Willamette Valley and Mid-Coast Walkers

Registration between 9:00-11:30 AM
Sponsored by Columbia River Volkssport Club
Contact Ed Hainline: opa49@gmail.com ; 360-921-1909
LOCATION: McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave Portland OR 97211 USA

Walk 5K, 10K or 11K. The 5 and 10K are rated 1A (mostly flat and mostly on pavement. The 11K is rated 2A. There may be stairs or hills but mostly on pavement.
5K Loop Walk on sidewalks and along street shoulders into some of the historic areas of Portland and into Alberta Park, past the University of Oregon, Portland Campus (find a peace pole)
5K Loop Walk to and through the Alberta Distric and some of their nice restaurants and various shops. Do both 5K loops for the 10K.
There will be a Group walk for the 5K and the 11K walkers. For those doing the 10K you'll have the option to do the 2nd 5K Loop.

Driving Directions: Portland I-84 eastbound from I-5: Exit #1 (NE 33rd Ave). Turn left for 2 miles to the McMenamins Kennedy School at NE 33rd and NE Jessup. Turn right onto NE Jessup to McMenamins parking lot on the left. If necessary, on-street parking is available.
I-84 westbound from I-205: Exit #2 (NE 43rd Ave). Left on NE Halsey St. Right on NE Cesar Chavez to NE Broadway. Left on NE Broadway to NE 33rd Ave. Right on NE 33rd Ave to McMenamins Kennedy School on the right-corner of 33rd and Jessup. (see above.)

Registration 9:45-10:00 AM; and walk starts promptly at 10:00 AM.
5K and 10K walks. The 10K is rated 2B
Join the Willamette Wanderers as they walk on the Rickreall Creek Trail, the Courthouse Square downtown, City Park and Arboretum and residential areas. Both routes include the new Japanese Garden in the City Park.
The 10K also includes a lovely hillside residential area where bands of turkeys may be seen. 5K West: City Park/Arboretum, nearby residential area & downtown. 5K East: Downtown, longer Rickreall Creek Trail and newer residences. (the 10K includes both 5K routes)
Driving Directions: From OR22 West and OR 99W: west on OR223 (becomes Ellendale Ave.). Left at traffic light at Kings Valley Hwy. OR 223 is then known as Main St. Turn left at Oak from Main and then left on Jefferson. Tater's is on the left.

Please consider a $2.00 donation to support these walks from the Willamette Wanderers.

Registration 9:45-10:00 AM. Walk starts promptly at 10:00 AM.
5, 10K rated There may be some small hills and is mostly on pavement or paved paths.
Albany is a history and architecture lover's destination. The city's four historic districts includes styles from the 1840's through the late 1920's. In fact, Albany has one of the most varied collections in Oregon. There are more than 700 historic buildings in three of the districts all located within an area of approximately 100 square blocks. This walk passes the old Bureau of mines buildings, which were once the Albany College Campus which is now Lewis and Clark College in Portland.

Driving Directions: From downtown area, go west on 3rd Ave. Drive two blocks and turn right on Ferry Street, then an immediate right into the parking lot.
Please consider a $2.00 donation to keep these walks going and to create new walks.

Registration 9:45-10:00 AM. Walk starts promptly at 10:00 AM.
5, 10K rated 1A There may be some small hills and the walk is mostly on pavement.

Indepndence, OR is about 15 miles West of downtown Salem. 5K and 10K walks showcase this small river town's National Historic Residential/Downtown District and the scenic Riverview Park by the Willamette River. There is an attractive all-season Inspiration Garden run by Master Gardeners which is on both routes.

Driving Directions: From I-5 exit 253 to Salem City Center. Follow signs to OR22 West. Right lane on Front St. ramp us to cross the bridge. 5 1/2 miles on OR22 before turning left on OR51 South to Independence. Right on Monmouth St to Central Plaza Center at 13th St on left. From 99W east on Main St. at traffic light in Monmouth to go to Independence. Right at 2nd traffic light at Gun Club Rd. (by McDonalds) to start point.
Please consider a $2.00 donation so that clubs are able to keep these walks continuing,