Willamette Valley and Mid-Coast Walkers

 
 
 

Register 9:30-10:00AM.

Willamette Mission State Park walk, 2 5k loops rated 1A, sponsored by Willamette Wanderers for just 6/3

Description: There is no Park entry fee on this day. Two 5k routes in historic park with Methodist Mission 1834 settlement. Walk on paved/dirt paths through Park's diverse 1300 acres. There will be a 10k group walk and a 5k group walk but walkers can choose not to walk in a group but with written directions and map. Trail will not be marked.

See US's largest black cottonwood planted ca 1750 and Wheatland Ferry, one of Oregon's few pedestrian/ vehicle ferries. OTSVA: Nature, Nuts, Orchards, Parks, River. ESVA: Strolling Along the River.

Driving directions: I-5: exit 263 northbound: Left on Brooklake; southbound: Right on Brooklake; Right on Wheatland Rd; Left into Park. Follow Park/volkswalking signs.

Info: Lin, [masked],[masked]

 
 
 

Willamette Mission State Park walk, 2 5k loops rated 1A, sponsored by Willamette Wanderers for just 6/3

Description: There is no Park entry fee on this day. Two 5k routes in historic park with Methodist Mission 1834 settlement. Walk on paved/dirt paths through Park's diverse 1300 acres. There will be a 10k group walk and a 5k group walk but walkers can choose not to walk in a group but with written directions and map. Trail will not be marked.

See US's largest black cottonwood planted ca 1750 and Wheatland Ferry, one of Oregon's few pedestrian/ vehicle ferries. OTSVA: Nature, Nuts, Orchards, Parks, River. ESVA: Strolling Along the River.

Driving directions: I-5: exit 263 northbound: Left on Brooklake; southbound: Right on Brooklake; Right on Wheatland Rd; Left into Park. Follow Park/volkswalking signs.

Info: Lin, [masked],[masked]

 
 
 

Register between 8:45 & 9 AM.

Alsea Falls, 5/10k, rated 2B, sponsored by Albany Fitwalkers

Description: : A two loop walk thru pristine forests along theAlsea River with its many waterfalls to walk along. After having done either orboth loops you may walk down a short trail to the Alsea Falls and listen to thecascading water over the rock surface as it flows down stream. Bring as picniclunch after the walk in the day use area. Restrooms are available at the start.walkers should bring their own water. All walkers are required to sign waiversprior to walking. All leash and cleanup laws apply. Challenges for this walkwill be provided at the start.

Day parking passes are required and areavailable at the kiosk. in the day use parking are. America the Beautiful, orinteragency passes will work

Driving directions: Alsea Falls Recreational Site, Day use area.From Corvallis Drive South on Hwy. 99w for 15 miles.Just After Scenic Loop Sign Turn Right on Alpine Road toward Alsea Falls. Drive 13.5 miles and right into parking area of the Day use area.

Info: Don, [masked],[masked].

 
 
 

This walk will start at a different location. Do not go to the Coffee Shop at 10th St.

Register between 8:45-9 AM

Historic Willamette, 5/10k, rated 2B, sponsored by CRVC

Description: Willamette was a mill town during WWII. The old part of town is on the Historic Register. The main street of town has become a trendy restaurant community. One of the town monuments is a large meteorite in Front of the Fire Station on Willamette Falls Blvd between 12th Ave and 13th Ave. The walk is mostly in neighborhoods and city parks. The description above applies to both routes. The Summer route has one long hill and one section with stairs, rated 2B.

Driving directions: I-205 take 10th St exit. S turn left, N turn right on 10th St. Go up the hill and turn right on Willamette Falls Drive. Left on 12th St to its end at Volpp. Because of bridgework in Oregon City, there may be traffic delays in exiting I-205.

RSVP: Lin, [masked],[masked]

 
 
 

Rose Festival walk, 5/10k, rated 1A, sponsored by Rose City Roamers
Register between 10 & noon

The walk will go by many of the Rose Festival eventsincluding Dragon Boat Races, City Fair, Saturday Market and you will be able towatch the Rerouted Rose Festival Grand Parade.

Info: Ed Hainline, [masked], (360)[masked]:

Because of crowds we do not recommend pets. Free Parkingis on the street but because this is in a Monday thru Friday working area, there has been plenty of free parking available to walkers on Saturday morning.
Directions to the start table: 928 SE 9th Ave. I-5 Northbound Exit #300 (Industrial Way.LEFT on 3rd Ave. RIGHT on Belmont RIGHT on 9th. On street Parking.
I-5Southbound take Exit # 300B Keep LEFT (Oregon City/OMSI Exit becomes BelmontSt. Straight on Belmont. Right on 9th
Comments: Because of the change in the Rose Festival Parade Route this walk will have an added 5 km loop along with the 2 loops that have been held in the past. LOOP #1 crosses Hawthorne Bridge past Dragon Boat Races, Rose Festival City Fair, thru Saturday market, then return back to the start by crossing the Burnside Bridge LOOP #2 will go towards the Lloyd Center using 12th Ave going past the old Benson High School to Lloyd Blvd where the parade will pass. The walk then will return across the new pedestrian bridge.

There will be a group walk for 5 and 10 km Walkers starting at 10:15.

 
 
 

Register between 9:45 & 10 AM.
Salem Waterways, 6/10k, rated 1A, sponsored by Willamette Wanderers

Description: Both 6/10K routes go downtown following waterway paths to the Riverfront with carousel; veterans' memorials, State Capitol area and Willamette Univ. also visited. There is an additional 1K option for Rails to Trails on the 10K.

Driving directions: Salem Hospital, Bldg A (ER), 890 Oak St SE, Salem. I-5, exit 253, go to Salem City Center. Follow Mission passing 12th Street traffic light to next traffic light. Right on Capitol. Free garage parking on levels 1-3. Meet in the lounge to the left of the front entrance.

Info: Julia, [masked],[masked]; Sunday:[masked]

 
 
 

Register befween 8:45 & 9 AM

Cottage Grove - Covered Bridge, 6/10k, rated 1A, sponsored by Albany Fitwalkers.

Description: Walk city streets and sidewalks thru parks, restored Chambers RR Covered Bridge, Centennial Bridge and downtown Cottage Grove.

Driving directions: 91 Village Dr., Cottage Grove Ph[masked]. I-5 Exit 174. At first traffic signal, turn left onto Row River Rd. Across from main entrance to Village Green (on right), turn left onto Jim Wright Way, then left onto Village Drive toward Middlefield Village. Pro Shop on left at west end of parking lot. Open dawn to dusk: closed Christmas. Ask for Volkswalk box. Directions for short drive to start point are with the walk directions.

Info: Don Reed, [masked],[masked]

 
 
 

Register between 9:45 & 10 outside Gracie's.

Depoe Bay - Oregon's Whale Watching Capital, 5/6/10k, rated 2B sponsored by Willamette Wanderers

Description: This walk traverses the small community of Depoe Bay. The 10k route does the three loops: a forested trail loop and two coastal residential loops on bluffs providing beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The 5k is the forest trail rated 2C (2B option). The 6k focuses on the two coastal loops. All loops include downtown. Walking poles are suggested. Walk includes the World's Smallest Harbor.

Driving directions: Gracie's is located on Hwy 101 in the downtown area.

RSVP: Betty [masked],[masked]

 
 
 

Register between 10 & noon

Cascade Locks - Quilt Walk, 5 (rated 1A) /10 (rated 2A, sponsored by CRVC

Description: Walk to and through Marine Park, passing the Visitor Center and the Sacajawea statue, to and on Thunder Island. Back through Marine Park and into the town of Cascade Locks passing some buildings with quilt murals on them.The Airport Challenge is available on the 10k route only.

There will not be any arrows or ribbons on either route. Also there will not be a scheduled group walk or a leader. Instructions only will be provided. There will not be a checkpoint. Walkers are advised if they bring a dog with them to be sure they are on a leash.

Driving directions:Corner of Wa Na Pa St and School Road will be the start location area, using the parking lot or on street parking. Take I-84 East to Exit 44 and follow Wa Na Pa St to the start location.I-84 West to Exit 44 and continue as above.

Info: Diane S, [masked],[masked]

 
 
 

Register between 8:45 & 9 AM

McDowell Falls, 5/10K, rated 2B, sponsored by Albany Fitwalkers

Description: A short but demanding walk along well established trails, including some wooden and stone stair cases, along with a couple of wood foot bridges with great viewpoints of the several waterfalls with in the park. A great way to spend a spring day, and enjoy a picnic lunch at the picnic area along the river. Pets are welcome all leash and cleanup laws apply. walkers must sign waivers prior to walking.

Driving directions: 43170 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon O RMcDowell Creek County Park. Drive South on Hwy. 20 from Lebanon drive about 6 miles. stay in left lane and turn LEFT just after Brown colored McDowell Creek Park sign, cross tracks then Right onto Fairview drive. Veer LEFT at next intersection onto McDowell Creek Drive. Continue for about 12.5 mile to a right into the parking area.

Info: Don, [masked],[masked]