Vancouver Walking Club, PO Box 2121, Vancouver WA 98668-2121
2025 Group Walking Schedule
Scheduling provided by the Vancouver USA Volkssporters
Note:
- Walk times vary depending on weather conditions, so please note the walk times below
- Walks begin right at the start time so arrive early to sign-in, use the restroom, etc.
- Walks are cancelled if there is snow or ice on the sidewalks or the temperature is expected to be greater than 85 degrees during the walk. We normally email the list when this happens.
- The "Details/OSB" link for each walk may be used to get more information about the walk and allows you to sign-in via the online start box for that walk if one exists.
Meetup Connection
For up to the minute walk updates go to https://www.meetup.com/Walking-Oregon-and-SW-Washington
We encourage you to take pictures. Send the pictures to vusav88@gmail.com for posting on the website. Thank you!
Scheduled dates are listed as follows:
SEP 2 @ 5:30 PM TO 5:45 PM (TUESDAY)
OLYMPIA, WA
8910 Lake Lucinda Dr. SW,
Darlin Creek Preserve Walk – (TGW)
- Walk this urban green space to view northwest flora and fauna.
- See wetlands, birds and beaver dams.
- 5 km rated 1C (moderate)
Sep 2 @ 8:45 to 9:00AM (TUESDAY)
MCDOWELL CREEK, OREGON
43170 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon OR
Looking for Big Foot Group Walk – (TGW)
- The walk trail starts near the Lower McDowell Creek Falls
- You will then enter terraced stairs and trail to pass by Royal Terrace Falls, Majestic Falls and Crystal Falls.
- Maybe even Bigfoot.
- 6km rated 2B (moderate)
SEP 3 @ 9:35 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
RIDGEFIELD, WA
Davis Park, 300 block of Main St.
Ridgefield Wildlife Trails Walk – (TGW)
- The 5 km walk will go down Main St. then enter into the US Fish and Wildlife Refuge area on developed trails.
- The walk will pass by the reconstructed Plank House and Fish and Wildlife’s new facilities.
- The 10 km will continue into Abrams Park, more trails in wooded areas & nice homes
- 5 rated 1B (easy) 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
Sep 4 @ 9:30 to 9:55 AM (THURSDAY)
ABERDEEN, WASHINGTON
Walmart parking lot, West End, 909 E Wishkah Street
Mert Turner Memorial Walk – (TGW)
- A peaceful walk along multiple city parks and the harbor waterfront, through town where you can see murals and quirky art,
- moderate stair and hill climbs to see old "timber-baron" homes
- , then on up for views from the hill-tops of the harbor
- Descend down to various levels of the city via several sets of "secret stairs
- 5 & 7km rated 1A (easy) 10km rated 3B (hard)
SEP 6 @ 9:00 TO 11:00 AM (SATURDAY)
PURDY, WASHINGTON
10405 WA-302 NW, Gig Harbor
Gateway Park & 360 Trails Walk – EVENT
- Walk the dirt trails of 360 Park starting from the adjacent Gateway Park.
- Both parks have been improved since we walked them 10+ years ago.
- 5km is rated 2B (Moderate) 10km is rated 3C (Difficult)
SEP 9 @ 8:45 TO 9:00 AM (TUESDAY)
CORVALLIS, OR
Corvallis Community Center, 2601 Tyler Avenue
Witham Hills Group Walk – (TGW)
- The walk going through nice neighborhoods through a dog park, trails, Witham Hills.
- A nice shaded walk on dirt trails and native forest.
- 5 and 10 km are rated 2B (moderate)
SEP 10 @ 9:15 TO 9:25 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Floyds Coffee House & Wine Bar, 1996 SE Ladd Ave (Meet in front – this day only)
Old Portland Walk – YRE 2480
- 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)
SEP 13 @ 9:00 TO NOON (SATURDAY)
MT ANGEL, OR
500 Wilco Hwy NE (Hwy 214)
Start table located North of the Fest Hall
Oktoberfest at Mt Angel Walk – Event
- This quaint town comes alive with brews, brats, German music (oompah) and crafts for this annual event.
- The walk takes you through the craft fair, past the Glockenspiel and up the hill to the Abbey.
- 5 km (1A) 10 km (2A)
SEP 16 @ 8:45 TO 9:00 AM (TUESDAY)
CORVALLIS, OR
1410 Goodnight Ave.
Crystal Lake Group Walk – (TGW)
- This walk starts near the Willamette River, near a nice covered picnic area with Some paved and dirt trails passing by two small lakes and some wetland areas.
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
SEP 17 @ 9:05 to 9:25 AM (WEDNESDAY)
VIENTO STATE PARK, OR
Viento State Park, I-84 Exit 56
Park on North side (turn right as you exit)
Starvation Creek Falls Group Walk – (TGW)
- Enjoy walking past Starvation Creek Falls, Cabin Creek Falls, Hole in the Wall Falls and Lancaster Falls on paved paths with a 2 km section (10 km only) going down to the Columbia River on a gravel road.
- Recommend carpooling as it is a longer drive and limited parking
- 5 & 10 km – rated 1B (easy)
SEP 20 @ 9:00 TO 11:00 AM (SATURDAY)
REDMOND, WA
21760 NE Novelty Hill Road
Wandering in the Watershed Walk - EVENT
- Walk on gravel or dirt trails through mossy woods and along streams and ponds in a popular park.
- Look for birds and enjoy all the shades of green!
- You'll share some of the trails with horses and mountain bikers, so canine friends will have to stay home.
- 5 and 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
SEP 24 @ 9:10 TO 9:25 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
West Coast Athletic,-7522 N Lombard St.
Register in outside
Univ. of Portland Group Walk – YRE 1298
- The walk will go along residential streets with views of the Willamette River, into the University of Portland Campus and pass by or go into three city parks.
- The 6 & 10 km walks are rated 1A (easy)
SEP 27 @ 9:30 to 11:00 (SATURDAY)
WILKESON, WA
Wilkeson Eagles, 534 Church St.
Wilkeson Foothills Trail – (TGW)
- The route is a Rails-to-Trails dirt trail to the Carbonado cemetery.
- This is an out-and-back route passing the eggs & bacon skateboard park and is part of the Foothills Rails-to-Trails system.
- Walk is mainly in the shade.
- 5 and 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
OCT 01 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Glendoveer Golf course NE Parking Lot, Corner of NE 148th & NE Halsey (This is not the parking at the clubhouse but on the opposite side (NE Corner of Glendoveer)
Glendoveer Golf Course – YRE 173
- The walk will take you through quiet neighborhoods on sidewalks and streets, including a two-mile circuit of the Glendoveer Fitness Trail on bark dust around the golf course.
- Pets are not allowed at Glendoveer
- 5 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)
OCT 02 @ 9:45 to 10:00 AM (THURSDAY)
SALEM, OR
LifeSource Natural Foods, 2649 Commercial St SE
Candalaria Neighborhood Walk (TGW)
- The walk goes through a large cemetery then through the lovely, hilly Candalaria residential neighborhood.
- The 10k continues on natural trails and in forests to the Fairmount neighborhood.
- The Fairmount route goes past the Governor's Mansion and other attractive mansions and gardens.
- The 5km does not go by the Governor’s Mansion
- 5 and 10 km rated 3B (hard)
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