Sunday Albany - Tue. Mt. Angel - Wed. Vancouver

[Wendy Bumgardner]

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/

Sun, February 26, Albany Talking Waters
When: Registration 12:45 - Walk 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Talking Water Gardens, 577 Waverly Dr NE, Albany
Join the Fitwalkers as they do the summer version of their 5/10k Talking
Waters walk.
Description: "Walk includes the nationally recognized Talking Waters
Garden (a 50-acre man-made wetlands park, re-purposed from a lumber
mill), Waverly Lake Park and the two Swan Lakes in a residential
neighborhood, all connected by Cox Creek. This walk often provides bird
watching opportunities. Herons, geese, ducks and a wide range of small
birds are often seen on this walk."
Driving directions: I-5 southbound, exit 234B, Right at next traffic
light & left at next traffic light (Salem Rd), right on Davidson, right
on Front which will join Waverly to the TWG parking lot. I-5 northbound:
exit 234. Left on Knox Butte Rd and then follow above directions.
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, February 28, 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.htmlfor any changes or updates

MAR 1 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (Wednesday)
VANCOUVER, WA
     Fred Meyer parking lot
     800 NE Tenney Rd.
Whipple Creek Walk – YRE 0157
The walk goes through quiet neighborhoods and several neighborhood
parks, including Whipple Creek Park.
Registration will be in parking lot of Fred Meyer.
Rated 5 and 10 km – rated 1A (easy)

Tue, Mar 7th, 2023 Eugene, Oregon
Murals
Albany Fitwalkers
SANCTION #: SN: 123988
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: Lane County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Rockin' Around the Clock
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Walking with America's Veterans
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
248 Cheshire Avenue. From I-5 take exit 194B west.stay in right lane
take exit 2 (Downtown) Stay straight Downtown/U of O. At light enter
right lane as you cross ferry street bridge. Take first right after
bridge 3rd Avenue. Go 2 blks. Right on High Street.curving left and
becomes Cheshire Avenue. Go 0.45 miles and right into parking by
playground and the restrooms.
Comments
Walk on paved paths in areas of Historic Downtown Eugeneand enjoy
viewing 19 of the more than 20 murals on various buildings on the walk
route. these murals were painted by a selection of international artists
from around the world

Sat, Mar 11th, 2023 Portland, Oregon
Slabtown
Columbia River Volkssport Club
This is a combination of the former Heartbreaker and Alexandra Bridge
walks. There will be some stairs on the 10K route.
SANCTION #: SN: 122759
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30am to 9:55am
DISTANCE: 5(1B), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Pat J
scoutp...@gmail.com
(503) 453-6018
COUNTY: Multnomah County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: No Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
1040 NW 22nd Avenue, Portland. Walk start will be in Parking Garage
Number #2 (two) on Level G by the Elevators closest to Marshall St
entrance.There will be Parking Validation Passes available for those who
park their vehicle in the Parking Garage.
Driving Directions:
I-5 Northbound: Exit 299B to I-405. Exit I-405 at NW Everett St (Exit
2B) onto NW 14th Ave.
Continue on NW 14th Ave to NW Marshall St. Left on NW Marshall St 1
block past NW 21st St to Parking Garages 2 & 3.
I-5 Southbound: Exit 302B onto I-405. Cross Fremont Bridge, take Exit 3
(NW Industrail Area/Vaughn St ramp. Left at traffic light at NW 23rd Ave
to NW Northrup St. Left
on NW Northrup St 1 block to NW 22nd Ave. Right on NW 22nd Ave 1 block
to NW Marshall St.Left on NW Marshall St to Parking Garages 2 & 3
Comments
5k route is rated 1A / 10k route is rated 2B.Start at Level G of Parking
Garage #2 by the Elevators. Parking Validation Passes will be available.
Restrooms available at Level H entering from the Parking Garage only.
Dogs are allowed on this walk, though they are not allowed in buildings
along the walk or at the walk start
This is a Mapped only walk. There will not be a Group Leader for either
walking route.

Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 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: 123986
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM
DISTANCE: 5, 11km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Yamhill County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: No Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
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 can walk with family/friends or by
themselves. The 5k focuses on this small town's downtown business
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
5th Street, west of 99W (right southbound 99W & left northbound 99W).
Park is about 1/4 mile from intersection 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
Polk County town in the Willamette Valley. Wineries and Brigittine
Monastery are located here

Sat, Mar 18th, 2023 Beaverton, Oregon
St. Patrick's Day Teddy Bear
Cedar Milers
A new, third route more north and west from the Mall.Support the Dougy
Center by bringing a small to medium stuffed animal for donation.
SANCTION #: SN: 122757
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30 am to 12 pm
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Dan Webster
cedarmilers...@gmail.com
(971) 221-4994
COUNTY: Washington County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
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
Walk in Beaverton by heading west and north by Tektronic, skirt
Commonwealth Lake and up into the West Slope neighborhoods. You'll come
back through Cedar Hills Park.The short walk will miss the Lake and
neighborhoods.Pets OK but not in Mall building; follow pick-up rules.*
This is our annual walk to collect Teddy Bears for donation to the Dougy
Center *
Start: Cedar Hills Crossing Mall 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton,
OR - Main entrance by Starbucks.
Directions to the start table
Hwy 26 W, Exit 68 (Beaverton/Cedar Hills). Left on Cedar Hills Blvd.
Continue 1.6 mi. to Mall entrance just past Bank of America. Right into
Parking Lot. Use main entrance next to Starbucks.
 I-5 Northbound, take Exit 292A to 217-N, Continue to Walker Rd exit
and Left to Cedar Hill Blvd. Left on Cedar Hills Blvd. Continue to Mall
entrance just past Bank of America.Right into Parking Lot. Use main
entrance next to Starbucks.
Comments
Final list at Start Table== WOC: Noodles, == ESVA: Sustenance, Essential

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. Beaver Marsh should have 1,000's of Trilliums in
bloom.

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

Sun, Apr 2nd, 2023 Beaverton, Oregon
Murryhill Powerlines
Cedar Milers
Copyright 2023, Cedar Milers Printed Jan 1st, 1970
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

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

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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