CVC Year Round Event - Olympia West Side Hills & Parks Walk

The Olympics from the start point	Seven Oars Park
Garfield Nature Trail	Westside rhodies

Event: Olympia West Side Hills & Parks Walk

ESVA Challenges: Frontline Heroes, 39 Counties Second Edition (Thurston)

AVA Special Programs: Walking the United States - Capitals

AVA Sanction#/Distance/Rating: 125569 - 2024 / Y1967 - 10K with 5K and 7K options, all rated 2C

Description: Walk up hills, through parks, through neighborhoods and along water front for views and a good workout on Olympia's Westside. Carry water.

The Capitol from West Bay Park	Olympia Yacht Club from West Side hills
Decatur Woods Park	Classic West Side house

Start/Finish Times: January 2 – December 31 - 8:00 AM to Dusk. Bayview Thriftway is closed on Christmas.

Accessibility/Amenities: Not possible for strollers or wheelchairs. Pets are allowed. Restrooms are at the start point.

Registration: This event has both an Online Start Box (OSB) and a Physical Start Box (PSB). You may register using either of these, but please complete the walk using the same method used to register to receive proper credit.

To register using the OSB, go to AVA Login and follow the prompts.

To register using the PSB, follow the directions below:

Start/End Location: Bayview Thriftway Deli at 516 W 4th Ave., Olympia (lots of food choices, plus a local coffee bar)

Driving Directions: From I-5, take Exit # 105B, Port of Olympia. Southbound merges onto Plum St. Northbound turns left onto Plum St. Continue several blocks on Plum St., then turn left onto State Street. Follow State St. to the waterfront, where it turns left; take the first right onto 4th Avenue. Bayview Thriftway is on the right, just before the Fourth Avenue Bridge. The Deli and walk box are in the back of the store, on the left side.

Point of Contact: Jeanne at 360-790-4600 or via e-mail to kokolo@olywalking.net

Starting Point: Bayview Thriftway at 516 W 4th Ave., Olympia