Wed. Hayden Island - Sat. Cedar Hills - Mon. Vancouver - Tue. Cape Perpetua
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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/
JUL 12 @ 9:15 TO 9:30AM (for 10 KM) (WEDNESDAY)
9:15 TO 10:00AM (for 5KM)
PORTLAND, OR
Holiday Inn, 909 N Hayden Island Dr.
Register in parking lot.
Hayden Island Group Walk – YRE 754
The walk will have 2 five km loops. The east loop is on a path
along the Columbia River with great views including Mt Hood on sunny
days. The second loop is to the west and goes into the shopping mall
then again along the Columbia River. The walk is rated 1A for the 5 & 10 km.
Optional Lunch: Island Café, 250 Tomahawk Island Dr.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Sat, Jul 15th, 2023 Portland, Oregon
35th Anniversary Cedar Milers
Cedar Milers
SANCTION #: SN: 123975
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9 am - 11 pm
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Dan Webster
cedarmilers...@gmail.com
(971) 221-4994
COUNTY: Washington County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: No
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
This walk celebrates the Cedar Milers 35th Anniversary. We'll be
trekking around and about the
Cedar Mill area where our club was formed. You'll see some of the
original Cedar Miler banners,
signs, and K-markers.
Start phrase: Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church, Portland, OR
Directions to the start table
14175 NW Cornell Rd. From I-5 Northbound, take Hwy 217 to Hwy 26 West.
Use Exit 67, NW
Murray Rd. Turn Right on NW Murray Rd. to NW Cornell Rd. Turn Left on
Cornell. Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church is on your Right, past Sunset Athletic Club.From
I-5 Southbound, take
I-405 South. Exit Hwy 26 West. Go West on Hwy 26 to Exit 67, NW Murray
Rd. Continue as
above.
Comments
WOC: listed at start table -- ESVA: listed at start table
JUL17 @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (MONDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Parking across from Marshall House
1301 Officers Row (Evergreen Blvd.)
Ft Vancouver Historic Walk – YRE 138
Walk in the downtown and in historic Ft. Vancouver area. The walk
is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 Cape Perpetua Oregon Coast, Oregon
Old Growth Forest
Albany Fitwalkers
See Old Growth Forest and interesting formation along the rugged coast area.
SANCTION #: SN: 123994
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 - 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Lincoln County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Day use passes required at this area of one of the most rugged yet
beautiful views, on this 2700
acre area set asidein 1966, of the Oregon Coast. Friendly and
Knowledgeable naturalists are
available to answer questions and provide interpretive services along
Cape Perpetua's 27 miles of
trails.
Directions to the start table
2400 US Hwy. 101. Cape Perpetua is located 20 miles North of Florence OR
and about 2 miles
South of Yachats OR. Park at the Visitors Center day use parking area.
The walk will begin from
the Visitors Center.
Comments
Towering 800 feet over the protected shoreline, the Cape Perpetua
Headland is the highest
viewpoint accessible by car in Oregon. This consists of 2700 hundred
acres among which are
giant Spruce tree's along its 26 miles of hiking trails. Open 7 days a
week, the visitors center
offers cultural and natural history of the area. with a beautiful rugged
coastline a nd great
viewpoints this walk will not disappoint. Following the walk it is a
short drive up the coast to
friendly Yachats to enjoy a nice lunch. It is suggested to bring water
and snacks as this walk, with
tis many attractions could take a little longer than your average walk.
There are restrooms and
water at the start and along the route. Pets are welcome, all leash and
cleanup laws apply.There
is a US FOREST Fee for using the Rec. and parking lot. Passes honored:
Day pass annual NW
forest pass, Golden Eagle passport, Golden Age Pass, WA or OR Rec. Pass,
or Pacific Coast
Pass
JUL 19 @ 9:15 TO 9:30AM (for 10 KM) (WEDNESDAY)
9:15 TO 10AM (for 5KM)
FAIRVIEW, OR
Fred Meyer (Outside), 22855 NE Park Lane, Wood Village.
Register for the walk then drive about 2 miles to the Start
Blue Lake Group walk – YRE 2249
Walk on Street shoulders and sidewalks in nice residential
areas then circle the inside of Blue Lake Park. (NOTE- Dogs are not
allowed in Blue Lake Park so if you bring your dog you would have a 15
to 20 minute wait until we finish the inside Blue Lake Park.) 6 km
returns to start and the 10km circles Fairview Lake and the many
beautiful new homes.
The walk is rated 1A for the 6 km & 10 km
Optional Lunch: Bumpers, 21935 NE Halsey
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
JUL 20 @ @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (THURSDAY)
HAZEL DELL, WA
Black Rock Coffee, 7710 NE 5th Ave
Register is parking lot away from 78th St.
Hazel Dell Group Walk – YRE 425
Walk in attractive residential neighborhoods and parks in the
Hazel Dell area.
The walk is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 Cape Meares State Scenic Viewp, Oregon
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Albany Fitwalkers
A beautiful walk with stunning views through old growth forest and the
largest Sitka Spruce in Oregon.
A portion of the walk will also go along a portion of he beach and back
to explore the park.
SANCTION #: SN: 124028
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 to 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Tillamook County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Lighthouses II
Par-For-The-Course
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Sate Day use Park permit required.
Directions to the start table
Cape Meares State scenic Viewpoint. From Tillamook take 3rd Street
(Hwy.131) West toward
Oceanside/Netarts. Drive 1.8 miles & Right on Bay Ocean Drive. Drive 5.3
miles and Left on
Cape Meares Loop rd. Go 2 miles and Right on Lighthouse Road. Then 1/2
mile to the day use
parking. Day Use Parking Pass required.
Comments
Known for its Lighthouse, stunning views and the Octopusshaped Sitka
Spruce, Cape Meares
State Viewpoint is a must see when arriving at the park. The out and
back trail will take us past
the Octopus Tree and to the largest Sitka Spruce in Oregon. After
returning the trail will go along
the lighthouse road a short way to a trail that brings you to the beach
portion of the walk, you will
then return up to and a walk around the Cape Meares Lighthouse.
Sat, Jul 22nd, 2023 Ecola State Park, Oregon
Tillamook Rock
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 124031
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 to 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 6, 11km, Rating: 3B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Tillamook 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: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
This event is held inside a state park that has a required entrance fee.
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Ecola State Park. From Hwy. 101 turn West to City Center Cannon Beach.
turn onto 5th street
and drive a short way onto the Ecola State park Road. ending at Ecola
State Park.
Comments
One of the more beautiful areas of the Oregon Coast with unique beach's
and excellent views.
The trail can be quite demanding in places along the 6k out and back,
but well worth doing. The
11k continues on the cannon beach Trailto end at a hikers camp ground
and returns on the
Clatsop Loop Trail. While at the Hikers camp you can walk out 1/8 miles
to a view point to see the
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse more than a mile off shore. This can be a
demanding hike, bring
snacks and water. Walking sticks recommended.Pets on leash are welcome.
JUL 24 @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (MONDAY)
CAMAS, WA
Heritage Park at Lacamas Lake, 303 NW Lake Rd.
Register in the parking lot
Lacamas Trail Group Walk - YRE 364
A picturesque walk along Lacamas Lake's multi-user gravel trail
with eagles and ospreys overhead and waterfowl on the lake.
The walk rated 1B (easy) for the 5 km
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Tue, July 25, Depoe Bay
Registration: between 9:45am – 10:00 am outside Gracie's
Where: Gracie's Sea Hag, 58 US-101, Depoe Bay
Sponsored By: Willamette Wanderers / 5/6/10k, rated 2
Description: Depoe Bay is Oregon's Whale Watching Capital This walk
traverses the small community of Depoe Bay. The 10k route does the three
loops: a forested trail loop and two coastal residential loops on bluffs
providing beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The 5k is the forest
trail rated 2C (2B option). The 6k focuses on the two coastal loops. All
loops include downtown. Walking poles are suggested. Walk includes the
World's Smallest Harbor.
Driving directions: Gracie's is located on Hwy 101 in the downtown area.
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.html
for any changes or updates
JUL 26 @ 9:15 TO 9:30AM (for 10 KM) (WEDNESDAY)
9:15 TO 10AM (for 5KM)
TUALATIN, OR
Starbucks, 8639 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd.
Register outside of Starbucks
Ice Age Group walk – YRE 1431
The walk is along the scenic Tualatin River on the Ice Age Trail
and into Browns Ferry Park also on the Tualatin River. You will also see
a Mammoth Skeleton that was uncovered in Tualatin on display in the
Library and an Ice Cave Bear Skeleton on display in Cabela's.
The walk is rated 1A (Easy) for the 6 km & 10 km
Optional Lunch: Brix, 8187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
JUL 27 @ @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (THURSDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Parking across from Marshall House
1301 Officers Row (Evergreen Blvd.)
Princess Ilchee Group Walk – YRE 369
Walk along the Columbia River and in Ft Vancouver crossing over
the Lewis and Clark Centennial Land Bridge
The Walk is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Sat, Jul 29th, 2023 Shotgun Creek, Oregon
Finding Bigfoot 3
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 121605
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Lane County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Watch for sticks that look like snakes and beware of possible Bigfoot
contact.
Directions to the start table
Shotgun Creek Road Marcola, OR From I-5 North. Take exit 216 and Left on
Hwy. 226, Drive
11.1 miles through Brownsville and Crawfordsville. Right at Brush
Creek/Marcola/Springfield sign
onto Brush Creek Road. drive 12.3 miles and Right at Shotgun Creek sign,
then 1.7 miles to the
parking area near the shelter.From Eugene/Springfield, Take Hwy. 126. to
exit 42nd
Street/Marcola Left at light. Right at Stop signonto Marcola Hwy. Drive
13.3 miles and Left to
follow as above.
Comments
This is an awesome trails walk with diversified stands of forest and
fauna. abounding with much
wildlife in the area. A great way to spend a warm summer day walking at
a leisurely pace in the
shade of this forested area. After walking folks may enjoy a free
barbecue with water or soft
drinks provided.
JUL 31@ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (MONDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fisher Landing Fred Meyer, 16600 SE McGillivray Blvd.
Register in back by the Garden Center
Tech Center Park Group Walk – YRE 1017
A pleasant walk through parks, upscale neighborhoods and an
expansive Central Park with playgrounds and many water features.
The Walk is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
AUG 2 @ 9:15 TO 9:30AM (for 10 KM) (WEDNESDAY)
9:15 TO 10AM (for 5KM)
BATTLE GROUND, WA
Moulton Falls, 27781 NE Lucia Falls Rd.
Register in the 2nd parking lot on narrow paved entrance road. Look
for orange volkswalk sign.
Moulton Falls Group Walk – Event
The walk is mostly on a converted RR right of way with compacted
gravel surface. The walk will go along the Lewis River and pass Moulton
Falls and Yacolt Falls (Big Tree Creek Falls). There is about a km of
natural paths with small sections that require your attention or can be
bypassed.
The walk is rated 1B (easy) for the 5 km, 2B (moderate for the10 km).
Optional lunch: Northwood Public House and Brewery, 1401 SE
Rasmussen Blvd.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
NO WALK ON AUG 3 as it is Burnt Bridge Trail Cleanup over a 5 km trail.
AUG 4 @ 9:15 TO 9:30 PM (FRIDAY)
RIDGEFIELD, WA
Fairgrounds Community Park, 216 NW 164th St..
Register in Parking Lot
Fairgrounds Group Walk – Event
The walk is two 5 km loops. The fairgrounds 5 km loop will be done
for both the 5km and 10 routes. This route will start in the park and
use a small connector trail to the fairground entrance (1.5km). Once
inside the Fairgrounds walkers will do a 2 km loop in the fair an then
return to Fairgrounds Community Park. The other loop (done at the
start) for the 10 km walkers will walk along a paved road with one of
the largest Little Libraries and then walk on trails inside Whipple
Creek and return to the Fairgrounds Park for the start of the second
loop. Free fair tickets should be available for all walkers. If you
can get some from your local Fred Meyers, please bring them with you.
The Walk is rated 1B (easy) for the 5 km and 2B (moderate) for the
10 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Sat, Aug 5th, 2023 Boring, Oregon
Cazadero Trail
East County Windwalkers
Walk along a packed gravel path through the Deep Creek Canyon. This is
an in and out trail with an
optional nature trail loop (rated C) running beside the Northfork Deep
Creek.
SANCTION #: SN: 124311
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
DISTANCE: 5, 10(2C)km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Teresa Meisner
Teres...@msn.com
(503) 422-2967
COUNTY: Clackamas County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
The walk is mostly on unpaved trails.
Directions to the start table
The starting point is at the Boring Grange, aka Nutz-n-Boltz Theater
located at 27861 SE Grange
St. in Boring, Oregon. Directions: From I-205 Northbound take Exit #12
(OR-212E/OR-224E).
Follow OR-212E 8.4 miles to SE Grange St. Turn left on SE Grange St.
Free Parking is in the
Grange Street Parking Lot.From I-205 Southbound take Exit 13 (OR 212E/OR
224E) Follow
OR-212E 8.4 miles to SE Grange St. Turn left on SE Grange St. Free
Parking is on the Grange
Street Parking Lot.
Comments
Enjoy the small town of Boring, Oregon, whose sister city is Dull,
Scotland. The walk takes you
through a small park and crosses over the highway to the Cazadero Trail.
This trail runs along
Deep Creek through a wooded area. The 10K takes you to the end of the
trail where a long gone
railroad trestle crossed the creek
AUG 7 @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (MONDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Pacific Community Park, 1515 NE 164th Ave.
Register in Parking Lot
Maple Crest Group Walk – YRE
The walk is in gorgeous neighborhoods, in nice parks and on
forested paved trails.
The Walk is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Sat, Aug 12th, 2023 Washougal, Washington
Washougal Art Festival
Vancouver USA Volkssporters
Stroll through the town of Washougal past murals, sculptures & more
thanks to the Washougal Arts &
Culture Alliance. The Washougal Art Fair in Reflection Plaza will offer
artist booths & food vendors
SANCTION #: SN: 124294
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 8:30-12:30
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Janet Traweek
Jltr...@yahoo.com
(360) 601-9534
COUNTY: Clark 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: Easy Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Washougal Community Center
Directions to the start table
From highways 205 and 5 in Vancouver, head west on highway 14. Pass
exits for Camas and at
the first roundabout in Washougal take the 3rd exit toward the Pendleton
Store and downtown
Washougal. Just past the Arco, turn right on C St. At the next
intersection, turn left on Durgan,
follow it to the parking lot on your right, for the Washougal Community
Center. Park here and walk
one block south to the start table at the Arts Festival, Reflection
Plaza, at Main St. and Pendleton
Way
WalkFest Vancouver BC (Canada) - September 22-24, 2023 Registration is
Now Open
The Vancouver ‘Venturers will be pleased to welcome you to WalkFest 2023
in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.
Enjoy a weekend of walks that showcases the spectacular natural beauty
of the area as well as the historical areas of Stanley Park, Gastown,
Chinatown and the West End.
An optional 3-hour harbour cruise and onboard banquet will take you
under the Lions Gate and Burrard bridges into False Creek passing
Granville Island, Rogers Arena, and the iconic Science World building.
Come early or stay late and start planning your visit to Vancouver in
September.
https://vancouverventurers.com/walkfest-vancouver-2023/
You can find information for any event, any state at the AVA.org site
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php
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.
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/
JUL 12 @ 9:15 TO 9:30AM (for 10 KM) (WEDNESDAY)
9:15 TO 10:00AM (for 5KM)
PORTLAND, OR
Holiday Inn, 909 N Hayden Island Dr.
Register in parking lot.
Hayden Island Group Walk – YRE 754
The walk will have 2 five km loops. The east loop is on a path
along the Columbia River with great views including Mt Hood on sunny
days. The second loop is to the west and goes into the shopping mall
then again along the Columbia River. The walk is rated 1A for the 5 & 10 km.
Optional Lunch: Island Café, 250 Tomahawk Island Dr.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Sat, Jul 15th, 2023 Portland, Oregon
35th Anniversary Cedar Milers
Cedar Milers
SANCTION #: SN: 123975
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9 am - 11 pm
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Dan Webster
cedarmilers...@gmail.com
(971) 221-4994
COUNTY: Washington County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: No
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
This walk celebrates the Cedar Milers 35th Anniversary. We'll be
trekking around and about the
Cedar Mill area where our club was formed. You'll see some of the
original Cedar Miler banners,
signs, and K-markers.
Start phrase: Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church, Portland, OR
Directions to the start table
14175 NW Cornell Rd. From I-5 Northbound, take Hwy 217 to Hwy 26 West.
Use Exit 67, NW
Murray Rd. Turn Right on NW Murray Rd. to NW Cornell Rd. Turn Left on
Cornell. Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church is on your Right, past Sunset Athletic Club.From
I-5 Southbound, take
I-405 South. Exit Hwy 26 West. Go West on Hwy 26 to Exit 67, NW Murray
Rd. Continue as
above.
Comments
WOC: listed at start table -- ESVA: listed at start table
JUL17 @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (MONDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Parking across from Marshall House
1301 Officers Row (Evergreen Blvd.)
Ft Vancouver Historic Walk – YRE 138
Walk in the downtown and in historic Ft. Vancouver area. The walk
is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 Cape Perpetua Oregon Coast, Oregon
Old Growth Forest
Albany Fitwalkers
See Old Growth Forest and interesting formation along the rugged coast area.
SANCTION #: SN: 123994
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 - 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Lincoln County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Day use passes required at this area of one of the most rugged yet
beautiful views, on this 2700
acre area set asidein 1966, of the Oregon Coast. Friendly and
Knowledgeable naturalists are
available to answer questions and provide interpretive services along
Cape Perpetua's 27 miles of
trails.
Directions to the start table
2400 US Hwy. 101. Cape Perpetua is located 20 miles North of Florence OR
and about 2 miles
South of Yachats OR. Park at the Visitors Center day use parking area.
The walk will begin from
the Visitors Center.
Comments
Towering 800 feet over the protected shoreline, the Cape Perpetua
Headland is the highest
viewpoint accessible by car in Oregon. This consists of 2700 hundred
acres among which are
giant Spruce tree's along its 26 miles of hiking trails. Open 7 days a
week, the visitors center
offers cultural and natural history of the area. with a beautiful rugged
coastline a nd great
viewpoints this walk will not disappoint. Following the walk it is a
short drive up the coast to
friendly Yachats to enjoy a nice lunch. It is suggested to bring water
and snacks as this walk, with
tis many attractions could take a little longer than your average walk.
There are restrooms and
water at the start and along the route. Pets are welcome, all leash and
cleanup laws apply.There
is a US FOREST Fee for using the Rec. and parking lot. Passes honored:
Day pass annual NW
forest pass, Golden Eagle passport, Golden Age Pass, WA or OR Rec. Pass,
or Pacific Coast
Pass
JUL 19 @ 9:15 TO 9:30AM (for 10 KM) (WEDNESDAY)
9:15 TO 10AM (for 5KM)
FAIRVIEW, OR
Fred Meyer (Outside), 22855 NE Park Lane, Wood Village.
Register for the walk then drive about 2 miles to the Start
Blue Lake Group walk – YRE 2249
Walk on Street shoulders and sidewalks in nice residential
areas then circle the inside of Blue Lake Park. (NOTE- Dogs are not
allowed in Blue Lake Park so if you bring your dog you would have a 15
to 20 minute wait until we finish the inside Blue Lake Park.) 6 km
returns to start and the 10km circles Fairview Lake and the many
beautiful new homes.
The walk is rated 1A for the 6 km & 10 km
Optional Lunch: Bumpers, 21935 NE Halsey
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
JUL 20 @ @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (THURSDAY)
HAZEL DELL, WA
Black Rock Coffee, 7710 NE 5th Ave
Register is parking lot away from 78th St.
Hazel Dell Group Walk – YRE 425
Walk in attractive residential neighborhoods and parks in the
Hazel Dell area.
The walk is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Fri, Jul 21st, 2023 Cape Meares State Scenic Viewp, Oregon
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Albany Fitwalkers
A beautiful walk with stunning views through old growth forest and the
largest Sitka Spruce in Oregon.
A portion of the walk will also go along a portion of he beach and back
to explore the park.
SANCTION #: SN: 124028
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 to 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Tillamook County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Lighthouses II
Par-For-The-Course
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Sate Day use Park permit required.
Directions to the start table
Cape Meares State scenic Viewpoint. From Tillamook take 3rd Street
(Hwy.131) West toward
Oceanside/Netarts. Drive 1.8 miles & Right on Bay Ocean Drive. Drive 5.3
miles and Left on
Cape Meares Loop rd. Go 2 miles and Right on Lighthouse Road. Then 1/2
mile to the day use
parking. Day Use Parking Pass required.
Comments
Known for its Lighthouse, stunning views and the Octopusshaped Sitka
Spruce, Cape Meares
State Viewpoint is a must see when arriving at the park. The out and
back trail will take us past
the Octopus Tree and to the largest Sitka Spruce in Oregon. After
returning the trail will go along
the lighthouse road a short way to a trail that brings you to the beach
portion of the walk, you will
then return up to and a walk around the Cape Meares Lighthouse.
Sat, Jul 22nd, 2023 Ecola State Park, Oregon
Tillamook Rock
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 124031
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 to 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 6, 11km, Rating: 3B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Tillamook 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: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
This event is held inside a state park that has a required entrance fee.
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Ecola State Park. From Hwy. 101 turn West to City Center Cannon Beach.
turn onto 5th street
and drive a short way onto the Ecola State park Road. ending at Ecola
State Park.
Comments
One of the more beautiful areas of the Oregon Coast with unique beach's
and excellent views.
The trail can be quite demanding in places along the 6k out and back,
but well worth doing. The
11k continues on the cannon beach Trailto end at a hikers camp ground
and returns on the
Clatsop Loop Trail. While at the Hikers camp you can walk out 1/8 miles
to a view point to see the
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse more than a mile off shore. This can be a
demanding hike, bring
snacks and water. Walking sticks recommended.Pets on leash are welcome.
JUL 24 @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (MONDAY)
CAMAS, WA
Heritage Park at Lacamas Lake, 303 NW Lake Rd.
Register in the parking lot
Lacamas Trail Group Walk - YRE 364
A picturesque walk along Lacamas Lake's multi-user gravel trail
with eagles and ospreys overhead and waterfowl on the lake.
The walk rated 1B (easy) for the 5 km
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Tue, July 25, Depoe Bay
Registration: between 9:45am – 10:00 am outside Gracie's
Where: Gracie's Sea Hag, 58 US-101, Depoe Bay
Sponsored By: Willamette Wanderers / 5/6/10k, rated 2
Description: Depoe Bay is Oregon's Whale Watching Capital This walk
traverses the small community of Depoe Bay. The 10k route does the three
loops: a forested trail loop and two coastal residential loops on bluffs
providing beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The 5k is the forest
trail rated 2C (2B option). The 6k focuses on the two coastal loops. All
loops include downtown. Walking poles are suggested. Walk includes the
World's Smallest Harbor.
Driving directions: Gracie's is located on Hwy 101 in the downtown area.
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.html
for any changes or updates
JUL 26 @ 9:15 TO 9:30AM (for 10 KM) (WEDNESDAY)
9:15 TO 10AM (for 5KM)
TUALATIN, OR
Starbucks, 8639 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd.
Register outside of Starbucks
Ice Age Group walk – YRE 1431
The walk is along the scenic Tualatin River on the Ice Age Trail
and into Browns Ferry Park also on the Tualatin River. You will also see
a Mammoth Skeleton that was uncovered in Tualatin on display in the
Library and an Ice Cave Bear Skeleton on display in Cabela's.
The walk is rated 1A (Easy) for the 6 km & 10 km
Optional Lunch: Brix, 8187 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
JUL 27 @ @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (THURSDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Parking across from Marshall House
1301 Officers Row (Evergreen Blvd.)
Princess Ilchee Group Walk – YRE 369
Walk along the Columbia River and in Ft Vancouver crossing over
the Lewis and Clark Centennial Land Bridge
The Walk is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Sat, Jul 29th, 2023 Shotgun Creek, Oregon
Finding Bigfoot 3
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 121605
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Lane County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Watch for sticks that look like snakes and beware of possible Bigfoot
contact.
Directions to the start table
Shotgun Creek Road Marcola, OR From I-5 North. Take exit 216 and Left on
Hwy. 226, Drive
11.1 miles through Brownsville and Crawfordsville. Right at Brush
Creek/Marcola/Springfield sign
onto Brush Creek Road. drive 12.3 miles and Right at Shotgun Creek sign,
then 1.7 miles to the
parking area near the shelter.From Eugene/Springfield, Take Hwy. 126. to
exit 42nd
Street/Marcola Left at light. Right at Stop signonto Marcola Hwy. Drive
13.3 miles and Left to
follow as above.
Comments
This is an awesome trails walk with diversified stands of forest and
fauna. abounding with much
wildlife in the area. A great way to spend a warm summer day walking at
a leisurely pace in the
shade of this forested area. After walking folks may enjoy a free
barbecue with water or soft
drinks provided.
JUL 31@ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (MONDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fisher Landing Fred Meyer, 16600 SE McGillivray Blvd.
Register in back by the Garden Center
Tech Center Park Group Walk – YRE 1017
A pleasant walk through parks, upscale neighborhoods and an
expansive Central Park with playgrounds and many water features.
The Walk is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
AUG 2 @ 9:15 TO 9:30AM (for 10 KM) (WEDNESDAY)
9:15 TO 10AM (for 5KM)
BATTLE GROUND, WA
Moulton Falls, 27781 NE Lucia Falls Rd.
Register in the 2nd parking lot on narrow paved entrance road. Look
for orange volkswalk sign.
Moulton Falls Group Walk – Event
The walk is mostly on a converted RR right of way with compacted
gravel surface. The walk will go along the Lewis River and pass Moulton
Falls and Yacolt Falls (Big Tree Creek Falls). There is about a km of
natural paths with small sections that require your attention or can be
bypassed.
The walk is rated 1B (easy) for the 5 km, 2B (moderate for the10 km).
Optional lunch: Northwood Public House and Brewery, 1401 SE
Rasmussen Blvd.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
NO WALK ON AUG 3 as it is Burnt Bridge Trail Cleanup over a 5 km trail.
AUG 4 @ 9:15 TO 9:30 PM (FRIDAY)
RIDGEFIELD, WA
Fairgrounds Community Park, 216 NW 164th St..
Register in Parking Lot
Fairgrounds Group Walk – Event
The walk is two 5 km loops. The fairgrounds 5 km loop will be done
for both the 5km and 10 routes. This route will start in the park and
use a small connector trail to the fairground entrance (1.5km). Once
inside the Fairgrounds walkers will do a 2 km loop in the fair an then
return to Fairgrounds Community Park. The other loop (done at the
start) for the 10 km walkers will walk along a paved road with one of
the largest Little Libraries and then walk on trails inside Whipple
Creek and return to the Fairgrounds Park for the start of the second
loop. Free fair tickets should be available for all walkers. If you
can get some from your local Fred Meyers, please bring them with you.
The Walk is rated 1B (easy) for the 5 km and 2B (moderate) for the
10 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Sat, Aug 5th, 2023 Boring, Oregon
Cazadero Trail
East County Windwalkers
Walk along a packed gravel path through the Deep Creek Canyon. This is
an in and out trail with an
optional nature trail loop (rated C) running beside the Northfork Deep
Creek.
SANCTION #: SN: 124311
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
DISTANCE: 5, 10(2C)km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Teresa Meisner
Teres...@msn.com
(503) 422-2967
COUNTY: Clackamas County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
The walk is mostly on unpaved trails.
Directions to the start table
The starting point is at the Boring Grange, aka Nutz-n-Boltz Theater
located at 27861 SE Grange
St. in Boring, Oregon. Directions: From I-205 Northbound take Exit #12
(OR-212E/OR-224E).
Follow OR-212E 8.4 miles to SE Grange St. Turn left on SE Grange St.
Free Parking is in the
Grange Street Parking Lot.From I-205 Southbound take Exit 13 (OR 212E/OR
224E) Follow
OR-212E 8.4 miles to SE Grange St. Turn left on SE Grange St. Free
Parking is on the Grange
Street Parking Lot.
Comments
Enjoy the small town of Boring, Oregon, whose sister city is Dull,
Scotland. The walk takes you
through a small park and crosses over the highway to the Cazadero Trail.
This trail runs along
Deep Creek through a wooded area. The 10K takes you to the end of the
trail where a long gone
railroad trestle crossed the creek
AUG 7 @ 6:15 TO 6:30 PM (MONDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Pacific Community Park, 1515 NE 164th Ave.
Register in Parking Lot
Maple Crest Group Walk – YRE
The walk is in gorgeous neighborhoods, in nice parks and on
forested paved trails.
The Walk is rated 1A (easy) for the 5 km.
POC Dick Baker 360-991-8806
Sat, Aug 12th, 2023 Washougal, Washington
Washougal Art Festival
Vancouver USA Volkssporters
Stroll through the town of Washougal past murals, sculptures & more
thanks to the Washougal Arts &
Culture Alliance. The Washougal Art Fair in Reflection Plaza will offer
artist booths & food vendors
SANCTION #: SN: 124294
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 8:30-12:30
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Janet Traweek
Jltr...@yahoo.com
(360) 601-9534
COUNTY: Clark 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: Easy Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Washougal Community Center
Directions to the start table
From highways 205 and 5 in Vancouver, head west on highway 14. Pass
exits for Camas and at
the first roundabout in Washougal take the 3rd exit toward the Pendleton
Store and downtown
Washougal. Just past the Arco, turn right on C St. At the next
intersection, turn left on Durgan,
follow it to the parking lot on your right, for the Washougal Community
Center. Park here and walk
one block south to the start table at the Arts Festival, Reflection
Plaza, at Main St. and Pendleton
Way
WalkFest Vancouver BC (Canada) - September 22-24, 2023 Registration is
Now Open
The Vancouver ‘Venturers will be pleased to welcome you to WalkFest 2023
in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.
Enjoy a weekend of walks that showcases the spectacular natural beauty
of the area as well as the historical areas of Stanley Park, Gastown,
Chinatown and the West End.
An optional 3-hour harbour cruise and onboard banquet will take you
under the Lions Gate and Burrard bridges into False Creek passing
Granville Island, Rogers Arena, and the iconic Science World building.
Come early or stay late and start planning your visit to Vancouver in
September.
https://vancouverventurers.com/walkfest-vancouver-2023/
You can find information for any event, any state at the AVA.org site
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php
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.
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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