Our schedule for group walks in the region:
Most weekends, we walk together as a group, and you are welcome to join us! Please RSVP to the host, or to Mike, if you are planning to attend, so that we can watch for you at the walk start location, and also so we can notify you if there are any changes. All participants shall register for the event by signing the athletic waiver, and pay $4 registration fee per walker. Please note – the walk date, location, and time are subject to change, and we will do our level-best to keep this webpage updated with current details. But if you RSVP, your host will contact you with changes. See calendar below, and further written details below that.
Sun., Sept. 13 – Light Rail: S. Bellevue Station. Meet at 10:15 a.m. at the Station. Starting at the South Bellevue Light Rail Station, the route quickly joins a path through the blueberry fields of Mercer Slough Nature Park. A boardwalk leads you by the Winters House which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cross a bridge over the slough and perhaps catch a glimpse of birds or kayakers. The 10k leaves the Nature Park for views from Entatai Beach Park, and parks in Beaux Arts Village. Routes: 5K and 6K, rated 1B, and 10K rated 2B.
Restrooms: Restrooms are open only seasonally on the 6K route. (A 1/2K round trip detour to a year round restroom is available along the route at 3.5K). The 10K has restrooms along the route at 4K, 7K & 9K. Pets are not allowed on Light Rail, but ok on walk route if arriving otherwise. Leash and clean-up laws apply.
Registration: You may register through the online start box, or we will have in-person registration available at the start. All participants pay $4 registration fee. Please RSVP to let us know to watch for you. Jane Clark is the host.
Sat., Sept. 19 – South Park. 9:00 a.m. Duwamish Waterway Park. 7900 10th Ave. S. Join us for an interesting walk through one of Seattle’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods. Routes: 5K, 10K, rated 2A. Come explore the quirky and charming residential neighborhoods (where residents are justifiably proud of their gardens) that are tucked among a thriving collection of commercial/industrial and marine endeavors along the Duwamish River. Route goes through several parks and Marra Farm. The highlight of the walk will be finishing in South Park’s little downtown, to watch the annual Fiestas Patrias Parade, with its floats, mariachi musicians, colorful Mexican dancers, and concluding with a show by the expert doma vaquera horseback riders.
Registration: You may register through the online start box, or we will have in-person registration available at the start. All participants pay $4 registration fee. Please RSVP to let us know to watch for you. Mike Nagan is the host.
Thurs. – Sun., Sept. 24-27. Astoria, Oregon. Come walk with us at the NW Regional Walkfest. There will be 6 event walks, 2 social events, and there are several YRE’s along the Oregon coast which you choose to do on your own as well. There is a group from our Club going, and over 100 people total so far have registered. Hosted by the Oregon Trail State Volkssport Association. For more details about the walks and registering, go to NW Walkfest.