Third Annual

Happy Valley

and

Scouters Mountain Walk

Event # NW 86935

10 K Rated 3                          5 K Rated 1+        

October 23, 2010

Hosted by 

EAST COUNTY WIND WALKERS VOLKSWALKING CLUB

 

Start:  Happy Valley Park             13770 SE Ridge Crest Way             Happy Valley, Oregon

Start:              8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Finish by:       4:00 PM

REGISTRATION: No pre-registration.  Register on the day of the walk.

FEES:  Non credit walkers are welcome, but must sign, carry and return a start card.  IVV-AVA fee $3.00.  “B” Awards and hat pins are available. 

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:  A 10 K walk, rated at level 3 for hills and some unimproved trails.  Route includes Happy Valley Park, Happy Valley neighborhoods and green spaces and the natural setting of Scouters Mountain.  Not accessible for wheelchairs, nor strollers.  This walk will take you through the Scouters Mountain Boy Scout property, as well as near the Chief Obie Lodge, which is currently closed to the public.

The 5 K walk is rated a 1+ and includes the Happy Valley Park, Happy Valley neighborhoods and green spaces.  Accessible to strollers.

NOTE:  Dogs are NOT allowed on Scouters Mountain, but are welcome on the Happy Valley walk.  Dog safety and clean-up rules apply.  Hiking shoes are recommended for the 10 K, but are not required.

Although every effort is made to provide a safe and enjoyable event, the sponsors are not liable for accidents, theft, and/or material damage.  With registration for these events, participants accept the AVA guidelines and agree to principles of good sportsmanship. 

WALK OREGON CHALLENGES:  10K: Arches, Auditoriums, Arenas, Forests, Festivals, Libraries, Oregon Counties (Clackamas), Seasons (Autumn), K-Klubs (ECWW), COW (Oregon).  5K: Auditoriums, Festivals, Libraries, K-Klubs (ECWW), Oregon Counties (Clackamas), Seasons, (Autumn), COW (Oregon).

DIRECTIONS:  From the south on I-205: Take I-205 Exit 14 (Sunnyside Road). Turn right/going east on Sunnyside. Just past the Sunnyside Market Place, turn left at 122^nd.  As you travel 122nd, it will curve into 129th.  Turn right on King Rd; left at 132nd; right at stop sign/SE Ridgecrest Rd.; right at Happy Valley Park.  Start point at the back of the park.

From the north on I-205:  Take I-205 to Foster Rd. exit.  On Foster go 3.4 miles to 162^nd.  Turn right on 162nd; go 1 mile to Clatsop St.; right on Clatsop St. to 145th; left on 145th; go 1/2 mile to Ridgecrest St.; right on Ridgecrest; left at Happy Valley Park.  Start point at the back of the park.  

THOSE IN THE KNOW: 

Regina Blake               503-665-0950              reggie_blake@yahoo.com

Claudia Brooks           503-666-9297              ckbrooks@hotmail.com