BVA has 11
Seasonal Walks, 2 Bikes,XC
Ski, and Snowshoeing
2008
Come and visit Eastern Washington State
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NW08/Y1695 12K XC
Ski
NW08/Y1073 8K Snowshoeing
January 1 -
Start Point: Best Western
Directions: From:
Best Western Icicle Inn is located on Hwy 2 at the West end of Leavenworth.
Awards: All walks are CREDIT only, which is $3.00,
and free skiers are welcome. Hat pins are available. All skiing will be done
during daylight hours. There will be water and restrooms at start/finish.
Carry your water for trail.
A-Z:
River walks
WA STATE CHALLENGE:
Club:
County: Chelan
Water: River, Bridge
History: Cemetery and Historical Register
Rating: 2.
Ski along the Icicle River, through woods, across meadows,
and over bridges. Trail is essentially level. Adults must buy a daily ski
pass $10.00 or a 2 day pass for $16.00 which is good on all Leavenworth ski
trails that day. Seniors over 69 and children under 12 ski free.
MORE INFORMATION For current snow and trail reports go to the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club page.
Host: Bobbi/Russ
Ferg
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LEAVENWORTH WALK
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NW08/Y452 10K Town
Walk
NW08/Y
10K Gorge Walk
April 1 -
Start Point: Icicle Inn, Best Western
Directions: From: Seattle I-5 N. to Everett, Hwy 2 to Leavenworth.
From Spokane: Hwy 2 through Waterville, to E. Wenatchee to Leavenworth.
Awards: The walk is CREDIT only, which is $3.00, and free walkers are
welcome. Hat pins are available. All walks will be done during daylight hours
7 a.m.-8 p.m. There will be water and restrooms at start/finish or on route.
Town Walk
Rating: 2+
Route takes you through the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, parks and some residential areas. Scenic views of mountains and its surroundings. It is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Icicle Gorge Walk
Rating: 2
A dirt trail loop along the Icicle River and along the Icicle Gorge area. Trail has beautiful forest and mountain scenery.
River walks
A-Z
WA STATE CHALLENGE:
Club:
County: Chelan;
Nature: Mts., Parks & Trails
Town & Country: Downtown
Water: River, Bridge
Host: Duane & Pat Russell
BOTH
UPPER
SIGN-IN: CHOICE OF
UPPER IRON TRAIL WALK
NW08/Y1954
Walk 10K/5K/21K
Walk 10K/5K/21K
May 15-
Start Point: Best Western,
Directions: From East (Wenatchee or I-97 on)
Hwy 2, proceed
to the west end of Leavenworth to
the Best Western for registration and driving directions to the walk
start. If you are coming
from the west side, you may register in Skykomish. From the west (Seattle, Hwy 2) proceed to Sky Deli
(across from Chevron) in Skykomish, for registration and driving
directions to the walk start.
Sky Deli is open
Best Western – dawn to dusk.
YOU MUST DRIVE TO
THE
Don’t forget
the directions.
The Iron Goat Trail follows the original route of the railroad. You will see tunnels, snow sheds, many train artifacts and many view points of the mountains. The trail is very well maintained, and has many interpretive signs about the building of the tracks.
Rating: 3. Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. A $5.00 parking permit is required.
A-Z
Railroad
Club:
Water: Rivers
Host: Sharon Canterbury
E-mail: sharon5233@aol.com
LOWER IRON GOAT TRAIL
NW08/Y1953
May 15 –
Walk 11K/5K/21K
Start Point: Best Western, Leavenworth or Sky Deli, Skykomish
Directions:
From the east (Wenatchee or I-97) on Hwy 2, Proceed to the west end of Leavenworth
to the Best Western for registration and driving directions to the walk
start. If you are coming from the
west side, you may register in Skykomish. From the west (Seattle Hwy 2), proceed
to Sky Deli (across from Chevron) in Skykomish for registration and driving
directions to the walk start. Deli is open
Best Western – dawn to dusk
YOU MUST DRIVE TO
THE MARTIN CREEK TRAILHEAD TO BEGIN THE
The Iron Goat Trail follows the original route
of the railroad. You will see tunnels, snow sheds, many train artifacts and many view points of the mountains. The trail is very well maintained, and has many interpretive signs about the building of the tracks.
Rating: 3. Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. A $5.00 parking permit is required.
A-Z
Railroad
Club:
Water: Rivers
Host: Sharon Canterbury
E-mail: sharon5233@aol.com
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CHELAN 27K/36K BIKE
NW08YR1929 27/36K Bike
CHELAN 5K/10K WALK
NW08YR965 5/10K Walk
April 1 –
Start Point:
Directions: From Wenatchee take Hwy 97A north to Chelan. Cross the
bridge turn right on Woodin. Turn left on Navarre
(just past elementary school.) Go four blocks to Eli St., Turn right and go
one block to LCC Hospital.
(Follow the Hospital Signs)
Awards: All walks are CREDIT only, which is $3.00, and free walkers
are welcome. Hat pins are available. All walks will be done during daylight
hours. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. There will be water and restrooms at start/finish or on
route.
Walk Rating: 1+
A walk along sidewalks and roads through rolling hills,
past lakes and orchards adjacent to
Suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Bike Rating: 1+
Enjoy scenic biking through town of
Walking
Club:
County: Chelan
History: Museum, Historical Register
(walk only)
T & C: Ag., Downtown
Water:
Bike Rating: 1+
WA STATE CHALLENGE: County:
Chelan A-Z: "C";
Nature: Mts., & Parks; Town & County: Ag.,
Downtown; Water: lake
History: Historic Regis,
Museum
Hosts: Gary and Sandy Miller
3 -10K Walks, and 29/31K Bike
Town Walk
NW08/YR0503
City/Cemetery
Walk NW08/YR1104
Bike
NW08/YR1679
April 1 –
Start Point: Safeway, 501 N. Miller, Wenatchee, WA.
Directions: From Spokane: I-90 Exit #149. Right on SR-281 to Quincy. Left on SR-28 to East Wenatchee. Left Across Seller Bridge. Right on Mission St. and then left on Fifth St. to SAFEWAY at Fifth and Miller Sts.
From Seattle: I-90 eastbound. Take US-97 to US-2 and turn Right on US-2. Cross Wenatchee River to Wenatchee Ave. At the fifth stoplight, free right turn onto Miller St. to SAFEWAY at Miller and Fifth Sts.
Town Walk
Rating: 1
It will be in the area of the college. It is not suitable for strollers and/or wheelchairs. Pets are permitted but owners are responsible for leash and clean-up laws. Also you will walk through part of Riverfront Park and the bridge over the RR tracks and through downtown.
City/Cemetery Walk
Rating: 1+
This walk is through the city, paved roads and sidewalks, two short up hills to the cemetery and pass a city park, college, new residential areas and retirement homes. Suitable for wheelchairs.
Saddle Walk (see below)
Bike:
Rating: 1
Paved walk/bikeway along
A-Z
Railroad
Clubs:
County: Chelan
Town & Country: Downtown, Colleges
Water: River, Bridges
Host: Gib Edwards
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Wenatchee-Saddle Rock- 10K Walk
NW08/YR1692 10K Walk
April 1 to November 30,
2008
Start Point: Wenatchee
Directions: From Seattle
From: Spokane: I-90 Exit #149. Right on SR 281 to Quincy E. Wenatchee - Left across the Sellar Bridge Mission St.
Rating: 3+
- 4
This trail is well maintained, the first
2 kilometers are steep with switchbacks, then a gradual rise to the top. The road down is steep with
switchbacks and some loose gravel, then pavement back to start. No strollers or wheelchairs.
The view from the top is breath
taking. You see up and down the
Columbia River, the town of Wenatchee.
Don’t forget your camera.
Awards: This walk is for CREDIT
only ($3.00) or 'B' award. All walks will be done during daylight hours. 7
a.m.-8 p.m. There will be water and restrooms at start/finish. Free walkers
are welcome.
AVA CHALLENGE:
A-Z
Riverwalk
WA STATE CHALLENGE:
Clubs: BVA
County: Chelan
Host: Gib Edwards 509-663-3356 E-mail: opaomac@aol.com
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OMAK 10K WALK
NW08/YR1797 10K Walk
April 1 – November 30, 2008
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Start
Point: Mid Valley Hospital, Omak
WA
Directions: From East Wenatchee, North on Hwy 97 to Pateros. Continue North on 97 to Omak.
Exit into Omak
on
Right on 4th
Ave to
Rating: 1. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Walk is on city streets and sidewalks past park
and college over river and into Stampede and Rodeo area. Pets are permitted but owners are responsible
for leash and clean-up laws.
Awards:
This walk is for CREDIT only ($3.00) or 'B' award. This is
an
A-Z
Clubs:
County:
History: Monument Historic Register
Town & Country: Downtown
Water: River, Bridges
Walk hosts: Bob and Judy Underland.
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REPUBLIC 10K WALK
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NW08/YR 0951
5K/10K WALK
April 1 - September 30,
2008
Start Point: Prospector Inn, 979
S. Clark Ave. 509-844-6480
Daylight hours
Directions: From West: I-9: I-90 Eastbound: Exit #84 to US 97 to
Tonasket. Right on SR20 to Republic. Right on S. Clark Ave.
Prospector Inn 4 blocks on right. From Spokane Colville . Left on SR20 to
Republic. SR 20 becomes S.
Clark Ave.
Rating: 3
The route takes you through some historical parts of town, residential area, along county road to the Golden Tiger Trail. This is a paved trail on an old railroad bed, with great views of the mountains. There is a hill when you return to start point. Pets allowed and follow leash laws. Not good for wheelchairs but strollers maybe. Water and restrooms at the start and finish.
WA STATE
CHALLENGE:
Clubs: BVA
County: Ferry
Town & Country: Downtown
Host: Bobbi/Russ Ferg 509 548 6112 E-mail
russ6133@yahoo.com
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MAZAMA
10K WALK (WINTHROP AREA )
NW08/Y1692
April 1-September
30, 2008
Start Point: Mazama Ranch
House, HCR 74 Box A-6, Mazama , WA 98833
Directions: From west I-5 to Hwy #20
over N. Cascade
Hwy
From East: Take Hwy
WALK :
Rated:
2+
The walk is on a ski/bike/walking trail, some
gravel, some dirt. You will be walking
through open fields, forests and by some recreational homes. Great views of Mtns., forest floor,
maybe flowers. Bring camera.
AVA CHALLENGE:
A-Z
River walks
WA. STATE CHALLENGE:
Clubs: BVA
County: Okanogan
Water: River, Lake,
and Bridge
Host: Bobbi/Russ
Ferg 509-548-6112
E-mail: russ6133@yahoo.com
