REGIONAL CALENDAR

North West Region Upcoming Traditional Events for the next 365 Days

View Event	Date	Trail Rtg	City & State	Event ID - Name	Club
2023 - December
	16	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	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	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	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	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	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	1A	Puyallup, WA	126607 - West Foothills Trail Walk	Daffodil Valley Volkssport Association
Explore the western section of the Foothills Trail.
	28	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	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	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	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	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	1B	Beaverton, OR	126219 - St. Patrick's Day Teddy Bear	Cedar Milers
	16	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	1B	Ona Beach State Park, OR	126540 - Natural Area	Albany Fitwalkers
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	04	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	1B	Moclips WA, WA	126659 - Moclips	Capitol Volkssport Club
	14	1A	Seabrook, WA	126660 - Seabrook	Capitol Volkssport Club
	31	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	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	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	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	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	2B	Seattle, WA	126626 - Shoreline	FS Family Wanderers
2024 - October
	05	2B	Tumwater, WA	125429 - Where the Salmon Run	Capitol Volkssport Club
	08	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	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	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	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.