There are several organizations that have walks and promote walking as an
activity. Here is a brief description of some walking groups with links to websites or information on how to contact them.
Cedar Milers - Based in Beaverton, this group hosts several walking events each year. Affiliated with the American Volkssport Association.
Columbia River Volkssport Club - Organizes quality non-competitive walking events in scenic and historic areas.
East County Wind Walkers -
Based in Gresham, this group hosts eleven year-round walking events.
Affiliated with the American Volkssport Association.
Mazamas, Street Rambles - This organization of hikers offers twice weekly walks in Portland, departing from the REI store at NW 14th and Johnson.
Portland Walking Routes - A website with a collection of walking routes, designed to help people discover Portland.
Racewalkers Northwest
- An organization dedicated to physical fitness through safe,
systematic training and mental fitness through competition. All
ages and racewalking abilities welcome.
Rose City Roamers
- Promote health and fitness through participation in various
non-competitive sports, including walking. Sponsor of year round
walking events. Member of the Oregon Trail State Volkssport
Association.
Southwest Trails Group - A committee of Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. that has group walks leaving from the Hillsdale neighborhood.
The Willamette Wanderers - Based in Salem, a club dedicated to walking for exercise and pleasure. Member of the Oregon Trail State Volkssport Association.
Wonders of Walking - For walkers for all levels, motivations, skills and goals to come together to motivate and support each other, and have fun.
Go For A Walk
Willamette Pedestrian Coalition
Promoting a better pedestrian environment