup.com/Willamette-Valley-and-Mid-Coast-Walkers/
https://www.meetup.com/Rogue-Valley-Walkers-Meetup/
Sept 19-24*, 2024 Kicking around Kitsap!
(if walking Sept 23-24 you must register for those walks by Sept 22)
Join us on the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State
Website: https://2024nwregionalavawalkfest.weebly.com/
The Clubs of the Evergreen State Volkssport Association invite you to
the AVA NW Regional Conference. Join us Sept 19-24, 2024 to explore the
beautiful Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding area. We have 8 walks planned
for you. A bike is available nearby and there are swimming pools to
enjoy a swim, Sanctioning for the swim is in the OSB and available
through AVA. There are also 7 beautiful YRE walks in the area.
This walkfest includes some fun socials for you to enjoy. Friday night
we will be visiting and dining in the FUN PLACE "My Girl Museum" in
Kingston. Enjoy reliving the days of our youth. Saturday we will join
together at the Silverdale Scout Hall for Pizza and Salad.
Location: The festival will be headquartered at the Boy Scout Hall in
Silverdale, WA. The hall is located at 9161 Washington Ave. NW,
Silverdale, WA.
Daily hours at the Hall are Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm, Friday-Saturday
8:00am-4:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm. Google Maps/Apple Maps: Silverdale
Scout Hall
Driving Directions: From Tacoma - West on WA-16 across Narrows Bridge.
In 26 miles - merge onto WA-3 North. In 8 miles - take exit 43 for
Newberry Hill Road. Turn Right on Newberry Hill Rd. At traffic circle,
take the 2nd exit onto Silverdale Way NW. Just past Anderson Hill Rd
stoplight, turn Right onto Linder Way NW (ballfields on right). Linder
curves Right to a stop sign. Just past the stop sign where Linder
changes to Washington Ave, turn Right into the scout hall parking lot.
47.38' 47.35" N 122.41' 44.20" W. Additional parking nearby.
Accomodations
There is not a central hotel. Most National chains have a prescence in
Silverdale, Bremerton or nearby communities. There are many vrbo.airbnb
opportunities in the local area. Our walks are spread throughout the
beautiful Kitsap Peninsula.
Overall Walking Plans
We are planing for featured walks in different areas each day to
minimize your driving distances. Group walks will be planned as well as
individual walking. All walks are available each day.
Two Socials and Eight new Walks are planned for you!
Friday, Sept 20, 2024 at 5:00pm-8:00pm, we will gather at the My Girl
Museum in Kingston for a Museum tour and Chicken Penne-Pasta Buffet
Dinner in this fun place. Museum Admission is included in the Dinner
pricing.
Soft drinks and water provided. Other beverages may be brought in if
desired.
Saturday, Sept 21, 2024 we gather at the Silverdale Scout Hall at
5:00pm-8:00pm for a Pizza and Salad buffet. Soft Drinks and water
provided. Other beverages may be brought in.
Walk Events: (You may register for each walk individually at the Scout
Hall or register for all walks on your registration form)
Event #1 Bainbridge Island - Battle Point Park and Grand Forest. Battle
Point Park 5K Rated 1B/ Grand Forest 5K & 10K Rated 3C. One 5K stays
within Battle Point Park. The other 5K and 10K are on park and forest
paths that take you around Battle Point Park and onto the Forest to Sky
trail to the Grand Forest. This walk is hosted by Olympic Peninsula
Explorers Club.
Event #2 Bainbridge - Troll, Town and Trail. 10K & 5K Rated 2B.
Explore the parks, trails and waterfront on Bainbridge Island. This walk
is hosted by Interlaken Trailblazers Volkssport
Event #3 Hansville - Lighthouse and Greenway Lighthouse 5K Rated 1B &
11K Rated 2B/Greenway 5K Rated 1C. Walk the tip of the Kitsap Peninsula
on paths that take you through the forested Greenway or along
roads/paths near the shore to and from the Point No Point Lighthouse.
This walk is hosted by Olympic Peninsula Explorers.
Event #4 Kingston - White Horse Trail. 5K & 10K Rated 2B.During
weekdays, utilize complimentary public transit to walk the White Horse
trail from the Indianola waterfront. An alternate 10k route utilizes the
trail and park but does not require a bus ride. A 5k optional route
walks to Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve with a boardwalk trail out to
the lake edge. Hosted by Sound Steppers Volkssport Club
Event #5 Port Ludlow - McCormick Trail. 5K Rated 2B & 10K Rated 3B
Forest and Railroad trails. The 5K features the McCormick Loop and one
hill. The 10K includes part of the Timberton Loop and a new trail in the
Port Ludlow system, the McCormick RR Trail, a newly cleared section of
an old railroad line that was used for logging. The McCormick Trail
section is flat and wooded. It connects to two other trails that make a
loop. The trail may be muddy and there are several climbs on the 10K.
This walk is hosted by Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks (This walk is available
in OSB from Sept 14-30th for those who arrive early or stay later)
Event #6 Port Orchard - South Kitsap Regional Park. 5K & 10K Rated 2C.
Both 5K and 10K are on forest paths that take you around the edge of the
park and into the woods. The route Includes a section of the Explorer
Children’s Trail. The 10K route continues into a neighborhood outside
the park circling a golf course with a loop around Bill Bloomquist
Rotary Park. This walk is hosted by Daffodil Valley Volkssport
Event #7 Silverdale - Old Town. 5K Rated 1B & 10K Rated 2B. This walk
starts at the Silverdale Scout Hall. Walk on sidewalks and tucked away
urban trails within Silverdale seeing old and new along the way with
many great views of Dyes Inlet. This walk is hosted by Olympic Peninsula
Explorers
Event #8 Suquamish and Poulsbo. 4K Rated 1B. 6K Rated 2B. Walk in two
Kitsap County towns. Suquamish is rich in Native American history while
Poulsbo reflects the culture of Norwegian immigrants. This walk is
hosted by Interlaken Trailblazers.
Silverdale has 2 local YR events for you to enjoy.
Port Orchard YR https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=124935
Kingston YR https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=124469
Registration form:
https://2024nwregionalavawalkfest.weebly.com/uploads/1/7/7/6/1776141/walkfest.2024.registration.form.locked.pdf
Website: https://2024nwregionalavawalkfest.weebly.com/
Tue, Sep 24th, 2024 Corvallis, Oregon
River and lakes
Albany Fitwalkers
Wal a trail along the Willamette River and through areas of newer home
plus a wetland and along two
small lakes a great place for a picnic following the walk.
SANCTION #: SN: 126594
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Benton County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Willamette Park 1350 Goodnight Avenue Corvallis ...
Directions to the start table
Willamette Park Corvallis. 1350 Goodnight Avenue Corvallis OR 97333.
Take Hwy. 99W south out
of Corvallis, drive 1.3 miles Left on Goodnight Ave.(LOOK FOR GREEN
WILLAMETTE PARK
SIGN ON RIGHT) Left on Goodnight to end onto a gravel road into the
Park. Park near the end
near the river
Wed, Sep 25th, 2024 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: 127181
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
Sat, Oct 5th, 2024 Lake Oswego, Oregon
Cooks Butte Park
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Come see the various scarecrows located in the Luscher Farms Community
Garden area. Walk
through Cooks Butte Park with fantastic views of the countryside.
SANCTION #: SN: 128640
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: Register between 9:00am - 9:25am, start at
9:30am. Map Guided
walk. No Markers (Arrows or Ribbons).
DISTANCE: 6(2A), 11km, Rating: 3B
CONTACT: Diane S
carol...@gmail.com
(503) 266-5308
COUNTY: Clackamas County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: No
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
1235 Overlook Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.East end Parking Lot (closest
to Stafford Road
traffic light). I-205: NORTHBOUND: Exit # 3 - take LEFT and SOUTHBOUND
take RIGHT onto
Stafford Road. Go through 2 Traffic Circles to the Traffic Light at the
intersection of Overlook
Drive and Stafford Road. Make a LEFT turn on to Overlook Drive. Go short
distance to the
Parking Lot on your RIGHT to park. Registration will be in the parking lot.
Comments
1235 Overlook Drive, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034. Lakeridge HIgh School
East Parking Lot.
Luscher Farms is a community garden featuring the Rogerson Clematis
Garden. Once a dairy
farm owned by Rudie and Esther Luscher. You should see some creative
scarecrows in the
garden plots. Oswego Hill Vineyard and Winery is family owned and
specializes in 20 handcrafted
wines including whites, reds, sparkling and dessert. Cooks Butte Park is
42 acres of soft and
moderately easy trails (though look at the rating) some areas are a bit
steep.This butte is a 720 ft
boring volcano. There are 14 Boring vents west of the Willamette River
and Cooks Butte double
summit has two of them. Named after James P. Cook who worked in the iron
industry. You will
walk through neighborhhoods of beautiful homes, a pioneer cemetery and
peaceful easterly
views. Both the 6km and 10km/11km routes go through Luscher Farms. There
will not be any
markers for this walking event (no arrows or ribbons). Map guided walk
only. No dogs are
allowed
Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 Philomath, Oregon
Park and wetland
Albany Fitwalkers
From park to park and along the Areas of the famous Applegate Trail
through wetlands and along
Mary's River.Another of our famous picnic walks.
SANCTION #: SN: 126595
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45-10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Benton County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: City Park, 2021 Chapel Drive Philomath OR 97370
Directions to the start table
2021 Chapel Drive, Philomath OR 97370. From Hwy. 20 West bound, Left on
24th Street. Right
on Applegate Street. Left on 23rd Street into Philomath City Park. walk
start from the Shelter
area
OCTOBER 17-20 (THURSDAY/FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY)
SHADY COVE MULTI DAY EVENT – SHADY COVE, Oregon
SPONSOR: CRVC / ROGUE VALLEY WALKERS
LOCATION: Edgewater Inn Community Center
7800 Rogue River Drive Shady Cove, OR
START TIME: Registration available Thursday- Sunday 7:00am-9:00am - ONLY
FINISH TIME: Stamping available same time as the start time is.
EVENTS: 9 featured walks. 11 nearby YRE’s and 3 nearby Seasonals.
AWARD: No awards. IVV Credit walkers pay
$4.00 per event to participate. Suggested Donations for Guest (Non IVV
Credit) is $4.00 to help with the cost of this event and walks.
PRE-REGISTRATION - NONE
MISCELLANEOUS: Carry water, pets allowed on some walks. Dress
appropriately for the season and weather conditions.
CHALLENGES: Will be posted at the Community Center.
MORE INFO:
Ed Hainline, CRVC, 360-921-1909
Pat Jewett. RVW, 503-453-6018
DIRECTIONS: Google/Apple Map location: Edgewater Inn, 7800 Rogue River
Drive, Shady Cove, Oregon. From Oregon I-5 South - Take exit # 43
towards Gold Hill and Crater Lake. In Gold Hill take Oregon Hwy 234 to
Oregon Hwy 62. Left on Oregon Hwy 62 to Shady Cove. After crossing the
bridge turn Left to go to the Edgewater
Inn. From
Oregon I-5 North – Take exit #40 towards Gold Hill. Left of Oregon Hwy
99. Left onto Second Ave and turn Right on to Oregon 234. Continue as above.
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SHADY COVE TOWN WALK
SANCTION #: 125959
DISTANCE: 11 km (6.8 mi)m 6 km (3.7 mi) , 5km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND WALK FROM WALK START
TRAIL: (1B) Walk on paved & gravel streets and on the fairly new
sidewalks in town. The 5K goes North and the 6K goes South.
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VIEWPOINT MIKE
SANCTION #: 126995
DISTANCE: 10 km (6.2 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to walk start
TRAIL: (4B) Walk on trails as you climb up to the top to view the Rogue
River, Fish Hatchery and Lost Creek Lake. Elevation gain 1,177 feet
DAM RUMLEY SANCTION #: 126996
DISTANCE: 10 km (6.2 mi), 5 km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to walk start
TRAIL: (1B/2C) Walk across the dam from the parking lot into the
forested area and return back across the dam to the parking lot. Notice
how large Lost Lake is.
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BLUE GROTTO
SANCTION #: 127043
DISTANCE: 13 km (8.0 mi), 6 km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to walk start
TRAIL: (2B) Walk on the Rogue River trail from the Lewis River Trailhead
for the 6K route. An alternate 13k route of the Rogue River trail
utilizes the trail starting at the Northwest corner of Lost Lake, there
is a gravel road for approximately the last 4 miles. * (This has two
different start locations depending on which distance you do)
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LOST CREEK LAKE/JOSEPH STEWART COUNTY PARK (formerly a State Park)
SANCTION #: 127044
DISTANCE: 10km (6.2 mi), 5km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (2B) Walk on paved and natural trails. You will cross over
several small wooded bridges and walk around part of Lost Creek Lake.
NOTE: There is one steep section going downhill where walking sticks
will be helpful.
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CASEY COUNTY PARK (formerly a State Park)
SANCTION #: 127048
DISTANCE: 10km (6.2 mi), 5km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (1B) Walk along the raging Rogue River to a county operated fish
hatchery and up to the William L. Jess Dam impounding Lost Creek Lake
and return.
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LOWER TABLE ROCK (NEW WALK)
SANCTION # 127063
DISTANCE: 10km (6.2 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (3B): Begin with a roughly mile and a half climb to the top of
this volcanic plateau and look down into Medford and the surrounding
area including Mount McLoughlin.
There is an elevation gain of 820 feet. This is an out and back walk.
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PROSPECT TRAILS (NEW WALK)
SANCTION #: 127064
DISTANCE: 5km (3.1 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (2B) This is a “Progressive Walk”. Park in the parking lot of
the Prospect Historic Hotel. Walk to Pearsony Falls and return to your
vehicle. Drive approximately 1 mile to the second parking lot. Here you
walk to a “Y” with a choice to see the Giant Boulder or the Mill Creek &
Barr Creek Falls or both.
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UPPER TABLE ROCK
SANCTION #: 127065
DISTANCE: 10 km (6.2 mi), 6 km (3.7 mi)
REGISTER AND DRIVE to the walk start
TRAIL: (3B) Begin with a roughly mile climb to the top of this volcanic
plateau and look out and see the town of Medford, parts of the Rogue
Valley and Siskiyou Mountains to the south.
There is an elevation gain of 780 feet. This is an out and back walk.
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Albany Fitwalkers: donre...@yahoo.com 541-974-5780
Willamette Wanderers Thursday group walks - contact pjwest...@comcast.net
Rogue Valley Walkers: Pat Jewett 503-453-6018 scoutp...@gmail.com
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 both the All
Weather Walkers and 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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