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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, Apr 30th, 2024 ALBANY, Oregon
West Albany
Albany Fitwalkers
Nice walk through Historic Hoods, past riverside cemetery through city
parks and some upscale
neighborhood's.
SANCTION #: SN: 126592
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 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
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: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Two Rivers Market 259 Ferry Street, Albany OR 97321
Directions to the start table
Two Rivers market, 259 Ferry Street Albany OR 97321. From Lyon or
Ellsworth Streets go West
on 1st Avenue to Ferry Street, Left on Ferry cross 2nd Street and into
the parking area for Two
Rivers Market
MAY 1 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Floyds Coffee House & Wine Bar,
1996 SE Ladd Ave (Meet in front – this day only)
Old Portland Walk – YRE2480
Walk through a uniquely laid out neighborhood with huge shade
trees, historic homes & traffic circles with rose gardens. You will see
some very small statues placed on rocks. 5 & 10 km rated 1A (easy)
POC Ed (360) 921-1909
Fri, May 3rd, 2024 Sauvie Island, Portland, Oregon
Warrior Rock Trail
Albany Fitwalkers
How about a nice trail walk along the biggest river this side of the
Mississippi River the great Columbia. ending up at a working Lighthouse
and back. What's not to like about that.
SANCTION #: SN: 125228
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 - 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Columbia County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Lighthouses II
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
None provided
Start phrase: 38151 A&B NW Reeder Road, Portland OR Sa...
Directions to the start table
38151 A&B NW Reeder Road, Portland OR Sauvie Island.Directions: From
I-405 Take Highway
30 toward St. Helens Cross onto Sauvie Island Bridge, Curve left on
Sauvie Island Road for 2.1
miles. Right on SW Reeder Road, Drive 12.8 miles to the parking area for
the Lighthouse trail, an
out and back 10k walk. Parking and trail use permit required.
Comments
A wonderful beach and trail walk to the Warrior Rock Lighthouse. This
requires a $10 ODFW
parking permitwhich can be purchased on the many Business on Sauvie
Island. Example: from
the RV and Country store just off of Reeder Road on Sauvie Island,
located about 5.5 miles up
Reeder Road. There are rest rooms at the start, bring waterand/or sack
lunch to enjoy at the
Lighthouse
Sat, May 4th, 2024 Salem, Oregon
Sheep to Shawl Walk
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy the free Sheep to Shawl activities at Willamette Heritage Center
after walking in the nearby
residential neighborhoods. Dogs not allowed on WHC grounds but ok on the
walk.
SANCTION #: SN: 126804
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:00-11:30 AM; finish at 2:30 PM
DISTANCE: 5, 5km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Julia Westerberg
pjwest...@comcast.net
(541) 967-3001
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Walking the United States - Capitals
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Easy Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301,
503-585-7012. I-5, exit 253,
Right (southbound), Left (northbound), follow signs to OR22/City Center
on Mission St. Take
ramp on right for OR22. Right at first traffic light on 12 Street. Right
on Mill St to WHC but street
parking only. Don't park in WHC lot. Registration at the right of WHC
gate. From 99W: east on
OR22, enter Salem downtown via Center St bridge, Right on High St, Left
on State, Right on
12th, Left on Mill St. Street parking only. Don't park in WHC lot.
Registration at the right of
WHC gate. Look for walk sign.
Comments
The walk is on paved sidewalks through nearby neighborhoods inhabited
for generations by
workers at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, the site of Willamette Heritage
Center,
https://www.willametteheritage.org/. Their Sheep to Shawl annual free
event includes mill tours,
sheep shearing, fiber arts demonstrations, food and entertainment and is
from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Dogs permitted on walk but not at WHC
event.https://www.willametteheritage.org/sheep-to-shawl/.OTSVA:
Japanese, Parks, Pedestrian
Bridges, Playground Structures, Zero (in Sign), Zones, Peace Poles.
ESVA: That's Entertainment
MAY 8 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
TROUTDALE, OR
Home Depot, 25101 SE Stark
(Meet in parking lot near Burger King
Walt Morey Group Walk – YRE 1482
A neighborhood walk through several small parks and a pioneer
cemetery.
5 km &10 km – rated 1B (easy)
POC Dick (360) 991-8806
Thu, May 9th, 2024 Carlton, Oregon
Carlton - Small Town in Wine Country
Willamette Wanderers
Take a 5k/10k walk in this small town in Yamhill County through its
historic downtown, 2 parks and
residential areas.
SANCTION #: SN: 126902
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM; register from 9:45 to 10 AM
DISTANCE: 5(1A), 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Yamhill County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
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: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on sidewalks, gravel & dirt pathways. Routes go through small
historic downtown, through 2
parks and residential areas. There will be a 10K group walk starting at
10 AM and possibly a 5k
group walk.
Directions to the start table
Ladd Park, 225 W Grant St. From Portland: I-5 South, exit 289, right on
Nyberg & merge on
Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, left on 99W, right on OR47 in McMinnville to
Carlton. Left on Grant before
OR27 turns Left on Main St. Park on right on Grant. From Salem: west on
OR22, right on 99W.
Go through McMinnville, left on OR47 to Carlton. Left on Grant just
before OR47 turns left on
Main St. Park on right on Grant.
Comments
WOC: Justice, Orchards, Nuts, Parks, Playground Structures, Railroads,
Rivers, Swimming
Pools, Veterinarian, X-Ray, ZonesESVA: Strolling Along the Rive
Tue, May 14th, 2024 Champoeg Park, Oregon
Historic Champoeg
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Walk along the Willamette River and through the Historic Township that
was destroyed by the flood of
1861. Lots to offer here, with its great visitors center. and garden area.
SANCTION #: SN: 125229
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 25km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Pat J
scoutp...@gmail.com
(503) 453-6018
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
This event is held inside a state park that has a required entrance fee.
Important event information
There is a State of Oregon Parks fee of $5.00.
Start phrase: 8239 Champoeg Rd. NE St. Paul OR
Directions to the start table
8239 Campoeg Rd NE St. Paul OR. From I-5 take exit 278 West on Ethen
Road NE Drive 3.5
miles and RIGHT on Case Road. Drive 2.3 miles and Right into Champoeg
State Park. follow
walk signs to the Boat ramp parking area near the river.
MAY 15 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Safeway Parking Lot, 4515 SE Woodstock
Reed College Walk – YRE 1192
The walk features the lovely Eastmoreland residential area,
several city parks, and the Reed College Campus. The walk has a one km
addition into the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens. A fee is charged
to enter the Gardens.
The group walk will not enter the Gardens. 5 rated 1A and 10
km rated 1B (easy)
POC Dick (360) 991-8806
Thu, May 16th, 2024 Salem, Oregon
Sunnyslope
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a walk through this attractive neighborhood in South Salem in
shaded areas along with a walk
through Belcrest Memorial Park and Sunnyslope Park. More hills on 10k
but views of the Cascades.
SANCTION #: SN: 126903
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM with registration between 9:45 & 10
DISTANCE: 5(1A), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Susan Hoskins
2susanh...@comcast.net
(971) 239-8659
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Roth's Grocery Store, 4555 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR, 503-370-7833. I-5,
exit 249, left
(northbound), right (southbound) on Kuebler. Go 1 1/2 miles to Liberty.
Turn right & go 1/2 mile
to Cunningham traffic light. Turn left to enter Roth's parking lot.
Comments
Enjoy a walk through this attractive neighborhood in South Salem in
shaded areas along with a
walk through Belcrest Memorial Park and Sunnyslope Park. 5k route
includes gradual slopes and
one long hill. 10k route has hills, the Croisan Scenic Way with views of
the Cascades
Sat, May 18th, 2024 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: 126565
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30am to 9:55am
DISTANCE: 5(1B), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Pat Jewett
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
Start phrase: Good Samaritan Hospital, 1040 NW 22nd Avenue, Parking
Garage # 2, Po...
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. Map
Walk.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.See Start address and
Directions for Driving
Directions.This is a Mapped only walk. There will not be a Group Leader
for either walking route.
Sun, May 19th, 2024 Corvallis, Oregon
Adrienne's Walk
Albany Fitwalkers
A nice walk through two areas of wetland and Natural Areaand nice trails
with a few streets in areas of
nice homes and local businesses.
SANCTION #: SN: 126714
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 12:45 - 1:00 pm
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: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: 4567 SW Country Club Road SE Corvallis
Directions to the start table
4567 SW Country Club Road SE Corvallis. From Corvallis take Highway 20
West to 35th Street,
Left on 35th, Right onto Country Club Road right on 45th Street and
immediate Left into paved
parking area
MAY 22 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fisher’s Landing Fred Meyer
16600 SE McGillivray Blvd,
Register in garden parking area (east side)
Tech Center Park Walk – YRE1017
A pleasant walk through parks, upscale neighborhoods and an
expansive Central Park with playgrounds and water features. In summer
free concerts are held in the park. 5 & 10 km Rated 2A (moderate)
POC Dick (360) 991-8806
MAY 29 @ 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 – YRE0818
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 Dick (360) 991-8806
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.
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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$14 for 1 year (6 issues)
Send the $14 payable to Northwest Pathfinder to:
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c/o CHASE DAVIS
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LACEY WA 98513-4965
NAME: __________________________________________________
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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/
Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 ALBANY, Oregon
West Albany
Albany Fitwalkers
Nice walk through Historic Hoods, past riverside cemetery through city
parks and some upscale
neighborhood's.
SANCTION #: SN: 126592
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 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
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: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: Two Rivers Market 259 Ferry Street, Albany OR 97321
Directions to the start table
Two Rivers market, 259 Ferry Street Albany OR 97321. From Lyon or
Ellsworth Streets go West
on 1st Avenue to Ferry Street, Left on Ferry cross 2nd Street and into
the parking area for Two
Rivers Market
MAY 1 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Floyds Coffee House & Wine Bar,
1996 SE Ladd Ave (Meet in front – this day only)
Old Portland Walk – YRE2480
Walk through a uniquely laid out neighborhood with huge shade
trees, historic homes & traffic circles with rose gardens. You will see
some very small statues placed on rocks. 5 & 10 km rated 1A (easy)
POC Ed (360) 921-1909
Fri, May 3rd, 2024 Sauvie Island, Portland, Oregon
Warrior Rock Trail
Albany Fitwalkers
How about a nice trail walk along the biggest river this side of the
Mississippi River the great Columbia. ending up at a working Lighthouse
and back. What's not to like about that.
SANCTION #: SN: 125228
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:45 - 11:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Donald Reed
donre...@yahoo.com
(541) 974-5780
COUNTY: Columbia County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Lighthouses II
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
None provided
Start phrase: 38151 A&B NW Reeder Road, Portland OR Sa...
Directions to the start table
38151 A&B NW Reeder Road, Portland OR Sauvie Island.Directions: From
I-405 Take Highway
30 toward St. Helens Cross onto Sauvie Island Bridge, Curve left on
Sauvie Island Road for 2.1
miles. Right on SW Reeder Road, Drive 12.8 miles to the parking area for
the Lighthouse trail, an
out and back 10k walk. Parking and trail use permit required.
Comments
A wonderful beach and trail walk to the Warrior Rock Lighthouse. This
requires a $10 ODFW
parking permitwhich can be purchased on the many Business on Sauvie
Island. Example: from
the RV and Country store just off of Reeder Road on Sauvie Island,
located about 5.5 miles up
Reeder Road. There are rest rooms at the start, bring waterand/or sack
lunch to enjoy at the
Lighthouse
Sat, May 4th, 2024 Salem, Oregon
Sheep to Shawl Walk
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy the free Sheep to Shawl activities at Willamette Heritage Center
after walking in the nearby
residential neighborhoods. Dogs not allowed on WHC grounds but ok on the
walk.
SANCTION #: SN: 126804
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10:00-11:30 AM; finish at 2:30 PM
DISTANCE: 5, 5km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Julia Westerberg
pjwest...@comcast.net
(541) 967-3001
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Walking the United States - Capitals
Walking the United States - States
Walking the USA, A - Z
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Easy Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, OR 97301,
503-585-7012. I-5, exit 253,
Right (southbound), Left (northbound), follow signs to OR22/City Center
on Mission St. Take
ramp on right for OR22. Right at first traffic light on 12 Street. Right
on Mill St to WHC but street
parking only. Don't park in WHC lot. Registration at the right of WHC
gate. From 99W: east on
OR22, enter Salem downtown via Center St bridge, Right on High St, Left
on State, Right on
12th, Left on Mill St. Street parking only. Don't park in WHC lot.
Registration at the right of
WHC gate. Look for walk sign.
Comments
The walk is on paved sidewalks through nearby neighborhoods inhabited
for generations by
workers at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, the site of Willamette Heritage
Center,
https://www.willametteheritage.org/. Their Sheep to Shawl annual free
event includes mill tours,
sheep shearing, fiber arts demonstrations, food and entertainment and is
from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Dogs permitted on walk but not at WHC
event.https://www.willametteheritage.org/sheep-to-shawl/.OTSVA:
Japanese, Parks, Pedestrian
Bridges, Playground Structures, Zero (in Sign), Zones, Peace Poles.
ESVA: That's Entertainment
MAY 8 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
TROUTDALE, OR
Home Depot, 25101 SE Stark
(Meet in parking lot near Burger King
Walt Morey Group Walk – YRE 1482
A neighborhood walk through several small parks and a pioneer
cemetery.
5 km &10 km – rated 1B (easy)
POC Dick (360) 991-8806
Thu, May 9th, 2024 Carlton, Oregon
Carlton - Small Town in Wine Country
Willamette Wanderers
Take a 5k/10k walk in this small town in Yamhill County through its
historic downtown, 2 parks and
residential areas.
SANCTION #: SN: 126902
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM; register from 9:45 to 10 AM
DISTANCE: 5(1A), 10km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Yamhill County
SPECIAL PR: Centurion Achievement Challenge
IVV-Americas
Par-For-The-Course
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: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
Walk on sidewalks, gravel & dirt pathways. Routes go through small
historic downtown, through 2
parks and residential areas. There will be a 10K group walk starting at
10 AM and possibly a 5k
group walk.
Directions to the start table
Ladd Park, 225 W Grant St. From Portland: I-5 South, exit 289, right on
Nyberg & merge on
Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, left on 99W, right on OR47 in McMinnville to
Carlton. Left on Grant before
OR27 turns Left on Main St. Park on right on Grant. From Salem: west on
OR22, right on 99W.
Go through McMinnville, left on OR47 to Carlton. Left on Grant just
before OR47 turns left on
Main St. Park on right on Grant.
Comments
WOC: Justice, Orchards, Nuts, Parks, Playground Structures, Railroads,
Rivers, Swimming
Pools, Veterinarian, X-Ray, ZonesESVA: Strolling Along the Rive
Tue, May 14th, 2024 Champoeg Park, Oregon
Historic Champoeg
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Walk along the Willamette River and through the Historic Township that
was destroyed by the flood of
1861. Lots to offer here, with its great visitors center. and garden area.
SANCTION #: SN: 125229
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:45 - 10:00 am
DISTANCE: 5, 10, 25km, Rating: 1B
CONTACT: Pat J
scoutp...@gmail.com
(503) 453-6018
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Medium
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
This event is held inside a state park that has a required entrance fee.
Important event information
There is a State of Oregon Parks fee of $5.00.
Start phrase: 8239 Champoeg Rd. NE St. Paul OR
Directions to the start table
8239 Campoeg Rd NE St. Paul OR. From I-5 take exit 278 West on Ethen
Road NE Drive 3.5
miles and RIGHT on Case Road. Drive 2.3 miles and Right into Champoeg
State Park. follow
walk signs to the Boat ramp parking area near the river.
MAY 15 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Safeway Parking Lot, 4515 SE Woodstock
Reed College Walk – YRE 1192
The walk features the lovely Eastmoreland residential area,
several city parks, and the Reed College Campus. The walk has a one km
addition into the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens. A fee is charged
to enter the Gardens.
The group walk will not enter the Gardens. 5 rated 1A and 10
km rated 1B (easy)
POC Dick (360) 991-8806
Thu, May 16th, 2024 Salem, Oregon
Sunnyslope
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a walk through this attractive neighborhood in South Salem in
shaded areas along with a walk
through Belcrest Memorial Park and Sunnyslope Park. More hills on 10k
but views of the Cascades.
SANCTION #: SN: 126903
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM with registration between 9:45 & 10
DISTANCE: 5(1A), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Susan Hoskins
2susanh...@comcast.net
(971) 239-8659
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: No
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Directions to the start table
Roth's Grocery Store, 4555 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR, 503-370-7833. I-5,
exit 249, left
(northbound), right (southbound) on Kuebler. Go 1 1/2 miles to Liberty.
Turn right & go 1/2 mile
to Cunningham traffic light. Turn left to enter Roth's parking lot.
Comments
Enjoy a walk through this attractive neighborhood in South Salem in
shaded areas along with a
walk through Belcrest Memorial Park and Sunnyslope Park. 5k route
includes gradual slopes and
one long hill. 10k route has hills, the Croisan Scenic Way with views of
the Cascades
Sat, May 18th, 2024 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: 126565
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 9:30am to 9:55am
DISTANCE: 5(1B), 10km, Rating: 2B
CONTACT: Pat Jewett
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
Start phrase: Good Samaritan Hospital, 1040 NW 22nd Avenue, Parking
Garage # 2, Po...
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. Map
Walk.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.See Start address and
Directions for Driving
Directions.This is a Mapped only walk. There will not be a Group Leader
for either walking route.
Sun, May 19th, 2024 Corvallis, Oregon
Adrienne's Walk
Albany Fitwalkers
A nice walk through two areas of wetland and Natural Areaand nice trails
with a few streets in areas of
nice homes and local businesses.
SANCTION #: SN: 126714
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 12:45 - 1:00 pm
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: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
None provided
Start phrase: 4567 SW Country Club Road SE Corvallis
Directions to the start table
4567 SW Country Club Road SE Corvallis. From Corvallis take Highway 20
West to 35th Street,
Left on 35th, Right onto Country Club Road right on 45th Street and
immediate Left into paved
parking area
MAY 22 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fisher’s Landing Fred Meyer
16600 SE McGillivray Blvd,
Register in garden parking area (east side)
Tech Center Park Walk – YRE1017
A pleasant walk through parks, upscale neighborhoods and an
expansive Central Park with playgrounds and water features. In summer
free concerts are held in the park. 5 & 10 km Rated 2A (moderate)
POC Dick (360) 991-8806
MAY 29 @ 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 – YRE0818
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 Dick (360) 991-8806
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.
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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