Murals & Geocaches

in Beautiful Estacada

 

Event # NW 92352

6 K Rated 1A                         10 K Rated 2B       

July 28, 2012

Hosted by 

EAST COUNTY WIND WALKERS VOLKSWALKING CLUB

 

Start:   Timber Park             90878 NW Evergreen Way             Estacada, Oregon

Start:              9:00 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:  Both walks are on paved paths through wooded town and residential areas with a few unimproved short trails. They will also pass by the artists as they paint the newest mural. Walkers will also pass through the annual Estacada Summer Celebration Festival. The 10K walk (rated 2B) incorporates all 16 murals. It will also include a labyrinth at the Estacada Library and there is one steep hill for one block. Strollers are ok, but no wheel chairs. The 6K walk (rated 1A) incorporates all but two of the murals and not the labyrinth at the library. Strollers ok but no wheel chairs. Both walks will include geocache sites along the route. Dogs are ok for both walks and there is an off leash area for dogs at the start. You can go to the website www.estacadaarts.org and click on artback murals to see the murals that will be on the walk.

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. 

CHALLENGES:  AVA: Honoring Law Enforcement, America's Bakeries, Walking America's Murals, Walking USA A-Z, Walking the United States, Work Projects Administration, Special National Officer Book. WOC: Festivals, Firehouses, Forests, Watering Holes, Waterways, Antique Shops (10K only), Auditoriums (10k only), Libraries (10k only), Landmarks, K-Klubs, Monuments, Murals, City Halls, Chinese Food. KLUBS: COW, WW Bakeries, WW Murals, WW Libraries.

DIRECTIONS:  From Portland, take Hwy. 26E to Sandy. Turn right at Meing Avenue onto Hwy 211 S towards Estacada. At the junction of Hwy. 224E/211S, turn left towards Estacada. Go approximately four miles to Timber Park. When you enter the park, the start point is at the first picnic shelter on your left.  

THOSE IN THE KNOW: 

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