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:

MAY 5 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (TUESDAY)

LEBANON, OR

43170 McDowell

Creek Drive Water Falls Trail Walk (TGW)

Walk along the crystal clear waters of McDowell Creek with McDowell Creek Falls and be rewarded with the beautiful vistas of Royal and Majestic Water Falls from the bridges and viewing decks along the more than 3 miles of hiking trails of this lush green park.
Exceptional scenery for hiking, nature, picnicking and pleasure.
5 and 10 km rated 2B (moderate)

MAY 5 @ 5:45 TO 5:55 PM (TUESDAY)

TUMWATER, WA

6530 Capitol Blvd SE, Park on Dennis Street near Dairy Queen South Tumwater Walk – (TGW)

Walk around south Tumwater passing some interesting statues, through neighborhoods and around state buildings.
The 10k continues to the west side of I-5 and back over the pedestrian bridge over I-5.
5 and 10 km, rated 1B (easy)

MAY 6 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)

BEAVERTON, OR

Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation

50 NW 158th Ave

Athletic Center – back of 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.
Heavy or prolonged rain can result in submerged or muddy sections.
5 and 10 km walks rated 1B (easy)

MAY 12 @ 8:30 to 9:30 AM (TUESDAY)

ST PAUL, OREGON

Champoeg Park Visitor Center, 8239 Champoeg Rd NE

Historic Champoeg Park Walk – (TGW)

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 Visitor Center and garden areas.
$10 fee or Oregon Pass required.
Group walks at 9:30 am
5 and 11 km rated 1B (easy)

MAY 13 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)

VANCOUVER, WA

Fred Meyer Parking Lot (Outside- Middle entrance),

800 NE Tenney Road

Whipple Creek Walk – YRE 157

Enjoy a stroll through pleasant neighborhoods and parks in the northern Vancouver area.
Walk across bridge over Whipple Creek.
5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)

MAY 14 @ 9:45 AM to 10:00 AM (THURSDAY)

WILSONVILLE, OR

Starbucks Parking, 30299 SW Boones Ferry Rd

Wilsonville – Old Town Walk – (TGW)

Walk first goes in Old Town to an attractive residential area and in the Arrowhead Creek Park.
Walk on the Ice Age Tonquin Trail.
The 10k continues to the Boone's Ferry Park
5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)

MAY 16 @ 9:00 to noon (SATURDAY)

AUBURN, WA

Walking Flaming Geyser State Park

23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd

Walking Flaming Geyser Walk – (Event)

Hike the trails of this great state park along a stretch of the Green River.
Discovery Pass or day pass required.
6 and 10 km – rated 2B (moderate)

MAY 19 @ 5:45 TO 6:00PM (TUESDAY)

ROCHESTER, WA

Parking area with rusty Yellow gate and cement outhouse,

17100 Case Rd SW

Scatter Creek Wildlife Area– (TGW)

Walk on the Scatter Creek Prairie on dirt trails and gravel road.
Enjoy views of Mt. Rainier and wild flowers.
5 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)

MAY 20 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)

LAKE OSWEGO, OR

Safeway, 401 “A” Ave. Use street parking. Do not park in Safeway’s parking lot

Gallery without Walls Walk – YRE 1609

Gallery without Walls is an outdoor exhibit of over 75 permanent and loaned works of art in Lake Oswego.
The walk has two 5km loops.
The first loop walks the downtown area where many of the art works are located.
The second 5 km loop goes around a portion of Lake Oswego with great scenery and expensive waterfront homes with some of the art works.
5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)

MAY 21 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (THURSDAY)

HOQUIAM, WA

Public Parking by US Bank, 727 Simpson Ave

Town & Waterfront Walk – (TGW)

Walk in town through parks, over bridges, along the waterfront of the river, and along the harbor in a rural setting
5 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)

May 27 @ 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)

MAY 30 @ 9:00 to 11:00 AM (SATURDAY)

SEATTLE, WA

Riverview Playfield, 7300 12th Ave SW

West Seattle Arboretum & Chinese Garden Walk (EVENT)

Explore West Seattle!
Visit South Seattle College, its Arboretum, and the Chinese Garden.
10K goes along Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail, where you’ll see a beaver dam.
10 km includes many steps.
6km rated 2B (Hard), 10 km rated 3B (Difficult)

VUSAV - Vancouver Walking Club

aka Vancouver USA Volkssporters

2026 Group Walking Schedule

Scheduling provided by the Vancouver USA Volkssporters

Meetup Connection

Scheduled dates are listed as follows:

VUSAV - Vancouver Walking Club

aka Vancouver USA Volkssporters

2026 Group Walking Schedule

Scheduling provided by the Vancouver USA Volkssporters

Meetup Connection

​Scheduled dates are listed as follows:

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