Wed. 12/3 Lake Oswego - Wed. 12/10 Milwaukie
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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/
Wednesday, Dec 3 Lake Oswego
Sign in from 9:40 am to 9:55 am. Please arrive early to sign in so the walks can start at 10 am.
Safeway: 401 A Ave · Lake Oswego, OR Look for us in the parking area
oin a group lead 5K or 10K walk. The walk will have two 5km loops. The first loop will be in the downtown area and will pass most of the sculptures that are in the downtown area. The second loop will cross Lakewood Bay and pass homes along the shore. The second loop will also pass some of the sculptures in the downtown area. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/311813595/
Wednesday, Dec 10 Milwaukie
Register between 9:40 am to 9:55 am. Please arrive early to register so the walks can start at 10 am.
Milwaukie Parking Lot: SE Llewellyn St & SE 32nd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222 · Milwaukie, OR. Look for us in the parking area.
Join us for a 5K or 10K guided walk. Walk through the quaint town of Milwaukie, neighborhoods and a park. Look for the Peace Poles - there are 2 of them. See if you can find the Labyrinth.
These walks are rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/311813910/
Wednesday, Dec 17 Portland
Register between 9:40 to 9:55 am. Please arrive early to sign in so the walk can start at 10 am.
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center 1015 NW 22nd Ave · Portland, OR
Good Sam Medical Center Parking #2, NW Marshall St between 21st and 22nd. Registration at elevator on Level G. Ed will have parking passes so you can park in the garages for Good Sam Medical Center
Join us for a 5K or 10K guided walk. The walk will go into downtown and go by and into business that are decorated with holiday decorations. Highlights include Multnomah Athletic Club, Pioneer Plaza, Portlandia, and Benson Hotel. This walk is rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/311814287/
Sat. Dec. 20 Portland - Christmas Ships Walk
There is a required Participation Fee of $4. These walks are rated 1A, easy.
Location: Tiny's, 1412 Southeast 12th Avenue · Portland, OR. Look for us in the coffee shop. Note: On street parking is very limited, you may have to walk a few blocks to get to the start location.
Register from 3:00pm to 4:30pm only. The best viewing of the fleets will be at 4:30pm, so it is best you get to the RiverPlace Marina area before then. Suggest you plan to leave the start location (Tiny's Coffee House) no later than 4:00pm. The boats will depart from the RiverPlace Marina as close to 4:30pm as possible and head south towards Lake Oswego going under the Tillicum Crossing Bridge. Bring a flashlight and umbrella to carry with you. While you are registering you will finalize your process (to include your walking record books if you have them) during this time since there will not be a finish time or finish table.
Walk on pavement along the Willamette River, crossing the river using the Tillicum Crossing Bridge and returning on the Hawthorne Bridge for viewing of the Christmas Ships parade. Both the Columbia River and Willamette River Ship Fleets will be in the area for viewing. The combined fleets are scheduled to depart RiverPlace Marina at 4:30pm and go to Lake Oswego by the George Rogers Park area. They are expected to return to the RiverPlace Marina around 8:00pm. There will be a Meet & Greet with some of the captains starting at 8pm for those interested in going down to the pier and seeing the ships.
There will be written instructions & maps to use for this walk as there will not be a "group leader" for either route, unless you and others form your own group. There will not be any arrows or marking ribbons for this walk. Guest walkers are invited and encouraged to participate with this walking event. Dogs are not allowed in the start location building, but they are allowed on the walk. Cleanup rules apply. Donations are very much appreciated to help with expenses of this walking event.
Wed, Dec 31st, 2025 Vancouver, Washington
New Years Eve Walk
Vancouver USA Volkssporters
This walk will have 3 different 5 km loops and 1- 6 km loop through nice neighborhoods and
community parks.
SANCTION #: SN: 129428
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30 am to noon for 10/15 km, 9:30 am to 1pm for 5km, 9am to
11am for 21 km
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 15(1B), 21(1B)km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Clark County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
The walk will have three different five (5) km loops and one (6) km loop with all returning to the
start/finish/ checkpoint area. The SE loop (1A) will mainly be in Pacific Community Park on paved
or gravel trails. The NW loop (1B) goes mainly thru nice neighborhoods and one small wooded
park with dirt trail. The SW loop (1A) is mainly through neighborhoods with expensive homes on
quiet streets and sidewalks. The NE loop (1A) is 6 km and goes into very nice neighborhood and
on paved trails in wooded areas.. Door prizes of sparkling soda and champagne randomly
awarded
Directions to the start table
McMenamins East Vancouver, 1900 NE 162nd Ave., B-107 I-205 take exit #27
(Camas/SR14)East to exit #8 (SE 164th Ave.) LEFT on 164th Ave continue as it turns into 162nd
Ave. for a total of 3 miles to NE 18th St. Left on 18th St. then immediately right into shopping
center. McMenamins is located on the far NE corner of the shopping center.
===========================================================
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/
Wednesday, Dec 3 Lake Oswego
Sign in from 9:40 am to 9:55 am. Please arrive early to sign in so the walks can start at 10 am.
Safeway: 401 A Ave · Lake Oswego, OR Look for us in the parking area
oin a group lead 5K or 10K walk. The walk will have two 5km loops. The first loop will be in the downtown area and will pass most of the sculptures that are in the downtown area. The second loop will cross Lakewood Bay and pass homes along the shore. The second loop will also pass some of the sculptures in the downtown area. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/311813595/
Wednesday, Dec 10 Milwaukie
Register between 9:40 am to 9:55 am. Please arrive early to register so the walks can start at 10 am.
Milwaukie Parking Lot: SE Llewellyn St & SE 32nd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222 · Milwaukie, OR. Look for us in the parking area.
Join us for a 5K or 10K guided walk. Walk through the quaint town of Milwaukie, neighborhoods and a park. Look for the Peace Poles - there are 2 of them. See if you can find the Labyrinth.
These walks are rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/311813910/
Wednesday, Dec 17 Portland
Register between 9:40 to 9:55 am. Please arrive early to sign in so the walk can start at 10 am.
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center 1015 NW 22nd Ave · Portland, OR
Good Sam Medical Center Parking #2, NW Marshall St between 21st and 22nd. Registration at elevator on Level G. Ed will have parking passes so you can park in the garages for Good Sam Medical Center
Join us for a 5K or 10K guided walk. The walk will go into downtown and go by and into business that are decorated with holiday decorations. Highlights include Multnomah Athletic Club, Pioneer Plaza, Portlandia, and Benson Hotel. This walk is rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/311814287/
Sat. Dec. 20 Portland - Christmas Ships Walk
There is a required Participation Fee of $4. These walks are rated 1A, easy.
Location: Tiny's, 1412 Southeast 12th Avenue · Portland, OR. Look for us in the coffee shop. Note: On street parking is very limited, you may have to walk a few blocks to get to the start location.
Register from 3:00pm to 4:30pm only. The best viewing of the fleets will be at 4:30pm, so it is best you get to the RiverPlace Marina area before then. Suggest you plan to leave the start location (Tiny's Coffee House) no later than 4:00pm. The boats will depart from the RiverPlace Marina as close to 4:30pm as possible and head south towards Lake Oswego going under the Tillicum Crossing Bridge. Bring a flashlight and umbrella to carry with you. While you are registering you will finalize your process (to include your walking record books if you have them) during this time since there will not be a finish time or finish table.
Walk on pavement along the Willamette River, crossing the river using the Tillicum Crossing Bridge and returning on the Hawthorne Bridge for viewing of the Christmas Ships parade. Both the Columbia River and Willamette River Ship Fleets will be in the area for viewing. The combined fleets are scheduled to depart RiverPlace Marina at 4:30pm and go to Lake Oswego by the George Rogers Park area. They are expected to return to the RiverPlace Marina around 8:00pm. There will be a Meet & Greet with some of the captains starting at 8pm for those interested in going down to the pier and seeing the ships.
There will be written instructions & maps to use for this walk as there will not be a "group leader" for either route, unless you and others form your own group. There will not be any arrows or marking ribbons for this walk. Guest walkers are invited and encouraged to participate with this walking event. Dogs are not allowed in the start location building, but they are allowed on the walk. Cleanup rules apply. Donations are very much appreciated to help with expenses of this walking event.
Wed, Dec 31st, 2025 Vancouver, Washington
New Years Eve Walk
Vancouver USA Volkssporters
This walk will have 3 different 5 km loops and 1- 6 km loop through nice neighborhoods and
community parks.
SANCTION #: SN: 129428
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30 am to noon for 10/15 km, 9:30 am to 1pm for 5km, 9am to
11am for 21 km
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 15(1B), 21(1B)km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Clark County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
The walk will have three different five (5) km loops and one (6) km loop with all returning to the
start/finish/ checkpoint area. The SE loop (1A) will mainly be in Pacific Community Park on paved
or gravel trails. The NW loop (1B) goes mainly thru nice neighborhoods and one small wooded
park with dirt trail. The SW loop (1A) is mainly through neighborhoods with expensive homes on
quiet streets and sidewalks. The NE loop (1A) is 6 km and goes into very nice neighborhood and
on paved trails in wooded areas.. Door prizes of sparkling soda and champagne randomly
awarded
Directions to the start table
McMenamins East Vancouver, 1900 NE 162nd Ave., B-107 I-205 take exit #27
(Camas/SR14)East to exit #8 (SE 164th Ave.) LEFT on 164th Ave continue as it turns into 162nd
Ave. for a total of 3 miles to NE 18th St. Left on 18th St. then immediately right into shopping
center. McMenamins is located on the far NE corner of the shopping center.
===========================================================
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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