Wed 2/18 West Linn - Wed. 2/25 Vancouver

[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/

FEB 18 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
WEST LINN, OR
Willamette Coffee House, 2050 8th Ave. Suite D
West Linn Walk – YRE 2041 Walk takes you through the former town of Historic Willamette, now named West Linn. Walk has some hills. See a replica meteorite. You will see where the Tualatin River joins into the Willamette River on the 10 km route
5 and 10 km - rated 2A (moderate)
POC Dick (360) 991 8806

FEB 25 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Parkrose Hardware. 8000 E Mill Plain Blvd.
Heights Neighborhood Walk – YRE 116
Walk through beautiful neighborhoods, magnificent views, nice neighborhood parks and seasonal flowers.
5 and 10 km Rated 1A (Easy)
POC Dick (360) 991 8806

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.

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 Stor

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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.