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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/
Tue, Aug 27th, 2024 Beverly Beach State Park, Oregon
To the Punch Bowl
Albany Fitwalkers
A walk through the Campground and along the Beach up to the Devils Punch
Bowl with a possible
walk in the Tide pools at Otter Crest Beach.
SANCTION #: SN: 127508
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 - 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1C
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Lincoln County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Lighthouses II
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Beverly Beach Day Use. 196 NE 123rd Street Newport...
Directions to the start table
Beverly Beach Day use Area, 198 NE 123rd Street,Newport OR 97365. From
Highway 20 at
Highway 101 drive 6 miles north and Right in Beverly Beach Campground
into the Day Use
parking area with picnic tables and restrooms
AUG 28 @ 9:40TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
WOOD VILLAGE, OR
Meet in front of the Wood Village Fred
Meyer, 22855 NE Park Av.
Blue Lake Walk –YRE 2249
Walk in quiet neighborhoods into and around Blue Lake Park. You will
walk along the shore in the park and again through nice neighborhoods
and around Fairview Lake. Dogs are not allowed in Blue Lake Park
5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 Salem, Oregon
West Salem: Orchard Heights Park/Neighborhoods
Willamette Wanderers
Both routes include forest trails in two Salem City Parks bordering
nearby residential areas including
West Hill Estates. 10k stairway from lower residential area to the upper
Estates.
SANCTION #: SN: 126999
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9 AM with registration between 8:45 & 9.
DISTANCE: 5(1B), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Julia Westerberg
pjwest...@comcast.net
(541) 967-3001
COUNTY: Polk County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Step to the Beat
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
Paved walkways except for the 2 forest trails on both routes. Walk goes
into nearby residential
areas including the multi-level attractive West Hills Estates. The 10k
route includes a stairway
from lower residential area to first level of the Estates. Curving
stairway of 82 steps up steep hill
has 8 sets of stairs with rest stops. Stairway used for going up & later
for going down. There are
hand rails for stairway. The 5k doesn't include the stairway.
Directions to the start table
Orchard Heights Park, 1165 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304. FROM
I-5, exit 253 to
Salem City Center. Follow signs to OR22 West but Right on Liberty to go
to Marion Street. Left to
cross bridge in right lane for Wallace Rd. Right on Wallace Rd. Left on
Orchard Heights Rd at
traffic light. Park will be on the right. Meet at playground. FROM 99W:
east on OR22 to exit for
W. Salem/Dayton. East on Edgewater St, Left on 7th St & keep Right at
fork to traffic light on
Wallace Rd. Left on Wallace Rd to Orchard Heights Rd traffic light. Left
on Orchard Heights Rd.
The Park is on Right. Meet at playground.
Comments
10k includes a gradual stairway of 82 steps on 8 levels from lower
residential area to upper West
Hill Estates. Stairway used for going up the hill and later for going
down the hill. Stairway has
hand rails. 5k route recommended for walkers who avoid stairs. See
photo.OTSVA: Nature,
Gargoyle/Gnome, Palm Trees, Parks, Pedestrian Bridges, Playground
Structures. ESVA:
Crafts/Hobbies, Sports Venues.
SEPT. 3 – 6 “RAMBLIN ROUND REDMOND”
Join the Albany Fitwalkers for four days of CRVC YRE’s in
Beautiful Central Oregon. 7 walks and 1 Party Boat excursion.
No preregistration. You may pick up walk directions at the first walk or
any of the following walk on the schedule and register.
The following is the group walk schedule but you may walk any of them on
your own if desired. Challenges & Special Programs will be available at
each walk. A fee of $4 will be required for each of these AVA
sanctioned walks. Other nearby walks can be found by visiting
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php. Questions contact
Don Reed, 541-974-5780 donre...@yahoo.com
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Sisters OR YRE 10k/6k: Register 10:15-11:00; Group Walk 11 am
Lunch: Sisters 1:30
Redmond YRE 11k/5k: Register 3:30-4:00; Group Walk 4 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Riley Ranch/ Tumalo State Park SYRE 11k/5k:
Register 8:30-9:00; Group walk 9:00 am
Lunch: Redmond 12:00 noon
Prineville YRE 10k/5k: Register 1:45-2:15; Group Walk 2:15 pm
Thursday, Sept. 5
Madras YRE 11k/6k: Register 8:15-9:00; Group Walk 9 am
Lunch: on your own, or on the boat for those registered
*BOATING EXCURSION: Noon, Cove Palisades State Park
5700 Southwest Marina Drive, Culver City OR 97734
Featuring Mary Ann, Gilligan, the Professor and Cast.
Friday, Sept. 6
Smith Rock 10k/5k: Register 8:30-9:15; Group walk 9:15
Lunch: time and place of choice, Sisters Redmond, or……
Metolius River 10k/5k: Register/walk 2:30-5 pm
*Everyone is invited to sign up for the four-hour boat excursion on Lake
Billy Chinook; However, the boat is limited to 20 passengers. The
Cost is $40 per person, and includes lunch. Secure your spot by sending
payment and email address to Nancy Hamby via Venmo at @njhamby; by
mail at 266 N. Main Jefferson, OR 97352; or in person. Please do so
prior to August 20. Direct questions to njh...@gmail.com or call
503-949-5487
Sat, Sep 14th, 2024 Salem, Oregon
Governor's Mansion/Fairmount Hills
Willamette Wanderers
The walk will take you through Bush Pasture Park to Fairmount Hills
neighborhood where the
Governor's Mansion is located. Other lovely mansions/gardens are seen on
the walk plus Deepwood Museum.
SANCTION #: SN: 126652
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: Register between 8:30-9:00; group walks at 9AM
DISTANCE: 5, 10(2B)km, Rating: 2A
CONTACT: Julia Westerberg
pjwest...@comcast.net
(541) 967-3001
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Both routes are on paved sidewalks/streets & on gravel/dirt paths in
Bush Park, the site of the
Salem Art Fair. Walk goes to Fairmount Hills neighborhood with
attractive mansions and
gardens including the Governor's Mansion. The 10k route also includes
going through the lovely
grounds of Deepwood Museum.
Directions to the start table
755 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302From North or South I-5: Exit 253
(Mission Street); head to
Salem approximately 2.5 miles on Mission Street to Salem Hospital Bldg M
at Mission/Church by
playground. Park on street .
Comments
The walk event is in conjunction with the annual Salem Art Fair &
Festival (10 AM-7 PM) held in
nearby Bush's Pasture Park. Do the walk and then enjoy the Fair for $8
(senior/veteran); $10
(adult). Non-service dogs are not allowed at the Fair but ok for this
walk. Info:
https://salemartfair.org
Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 Santiam Wagon Road, Oregon
Walking History
Albany Fitwalkers
Hike a portion of the old Wagon Road along the wild South Santiam River.
A two part walk with the
second part to a cave structure with ancient petroglyphs. Enjoy a picnic
at Cascadia park after.
SANCTION #: SN: 126541
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: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: No Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Santiam Highway 20 Milepost 52.5
Directions to the start table
Santiam Highway Milepost 52.5
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 AvenueCorvallis 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
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.
========================
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/
Tue, Aug 27th, 2024 Beverly Beach State Park, Oregon
To the Punch Bowl
Albany Fitwalkers
A walk through the Campground and along the Beach up to the Devils Punch
Bowl with a possible
walk in the Tide pools at Otter Crest Beach.
SANCTION #: SN: 127508
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 - 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1C
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Lincoln County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Lighthouses II
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Beverly Beach Day Use. 196 NE 123rd Street Newport...
Directions to the start table
Beverly Beach Day use Area, 198 NE 123rd Street,Newport OR 97365. From
Highway 20 at
Highway 101 drive 6 miles north and Right in Beverly Beach Campground
into the Day Use
parking area with picnic tables and restrooms
AUG 28 @ 9:40TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
WOOD VILLAGE, OR
Meet in front of the Wood Village Fred
Meyer, 22855 NE Park Av.
Blue Lake Walk –YRE 2249
Walk in quiet neighborhoods into and around Blue Lake Park. You will
walk along the shore in the park and again through nice neighborhoods
and around Fairview Lake. Dogs are not allowed in Blue Lake Park
5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 Salem, Oregon
West Salem: Orchard Heights Park/Neighborhoods
Willamette Wanderers
Both routes include forest trails in two Salem City Parks bordering
nearby residential areas including
West Hill Estates. 10k stairway from lower residential area to the upper
Estates.
SANCTION #: SN: 126999
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9 AM with registration between 8:45 & 9.
DISTANCE: 5(1B), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Julia Westerberg
pjwest...@comcast.net
(541) 967-3001
COUNTY: Polk County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Step to the Beat
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
Paved walkways except for the 2 forest trails on both routes. Walk goes
into nearby residential
areas including the multi-level attractive West Hills Estates. The 10k
route includes a stairway
from lower residential area to first level of the Estates. Curving
stairway of 82 steps up steep hill
has 8 sets of stairs with rest stops. Stairway used for going up & later
for going down. There are
hand rails for stairway. The 5k doesn't include the stairway.
Directions to the start table
Orchard Heights Park, 1165 Orchard Heights Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304. FROM
I-5, exit 253 to
Salem City Center. Follow signs to OR22 West but Right on Liberty to go
to Marion Street. Left to
cross bridge in right lane for Wallace Rd. Right on Wallace Rd. Left on
Orchard Heights Rd at
traffic light. Park will be on the right. Meet at playground. FROM 99W:
east on OR22 to exit for
W. Salem/Dayton. East on Edgewater St, Left on 7th St & keep Right at
fork to traffic light on
Wallace Rd. Left on Wallace Rd to Orchard Heights Rd traffic light. Left
on Orchard Heights Rd.
The Park is on Right. Meet at playground.
Comments
10k includes a gradual stairway of 82 steps on 8 levels from lower
residential area to upper West
Hill Estates. Stairway used for going up the hill and later for going
down the hill. Stairway has
hand rails. 5k route recommended for walkers who avoid stairs. See
photo.OTSVA: Nature,
Gargoyle/Gnome, Palm Trees, Parks, Pedestrian Bridges, Playground
Structures. ESVA:
Crafts/Hobbies, Sports Venues.
SEPT. 3 – 6 “RAMBLIN ROUND REDMOND”
Join the Albany Fitwalkers for four days of CRVC YRE’s in
Beautiful Central Oregon. 7 walks and 1 Party Boat excursion.
No preregistration. You may pick up walk directions at the first walk or
any of the following walk on the schedule and register.
The following is the group walk schedule but you may walk any of them on
your own if desired. Challenges & Special Programs will be available at
each walk. A fee of $4 will be required for each of these AVA
sanctioned walks. Other nearby walks can be found by visiting
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php. Questions contact
Don Reed, 541-974-5780 donre...@yahoo.com
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Sisters OR YRE 10k/6k: Register 10:15-11:00; Group Walk 11 am
Lunch: Sisters 1:30
Redmond YRE 11k/5k: Register 3:30-4:00; Group Walk 4 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Riley Ranch/ Tumalo State Park SYRE 11k/5k:
Register 8:30-9:00; Group walk 9:00 am
Lunch: Redmond 12:00 noon
Prineville YRE 10k/5k: Register 1:45-2:15; Group Walk 2:15 pm
Thursday, Sept. 5
Madras YRE 11k/6k: Register 8:15-9:00; Group Walk 9 am
Lunch: on your own, or on the boat for those registered
*BOATING EXCURSION: Noon, Cove Palisades State Park
5700 Southwest Marina Drive, Culver City OR 97734
Featuring Mary Ann, Gilligan, the Professor and Cast.
Friday, Sept. 6
Smith Rock 10k/5k: Register 8:30-9:15; Group walk 9:15
Lunch: time and place of choice, Sisters Redmond, or……
Metolius River 10k/5k: Register/walk 2:30-5 pm
*Everyone is invited to sign up for the four-hour boat excursion on Lake
Billy Chinook; However, the boat is limited to 20 passengers. The
Cost is $40 per person, and includes lunch. Secure your spot by sending
payment and email address to Nancy Hamby via Venmo at @njhamby; by
mail at 266 N. Main Jefferson, OR 97352; or in person. Please do so
prior to August 20. Direct questions to njh...@gmail.com or call
503-949-5487
Sat, Sep 14th, 2024 Salem, Oregon
Governor's Mansion/Fairmount Hills
Willamette Wanderers
The walk will take you through Bush Pasture Park to Fairmount Hills
neighborhood where the
Governor's Mansion is located. Other lovely mansions/gardens are seen on
the walk plus Deepwood Museum.
SANCTION #: SN: 126652
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: Register between 8:30-9:00; group walks at 9AM
DISTANCE: 5, 10(2B)km, Rating: 2A
CONTACT: Julia Westerberg
pjwest...@comcast.net
(541) 967-3001
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Both routes are on paved sidewalks/streets & on gravel/dirt paths in
Bush Park, the site of the
Salem Art Fair. Walk goes to Fairmount Hills neighborhood with
attractive mansions and
gardens including the Governor's Mansion. The 10k route also includes
going through the lovely
grounds of Deepwood Museum.
Directions to the start table
755 Mission St SE, Salem, OR 97302From North or South I-5: Exit 253
(Mission Street); head to
Salem approximately 2.5 miles on Mission Street to Salem Hospital Bldg M
at Mission/Church by
playground. Park on street .
Comments
The walk event is in conjunction with the annual Salem Art Fair &
Festival (10 AM-7 PM) held in
nearby Bush's Pasture Park. Do the walk and then enjoy the Fair for $8
(senior/veteran); $10
(adult). Non-service dogs are not allowed at the Fair but ok for this
walk. Info:
https://salemartfair.org
Tue, Sep 17th, 2024 Santiam Wagon Road, Oregon
Walking History
Albany Fitwalkers
Hike a portion of the old Wagon Road along the wild South Santiam River.
A two part walk with the
second part to a cave structure with ancient petroglyphs. Enjoy a picnic
at Cascadia park after.
SANCTION #: SN: 126541
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: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: No Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Santiam Highway 20 Milepost 52.5
Directions to the start table
Santiam Highway Milepost 52.5
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 AvenueCorvallis 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
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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