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Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Walking-Oregon-and-SW-Washington/
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https://www.meetup.com/Rogue-Valley-Walkers-Meetup/
MAR 5 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
GRESHAM, OR
Theresa’s, 22741 NE Park Lane, Suite E
If the weather is not raining registration will be in front of the
Wood Village Fred Meyers, west end near Starbucks.
Salish Ponds Walk – YRE 1489
Walk through three distinct areas: the planned community of
Fairview, Fairview Park which includes several larger-than-life carved
statues, and then around Salish Pond.
5 and 10 km, rated 1B (easy)
POC Ed Hainline 360 -921-1909
Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 Springfield, Oregon
Dorris Ranch
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a scenic walk on paved trail along the Middle Fork of the
Willamette River in this City Park.
Dorris Ranch, founded in 1892, started the country's first commercial
hazelnut operation in 1905.
SANCTION #: SN: 129136
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM; registration 9:45-10
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 12km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Lin Crimshaw
line...@q.com
(971) 599-0778
COUNTY: Lane County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Easy Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
This walk in a Springfield City Park starts almost a mile SW from
downtown. Enjoy a scenic walk
along the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. The out-back route
provides many views of the
Willamette River on a paved trail. The 12k goes to Clearwater Park with
restrooms before
returning to the start. Dorris Ranch was founded in 1892 and started the
country's first commercial
filbert business in 1905. Eastern Filbert Blight hit the trees in 2015
which were removed in
phases & finished in Nov 2024. The final planting of blight-resistant
trees in 40 acres was done
in Jan 2025.
Directions to the start table
Dorris Ranch Park, Springfield, From I-5, exit 191. Right on Glenwood at
stop sign; Right on
OR126 at traffic light, follow signs to downtown Springfield and go
through 2 traffic circles to cross
Willamette River bridge. Right on 2nd St (2nd on right; Pioneer Pkwy
West) on left). Go
almost one mile and through gate at Dorris Ranch City Park and turn Left
to parking lot where the
walk begins.
Comments
WOC: Historic Houses, Nature, Nuts, Orchards, Parks, Pedestrian Bridges,
Rivers, Trails. ESVA:
Strolling Along the Rivers
Sunday, March 9: Dallas, OR, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Register between 9:45 & 10.
Join the Willamette Wanderers as they walk their Parks, Creek, Trail
& More 5/k10k routes.
The 10k includes a hilly section of newer houses while both routes include
the shady Rickreall Creek Trail and the new Japanese Garden in City Park.
Meet at Tater’s Cafe, 683 SE Jefferson St, Dallas, Don’t park in
their parking lot.
Driving directions: From OR22 West & OR99W: west on OR223
(becomes Ellendale Ave).
Left at traffic light at Kings Valley Hwy. OR223 is then known as Main
St. Turn left at Oak
from Main and then left on Jefferson. Tater's on the left.
Information: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001;
Sunday only: 541-979-0139.
MAR 12 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
West Coast Fitness, 7522 N Lombard St.
St Johns Group Walk- YRE 73
Walk thru Pier Park with many Doug Fir Trees, Cathedral Park with
views of the Willamette River and the St Johns bridge supports (looks
like a Cathedral) and in the old downtown commercial district.
5 km rated 1A (easy)10 km rated 2A (moderate)
POC Ed Hainline 360 -921-1909
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025 Beaverton, Oregon
St. Patrick's Teddy Bear
Cedar Milers
SANCTION #: SN: 128881
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm; finish by 3 pm
DISTANCE: 6, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Dan Webster
walkin...@comcast.net
(971) 221-4994
COUNTY: Washington 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: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
We'll be heading east through Beaverton, passing through several parks,
neighborhoods, and
some retail areas. Suitable for strollers.--- The OTSVA meeting will be
held 1-2pm. It will either
be in the Mall or at a reserved room at the main Beaverton Library.
Start phrase: Cedar Hills Crossing Mall
Directions to the start table
3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 ## I-5 NORTHBOUND: Take
OR-217. North to
exit #1 (Walker Rd). LEFT at top of ramp crossing over OR-217. LEFT on
SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
RIGHT into Cedar Hills Crossing parking lot. Enter mall through front
doors under big Powell's
Books sign. ## I-5 SOUTHBOUND: Take I-405 exit. Then exit #1D
(Beaverton/Oregon Coast)
onto US-26 (Sunset Hwy W). Take exit #68 turning LEFT onto SW Cedar
Hills Blvd. Continue as
above. ## I-84 WESTBOUND: Merge onto I-5 to cross the river. Continue as
above.
Comments
This event is our annual Teddy Bear collection for the Dougy Center in
Portland. We prefer bears
and other animals about 12-14" in height, just big enough for a child to
hug. -- AVA: Par 4 Course,
Step 2 Beat --WOC: High School, Ink (10k), Italian, Japanese, Java,
Noodles, Nuts (10k), Palm
Tree, Park, Pedestrian Bridge, Playground, Quality, Queen (10k) -- ESVA:
Front Line Heroes, Tell
Me A Story (Bookstore) -- Pets permitted but NOT in building(s). Owners
responsible for leash
and clean up laws
MAR 19 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Columbia Sportswear Factory Outlet
1323 SE Tacoma St.
Register in parking lot.
Three Bridges Walk – YRE 873
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.
6 and 11 km rated 1B (easy)
POC Ed Hainline 360 -921-1909
Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 Corvallis, Oregon
Adrienne's walk
Albany Fitwalkers
The walk starts on a board walk through some wetland areas with possible
sightings of Beaver,
Herons, Deer and other wildlife. Portions of the walk go though some
upscale neighborhoods a well.
SANCTION #: SN: 128934
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Donald Eugene 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
Sunset Park SW Corvallis. From Corvallis west on highway 20 to 3rd light
at 35th Street. Left on
35th street to curve Right onto Country Club Road continue on Country
Club to 45th St. Right and
immediate Left into parking area. Rest rooms at Sunset Park a short
distance. The walk starts on
the board walk at the South West corner of the lot.
Comments
The restrooms are in Sunset Park, a short walk on the side walk at the
south end of the parking
lot. this walk could be a little damp or slightly muddy on the trail for
the 10k. wear appropriate
shoes
MAR 26 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
HILLSBORO, OR
Peet’s Coffee and Tea,
10150 NE Cornell Rd.
Register in parking area
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)
POC Ed Hainline 360 -921-1909
Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 Amity, Oregon
Town & Country Walk
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a Spring walk in a small town known for its multitude of daffodils
. Walk in the town as well as
out in the country where in both places you can enjoy the daffodils and
blooming cherry trees.
SANCTION #: SN: 129142
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM, register between 9:45 & 10
DISTANCE: 5, 11km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Yamhill County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
This is a TGW event with registration between 9:45 to 10 AM. Group walks
will be available but
people do not have to walk with the groups. The 5k focuses on this small
town's downtown
business and residential areas while the 11K also includes a walk in the
countryside on both sides
of 99W. Daffodils will be blooming along with cherry trees. Routes will
mostly be done on paved
walkways.
Directions to the start table
Amity City Park, 510 S Trade St. Right on 5th Street from southbound 99W
& left on 5th St. from
northbound 99W. Park is about 1/4 mile from 99W on the right. Amity is
about 10 miles south of
McMinnville on 99W.
Comments
For many years there was a popular AVA Daffodil walk in Amity. This walk
provides an
opportunity for walkers to become reacquainted with this Yamhill County
town in the Willamette
Valley. Wineries and Brigittine Monastery are located here OTSVA: High
Schools, Justice, Nuts,
Orchards, Parks, Tombstone, Zone. ESVA: Tell ME A Story
Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 Sweet Home, Oregon
Gateway to the Santiam Wilderness
Albany Fitwalkers
Copyright 2025, Albany Fitwalkers Printed Jan 1st, 1970
SANCTION #: SN: 128935
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn 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: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Weddle Covered Bridge, Sanky park Sweet Home877 14th Avenue. GPS: 44.394387
-122.727361.From West Highway 20, Right on 12th Avenue. Left on Kalmia 2
blocks. Right on
14th Avenue a short way and left into Sanky Park.
Sat, Apr 12th, 2025 Jefferson, Oregon
Soup walk
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 128781
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Walking With the Wild Things
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
United Methodist Church. 310 N. 2nd Street Jefferson OR 97352. From I-5
Take exit 238 East
toward Jefferson. Left at light onto Main Street, follow to end at
Church Street Right on Church
Street park along side street or behind church
Tue, Apr 15th, 2025 Eugene, Oregon
Pre's Trail
Albany Fitwalkers
A scenic trail developed by Eugene's beloved Steve Prefontaine. He ran
these trails many times and
was instrumental in getting them developed for all to enjoy.
SANCTION #: SN: 129300
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 11:00 - 11;30 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Donald Eugene 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
None provided
Directions to the start table
4006 Franklin Blvd. Eugene OR from north I-5 take exit 191. Right on
Glenwood Drive. Right on
Franklin Blvd. about 5 blocks and left into parking area for Roaring
rapids Pizza Co. from I-5
South same from exit 191. From Springfield, Take main Street West cross
bridge and go a short
distance and Right into Roaring rapids Pizza.
Comments
Note: the pizza Co. opens at 11:00 am, hence the 11:00 start time for
available restrooms. This
walk will be on trails along the Willamette River as well as through
Alton Baker park and the
University of Oregon. The start and finish at the Pizza Company has a
varied menu and nice
outdoor seating along a nice section of the river. About 40% of the walk
will be on soft chip trails
with the remainder on wide bile paths. please beware of bicycle traffic
along the route.
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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 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
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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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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/
MAR 5 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
GRESHAM, OR
Theresa’s, 22741 NE Park Lane, Suite E
If the weather is not raining registration will be in front of the
Wood Village Fred Meyers, west end near Starbucks.
Salish Ponds Walk – YRE 1489
Walk through three distinct areas: the planned community of
Fairview, Fairview Park which includes several larger-than-life carved
statues, and then around Salish Pond.
5 and 10 km, rated 1B (easy)
POC Ed Hainline 360 -921-1909
Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 Springfield, Oregon
Dorris Ranch
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a scenic walk on paved trail along the Middle Fork of the
Willamette River in this City Park.
Dorris Ranch, founded in 1892, started the country's first commercial
hazelnut operation in 1905.
SANCTION #: SN: 129136
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM; registration 9:45-10
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 12km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Lin Crimshaw
line...@q.com
(971) 599-0778
COUNTY: Lane County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Easy Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
This walk in a Springfield City Park starts almost a mile SW from
downtown. Enjoy a scenic walk
along the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. The out-back route
provides many views of the
Willamette River on a paved trail. The 12k goes to Clearwater Park with
restrooms before
returning to the start. Dorris Ranch was founded in 1892 and started the
country's first commercial
filbert business in 1905. Eastern Filbert Blight hit the trees in 2015
which were removed in
phases & finished in Nov 2024. The final planting of blight-resistant
trees in 40 acres was done
in Jan 2025.
Directions to the start table
Dorris Ranch Park, Springfield, From I-5, exit 191. Right on Glenwood at
stop sign; Right on
OR126 at traffic light, follow signs to downtown Springfield and go
through 2 traffic circles to cross
Willamette River bridge. Right on 2nd St (2nd on right; Pioneer Pkwy
West) on left). Go
almost one mile and through gate at Dorris Ranch City Park and turn Left
to parking lot where the
walk begins.
Comments
WOC: Historic Houses, Nature, Nuts, Orchards, Parks, Pedestrian Bridges,
Rivers, Trails. ESVA:
Strolling Along the Rivers
Sunday, March 9: Dallas, OR, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Register between 9:45 & 10.
Join the Willamette Wanderers as they walk their Parks, Creek, Trail
& More 5/k10k routes.
The 10k includes a hilly section of newer houses while both routes include
the shady Rickreall Creek Trail and the new Japanese Garden in City Park.
Meet at Tater’s Cafe, 683 SE Jefferson St, Dallas, Don’t park in
their parking lot.
Driving directions: From OR22 West & OR99W: west on OR223
(becomes Ellendale Ave).
Left at traffic light at Kings Valley Hwy. OR223 is then known as Main
St. Turn left at Oak
from Main and then left on Jefferson. Tater's on the left.
Information: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001;
Sunday only: 541-979-0139.
MAR 12 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
West Coast Fitness, 7522 N Lombard St.
St Johns Group Walk- YRE 73
Walk thru Pier Park with many Doug Fir Trees, Cathedral Park with
views of the Willamette River and the St Johns bridge supports (looks
like a Cathedral) and in the old downtown commercial district.
5 km rated 1A (easy)10 km rated 2A (moderate)
POC Ed Hainline 360 -921-1909
Sat, Mar 15th, 2025 Beaverton, Oregon
St. Patrick's Teddy Bear
Cedar Milers
SANCTION #: SN: 128881
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm; finish by 3 pm
DISTANCE: 6, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Dan Webster
walkin...@comcast.net
(971) 221-4994
COUNTY: Washington 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: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
We'll be heading east through Beaverton, passing through several parks,
neighborhoods, and
some retail areas. Suitable for strollers.--- The OTSVA meeting will be
held 1-2pm. It will either
be in the Mall or at a reserved room at the main Beaverton Library.
Start phrase: Cedar Hills Crossing Mall
Directions to the start table
3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005 ## I-5 NORTHBOUND: Take
OR-217. North to
exit #1 (Walker Rd). LEFT at top of ramp crossing over OR-217. LEFT on
SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
RIGHT into Cedar Hills Crossing parking lot. Enter mall through front
doors under big Powell's
Books sign. ## I-5 SOUTHBOUND: Take I-405 exit. Then exit #1D
(Beaverton/Oregon Coast)
onto US-26 (Sunset Hwy W). Take exit #68 turning LEFT onto SW Cedar
Hills Blvd. Continue as
above. ## I-84 WESTBOUND: Merge onto I-5 to cross the river. Continue as
above.
Comments
This event is our annual Teddy Bear collection for the Dougy Center in
Portland. We prefer bears
and other animals about 12-14" in height, just big enough for a child to
hug. -- AVA: Par 4 Course,
Step 2 Beat --WOC: High School, Ink (10k), Italian, Japanese, Java,
Noodles, Nuts (10k), Palm
Tree, Park, Pedestrian Bridge, Playground, Quality, Queen (10k) -- ESVA:
Front Line Heroes, Tell
Me A Story (Bookstore) -- Pets permitted but NOT in building(s). Owners
responsible for leash
and clean up laws
MAR 19 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Columbia Sportswear Factory Outlet
1323 SE Tacoma St.
Register in parking lot.
Three Bridges Walk – YRE 873
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.
6 and 11 km rated 1B (easy)
POC Ed Hainline 360 -921-1909
Tue, Mar 25th, 2025 Corvallis, Oregon
Adrienne's walk
Albany Fitwalkers
The walk starts on a board walk through some wetland areas with possible
sightings of Beaver,
Herons, Deer and other wildlife. Portions of the walk go though some
upscale neighborhoods a well.
SANCTION #: SN: 128934
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Donald Eugene 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
Sunset Park SW Corvallis. From Corvallis west on highway 20 to 3rd light
at 35th Street. Left on
35th street to curve Right onto Country Club Road continue on Country
Club to 45th St. Right and
immediate Left into parking area. Rest rooms at Sunset Park a short
distance. The walk starts on
the board walk at the South West corner of the lot.
Comments
The restrooms are in Sunset Park, a short walk on the side walk at the
south end of the parking
lot. this walk could be a little damp or slightly muddy on the trail for
the 10k. wear appropriate
shoes
MAR 26 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
HILLSBORO, OR
Peet’s Coffee and Tea,
10150 NE Cornell Rd.
Register in parking area
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)
POC Ed Hainline 360 -921-1909
Thu, Mar 27th, 2025 Amity, Oregon
Town & Country Walk
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a Spring walk in a small town known for its multitude of daffodils
. Walk in the town as well as
out in the country where in both places you can enjoy the daffodils and
blooming cherry trees.
SANCTION #: SN: 129142
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM, register between 9:45 & 10
DISTANCE: 5, 11km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Yamhill County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
This is a TGW event with registration between 9:45 to 10 AM. Group walks
will be available but
people do not have to walk with the groups. The 5k focuses on this small
town's downtown
business and residential areas while the 11K also includes a walk in the
countryside on both sides
of 99W. Daffodils will be blooming along with cherry trees. Routes will
mostly be done on paved
walkways.
Directions to the start table
Amity City Park, 510 S Trade St. Right on 5th Street from southbound 99W
& left on 5th St. from
northbound 99W. Park is about 1/4 mile from 99W on the right. Amity is
about 10 miles south of
McMinnville on 99W.
Comments
For many years there was a popular AVA Daffodil walk in Amity. This walk
provides an
opportunity for walkers to become reacquainted with this Yamhill County
town in the Willamette
Valley. Wineries and Brigittine Monastery are located here OTSVA: High
Schools, Justice, Nuts,
Orchards, Parks, Tombstone, Zone. ESVA: Tell ME A Story
Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 Sweet Home, Oregon
Gateway to the Santiam Wilderness
Albany Fitwalkers
Copyright 2025, Albany Fitwalkers Printed Jan 1st, 1970
SANCTION #: SN: 128935
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn 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: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Weddle Covered Bridge, Sanky park Sweet Home877 14th Avenue. GPS: 44.394387
-122.727361.From West Highway 20, Right on 12th Avenue. Left on Kalmia 2
blocks. Right on
14th Avenue a short way and left into Sanky Park.
Sat, Apr 12th, 2025 Jefferson, Oregon
Soup walk
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 128781
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Eugene Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Walking With the Wild Things
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
United Methodist Church. 310 N. 2nd Street Jefferson OR 97352. From I-5
Take exit 238 East
toward Jefferson. Left at light onto Main Street, follow to end at
Church Street Right on Church
Street park along side street or behind church
Tue, Apr 15th, 2025 Eugene, Oregon
Pre's Trail
Albany Fitwalkers
A scenic trail developed by Eugene's beloved Steve Prefontaine. He ran
these trails many times and
was instrumental in getting them developed for all to enjoy.
SANCTION #: SN: 129300
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 11:00 - 11;30 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Donald Eugene 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
None provided
Directions to the start table
4006 Franklin Blvd. Eugene OR from north I-5 take exit 191. Right on
Glenwood Drive. Right on
Franklin Blvd. about 5 blocks and left into parking area for Roaring
rapids Pizza Co. from I-5
South same from exit 191. From Springfield, Take main Street West cross
bridge and go a short
distance and Right into Roaring rapids Pizza.
Comments
Note: the pizza Co. opens at 11:00 am, hence the 11:00 start time for
available restrooms. This
walk will be on trails along the Willamette River as well as through
Alton Baker park and the
University of Oregon. The start and finish at the Pizza Company has a
varied menu and nice
outdoor seating along a nice section of the river. About 40% of the walk
will be on soft chip trails
with the remainder on wide bile paths. please beware of bicycle traffic
along the route.
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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 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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