Vancouver Walking Club, PO Box 2121, Vancouver WA 98668-2121
2024 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 4 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
GLADSTONE, OR
Safeway Parking Lot, 95 82nd Dr.
Gladstone to Oregon City – YRE 695 Online Registration
- The 10K Route rated 1A goes past the Cove in Oregon City as well as Clackamette Park, parts of downtown Oregon City and paved paths through 2 parks in Gladstone.
- 5K route rated 1A crosses the Clackamas River using the Pedestrian Bridge and follows the paved path past the Cove and returns to Gladstone crossing the Oregon City Bridge going over the Clackamas River to the finish.
- 5 and 10 km rated 1A (easy)
SEP 7 @ 9:00 AM TO NOON (SATURDAY)
AUBURN, WA
New Day Church, 1312 2nd St SE
Auburn Art & Park – Event
- Walk on city sidewalks and trails around Auburn, through several city parks, and downtown area.
- View some unique art sculptures in parks, Veteran’s Memorial, and on city sidewalks
- 5 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)
SEP 9 @ 9:00 TO 9:15 (MONDAY)
GRAHAM, WA
Frontier Park, 21800 S. Meridian
Walk Frontier Park – (TGW)
- The walk will walk the woods of Frontier Park and in the nearby neighborhood
- 5 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)
SEP 11 @ 9:40 TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
CAMAS, WA
Heritage Park, 303 NW Lake Rd.
Lacamas Lake Walk – YRE 364 Online Registration
- Route is on Heritage Trail, a lovely wooded nature path meandering through old growth trees, native plants and seasonal wildflowers.
- Walk beside beautiful Lacamas Lake and Camas Meadows Golf Course
- 5 and 10 km Rated 1B (easy)
SEP 14 @ 9:00 AM TO NOON (SATURDAY)
HYAK, WA
Palouse to Cascades State Park Rail-Trail Parking Lot,
Unmarked NF906 Rd.
Hyak Rail Trail and Tunnel Walk – Event
- Two separate out and backs along this portion of the old Milwaukee Railroad Right of Way which is now the Palouse to Cascades State Park Rail Trail.
- The westbound portion goes through the 3 1/2K Hyak tunnel for an experience unlike most other walks.
- Bring a good flashlight.
- 5, 8 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)
SEP 14 @ 8:30 to 9:00 AM (SATURDAY)
SALEM, OR
Salem Hospital, Bldg. M, 755 Mission St SE
Governor’s Mansion/Fairmount Hills (TGW)
- The walk will take you through Bush Pasture Park to Fairmount Hills neighborhood where the Governor’s Mansion is located.
- Other lovely mansions/gardens are seen on the walk plus Deepwood Museum.
- The annual Salem Art Fair & Festival (10 AM-7 PM) held in nearby Bush’s Pasture Park.
- Do the walk and then enjoy the Fair for a fee.
- 5 km rated 2A and 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
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NW AVA REGIONAL CONFERENCE/WALKFEST more info here
SEP 19 @ 9:00AM TO 4:00PM (THURSDAY)
SEP 20 @ 8:00AM TO 4:00PM (FRIDAY)
SEP 21 @ 8:00AM TO 4:00PM (SATURDAY)
SEP 22 @ 8:00AM TO 3:00PM (SUNDAY)
SILVERDALE, WA
Silverdale Boy Scout Hall,
9161 Washington Ave NW
Bainbridge Island - Grand Forest Walk
- One 5K stays within Battle Point Park.
- The other 5K and 10K are on park and forest paths that take you around Battle Point Park and onto the Forest to Sky trail to the Grand Forest.
- Battle Point Park 5K Rated 1B (easy),
- Grand Forest 5 &10 km rated 3C (Difficult)
Bainbridge Island – Troll, Town &Trail Event
- Explore the parks, trails and waterfront on Bainbridge Island.
- Pia the Peacekeeper Troll included.
- 5 & 10 km rated 2B (Moderate)
Hansville - Lighthouse and Greenway Walk
- Walk the tip of the Kitsap Peninsula on paths that take you through the forested Greenway or along roads/paths near the shore to Lighthouse.
- 5K Rated 1B (easy)
- 11K Rated 2B (moderate)
Kingston - White Horse Trail Event
- During weekdays, utilize complimentary public transit to walk the White Horse trail from the Indianola waterfront.
- An alternate 10k route utilizes the trail and park but does not require a bus ride.
- A 5k optional route walks to Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve with a boardwalk trail out to the lake edge.
- 5 & 10km - rated 2B (moderate)
Port Ludlow - McCormick Trail Event
- The 5km features the McCormick Loop and one hill.
- The 10km includes part of the Timberton Loop and the McCormick RR Trail, a newly cleared section of an old railroad line that was used for logging.
- The McCormick Trail section is flat and wooded.
- It connects to two other trails that make a loop.
- The trail may be muddy and there are several climbs on the 10K
- 5km rated 2B (moderate) 10km rated 3B (hard)
Port Orchard - South Kitsap Regional Park
- Both 5K and 10K are on forest paths that take you around the edge of the park and into the woods.
- The route includes a section of the Explorer Children’s Trail.
- The 10K route continues into a neighborhood outside the park circling a golf course with a loop around Bill Bloomquist Rotary Park.
- 5 and 10km rated 2C (moderate)
Silverdale - Old Town Event
- This walk starts at the Silverdale Scout Hall.
- Walk on sidewalks and tucked away urban trails within Silverdale seeing old and new along the way with many great views of Dyes Inlet.
- 5km rated 1B (easy) 10K rated 2B (moderate).
Suquamish and Poulsbo Event
- Walk in two Kitsap County towns.
- Suquamish is rich in Native American history while Poulsbo reflects the culture of Norwegian immigrants.
- 4km rated 1B (easy). 6km rated 2B (moderate)
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SEP 18 @ 9:40TO 9:55 AM (WEDNESDAY)
PORTLAND, OR
Cedar Hills Park, 2300 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Commonwealth Lake Group Walk – YRE 1436 Online Registration
- Walk through neighborhoods, local parks, around Commonwealth Lake, and a short trail along a quiet waterway and park.
- 10 km continues along school and through neighborhoods to Roxbury Park, beautiful homes, and Central Park.
- The 6 km & 10 km are rated 2A (moderate)
SEP 24 @ 9:45 TO 10:00 AM (TUESDAY)
CORVALLIS, OR
Willamette Park 1350 Goodnight Ave
River and Lakes – (TGW)
- Walk a trail along the Willamette River and through areas of newer home plus a wetland and along two small lakes
- 5 and 10 km rated 1B (easy)
SEP 25 @ 9:40TO 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 10 km will continue into Abrams Park, more trails & nice home
- 5 rated 1B (easy), 10 km rated 2B (moderate)
SEP 28 @ 9:00 TO 11:00 AM (SATURDAY)
SEATTLE, WA
Magnolia Community Park, 2550 34th Ave W
Meandering in Magnolia Walk - Event
- 40th Club year Celebration.
- Walk around Magnolia neighborhoods, enjoying amazing views of Puget Sound and the Olympics.
- Explore upscale residential neighborhoods and shops.
- 10km route goes into Discovery Park
- 6km rated 2A, 10 km rated 2B both moderate
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