NW Tulip Trekkers - a walking group

 
 
 

Details Event Name: Blaine – Peace Arch Park
AVA Number: Y1679 Distance/ trail ratings: 5 & 10K – Rated 1A

Description: Walk thru wonderful neighborhoods, the Peace Arch Park, Blaine Marine Park, pier, boat docks, downtown and residential areas of Blaine. Great views of White Rock, Semiahmoo, Mt. Baker, Pt. Roberts and Drayton Harbor along the way. There are stairs on this walk.

Come out and enjoy this walk with our new walk host, Kendra.

Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes.
Special Programs: Frontline Heroes, Counties, Walking A-Z, Rockin Round the Clock

Time: Register by 9:30 Walk @ 10:00 am Start Point / Driving Directions: Starbucks: 530 Peace Portal Dr. From BC after clearing customs take the Blaine exit, use 2nd exit on roundabout, From I-5 northbound, take exit #276 then use the 4th roundabout exit (driving under I-5) on the 2nd roundabout use the 2nd exit on Peace Portal Dr. Starbucks is on the left at 530 Peace Portal Dr. Parking on Peace Portal Dr. or on G St. We will meet in front of Starbucks by the fireplace.

The club has costs to put on these walks so we ask for a donation. IVV/AVA credit is available at $3.00. Registration is available on the OSB (my.ava.org), however group walks require in person sign in on the waiver.

Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers
Walk Host: Kendra Wagner
E-Mail: [masked]

Website: www.nwtrekkers.org

 
 
 

Oak Harbor
AVA Number: Y2978
Distance: 5k/10k

We will leave at 10 am, please arrive early. Sign in is at 9:30 am.
At every walk, upon arriving at the start point, you will be required to register. You will be signing a liability waiver (a disclaimer), as our club cannot accept responsibility for any injuries or other harms you might incur during the walk.

Disclaimer: We are not professional guides or medical professionals. We are volunteers. You alone are 100% responsible for your own comfort and safety. By attending this walk, you agree to these terms and do not hold hike organizer(s) liable for injuries and/or medical issues during or after this event.
Show up and be ready to walk at the posted time. We need to register to each walk at the start location, so allow for that. It's important to join the group. This gives you reminders, changes and cancellations.
Special Programs:

Start Location: Wind Jammer Park Pavilion at entrance, 1600 South SW Beeksma Drive. We will meet in the parking lot in front of the arch at the park.

Visit the Wind Jammer Park. Walk in the historic downtown of Oak Harbor and along the beach with views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and on clear days Mt. Baker & Mt. Rainier. See the original Navy base housing. Walk down Oak Avenue and admire the trees the town was named after. Walk host will be on the 10k walk.

Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes

Special Programs: Frontline Heroes, Counties, A-Z, Par for the Course, Walking with American Veterans.

The club has costs to put on these walks so we ask for a donation. IVV/AVA credit is available at $3.00. Registration is available on the OSB (my.ava.org), however group walks require in person log in on the waiver.

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6 K and 10K – Start Point / Driving Directions: Follow SR 20 to Oak Harbor. From North, at intersection of Pioneer Way and SR 20 (traffic light), continue straight on S. Beeksma Dr. From South, at intersection of Pioneer Way and SR 20 (traffic light), turn right at S. Beeksma Drive. Wind Jammer Park Pavilion is on your left. (1600 S SW Beeksma Drive, Oak Harbor, WA). Park in the main lot near the stone and wood structure. Restrooms are on the right of the parking lot.

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Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers
Contact: Tom and Sue Wallace
Website: www.nwtrekkers.org
E-Mail Contact: [masked]

 
 
 

Event Name: La Conner
YR #1279
Special Programs: Frontline Heroes, Counties, Par for the Course, City Hall, A-Z

Distance/ trail ratings: 5k or 10k.
Rating: 2B

Description: Walk past the marina and along the beautiful Swinomish Channel on a new walkway. Walk along First Street browsing the unique gift shops and galleries. Walk through Pioneer Park. There are many restaurants and fun sculptures along the way. Restrooms along the route may be closed.

Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: None | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes.

Time: Register by 9:30, Walk @ 10:00 am

Starting Point/Driving Directions: Conner Waterfront Park
Driving Directions: I-5 Exit Burlington exit 230 to Hwy 20 West. Follow signs toward Anacortes. Turn left at stop light toward La Conner on La Conner Whitney Rd. Right on Morris St. (roundabout) Left on Maple Ave. Right on Caledonia St. Left on S. Third St. Right on Sherman Ave. Sherman becomes Conner Rd. at the turn, to Conner Waterfront Park.

Note: "Conner Park is under the orange bridge; do not cross bridge or go into Pioneer Park."

Awards & Fees: IVV Credit IS $3.00
All walkers welcome!
Donations Accepted

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Hosts: Hilda Halliday
Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers
Contact: [masked]

 
 
 

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Event Name: Burlington – Downtown & Skagit River

AVA Number: 1277

Distance/ trail rating: 6K, 10k, 2B

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Event Name: Burlington – Downtown & Skagit River
AVA Number: 1277
Distance/ trail ratings: 5/10K – Rated 1B

Our group walk today will have a remote start at the Skagit River Park.

Description: Walk on the dike bordering the Skagit River and through the old business district including small shops and nice restaurants and a restored train station. Restrooms at Skagit River Park and behind the Chamber office in the restored RR station downtown (open at 10am).
Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes.
Restrooms: Yes.
We will leave at 10 am, please arrive early. Sign in is at 9:30 am.
At every walk, upon arriving at the start point, you will be required to register. You will be signing a liability waiver (a disclaimer), as our club cannot accept responsibility for any injuries or other harms you might incur during the walk. Walk Hosts in this group are not guides, instructors, or medical professionals.
Show up and be ready to walk at the posted time. We need to register to each walk at the start location, so allow for that. It's important to join the group. This gives you reminders, changes and cancellations.
Starting Point/Driving Directions: Skagit River Park, 1100 S Skagit St, Burlington, WA. I-5 Exit 230 Right onto SR 20 that goes to Stop Light on Burlington Blvd, turn LEFT. Go to Fairhaven and turn RIGHT, go down Fairhaven to Anacortes, turn RIGHT onto Anacortes, go down Anacortes to round a bout, circle around to make a right turn, turn RIGHT up Gilkey St. At Skagit River Park, turn RIGHT into park and proceed to restrooms. Walk will start in front of restrooms.

Join us for lunch after the walk at Coconut Kenny's
Address: 1060 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington

Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only, Credit Walkers: $3.00
Non-Credit Walkers welcome: Donations accepted
IVV Credit walkers: $3.00
NW Tulip Trekkers Members: $2.00

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Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers
Contact: Everett Hobson
Website: www.nwtrekkers.org
E-Mail Contact: [masked]

 
 
 

Mount Vernon
AVA Number: Y1275
Distance/ trail ratings: 10 km. Rated 2A

Description: Mount Vernon – East 10km. 10 km -Walk from Downtown to nice neighborhoods with lovely gardens. Through the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hillcrest and Kiwanis Parks. Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes

We will start to register at 9:30 am and leave no later than 10 am.

Start Location: Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar, 416 S 1st St.,Mount Vernon. We will meet outside the store.
Please note: Restrooms are not available at Start and Finish.
Restrooms are available at the near-by Co-op.
There are also public restrooms on the Riverfront (where the Farmer's Market is held).

We will leave at 10 am, please arrive early. Sign in is at 9:30 am.
At every walk, upon arriving at the start point, you will be required to register. You will be signing a liability waiver (a disclaimer), as our club cannot accept responsibility for any injuries or other harms you might incur during the walk. Walk Hosts in this group are not guides, instructors, or medical professionals.
Show up and be ready to walk at the posted time. We need to register to each walk at the start location, so allow for that. It's important to join the group. This gives you reminders, changes and cancellations.

The NW Tulip Trekker Hosts are not medical professionals. You alone are 100% responsible for your own comfort and safety.

Special Programs: Strolling the River, On the Road Again, Frontline Heroes, Counties, Par for course, Rockin Round the Clock, Town Hall/City Hall, Walking with American Veterans (10K)
Distance/ trail rating: 10km. Rated 2A

Mount Vernon – East, Walk through downtown to nice neighborhoods with lovely gardens. Walk through the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Hillcrest and Kiwanis Parks.
Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes

Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only, Credit Walkers: $3.00, NW Tulip Trekker Credit Walkers and Members: $2.00; Non-Credit Walkers welcome: Donations Accepted
NWTT pays the American Volkssport Association $40.00 to sanction each of our 19 YRE walk routes, and an additional $1.25 per credit walker on each walk route. Donations are appreciated to offset costs.

Starting Point/Driving Directions: Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar 416 S 1st St. Driving Directions: I-5 Exit 226. Southbound - turn right on W. Kincaid, Northbound - turn left under the bridge on W. Kincaid St. (both) Cross railroad tracks and proceed three blocks to 1st St South. Turn right. Proceed to Gates St. and turn left. Park in Riverwalk parking lot. Restrooms are adjacent to Riverwalk Plaza and parking. Walk one block east on Gates Street (away from the river) to 1st St. Cross and Left on 1st St. Ristretto is near the corner of Gates St. and 1st St. S. on the east side of the street. We will meet just outside Ristretto's.

Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow club members for lunch.

Hosts: Tom and Sue Wallace
NW Tulip Trekkers
contact e mail: Tom Wallace, [masked]

 
 
 

Event Name: Coupeville, Historic Town and Country

AVA Number: Y1548

Distance/ trail ratings: 11K - Rated 2B

Description: Walk in the historic town of Coupeville and along country roads and trails in Ebey’s Landing Historical Reserve with views of Puget Sound and farm fields. Views of Penn Cove, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, and on clear days Mt. Baker & Mt. Rainier. The bluff trail offers views of Port Townsend, Protection Island, Dungeness, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Vancouver Island and more. Part of walk is on rural roads.

Amenities: Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: No | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes.

Time: Register by 9:30 Walk @ 10:00 am (The group walk will be 11k)

Starting Point/Driving Directions: Coupeville Library , 788 NW Alexander, (we will meet in the parking lot). Follow SR 20 to traffic light in Coupeville. From North, turn left, from South turn right at the stop light onto Main Street. Left on 7th St, right on NW Alexander St. Library is on left.

Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only, Credit Walkers: $3.00
Non-Credit Walkers welcome: Donations Accepted
NWTT pays the American Volkssport Association $40.00 to sanction each of our 15 YRE walk routes, and an additional $1.25 per credit walker on each walk route.

If you would like to become a member, the yearly dues are $5.00 per person.
If you would like to purchase a new walker packet. The cost is $10.00. There is an event and distance book in each packet to enable you to begin logging the distance you walk as well as each walk you go to.
Please bring exact amount.

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Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers,
Host: Barry Christianson
Website: www.nwtrekkers.org
E-Mail Contact: [masked]

 
 
 

Lake Whatcom: AVA Number: Y1119

Distance/ trail ratings: 5/10km – Rated 1B

For special programs: Rails to Trails, Counties, Par for the Course

Lake Whatcom Trail (also known as the Hertz Trail) is a former railroad bed located in a completely wooded area with great views along the north shore of Lake Whatcom. Parking lots for general public and special needs people at trailhead. The trail is prepared and maintained on a gravel base. Ideal for walkers using walking poles. Primitive toilet in parking lot is the only available bathroom available on this walk.

Amenities: Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes.

Time: Register by 9:35 Walk at 10:00 am

Amenities: Strollers: medium on Lake Whatcom Trail only| Wheelchairs: medium on Lake Whatcom Trail Only | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes, Vault style in parking lot.

Starting Point/Driving Directions: N. Lk. Whatcom parking lot, North Shore Dr. Directions to Start: From I-5 Drive east on Sunset Dr./ Sunset becomes Mt. Baker Hwy SR 542, go approx. 5 mi. (8.2 k)
Just past 5 mi. marker veer right on Y St. Rd. Go 4.4 mi. and turn sharp left on N Shore Dr. Follow N. Shore Dr. for 2.5 mi.
At the green Whatcom Park & Rec. sign turn left on N Shore toward Lake Whatcom trail.
Continue over the bridge and around the corner, turn left into Access 2 Lake Whatcom trail head parking lot.
Primitive toilet in parking lot is the only available bathroom on this walk.

Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only, Credit Walkers: $3.00

Non-Credit Walkers welcome: Donations Accepted

Comments:

Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers
Contact: Val Beckham
Website: www.nwtrekkers.org
E-Mail Contact: [masked]

 
 
 

Event Name: Bellingham : Whatcom Falls

AVA Number: Y1268

Distance/ trail ratings: 5/10 k; Rated 2B

Description: Walk through residential neighborhoods on trails around wooded Whatcom Falls Park with views of Bellingham and the San Juan Islands from the Alabama St. Bridge. The trails are prepared and maintained on a gravel base. Ideal for walkers using walking poles. Restrooms at start/finish and in the parks along the way.

Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: hard | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes.

We will leave at 10 am, please arrive early. Sign in is at 9:30 am.
At every walk, upon arriving at the start point, you will be required to register. You will be signing a liability waiver (a disclaimer), as our club cannot accept responsibility for any injuries or other harms you might incur during the walk. Walk Hosts in this group are not guides, instructors, or medical professionals.
Show up and be ready to walk at the posted time. We need to register to each walk at the start location, so allow for that. It's important to join the group. This gives you reminders, changes and cancellations. Starting Point/Driving Directions: Haggen Food and Pharmacy - Barkley Village, 2900 Woburn St, Bellingham. Directions to Start: From South or North, take I-5 Exit 255 for Rt542/Sunset Drive. After exit, northbound turn right; southbound turn left onto Sunset Drive. Proceed 4-5 blocks. At Woburn Avenue, turn right and go a few blocks to Haggen. Meet to register outside at the Gazebo.

New walker packets are available for $10.00 so that you can start logging the walks you come to and the distance you walk.

Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only, Credit Walkers: $3.00
Non-Credit Walkers welcome: Donations Accepted

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Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers
Contact Host: Val
E-Mail Contact: [masked]

 
 
 

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Bellingham, WA
Event Name: Fairhaven - WWU and Waterfront
Event Type: Year-Round Walk
Event ID: Y0365
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5/10 km, 2B

Description: This walk takes you through historic Fairhaven, Western Washington University campus with wonderful views of Bellingham Bay and outdoor art displays, the gravel & paved South Bay Trail, and Boulevard Park, a popular walking trail. Restrooms available at start/finish and along route.

If you prefer to not pay for parking, there is no charge for parking in the gravel parking lot at the north end of 11th Street.

Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: None | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes

Special Programs: On the Road Again, Frontline Heroes, Counties, Par for Course, Rails to Trails, Rockin Round the Clock

We will leave at 10 am, please arrive early. Sign in is at 9:30 am.
At every walk, upon arriving at the start point, you will be required to register. You will be signing a liability waiver (a disclaimer), as our club cannot accept responsibility for any injuries or other harms you might incur during the walk. Walk Hosts in this group are not guides, instructors, or medical professionals.
Show up and be ready to walk at the posted time. We need to register to each walk at the start location, so allow for that. It's important to join the group. This gives you reminders, changes and cancellations.

Starting Point/Driving Directions: Starting Point/Driving Directions: Acme Ice Cream, 1021 Harris Ave, Bellingham WA.
Directions to Start: I-5 Exit 250, Fairhaven Parkway. From the South turn left, from the North turn right. From Fairhaven Parkway, right on 12th St. Left on Harris Ave. Store is on the corner of Harris and 11th.

Awards & Fees: IVV Credit $3.00
All welcome, donations appreciated.

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Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers
Contact: Leah Romanov
Website: www.nwtrekkers.org
E-Mail Contact: [masked]

 
 
 

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Event Name: BIRCH BAY

AVA Number: Y2417

Challenges: Frontline Heroes, Counties, Par for the Course, A-Z

Distance/ trail ratings: 10 km. Rated 1B

Description: This walk takes you through Birch Bay state park, Terrell Marsh trail, and along Birch Bay Dr. with views of the Bay, Terrell Creek, and wildlife and much more.

Amenities: Strollers: Easy | Wheelchairs: Medium | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes.

Time: Registration starts at 9:30 and walk starts at 10:00 am.

Starting Point/Driving Directions: Park across the street from Mariner's Cove which is located at 8026 Birch Bay Drive,
Directions from I-5: Take EXIT 270 toward Birch Bay/Lynden. In .27 miles turn LEFT onto Birch Bay Lynden Road, in 4.0 miles, turn LEFT onto Harborview Rd., in .15 miles turn LEFT onto Birch Bay Dr, in .44 miles you are at your destination.

IVV Credit Only, Credit Walkers: $3.00

Non-Credit Walkers welcome: Donations Accepted
NWTT pays the American Volkssport Association $40.00 to sanction each of our 15 YRE walk routes, and an additional $1.25 per credit walker on each walk route.
Donations are appreciated to offset costs.

Host Club: NW Tulip Trekkers
Host: Arlene Dimalla
Website: www.nwtrekkers.org
E-Mail Contact: [masked]