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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/
Sat, Feb 7th, 2026 Portland, Oregon
Pre Super Bowl
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Walk has 2 5k routes and 1 11k route. One 5k route goes into the Alberta District and the other 5k route goes past the U of O campus and a Peace Pole. The 11k route goes out to the Alameda district Tthe 11km route will Not Be Marked. There will be instructions and a map available for the walkers desiring to walk the 11km route.
The Alberta/University of Oregon-Portland 5km will be marked and it will be the only route to be marked with arrows and ribbons.
There will be scheduled group walks for both the one 5km route and the 11km departing from the Kennedy School at 10:00am with a Group Leader.
SANCTION #: SN: 131570
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00am to 11:30am ONLY
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 11(2A)km, Rating: 1A, 2A for the 11K as there are stairs in one section.
CONTACT: Ed Hainline / Dick Baker
opahai...@gmail.com
(360) 921-1909
COUNTY: Multnomah 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: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on sidewalks and along street shoulders into some of the historic areas of Portland and into Alberta Park, past University of Oregon - Portland Campus (find the Peace Pole) for this particular 5km route. The other 5km route goes to and through the Alberta District and some of their nice eateries and various shops.
The 11k route goes to the Alameda District and back, there are stairs on one section of the route. The rating for the 11k is 2A.
There "will be" a group walk for both route distances (5k & 11k) starting at 10:00am.
Walking Credit Fee is $4.00. Donations are appreciated to help offset expenses.
Start phrase: McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portl...
Directions to the start table
5736 NE 33rd St, Portland I-84 Eastbound from I-5: Exit #1 (NE 33rd Ave). Turn LEFT for 2 miles
to the McMenamins Kennedy School at NE 33rd Ave and NE Jessup. Turn RIGHT onto NE
Jessup to the McMenamins Kennedy School Parking lot on Left. If necessary, on-street parking is
available. I-84 Westbound from I-205: Exit #2 (NE 43rd Ave). LEFT on NE Halsey St. RIGHT on
NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd (formerly NE 39th Ave) to NE Broadway. LEFT on NE Broadway to NE
33rd Ave. RIGHT on NE 33rd Ave to McMenamins Kennedy School on the Right - corner of NE
Jessup and NE 33rd Ave (see above).
Comments
Pets are not allowed inside the McMenamins Kennedy School building. Written instructions and maps will be provided. There are two 5km routes and one 11km route. One 5km route goes on sidewalks into the Alberta District and their various shops and eateries. The other 5km route - will walk past some nice older neighborhood homes, around Alberta Park and past the old Concordia University (now University of Oregon - Portland campus). There is a Peace Pole on this route. ESVA Challenge - That's Entertainment.
There will be a group walk for both distances (5k & 11k) starting at 10:00am.
Walking Credit Fees is $4.00. Guests and MeetUp walkers are asked to please make a minimal donation to help offset expenses for this event. There will be an Oregon Trail State Volkssport Association (OTSVA) Meeting in the Parsons Room starting at 1:00pm
Feb. 8 Sunday Dallas
Register between 9:45 & 10
Join the Willamette Wanderers as they walk their Dallas 5k/10k routes. Walk on the Rickreall Creek Trail, through the Courthouse Square downtown. City Park & Arboretum and residential areas. The 5K West route includes the new Japanese Garden in City Park also seen on the 10K. The 10k (rated 2B) includes a lovely hillside residential area where bands of turkeys may be seen. The 5k East route includes the downtown, a longer Rickreall Creek Trail and newer residences. Many Challenges on this walk.
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 left on Jefferson. Please do not park in the caf?’s parking lot.
Info: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001; Sunday only: 541-979-0139.
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 ALBANY, Oregon
"Two Rivers"
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 131648
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: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Anniversaries Hurrah
Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Step to the Beat
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: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Two Rivers Market 255 SW Ferry Street Albany OR
FEB 11 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
The starting point is changed for this day only to Safeway Parking Lot, 13485 NE Cornell Rd
Bethany Walk – YRE 0876
This walk explores the trails and neighborhoods in the Bethany area and along the Westside Trail.
5 and 10 km - rated 1A (Easy)
POC Dick (360) 991 8806
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
===========================================================
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.
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/
Sat, Feb 7th, 2026 Portland, Oregon
Pre Super Bowl
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Walk has 2 5k routes and 1 11k route. One 5k route goes into the Alberta District and the other 5k route goes past the U of O campus and a Peace Pole. The 11k route goes out to the Alameda district Tthe 11km route will Not Be Marked. There will be instructions and a map available for the walkers desiring to walk the 11km route.
The Alberta/University of Oregon-Portland 5km will be marked and it will be the only route to be marked with arrows and ribbons.
There will be scheduled group walks for both the one 5km route and the 11km departing from the Kennedy School at 10:00am with a Group Leader.
SANCTION #: SN: 131570
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:00am to 11:30am ONLY
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 11(2A)km, Rating: 1A, 2A for the 11K as there are stairs in one section.
CONTACT: Ed Hainline / Dick Baker
opahai...@gmail.com
(360) 921-1909
COUNTY: Multnomah 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: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on sidewalks and along street shoulders into some of the historic areas of Portland and into Alberta Park, past University of Oregon - Portland Campus (find the Peace Pole) for this particular 5km route. The other 5km route goes to and through the Alberta District and some of their nice eateries and various shops.
The 11k route goes to the Alameda District and back, there are stairs on one section of the route. The rating for the 11k is 2A.
There "will be" a group walk for both route distances (5k & 11k) starting at 10:00am.
Walking Credit Fee is $4.00. Donations are appreciated to help offset expenses.
Start phrase: McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portl...
Directions to the start table
5736 NE 33rd St, Portland I-84 Eastbound from I-5: Exit #1 (NE 33rd Ave). Turn LEFT for 2 miles
to the McMenamins Kennedy School at NE 33rd Ave and NE Jessup. Turn RIGHT onto NE
Jessup to the McMenamins Kennedy School Parking lot on Left. If necessary, on-street parking is
available. I-84 Westbound from I-205: Exit #2 (NE 43rd Ave). LEFT on NE Halsey St. RIGHT on
NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd (formerly NE 39th Ave) to NE Broadway. LEFT on NE Broadway to NE
33rd Ave. RIGHT on NE 33rd Ave to McMenamins Kennedy School on the Right - corner of NE
Jessup and NE 33rd Ave (see above).
Comments
Pets are not allowed inside the McMenamins Kennedy School building. Written instructions and maps will be provided. There are two 5km routes and one 11km route. One 5km route goes on sidewalks into the Alberta District and their various shops and eateries. The other 5km route - will walk past some nice older neighborhood homes, around Alberta Park and past the old Concordia University (now University of Oregon - Portland campus). There is a Peace Pole on this route. ESVA Challenge - That's Entertainment.
There will be a group walk for both distances (5k & 11k) starting at 10:00am.
Walking Credit Fees is $4.00. Guests and MeetUp walkers are asked to please make a minimal donation to help offset expenses for this event. There will be an Oregon Trail State Volkssport Association (OTSVA) Meeting in the Parsons Room starting at 1:00pm
Feb. 8 Sunday Dallas
Register between 9:45 & 10
Join the Willamette Wanderers as they walk their Dallas 5k/10k routes. Walk on the Rickreall Creek Trail, through the Courthouse Square downtown. City Park & Arboretum and residential areas. The 5K West route includes the new Japanese Garden in City Park also seen on the 10K. The 10k (rated 2B) includes a lovely hillside residential area where bands of turkeys may be seen. The 5k East route includes the downtown, a longer Rickreall Creek Trail and newer residences. Many Challenges on this walk.
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 left on Jefferson. Please do not park in the caf?’s parking lot.
Info: Julia, pjwest...@comcast.net, 541-967-3001; Sunday only: 541-979-0139.
Tue, Feb 10th, 2026 ALBANY, Oregon
"Two Rivers"
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 131648
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: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Anniversaries Hurrah
Centurion Achievement Challenge
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
IVV-Americas
Step to the Beat
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: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Two Rivers Market 255 SW Ferry Street Albany OR
FEB 11 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
The starting point is changed for this day only to Safeway Parking Lot, 13485 NE Cornell Rd
Bethany Walk – YRE 0876
This walk explores the trails and neighborhoods in the Bethany area and along the Westside Trail.
5 and 10 km - rated 1A (Easy)
POC Dick (360) 991 8806
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
===========================================================
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.
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