CVC Traveling Guided Walk Event - Olympia Ward Lake & Deschutes River Walk

A street view	Kettle View Park
Ward Lake Park	Trail to the next neighborhood

Event: Olympia Ward Lake & Deschutes River Traveling Guided Walk

ESVA Challenges: Strolling Along The Rivers, 39 Counties Second Edition (Thurston)

AVA Special Programs: Walking the United States – Capitals

AVA Sanction#/Distance/Rating: SN: 129143 - 2025 - 10K with 6K option, both rated 1B

Description: Walk through south Olympia and north Tumwater neighborhoods visiting a small lake with fishing access and Pioneer Park along the banks of the Deschutes River.

Start/Finish Times: Register by 9:45 AM on March 13, 2025 ONLY; walk begins at 10:00 AM.

Accessibility/Amenities: Possible but difficult for strollers, not possible for wheelchairs. Pets are allowed. Restrooms are at the start point and at occasional points along the route.

A bodacious birdhouse	The Deschutes River
Pioneer Park Entrance	Pioneer Park

Registration: The registration point is outside the entrance to Briggs Community YMCA, 1530 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia WA, on the nirth side of the building.

Driving directions: From I-5 southbound, take the first Olympia exit (Exit 105 - Plum Street/Downtown). Take the first left onto Henderson Blvd. From I-5 northbound, take Exit 105 (Henderson Blvd./South Olympia) and keep right toward a roundabout. At the roundabout, turn left onto Henderson Blvd. In either case, continue on Henderson Blvd. about 3 miles through Watershed Park and suburban neighborhoods. Observe the speed limit CAREFULLY, which in most places is 25 mph. Continue straight ahead through several roundabouts to Yelm Highway SE. Turn right onto Yelm Highway SE passing Briggs YMCA, then take the next right and park somewhere near the front of Briggs YMCA.

Point of Contact: Carol Froelich at 360-292-0830 or via e-mail to carolkent2@comcast.net to

Ice cream when you are done, perhaps ...