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:
Special note: During the I-5 Construction Shutdown the Portland/Vancouver area will have a walk on both sides of the river on Wednesday's.
OCT 3 @ 9:00 to 10:00 AM (SATURDAY)
TUMWATER, WA
110 Deschutes Way SW
Where the Salmon Run - EVENT
- Walk self-guided with instructions and a map around Brewery Park along the beautiful Deschutes River, across Capitol Lake and up to the Capitol Building, then back through Olympia's South Capitol Neighborhood Historic District.
- Or, if you prefer, a guided walk will start promptly at 10:00 am and have a presentation at the salmon holding pens
- 5 and 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
OCT 07 @ 9:45 to 10:00 AM (WEDNESDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fishers Landing Fred Meyer (Garden Center
Entrance), 16600 SE McGillivray Blvd.
Tech Center Park Walk – YRE 1017
- Walk through upscale neighborhoods, several parks and water features north and east of the start point.
- Cascade mountain views, a school greenway, and Tech Center Central Park, with its many water features.
- 5km rate 1A (easy), 10 km rated 2A (moderate)
OCT 07 @ 9:45 to 10:00 AM (WEDNESDAY)
HILLSBORO, OR
New Seasons Market, 1453 NE 61st Ave.
Orenco Parks Walk – YRE 1182
- Walk in the Orenco Park area and nearby parks and pathways.
- Many newer residences, retail stores and restaurants in the Orenco Park area.
- 5km rated 1A (easy) 10 km rated 1B (moderate)
OCT 10 @ 8:30 TO 9:00 AM (SATURDAY)
SPOKANE, WA
Audubon Park, parking lot between Glass Ave. and Gordon Ave. Audubon Park and NW Spokane – (TGW)
- Fall Colors should be in full array for this walk in NW Spokane.
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
OCT 10 @ 9:00 to NOON (SATURDAY)
EASTON, WA
Easton State Park, 150 Lake Easton State Park Rd,
Lake Easton Fall Color Walk - Event
- This is a lovely circuit of Lake Easton that will hopefully include some brilliant fall colors.
- The walk begins in Lake Easton State Park on park trails.
- You exit the park and walk through the tiny commercial district of Easton.
- There is a general store here where you can buy snacks or water or use the restroom.
- You next get on the Palouse to Cascades rail trail going through a short tunnel (lights not required) and over a bridge before turning right to return to the state park.
- The 5K option will go the opposite direction around the circuit to the bridge and back.
- REQUIRES STATE PARK FEES
- 5 km rated 1B (easy), 10 km rated 1C (moderate)
Oct 11 @ 6:45 to 8:00 am (Sunday)
ASTORIA, OR
GREAT COLUMBIA RIVER CROSSING
- Registration is SOLD OUT as of June 7th.
- REGISTRATION IS CLOSED !! limited to 3,500 participants.
- Those who have walking books to be stamped: Stamping will be available from 9:30am to 12:00pm only at the Volunteer Tent to the LEFT at the base of Basin Street!
OCT 12 @ 9:15 TO 9:30 AM (MONDAY)
PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON
South Hill Park, 14201 86th Ave. E
South Hill Park & Chapman Trail – (TGW)
- Walk the asphalt Chapman Trail from South Hill Park to Heritage Park and back.
- The 10K will continue to another county asphalt trail and then along the gravel Pipeline Trail into nearby neighborhoods before circling back.
- This is a map walk.
- Most of us will be doing only the 5k as we will be attending the club lunch meeting at 11:00 am at a nearby restaurant.
- Everyone is welcome to the walk and/or the club meeting.
- 5 and 10 km Rated 1A (easy)
OCTOBER 15 THRU OCTOBER 18 @ 7:00 AM TO 8:00 AM
SHADY COVE, OREGON
Community Center at the Edgewater Inn, 7800 Rogue River Drive Across the parking lot from the Hotel Lobby
4 WALKS FOR 4 DAYS
- All Walks are map only and can be done on any of the four days.
- Register for any walk on any day.
- There is a four $4 fee for each walk.
- Registration is from 7:00am to 8:00am daily
Casey County Park Walk - Event
- About a 20 minute drive from the Edgewater Inn on Hwy 62.
- Look for Casey County Park on your right prior to crossing the bridge going over the Rogue River.
- Hike along the Rogue River watching fishermen try their luck at catching a salmon.
- Tour a large fish hatchery to see how salmon are managed along the Rogue River system and hike up to the massive Army Corps of Engineers-built dam that provides hydroelectric power to the region.
Blue Grotto Walk - Event
- 6km/13km routes: Walk along Lost Creek Lake on a nature path.
- You will walk through a gate on the pathway with fencing on both sides of the gate to a bridge.
- You will have walked 3k into the hike, turn around at the bridge if you are doing the 6km hike and return to the start
- 13km route: Cross the newly built bridge (late last year) Following signage to the Blue Grotto Falls. Then you will reverse the route to return to the start.
- Walking Poles/Sticks are encouraged to be used for Both Routes
- 6km and 13km are rated 2B (fairly hard)
Prospect Trails Walk - Event
- Park in the parking lot area of the Prospect Historic Hotel, walk to see the falls, then return to your vehicle and drive about 1 mile to the 2nd parking lot and walk the trails to see the Giant Boulders or the Mill Creek & Barr Creek Falls - or both trails
- 5 km is rated 2B (moderate)
Shady Cove Town Walk - Event
- Walk through town on two different loops and see some of the various changes which have been done in the city.
- There are now sidewalks and two pedestrian crossings on Hwy 62.
- See how the town has grown and changed.
- 6km and 11km both rate 1B (moderate).
OCT 17 @ 9:15 TO 9:30 AM (SATURDAY)
PRESTON, WA
Preston Park and Ride, 30303 SE High Point Way
Falling Leaves Walk – (TGW)
- This fall walk will be on the Preston-Snoqualmie Trail along the Raging River in Preston.
- Wide paved path with wonderful views of the river.
- A nice walk to kick up the leaves along the trail!
- 5 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)
OCT 21 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (WEDNESDAY)
WEST LINN, OR
Fit For Life, 5640 Hood S
Small Roller Coaster Walk – YRE 442
- Walk will take you through some rolling incline areas and nice neighborhoods.
- Longer route will go to Mary S. Young City Park.
- 6 & 11 km walks are rated 2b (moderate)
OCT 21 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (WEDNESDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Parkrose Hardware, 8000 E. Mill Plain Blvd.
Heights Neighborhoods Walk – YRE 116
- The route is through the beautiful & well-established Vancouver Heights area neighborhoods & parks on residential streets without sidewalks.
- Magnificent views of the Columbia River are available below many of the grand estates.
- You will go by four pretty neighborhood parks.
- 5 & 10 km walks are rated 1A (easy)
OCT 28 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (WEDNESDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fred Meyer Store, 800 NE Tenney Rd. ,
Meet at indoor coffee shop
Whipple Creek Walk – YRE 157
- The route is in new neighborhoods & goes through several parks.
- The walk crosses Whipple Creek on a pedestrian/bike bridge in one of the parks.
- 5 and 10 km routes are rated 1A (easy)
OCT 28 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (WEDNESDAY)
HILLSBORO, OREGON
Peet’s Coffee & Tea, 10150 NE Cornell Rd.
Rock Creek Trail – YRE 818
- 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 &11km rated 1A (easy)
OCT 29 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (THURSDAY)
DUNDEE, OR
Billick Park Pavilion, 320 SW 5th St
Popular Wine Country Town – (TGW)
- Enjoy the hills of Dundee, a small town known for its many wineries and restaurants. Lovely houses on hills seen on the 5k/10k route while the new 6k focuses on downtown & nearby residences.
- 5 and 10 km are rated 2A (moderate)
- 6km rated 1A (easy)
OCT 31 @ 9:00 AM TO NOON (SATURDAY)
CARNATION, WA
Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd Street
Remlinger Farms Halloween Walk - Event
- Traditional Halloween walk at Remlinger Farms.
- Walk on dirt trails and road shoulders around Remlinger Farm to the Snoqualmie Valley RR Trail across the Tolt River and into the town of Carnation (both residential and commercial districts).
- Views of Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers, Cascade Mountains, farm fields, (and on the 10 K route the Cascade Rose Alpaca Farm)
- 6 and 10 km rated 1B (moderate)
OCT 31 @ 10:00 AM TO NOON (SATURDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 NW Daniels Street
NOTE: Starting Point may change
Halloween Walk – EVENT
- Stroll thru the Lincoln neighborhood and be astounded at the many houses dressed up to the hilt for Halloween.
- Take a little extra time at the special "Halloween House" where the decorations are over the top.
- Pets allowed, but not in buildings
- 5 and 10 km walks are rated1A (easy)
NOV 4 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (WEDNESDAY)
WASHOUGAL, WA
Pendleton Mill Factory Outlet,
2 Pendleton Way Parking Lot
Washougal Views – YRE 1968
- Two 5 km loops
- 5K town loop in downtown Washougal, passing community artworks & a riverside park;
- 5K on flat dike trail beside the Columbia River
- 5 and 10 km loops rated 1B (easy)
NOV 4 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (WEDNESDAY)
BEAVERTON, OR
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation
50 NW 158th Ave. Athletic Center back of
the parking lot
Waterhouse Boardwalk Walk - YRE 1439
- Walk goes through wetlands, woods, parks, neighborhoods, and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Center area.
- Enjoy nature while walking along scenic boardwalks and through neighborhood streets and connecting pathways.
- Also walk through Elmonica area and by Max Station.
- Heavy or prolonged rain can result in submerged or muddy sections.
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
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