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:
JUN 3 @ 5:45 TO 6:00 PM (TUESDAY)
OLYMPIA, WA
Evergreen State College 2700 Evergreen Pkwy, NW,
Parking Lot B $3 fee to park
Evergreen State College Walk (TGW)
- Walk through the beautiful campus on sidewalks and maintained paths with some stairs.
- Pets ok on a leash.
- 7 and 10 km rated 2C (Hard)
JUN 4 @ 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 5 @ 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 7 @ 8:30 to 9:00 (SATURDAY)
GERVAIS, OREGON
Willamette Mission State Park, 10991 Wheatland Rd NE
Historic Willamette Mission Walk – (TGW)
- Enjoy a nature walk at an Oregon historic site by the Willamette River in an Oregon State Park.
- No parking fee today.
- 5/10k group walks at 9 AM.
- See the Wheatland Ferry, an Oregon rarity.
- 6 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)
JUN 7@ 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 10 @ 9:40 to 9:55 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 11 @ 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 14 @ 9:00 TO 10:30 AM (SATURDAY)
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA
Link Station Parking, 6001 236th St SW
Mountlake Terrace Link Walk – (Event)
- Walk in Mountlake Terrace neighborhoods, on the Lakeview Trail, through Ballinger Park, and on the Lyon Creek Trail
- 5 km rated 2A & 10 km rated 2B (both moderate)
JUN 18 @ 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 19 @ 8:45 TO 9:00 AM (THURSDAY)
SALEM, OR
Safeway, 5660 Commercial St SE
Registration is outside store on northern end.
South East Salem Walk - (TGW)
- The walk is primarily in residential areas.
- There are new commercial/residential developments on Kuebler which the routes will pass.
- 5km rated 1A (easy), 10 km rated 2A (moderate)
JUN 19 @ 9:45 to 10 AM (THURSDAY)
HOQUIAM, WASHINGTON
Public Parking by US Bank, 727 Simpson Ave
Town & Waterfront Group Walk (TGW)
- Walk in town through parks, over bridges, along the waterfront of the river, and along the harbor in a rural setting.
- Some of the 10k is on trails.
- 5 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)
JUN 19 @ 6:15 to 6:30 PM (THURSDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Vista Meadows Community Park,14518 NE 29th Ave.
Washington State University – YRE 1905
- The walk is mainly on the Washington State University Campus in Vancouver.
- This campus setting contrasts nicely with a surrounding rural atmosphere.
- Experience public art, stately brick architecture campus buildings, meadows, and mature forests.
- Cross a wooden bridge over Mill Creek.
- Mt Saint Helens, Mt Adams and Mt Hood can be seen on nice days from the campus.
- 5km rated 1A (easy), 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
JUN 25 @ 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)
JUN 26 @ 6:15 to 6:30 PM (THURSDAY)
VANCOUVER, WA
Park near Marshall House,
~1300 E Evergreen Blvd
Princess Ilchee Walk – YRE 369
- On a stroll along the gently flowing Columbia River see a statue of Princess Ilchee and a sculpture saluting the women who worked in the local ship yard where ships were built for WWII.
- 5k only for Thursday evening, rated 1A
JUN 26 @ 8:45 TO 9:00 AM (THURSDAY)
WILSONVILLE, OR
Parking lot near Lux Sucre Bakery & Cafe, 31840 SW Charbonneau Dr. Charbonneau Walk – (TGW)
- Enjoy a shaded walk on a summer day in the attractive golf community of Charbonneau just south of Wilsonville
- 5km and 10 km rated 1a (easy)
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