Tue. Corvallis - Wed. Wood Village - Thu. Springfield - Sunday McMinnville

[W. Bumgardner]

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/

Tue, Mar 3rd, 2026 Avery Park, Corvallis, Oregon
Parks and trail
Corvallis Cruisers
SANCTION #: SN: 131486
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 to 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Benton County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
1368 SW Avery Park Lane The Lions Shelter. From Highway 20 Left on 15th street to enter Avery
Park.Continue left around the park to the rest rooms by the Lions Shelter and parking area.

Wednesday, Mar 4 Wood Village, OR Group Walk of Salish Ponds YRE
Registration is from 9:40 to 9:55 am. Please arrive early to sign in so the walk can start at 10 am.
Theresa's: 22741 NE Park Ln Suite E · Wood Village, or
If the weather is not raining registration will be in front of the Wood Village Fred Meyers, west end near Starbucks.
Join us for a 5K or 10K guided walk. An exciting walk through three distinct areas: the new Fairview Village, a planned community of beautiful homes, Fairview Park which includes several larger-than-life carved statues, and a trail around the Salish Ponds. The route also features old City of Fairview, including a small park, an old jail, and the original City Hall. These walks are rated 1B, easy on some well groomed trails.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
5 and 10 km, rated 1B (easy)
POC Dick (360) 991 8806
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/313604744/

Thu, Mar 5th, 2026 Springfield, Oregon
Murals, Historic Houses and Nature
Willamette Wanderers
Three memorable routes for this town noted for its many murals in its small downtown. 10k does all 3;
5k murals & historic residential district; 6k murals & Greenway walk along Willamette River.
SANCTION #: SN: 131774
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 am; register 9:45-10
DISTANCE: 5, 6, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Lin Crimshaw
line...@myctl.net
(971) 599-0778
COUNTY: Lane County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Downtown has many noteworthy murals including the unique ones honoring Ken Kesey and the
TV Simpsons. All 3 routes include the murals. The 10k also does the West D Street Greenway by
the Willamette River and the residential Washburne Historic District. The 6k explores the murals
and the Greenway. The 5k route also includes the residential Historic District.
Start phrase: The Pump Cafe, 710 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Directions to the start table
Pump Cafe,710 Main St., Springfield, OR 541-726-0622, I-5: exit 191, Right on Glenwood at stop
sign; Right on OR126 at traffic light, follow signs to downtown Springfield & go through 2 traffic
circles to use Willamette River bridge. East on South A St. (OR126), Left on 7th, cafe at NE
corner.
Comments
PPSF. WOC: Gallery, High School, Historic Homes, Image, Ink, Italian, Java, Justice, Murals,
Nature, Noodles, Parks, Pedestrian Bridge, Playground, Queen, Quilt Shop, Railroad, River,
Salon/Spa, Statues, Trails, Trials. ESVA: Brewery, Historic Train Station, Essential Services,
Sustenance Providers, Delivery Services, Strolling Along the Rivers, Tell Me A Story

Sunday, March 8, 10 AM, McMinnville
Register between 9:45 & 10
Join the Willamette Wanderers of Salem/Keizer as they walk their 5k/10k McMinnville Discovery Meadows Park, 1300 SW Cypress Ln, McMinnville. Meet in the shelter by the restrooms near parking lot.
Description: This walk goes through lovely residential areas, by a creek and wetlands. 10k goes through Discovery Meadows Park, Jay Pearson Park & Greenway Linear Park. A nice contrast between older & newer residential areas with nature mixed in. 5k goes through Discovery Meadows Park and nearby older residential areas.
Driving directions: Driving Directions: 99W Southbound: through downtown. Right on Old Sheridan Road. Right on Cypress Lane. 99W Northbound: straight at junction with OR18W onto Old Sheridan Rd. Right on Cypress Lane to park. Park on right. Meet in shelter by restrooms & parking lot.
Info: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001; Sunday Stroll only: 541-979-0139.

Wednesday, Mar 11 St. Johns Group Walk
Videorama-West Coast Health 7522 N Lombard St · Portland, OR
Registration will be outside on Buchanan Ave.
Register between 9:40 to 9:55 am. Please arrive early to sign in so the walks can start at 10 am.
Join a group lead 5K or 10K walk. Walk thru Pier Park with many Doug Fir Trees, Cathedral Park with views of the Willamette River and the St Johns bridge supports and in the old downtown commercial district. The 10K walk is rated 2A , moderately easy and the 5K is rated 1A, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Neighborhood street parking.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so we can continue our walks.
5 km rated 1A (easy)10 km rated 2A (moderate)
POC Dick (360) 991 8806
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/313604823/

Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 Beaverton, Oregon
St. Patrick's Day Teddy Bear
Cedar Milers
Support the Dougy Center by bringing a small to medium stuffed animal for donation.
SANCTION #: SN: 131636
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30 am to 12 pm
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Dan Webster
cedarmilers...@gmail.com
(971) 221-4994
COUNTY: Washington 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: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk in Beaverton by heading west and north by Tektronic, skirt Commonwealth Lake and up into
the West Slope neighborhoods. You'll come back through Cedar Hills Park.The short walk will
miss the Lake and neighborhoods.Pets OK but not in Mall building; follow pick-up rules.* Full Fee
required. This is our annual walk to collect Teddy Bears for donation to the Dougy Center *
Start phrase: Cedar Hills Crossing Mall
Directions to the start table
3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR - Main entrance by Starbucks.-- Hwy 26 W, Exit 68
(Beaverton/Cedar Hills). Left on Cedar Hills Blvd. Continue 1.6 mi. to Main Mall entrance. Right
into Parking Lot. Use main entrance -- I-5 Northbound, take Exit 292A to 217-N, Continue to
Walker Rd exit and Left to Cedar Hill Blvd. Left on Cedar Hills Blvd. Continue to Mall entrance.
Right into Parking Lot. Use main entrance.
Comments
Challenges Final list at Start Table

Wednesday, Mar 18 Sellwood Group Walk
Columbia Sportswear Co 1323 Southeast Tacoma Street · Portland, OR
Register from 9:40 - 9:55 am. Please arrive early to sign in so the walk can start at 10 am. Look for us in the parking lot.
Join a group lead 6K or 11K walk. Walk along city streets, passing antique stores and specialty shops, along with numerous restaurants on SE 13th Ave. Walk over 3 different pedestrian bridges, along the Springwater corridor. These walks are rated 1B, easy. We walk about 3 miles per hour.
Please consider a $2 donation so we can continue our walks.
Please use street parking.
6 and 11 km rated 1B (easy)
POC Dick (360) 991 8806
https://www.meetup.com/walking-oregon-and-sw-washington/events/313605605/

Thu, Mar 19th, 2026 Chehalem Cultural Center, Oregon
Historic Newberg & George Fox Univ.
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a walk in attractive historic downtown areas including the Herbert Hoover Boyhood House.
George Fox Univ is also visited as well as older/newer residential neighborhoods.
SANCTION #: SN: 131775
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM; register 9:45-10
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Yamhill County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Easy Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on paved pathways through 2 city parks, historic areas (inc Herbert Hoover boyhood home),
newer residential areas & historic downtown. Restrooms at the start.
Directions to the start table
Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. I-5 exit #278 (Donald): Northbound:
Left; Southbound: Right on Ehlen Rd for 7 miles (becomes Yergen Rd, then McKay Rd). Right on
OR219N (River Rd) for 4 miles. Right on Villa Rd; Left on Portland Rd (OR99W) (becomes
Hancock St) in downtown Newberg. Right on Howard St. (traffic light) to its end at Sheridan St.
Use on-street parking. .
Comments
WOC: Gazebo, Historic Houses, Parks, Playground Structures, Quad, Railroads, Recreation
Centers, Swimming Pool, University, Victorian, X-Ray, Zones, Peace Poles ESVA: Strolling Along
the Rivers, Tell Me A Story.

MAR 25 WEDNESDAY HILLSBORO, OR
Peet’s Coffee and Tea,
10150 NE Cornell Rd.
Register in parking area
Register 9:40 TO 9:55 AM
Rock Creek Trail Walk – YRE 0818
Walk heads straight to Orchard Park with its boardwalk and along tree lined streets onto the Rock Creek Trail and neighborhoods in the Rock Creek area. The route continues to the new Orenco Woods Nature Park before returning.
6, 10, & 11 km rated 1A (easy)

Wed, Apr 1st, 2026 Oregon City, Oregon
National Walking Day Guided Walk
Rose City Roamers
Celebrate National Walking Day (Heart Association) by walking Oregon City on a 5 or 10 km walk.
SANCTION #: SN: 131894
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: Registration 9:00 to 9:25am
DISTANCE: 5(1A), 10km, Rating: 2A
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Clackamas County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
GROUP WALK starting at 9:30am. The walk will have two - 5 km loops. The first loop is rated 1A
and will go by many historic homes and will go on the Promenade overlooking the downtown and
Willamette River. The second loop is rated 2A and will go into the downtown area and along the
Willamette River.
Start phrase: Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th Street, Oregon C...
Directions to the start table
615 5th Street (Pioneer Community Center) Oregon City. From I-205 Exit #9 to McLoughlin Blvd.
LEFT on McLoughlin. LEFT on 10th Street LEFT on 7th St. RIGHT on John Adams St for 2 block
to Pioneer Community Center. There are 2 free small parking lots and free parking on streets.
Comments
The 5 km walk will be in the older part of Oregon City and will walk on the Promenade with great
views overlooking the downtown area, Willamette Falls, and the Willamette River, The 10 km will
also walk in the older part of town and will also go downtown and along the Willamette River

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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.