2024

ALERT - On weekends use the ER entrance by the parking garage to go to the front.. M-F front entrance is open.

Enjoy a leisurely walk, often in shade, in this popular & unique Salem City Park of over 1200 acres of meadows and wooded areas bordering the Willamette River. This is a remote start walk 3 miles SW.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Minto-Brown Island Park

Year Round Walk

SN: 125408 - 2024 / Y1264

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when is the event

From Mon, Jan 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024

Start box available: 24/7

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

Salem, Oregon

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

CC: Marion County

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Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

Payment to be left in walk cabinet. WOC: Nature, Nuts, Orchards, Parks, Pedestrian Bridge, Playgrounds, Rivers, Unique.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

The remote 5K/10K start on the Island bordering the Willamette River. There are two 5K loops for the 10K. River loop may not be walked at times due to high water. Paved/natural paths in Park. You may view deer, Bald Eagles and other small wildlife on this walk. You will also have a good view of an osprey nest. OSB is highly recommended for this remote start 3 miles SW. Hospital is starting point for Capitol: Waterways & Old South Salem walks.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.


This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:

Recommend OSB since this is a remote walk. Salem Hospital, Bldg A (ER), 890 Oak St SE, Salem(503)561-5200. 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 1-2. Club’s small 2-drawer black metal cabinet is next to the Volunteer sign-in station to the right of the front entrance of Bldg A and opposite the Reception Desk. Update: On weekends use the ER entrance by the parking garage; go right to go to front & Volunteer Station where walk cabinet is. M-F front entrance is open.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Minto Island parking lot #3

This event has a remote start.

Back to Mission, Right to Commercial, Left to Owens, Right to River Rd, Right on Minto Brown Island Rd to its end.

PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.

event sponsor

Willamette Wanderers (AVA-0362)

Event website: www.willwander.weebly.com

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.