City / State:
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St Helens, OR
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Event Name:
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St Helens Mixed
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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117514 2021/Y1962
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5km/10km - 2B
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Description:
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Daily, dawn to dusk. The 5K is rated 2A and the 10K is rated 2C and is not for strollers or wheelchairs. The route goes through historic downtown St. Helens by the old and new courthouses, along the Columbia River, through the National Register Historic District, through several small parks and neighborhoods. On the 10 K walk, the trails through Nob Hill and the Botanical Garden are nature trails and not paved. Great views of the Columbia River from several different locations.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: NO | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Programs:
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Little Free Libraries, Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk, Rockin' Around the Clock, Walking the USA A - Z
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Start Times:
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Daily - dawn to dusk
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Online Start Box and Physical Start Box:
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WEB REGISTRATION using the AVA Online Start Box (OSB) at https://my.ava.org. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods for online registration. This event also supports a Physical Start Box (PSB) for event registration, payment, and stamping at the location indicated below. PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
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Location:
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Safeway
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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Register at: 795 Lower Columbia River Hwy, St Helens, OR, from Portland, go North on Hwy 30 to St Helens. Safeway is on left. From Longview/Rainier area, follow Hwy 30 to Safeway on right. Follow directions above. Drive to walk start. Driving directions at registration point. Ask at Customer Service or ask one of the clerks for the walk box.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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Event also qualifies for OR challenges:Mountains, Antique Shops, Waterways, Watering Holes, Landmarks, City Hall, Worldwide Bakery & River.
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Host Club:
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Columbia River Volkssport Club
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Contact:
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Pat Jewett
(See the my.ava.org Event Listing for further contact information.)
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Website:
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www.walking4fun.org
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