Walking Vancouver: Fort Vancouver, Downtown, New Waterfront
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DESCRIPTION: We start in Fort Vancouver (free parking!) and weave down through the fort to the Columbia River waterfront (which is spectacular). Then from the waterfront, we head north to Esther Short Park, through a portion of downtown Vancouver, and then return to the Fort.
WALKING MATTERS: Neuroscientist Reveals The Shocking Science & Benefits of Taking a Simple Walk | Mel Robbins Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MltZxgejfKI
DISTANCE: 5+ miles.
ROUTE MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1ZvZSjJbuoSOKjz57p9n-WcDUrWJLAsM&usp=sharing
PARKING: Fort Vancouver Visitor Center parking lot. (1501 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661). If Center parking lot is closed, park in adjacent open parking. We will meet at the nearby Visitor Center.
LAUNCH TIME: Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. for sign-in and intros. We launch at 10:00 a.m. sharp.
ATTIRE: Sturdy walking/running shoes, compact umbrella, and layered clothing appropriate for the weather. Plus, anything else you need to survive 3 hours stomping city sidewalks and reasonably well-maintained trails (water, energy bar, Chapstick, lightweight backpack, adventurous spirit, great sense of humor, etc.).
FITNESS LEVEL: Expect a moderate 3-mile-an-hour (20-minute mile) pace for this varied terrain (sidewalks, trails) trek with a few hills.
GUESTS: Yes, of course, you may bring a guest. However, all participants must be registered. Thank you!
SAFETY & COMMUNITY
For safety and community, we now require first and last name, email address, and neighborhood. If you aren't willing to be known, this is not the group for you. Thanks for helping us make these events open, engaging, and fun!
COURTESY & NO SHOWS
If you register for a meetup and later discover that you are unable to attend, please unregister AT LEAST 24 HOURS in advance of the meetup. Membership in this group may be discontinued after multiple no-shows or late declines. Thanks for considering our time and effort in organizing these events!
FACEBOOK PAGE
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LIABILITY WAIVER: I'm not a professional walking guide or fitness professional. Although most of this walk is on city sidewalks, Portland sidewalks can be broken and uneven in places. Appropriate walking shoes and caution are always advised. By attending this Women Who Walk event, you assume all risks and liabilities. Event coordinators do not assume any liability if an accident occurs. By registering for this event, you agree to these terms.
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Outdoor group walk for women along an urban-to-waterfront route, intended to improve fitness through a moderate-paced walk.
AI summary
By Meetup
Outdoor group walk for women along an urban-to-waterfront route, intended to improve fitness through a moderate-paced walk.
