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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, March 21, Mt. Angel – Old German Town
When: Registration 9:45 - Walk 10:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Mount Angel Towers, 1 Towers Ln, Mt Angel
Sponsored by: Silverton Walk Abouts - 5/10k, rated 2A,
Description: This walk starts by going up to the Abbey (founded 1881).
You will pass the stations of the cross, a small grotto, a pioneer
church and cemetery, and chapel on the campus. The route then goes
through this unique German town passing St. Mary's Church, the
Glockenspiel Restaurant (largest Glockenspiel in the U.S.), a second
pioneer cemetery, a hops field, 2 parks, and an historic railroad
station. Walk is rated 2 because of the Abbey hill, the rest of the walk
is 1A. .
Driving directions:   From the north on I-5, take the Woodburn exit
#271, follow the signs east to Mt. Angel along Hwy 214. Turn left on
Church St./ From the south on I-5 take Market St. exit #256 (Salem).
Follow the signs east along Hwy 213 to Silverton. At the traffic light,
turn left on "C" St. to First St., turn left on First St./Hwy 214 to Mt.
Angel. Turn right on Church St. Follow Church St. up the hill (Church
becomes College St.) to Towers Lane on Left. Start Book is at the
Reception Desk.
Please do not park under the carport!
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

Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 Vancouver, WA, Washington
Trillium - Beaver Marsh Walk
Vancouver USA Volkssporters
Walk will go through nice older neighborhood and on paved trail along
Burnt Bridge Creek. The 5 km and 10 km routes will go into the Oakbrook
Park and Beaver Marsh.
SANCTION #: SN: 124143
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:40 to 9:55 am
DISTANCE: 5(1B), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Clark County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walk Like An Olympian
Restrooms: No Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Directions to the start table
David Douglas Park, 1016 N Garrison Road From I-5 take exit 1C (Mill
Plain Blvd.) east to Garrison Rd. Left on Garrison Road to David Douglas
Park on your right.
This event has a remote start 5 km route will have a remote start less
than 2 miles. Instructions will be handed out at registration.
Comments
Walk will go through nice older neighborhood and on paved trail along
Burnt Bridge Creek. The 5 km and 10 km routes will go into the Oakbrook
Park and Beaver Marsh. (Trilliums are late, none seen in the park as of
Monday).

Sun, March 26, Albany - Timber Linn
When:  Registration 12:45 pm – Walk 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 105 Opal Ct, Albany
Timber Linn Park, 5/10k, rated 1A, sponsored by Albany Fitwalkers
Description: Walk goes to Timber Linn Park with Veterans Memorial,
passing fairgrounds, airport, and newer residential areas.
Driving directions: I-5 southbound: Exit 234A. Right at next 2 stop
signs and go under I-5 on Knox Butte Rd. I-5 northbound: Exit 234. Turn
right at stop sign onto Knox Butte Rd. Hotel on right. Ask for start box
at checkout counter.
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

Tue, Mar 28th, 2023 Sweet Home, Oregon
Covered bridge
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 123990
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 am to 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
Rails-To-Trails
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
The walk will begin at the Historic Weddle covered bridge, and will take
off on well groomed trail with nice views of the surrounding mountains
and forested areas. Much of the walk will stay on paved areas of Sweet
home with many challenges along the route. Something for everyone on
this walk CAUTION: watch out for BIG FOOT.
Directions to the start table
Sankey Park, 877 14th Avenue Sweet Home OR. Leaving Lebanon OR on
Highway 20 drive 14 miles to enter Sweet Home. Right on 12th street.
left on Kalmia, Right on 14th. Go 2 Blks. and left into parking area by
the Weddle Covered Bridge.
Comments
Folks should arrive a little early so as to register and walk on time.
Pets are welcome, all sate and local leash and cleanup laws apply. folks
should bring snacks and waterand bring appropriate clothing in case of
weather change.Challenges, WOC: Antiques, bank, City hall, Dogs, Deli,
Engines, Entertainment, Emergency, Forests, Firehouse, High School, Ink,
Justice, Java, Klubs, Landmark, Murals, Mountains, Nature, Nuts,
Overlooks, Parks, Playground, Pedestrian Bridge, Waterhole, Waterway,
ESVA: Rivers

MAR 29 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (Wednesday)
FAIRVIEW,OR
     Fred Meyer, 22855 NE Park Ln.
    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 a trail around the Salish Ponds. The route also features
old City of Fairview, including a small park, an old jail, and the
original City Hall
5 and 10 km - rated 1B
POC dick  (360) 991-8806

APRIL 1 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (SATURDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Providence Medical Center,
4805 NE Glisan St.
Laurelhurst –Hawthorne Group Walk
YRE - 409
   Walk in residential districts and into beautiful Laurelhurst Park.
Walk continues along Hawthorne Blvd. with unique shops, exotic
restaurants and interesting people. Walk also goes down Peacock Lane
known for their Christmas Decorations the last 2 weeks in Dec.
Registration will be on the east side of the main hospital building on
the outside if the weather is nice.  Masks might be required if inside.
     5 km Walk is rated 1A (Easy)
   10 km Walk is rated 1A (Easy)

Sun, Apr 2nd, 2023 Beaverton, Oregon
Murryhill Powerlines
Cedar Milers
SANCTION #: SN: 124090
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30 AM to 9:55 AM. Walk starts at 10 AM.
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 2A
CONTACT: Carolyn Smith
carolyn...@comcast.net
(971) 340-6049
COUNTY: Washington County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Participate in one of the sanctioned events for National Walk Week. This
resurrects one of our older Cedar Miler walks in the Murrayhill area.
We'll be visiting several small parks and traveling along the regional
power line path.
Start: Murrayhill Safeway, 14555 SW Teal Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97007
From Hwy 217, take the SW Scholls Ferry Rd exit and turn west. Turn
right at SW Murray Blvd, then left at SW Osprey Rd and immediately left
into the Safeway parking lot. Please arrive early enough to sign up and
be ready to walk at 10 AM.
Comments - WOC: parks, tbd, tbd-- ESVA: Sustenance

APRIL 3 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (MONDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Lloyd Center Food Court (3rd floor)
1317 Lloyd Center (Halsey St.)
Historic Irvington Group Walk  YRE- 1693
   Walk in residential districts of Irvington and Grant with many
beautiful and historic homes and parks. Please note for registration
that the Lloyd Center does not officially open till 11am.  However,
Barnes and Noble opens at 10am and the door on level 2 in the parking
garage at the far end from Halsey is normally open earlier that 10.  If
it is locked, registration will be in the parking lot next to the door.
     5 km Walk is rated 1A (Easy)
   10 km Walk is rated 1A (Easy)

APRIL 4 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (TUESDAY)
GRESHAM, OR
Highland Safeway
1001 SW Highland Dr.
Butler Creek Group Walk – YRE -595
     Walk on portions of the Springwater Trail to the Butler Creek
Trail. Walk on paved streets and wooded trails passing over pedestrian
and woodland bridges to Binford Lake and Butler Creek Park. 
Registration in parking lot.
     5 km Walk is rated 2B (Moderate)
   10 km Walk is rated 2B (Moderate)

Wed, Apr 5th, 2023 Oregon City, Oregon
National Walking Day Guided Walk
Rose City Roamers
Celebrate National Walking Day by walking Oregon City on a 5 or 10 km
walk. A small health fair will
be at the starting point with some free giveaways.
SANCTION #: SN: 124141
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: Registration 9:10 to 9:25
DISTANCE: 5(1A), 10km, Rating: 2A
CONTACT: Dick Baker
dic...@q.com
(360) 991-8806
COUNTY: Clackamas County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
GROUP WALK starting at 9:30 am. The walk will have two - 5 km loops. The
first loop is rated 1A and will go by many historic homes and will go on
the Promenade overlooking the downtown and Willamette River. The second
loop is rated 2A and will go into the downtown area and along the
Willamette River. In the past Health Net has provided free items and
goodies as a part of their health fair.
Directions to the start table
615 5th Street (Pioneer Community Center) Oregon City. From I-205 Exit
#9 to McLoughlin Blvd.
LEFT on McLoughlin. LEFT on 10th Street LEFT on 7th St. RIGHT on John
Adams St for 2 block to Pioneer Community Center. There are 2 free small
parking lots and free parking on streets

APRIL 6 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (THURSDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Columbia Sportswear Outlet,
1323 SE Tacoma St.
3 Bridges Group Walk – YRE – 873
  Walk along the Springwater Corridor and over three pedestrian and
biking bridges and into the Sellwood area.   Registration in parking lot.
          6 km Walk is rated 1A (Easy)
        11 km Walk is rated 1A (Easy)

 APRIL 7 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (FRIDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Ft Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E Evergreen
Princess Ilchee Group Walk – YRE – 369
  Walk along the new waterfront and along the Columbia River past
Princess Ilchee and Wendy the Welder statues and through part of the
historic reconstruction of Ft. Vancouver
          6 km Walk is rated 1A (Easy)
         10km Walk is rated 1A (Easy)

Sat, Apr 15th, 2023 Jefferson, Oregon
Nancy's Soup Walk
Albany Fitwalkers
Much may be seen along the route, with Emu's, Wild Turkeys, Deer, and
other types of birds and other wild life. You will walk past the
cemetery and up to an all Native American Veterans Memorial.
SANCTION #: SN: 121594
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
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Start phrase: From I-5 exit 238 left on Jefferson Hwy. Left on main
Street Right on Church Street. park along Olsen ...
Directions to the start table
310 N. 2nd Street, Jefferson. Take exit 238. at stop turn Left toward
Jefferson. Straight light after crossing the Santiam River bridge. Go
three blocks and Left on Church St. Park along Church or in back of the
church on Olsen Dr. follow walk signs enter the church on the North side
entrance.
Comments
This great scenic walk will be followed by a wonderful get together to
enjoy a feast of soups and other goodies for all participants following
the walk. All walkers must register and sign waivers prior to walking.
Restrooms and water will be available at the start and along the route.
Pets are welcome, all leash and cleanup laws apply.
Challenges and Special programs are many. WOC: Banks, Barber Shop, City
hall Entertainment, Emergency, Engines, Forests, Firehouse, Gazebo,
Historic Home, Justice, Java, Klubs, Library, Landmark, Museum,
Monument, Mountains, Nature,Overlook, Playground, Quilts, Railroads,
River, Recreation, Salon, Statue, Tombstone, Unique, Victorian, Water
Hole, Waterway, Zero, Zone. ESVA: Frontline Heroes.
COUNTY: Linn County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans

Tue, May 16th, 2023 Albany, Oregon
Two Rivers walk
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 124038
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
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Directions to the start table
Two Rivers Market 250 Broadalbin St. SW AlbanyFrom I-5, Take Pacific
Blvd. (Hwy.99) toward downtown Albany. Follow Lyon Street to 1st Ave.
left (West) on 1st. Go three blocks and Left on Ferry Street. Cross
Second Ave. and enter parking at Two Rivers Market.
Comments
This walk will be in parts of the Historic District of Downtown Albany,
including Bryant Park as well as passing by the renovated 1909 Train
Station and through two cemeteries by the Albany General Hospital.
Bryant Parkwas dedicated to the city by Hubbard and Adda Bryant in the
year 1919. The old covered bridge that crossed the Calapooia River was
replaced and opened in 1960. Bryants Park does flood on occasion during
the winter months. It is said that in the year 1964, that a local group
of high school students chose up sides to play a tackle football game in
1 to 2 feet of water on an early warm spring day. The Challenges and
Special programs on this walk will be presented at the walk. Pets are
welcome, all leash and cleanup laws apply. All walkers must sign waivers
prior to walking.
COUNTY: Benton County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Rockin' Around the Clock
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z

Tue, May 30th, 2023 Thompsons Mill, Oregon
Country Loop
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 123991
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 am to 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Linn 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: Hard Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
32655 Boston Mill Drive. Shed OR.
From I-5 Exit 228 West on Hwy. 34 toward Corvallis/Albany.Exit Hwy 99W
Junction City. Right (South) on Hwy 99 through Tangent. toward Shed OR.
Drive 10.7 miles. Left (East) at intersection toward Plainview on Boston
Mill Dr. Go 2.6 miles and left into mill Heritage site parking area.
Comments
This walk will start at the Thompson's Mill State Heritage Site and walk
along peaceful country roads to Shed Oregon and back. Thompson's Mill is
a unique survivor of things past, Chronicling 160 years of Oregon rural
life and honoring owners who continually adapted the mill to the
changing world around it. It is the last water-powered mill in the state
and its turbines can be seen in action on guided tours. A water right
that predates statehood produces the water flow that still runs the
milling machines for demonstrations today. A tour of the mill will
follow the walk. folks can bring a sack lunch to enjoy near the parking
area and mill.


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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