Weekend (and Holiday) Walks
a service of the All Weather Walkers
Vancouver, WA
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The All Weather Walkers (AWW) will be coordinating group walks
on some
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays when there are no nearby sponsored
events. The intent is to provide an opportunity for a group(s) to walk
a series of YREs when no other nearby event is scheduled. These walks
may be cancelled if a sponsored event is sanctioned after we publish our
schedule.
AWW will provide a walk coordinator(s) who will be at the YRE start point at
the scheduled time. These walks will be published in AWW's monthly
newsletter, on this web page, and in Wendy's Walk Oregon and Walk
Washington email newsletters. You can also join our email list.
The following pictures from Jane Leider were taken at the Hedges Wetlands walk on 7/5/2009:
Pictures from our
Summerfield walk on 7/3/2009
Movie
Jan Johnston took this movie at our August 2006 Ridgefield walk.
It's a long download if you have dialup.
1. We take requests.
2. Please volunteer to be a walk leader as you have time. You can select the walk, the day, and the start time. An AWW member will assist. We'll even consider holding these walks on a weekday (not a Wednesday or Thursday).
Walk Schedule
Sunday, July 12, 2009, 9:30 a.m. (please
arrive early enough to sign in so the walk can begin at 9:30) (This is primarily
a guided group walk, but all are welcome: fast walkers, slow walkers, and new
walkers)
Leaders:
Barbara Niss and
Joe Titone
Columbia River Gorge YR706 - 10K - rated 3
A 5K, rated 2 will also be offered if there is interest. Please
let Joe Titone know either beforehand or at the walk
Start:
Holiday Inn Express
1000 NW Graham Rd
Troutdale, OR
Directions: From the east on I-84, take Exit 17, Troutdale. At the signal light at the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right on Graham Road, then right into the Holiday Inn parking lot. From the west on I-84, take Exit 17, Troutdale. Stay on Frontage Road approximately 5/10 of a mile, getting into the left lane. At 257th Avenue/Graham Road turn left into the outside lane, pass under the I-84 overpass, and go straight ahead on Graham Road. The Holiday Inn is on your right, just past Wendy’s. The start box is at the registration desk.
Description:
This historic and scenic area at the entrance to the Columbia
River Highway is a natural for an enjoyable walk, which offers new and
unexplored territory. You will be able to see the variety that the City of
Troutdale offers in this walk. The Beaver Creek Canyon Trail and the beautiful
Sandy River are featured on this event. The route includes sidewalks, walking
paths, and some wooded trails. Strollers and wheelchairs are not feasible.
Leashed pets are welcome.
Club web site:
http://www.eastcountywindwalkers.org
Pictures from a previous walk: http://home.earthlink.net/~vuvwalkers/0531gresham/0531gresham.htm