Vancouver Walking Club, PO Box 2121, Vancouver WA 98668-2121
2026 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.
- "TGW (Traveling Guided Walks)" are walks that are sanctioned as guided walks only, they start at the time specified come early to signin.
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:
JUN 2 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (TUESDAY)
MILL CITY, OR
143 NE Wall Street, Mill City OR
Meandering in Mill City – (TGW)
- Start the walk by crossing the old railroad bridge turned walk bridge and trail.
- The walk will continue through residential areas of this small logging and timber industry community and along a portion of the Santiam River with beautiful landscaped estates to view.
- A nice place for a picnic lunch following the walk
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
JUN 3 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
The start for this walk is changed on this day only to Cedar Hills Park,
2300 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Commonwealth Lake Walk – YRE 1436
- Walk through neighborhoods, local parks, around Commonwealth Lake, and a short trail along a quiet waterway and park
- 5km rated 1B (easy) and 10 km 2B (moderate)
JUN 4 @ 8:45 TO 9:00AM (THURSDAY)
TIGARD, OR
Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd
A Creek Runs Through It – (TGW)
- This walk concentrates on the Fanno Creek Trail, which wanders through parks, lovely residential areas and the small, but interesting downtown.
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
JUN 6 @ 9:00 to 11:00 AM (SATURDAY)
FEDERAL WAY, WA
Federal Way Commons Shopping Center
11111 S 320th Street, North side of Marlene’s parking lot.
Federal Way Commons Station Walk -(TGW)
- 5 and 11 km Walkers will visit Steel Lake Park, Commons Park and trail.
- 11km walkers will also go to Celebration Park.
- Views of Mt Rainier possible weather permitting.
- 5 and 11 km rated 1B (easy)
JUN 6 @ 8:30 to 9:30 AM (SATURDAY)
LOON LAKE, WA
Historic School House 4000 Colville Road
Loon Lake Walk – (TGW)
- This event is in conjunction with the Annual Loonsday Event.
- As you walk around the community of Loon Lake there will an ample supply of yard sales to visit.
- 8 km rated 1B (easy)
JUN 8 @ 9:15 TO 9:30 AM (MONDAY)
PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON
Bradley Lake Park, 531 31st Ave. SE
Bradley Lake Park Walk – (TGW)
- The 5K will walk asphalt trails in Bradley Lake Park and nearby neighborhoods.
- The 10K will also walk through Wildwood Park and the exercise trail there.
- 5 and 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
JUN 9 @ 8:45 to 9:00 AM (TUESDAY)
CORVALLIS, OR
Corvallis Community Center. 2601 NW Tyler Avenue
Nature Trails Walk – (TGW)
- Walk through the Hills of West Corvallis including the Trails on Witham Hills.
- 5 and 10 km – rated 2B (moderate)
JUN 10 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
GRESHAM, OR
Highland Safeway, 1001 SW Highland Dr. (Meet in parking lot away from store.)
Butler Creek Group Walk – YRE 595
- Walk on the Springwater Trail to the Butler Creek Trail.
- Walk on paved streets and wooded trails to Binford Lake and Butler Creek Park
- 5 km &10 km – rated 2B (moderate)
JUN 13 @ 9:00 TO 10:30 AM (SATURDAY)
EVERETT, WA
Everett Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd
Everett Forest Park Walk – Event
- Start the walk in Everett Park with a trail to Mukilteo Blvd, then to Howarth Park, descending down a circular stairwell to the beach and Pigeon Creek Trail where you could see Herons, eagles, and osprey.
- Return will pass the Everett Library and neighborhoods
- 4km rated 1A (easy), 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
JUN 17 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
WILSONVILLE, OR
Safeway Parking Lot, 8255 SW Wilsonville Rd
Registration is outside store
Memorial and Park Walk – YRE 550
- Walk goes by Korean Memorial, over Beckmann Creek on small paved nature trail, along well kept neighborhood and through Memorial Park.
- Look for the peace pole in the Town Center Park
- 5km rated 1B and 10 km Rated 2B (moderate)
JUN 20 @ 9:00 TO 11:00 AM (SATURDAY)
SALEM, OR
Salem Saturday Market, 865 Marion St NE
Use Salem Saturday Market entrance on Winter near Union.
Continue straight for Booth #14 on right near entrance
Willamette Wanderers-40th Anniversary Walk
- This will be a self-guided walk without trail markings.
- But there will be a 5k & a 10K guided walk at 9:30am.
- Walk on paved sidewalks.
- Both routes focus on the 1989 10k walk designed by the Club which includes the State Capitol, Willamette Univ., Governor's Mansion, and the Bush Historic Residence
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
JUN 23 @ 9:30 TO 10:00 AM (TUESDAY)
CLEAR LAKE, OR
NF 775 Sisters OR.
Take Highway 126 South from Santiam Junction.
Drive 3.6 mile and Left on 755 into Clear Lake Resort.
Park near the Shelter and restrooms.
Lava Trail Walk –(TGW)
- Clear Lake was formed 3000 years ago when lava flowed from nearby sand mountain and dammed the McKenzie River.
- This created a clear cold lake with maximum depth of 60 feet where you can still see petrified tree snags from long ago below the surface of the water.
- Beautiful views from the more than 5 miles on the loop trail around the lake.
- A great place for a nice get together and picnic in the shelter after the walk.
- 5 and 10 km rated 1B easy/moderate
JUN 24 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Felida Park, 3798 NW 122 nd St.
Registration at picnic shelters
Felida Group Walk - YRE 3032
- The walk is on paved streets and sidewalks.
- Two 5km loops going through very nice residential areas and neighborhood parks.
- You will pass by Felida main street businesses.
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
JUL 1 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
TUALATIN, OR
Floor and Décor, 8515 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Hwy - Meet in Parking Lot
Ice Age Walk – YRE 1431
- The walk is along the scenic Tualatin River on the Ice Age Trail and to Browns Ferry Park.
- You will see a Mammoth Skeleton that was uncovered in Tualatin and a cave bear skeleton
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
JUL 4 @ 8:00 TO 11:00AM (SATURDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Esther Short Park on Columbia St. between 6th & 8th Streets
July 4th Stroll thru History – Event
- Enjoy an Independence Day walk at the site of the oldest military fort in the Old Oregon Territory.
- Esther Short Park is the oldest public park in WA.
- Explore Historic Ft. Vancouver & Historic Uptown.
- Two 5 km loops.
- Group walk leaves at 9 am
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
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