North West Region Upcoming Traditional Events for the next 365 Days

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2023 - December
16 Walk 1A Portland,
OR
125958 -
Christmas Ships Walk
Columbia River Volkssport Club
See the combined fleets of the Willamette River Fleet and Columbia River Fleet of Christmas Boats and all their decorations. Group walks with a leader for the 10k and 6k will depart at 3:00pm - sharp!
19 Walk 1A Albany,
OR
126460 -
X-mas lights
Albany Fitwalkers
Walk in the historic areas of Albany to enjoy the Christmas displays during this evening walk.
31 Walk 1A Vancouver,
WA
125954 -
New Years Eve Walk
Vancouver USA Volkssporters
This walk will have 3 different 5 km loops and 1- 6 km loop through nice neighborhood and community parks.
31 Walk 2A Seattle,
WA
121778 -
New Year's Eve Walk
Emerald City Wanderers
We'll see Christmas lights in W Seattle and then walk down to Elliott Bay, viewing downtown and shipping lights from Alki and Harbor Avenue.
2024 - January
01 Walk 2A Seattle,
WA
121779 -
New Year's Day Walk
Emerald City Wanderers
Welcome the New Year and begin work on your exercise resolutions by walking our traditional NYD event. Residential, commercial, and other sights in historic West Seattle.
01 Walk 1A Portland,
OR
126604 -
New Years Day
Columbia River Volkssport Club
start the New Year with a walk along the Willamette River. The walk starts at the Sellwood Riverfront Park then on paved Greenway Corridor to Ross Island Bridge and return.
06 Walk 1A Puyallup,
WA
126607 -
West Foothills Trail Walk
Daffodil Valley Volkssport Association
Explore the western section of the Foothills Trail.
28 Walk 1A ALBANY,
OR
126587 -
Carousel
Albany Fitwalkers
Walk in two historic areas of Albany and visit the Historic Carousel with its hand carved animals. Tour the basement to watch the carving in progress.
2024 - February
10 Walk 1A Portland,
OR
126041 -
Pre Super Bowl
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Long Walk goes in the Fremont Ave area, south continuing to Wisteria Dr. It has 123 steps going up - optional route if desired. Short route will go to Wilshire Park and some nice neigbhorhood.
17 Walk 2B Portland,
OR
126565 -
Slabtown
Columbia River Volkssport Club
This is a combination of the former Heartbreaker and Alexandra Bridge walks. There will be some stairs on the 10K route.
20 Walk 1A Millersburg,
OR
126461 -
Country Air
Albany Fitwalkers
From the nice covered area in the park, you will walk on roads and sidewalks in this quiet small community of Millersburg to enjoy the fresh spring air.
27 Walk 1A Eugene,
OR
126588 -
River walk
Albany Fitwalkers
Walk along beautiful treed areas on both sides of the Willamette River including the wonderful Rose Garden.
2024 - March
16 Walk 1B Beaverton,
OR
126219 -
St. Patrick's Day Teddy Bear
Cedar Milers
16 Walk 2A Seattle,
WA
124788 -
Celebrate the Irish
Emerald City Wanderers
A celebration for all the Irish (and all those who pretend to be at least once a year). We may be a day early, but we can guarantee you a good Irish stroll. Parks, P-Patch, sweeping City views.
19 Walk 1B Lebanon OR,
OR
126539 -
Lake walk
Albany Fitwalkers
A new walk area with the Santiam River and large lake with wide Bike paths and some gravel trails and on part of an old rail line. Enjoy an picnic following the walk.
21 - 22 Walk 1A Amity,
OR
126685 -
Town & Country Walk
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a Spring walk in a small town known for its multitude of daffodils . Walk in the town as well as out in the country where in both places you can enjoy the daffodils and blooming cherry trees.
30 Walk 1A Seattle,
WA
124789 -
Easter on the Waterfront
Emerald City Wanderers
The route will be a beautiful stroll along the waterfront at Centennial Park (aka Myrtle Edwards Park), with a visit to the Olympic Sculpture Park.
2024 - April
16 Walk 1A Sweet Home,
OR
126591 -
Gateway to Santiam Wilderness
Albany Fitwalkers
Take a hike in and around this town that's on the edge of the Santiam wilderness and Foster Reservoir, starting from the historic Weddle Covered Bridge. Enjoy the views & possible Big Foot siting.
20 Walk 2B Jefferson,
OR
124312 -
Nancy's Soup Walk
Albany Fitwalkers
Much may be seen along the route, with Emu's, Wild Turkeys, Deer, and other types of birds and other wild life. You will walk past the cemetery and up to an all Native American Veterans Memorial.
30 Walk 1A ALBANY,
OR
126592 -
West Albany
Albany Fitwalkers
Nice walk through Historic Hoods, past riverside cemetery through city parks and some upscale neighborhood's.
2024 - May
03 Walk 1B Sauvie Island, Portland,
OR
125228 -
Warrior Rock Trail
Albany Fitwalkers
How about a nice trail walk along the biggest river this side of the Mississippi River the great Columbia. ending up at a working Lighthouse and back. What's not to like about that.
14 Walk 1B Champoeg Park,
OR
125229 -
Historic Champoeg
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Walk along the Willamette River and through the Historic Township that was destroyed by the flood of 1861. Lots to offer here, with its great visitors center. and garden area.
2024 - June
04 Walk 1A Lyons City Park,
OR
126462 -
foot of cascades
Albany Fitwalkers
A great walk starting from the campground right on the North Santiam River. Walk along trails and through the City of Lyons and small town of Mahama. Enjoy a picnic at the day use area after walking.
08 Walk 1C Nisqually State Park,
WA
126661 -
National Get Outdoors Day Walk
Daffodil Valley Volkssport Association
Come walk the trails of a brand new state park.
15 Walk 2A Shoreline,
WA
126656 -
Walking Woodway
Sound Steppers Volkssport Club
Relaxing walk on streets and trails through the City of Shoreline and the Town of Woodway. You'll see mountains, parks, gardens, and beautiful neighborhoods.
18 Walk 2C Clear Lake, Santiam,
OR
126463 -
Lava Trail
Albany Fitwalkers
A walk around the lake with its clear water and pristine forest, a portion of which goes through 3000 year old lava flows. rent a row boat for further enjoyment.
2024 - July
02 Walk 1B Ona Beach State Park,
OR
126540 -
Natural Area
Albany Fitwalkers
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04 Walk 2A Seattle,
WA
124790 -
Independence Day Walk
Emerald City Wanderers
Celebrate the 4th with a morning walk on North Beacon Hill, enjoying spectacular views atop the reservoir at Jefferson Park, and a pleasant walk on sidewalks and paved trails on top of Beacon Hill.
13 Walk 1A Albany OR,
OR
126464 -
"Crazy Days" R&R
Albany Fitwalkers
A walk in the park and along the Calapooia and Willamette Rivers and along the downtown area with Crazy Days Celebration with venders in the streets.
16 Walk 1C Beverly Beach State Park,
OR
126486 -
To the Punch Bowl
Albany Fitwalkers
A walk through the Campground and along the Beach up to the Devils Punch Bowl with a possible walk in the Tide pools at Otter Crest Beach.
20 Walk 1A Gresham,
OR
126645 -
Gresham Arts Festival
East County Windwalkers
Walk through downtown Gresham and the farmers market and arts festival
2024 - August
02 - 04 Walk 4C Glacier,
WA
126466 -
Chain Lakes (NW Hiking Weekend) #2
Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks
This is a classic Mt Baker vista hike with stunning views.
02 - 04 Walk 4C Glacier,
WA
126467 -
Excelsior Pass (NW Hiking Weekend)
Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks
Hike through shady woods and across open meadows to reach a pass with stellar views.
02 - 04 Walk 4C Glacier,
WA
126468 -
Heather Meadows Ramble (NW Hiking Weekend)
Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks
Enjoy a variety of trails in the beautiful basin around the Heather Meadows Visitor Center.
13 Walk 1B Lake Shore Lanes Albany,
OR
126495 -
The Wellness Trail
Albany Fitwalkers
Walk around the Community College Campus and trails along Oak Creek and the Calapooia River, Another possible Big Foot siting area.
14 Walk 1B Moclips WA,
WA
126659 -
Moclips
Capitol Volkssport Club
14 Walk 1A Seabrook,
WA
126660 -
Seabrook
Capitol Volkssport Club
31 Walk 1A Seattle,
WA
124791 -
Labor Day Weekend Walk
Emerald City Wanderers
Explore evolving Ballard: craftsman homes to condos/apartments, retail core to restaurant row, craft breweries and coffee shops, Ballard Commons, and, of course, the Chittenden Locks.
2024 - September
03 Walk 2B Willamette Pass,
OR
126593 -
"Water Falls"
Albany Fitwalkers
An Awesome Water Fall, Lakes, and Pacific Crest Trail hike in the Deschutes National Forest. With a relaxing picnic after, near the second highest water fall in Oregon.
14 Walk 2A Salem,
OR
126652 -
Governor's Mansion/Fairmount Hills
Willamette Wanderers
The walk will take you through Bush Pasture Park to Fairmount Hills neighborhood where the Governor's Mansion is located. Other lovely mansions/gardens are seen on the walk plus Deepwood Museum.
17 Walk 1B Santiam Wagon Road,
OR
126541 -
Walking History
Albany Fitwalkers
Hike a portion of the old Wagon Road along the wild South Santiam River. A two part walk with the second part to a cave structure with ancient petroglyphs. Enjoy a picnic at Cascadia park after.
24 Walk 1B Corvallis,
OR
126594 -
River and lakes
Albany Fitwalkers
Wal a trail along the Willamette River and through areas of newer home plus a wetland and along two small lakes a great place for a picnic following the walk.
28 Walk 2B Seattle,
WA
126626 -
Shoreline
FS Family Wanderers
2024 - October
05 Walk 2B Tumwater,
WA
125429 -
Where the Salmon Run
Capitol Volkssport Club
08 Walk 1B Philomath,
OR
126595 -
Park and wetland
Albany Fitwalkers
From park to park and along the Areas of the famous Applegate Trail through wetlands and along Mary's River.Another of our famous picnic walks.
12 Walk 1C Easton,
WA
126469 -
Lake Easton Fall Color walk
Four-Plus Foolhardy Folks
This is a lovely circuit of Lake Easton that will hopefully include some brilliant fall colors. Includes Lake Easton State Park and a trestle bridge and tunnel on the Palouse to Cascades rail trail.
17 - 20 Walk 1B Shady Cove,
OR
125959 -
Town Walk
Columbia River Volkssport Club
Walk through town and see some of the changes which have been done since the last time you might have been here. There are now sidewalks and pedestrian crossings on Hwy 62. See how the town has grown.
26 Walk 1B Carnation,
WA
124792 -
Remlinger Farms Halloween Walk
Emerald City Wanderers
Traditional Halloween walk at Remlinger Farms. Wander through the farm onto Snoqualmie Valley RR Trail. After a visit to residential area and downtown business district return to Remlinger Farms.