NW Tulip Trekkers Spring Getaway Walks
April 11-13, 2010
Three DAYS - SIX WALKS - POTLUCK DINNER
Sanction Numbers: 86273, 86277, 86278, Y1920, Y1297, Y0364
April is Tulip Time in the Skagit Valley! While our walks won't have you tiptoeing through the tulips, you should plan to take a drive around the tulip fields or visit the other tulip festival activities! For more information visit www.tulipfestival.org
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Join us for this unique 3-day Spring Getaway Event offering two walks each day for a total of 6 events. We offer a specially sanctioned event each of the three mornings. After the sanctioned event Sunday morning, you have the opportunity to walk the new year-round event at the Cama Beach State Park followed by a pot luck dinner down by the beach and cabins in the Park Whether staying in the cabins or not, you are invited to join us and share your favorite entrée, salad, or desert with the group.
On Monday and Tuesday, join us for specially sanctioned group walks on Camano Island starting at 10am, followed by no-host lunches at local restaurants. To round out your days and make you sleep well, meet us for group walks at 2pm of the new Iverson Point Preserve year-round on Camano Island, and the Stanwood year-round.
This is a good chance to see Washington's newest State Park which was featured in Sunset Magazine as one of the nation's top "Hideaways by the Sea". We recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity to stay in the newly renovated, heated cabins at Cama Beach State Park at the budget winter rates. Details for accommodations at both of the State Parks on Camano Island are below.
SUNDAY, APRIL 11
Camano Island State Parks Walk (walk #1):
Registration: Registration 11am-2pm Complete Walk by 5pm
Start Point: Cama Beach State Park Drop Off Shelter (map reference #6)
Walk description: 5km and 10km trails available, rated 2. 5km trail is in Cama Beach State Park. The 10km trail includes a walk to Camano Island State Park and back. Special Event/Washington Challenge Qualifications: State Parks; Islands; Forests
Directions: I-5 exit 212...northbound turn left/southbound turn right. Proceed through Stanwood on State Hwy 532 over Gen Mark Clark Bridge to Camano Island. Drive up hill a couple miles. Veer left at fork following the brown state park signs on East Camano Road through the first stop light on the Island. Continue through the second stop light veering left on East Camano until you reach the third light. Turn right on Camano Hill Road to the "T" intersection at the end in approximately 3 miles. Turn left following the brown state park sign and proceed approximately 2.8 miles on West Camano Road to the entrance to Cama Beach State Park. Turn right and drive past the entrance center and down the hill following the signs to the "drop off shelter" Turn left and park in one of the lots up the hill on the left. Walk back down the hill to the "drop off shelter" to register.
Cama Beach State Park Year-Round (Walk #2):
Registration: 11am-3pm - Finish by 5pm--Year-Round event start materials available here for your convenience during this time. Regular start is at the True Value Hardware store.
Start Point: Cama Beach State Park Drop Off Shelter (map reference #6)
Walk description: 6km and 10km trails, rated 2+. New Routes. Both trails are predominately on forest trails within Cama Beach State Park. Special Event/Washington Challenge Qualifications: State Parks; Islands; Forests
Directions: Same as walk 1 above.
POTLUCK DINNER: All are welcome. Bring your favorite entrée, salad, or desert to share and what you want to drink. Trekkers provide paper/plastic products but please bring your own to reduce garbage. The dinner is held in/near the two bungalows. We start setting up and checking into the cabins in the late afternoon after the walks. 5 pm Happy hour, 6 pm dinner.
MONDAY, APRIL 12
Cavalero Beach County Park Group Walk (Walk #3):
Registration: 9:30-10:00AM Group start time: 10:00AM (NOTE: IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 10:00 YOU WILL MISS THIS ONE TIME SANCTIONED WALK)
Start Point: Cavalero Beach County Park (map reference #4)
Walk description: This is a sanctioned group walk of 5km or 10km trails rated 2. The 10km trail is a "one-way" walk from Cavalero County Park to the Elger Bay Café, the site of our no-host lunch after the walks. 5km walkers drive to the Elger Bay Café and do a special trail mostly in the woods from the cafe. Books stamped after the walk at the Elger Bay Café. Please keep the 10km "one-way" walk in mind when planning your participation, but, don't fret about it…at the start, we will figure out ways to shuttle 10km walkers back to their cars. Special Event/Washington Challenge Qualifications: Islands; Forests
Directions: I-5 exit 212...northbound turn left/southbound turn right. Proceed through Stanwood on State Hwy 532 over Gen Mark Clark Bridge to Camano Island. Drive up hill a couple miles. Veer left at the fork, following brown state park signs (East Camano Road) as you go through the first island stop light. Continue through second stop light veering left on East Camano until you reach the IGA shopping center & gas station on your left. Continue 3.4 miles past these land marks and through another stop light to the small Cavelero Road. The Cavalero Road sign is on the right side of the road. Turn left on Cavalero Road and turn at the first left on Simonson Place where you see the county park sign. Go down the hill to the park and the start of the walk. No Host Lunch Following the Group Walk. Elger Bay Café
Iverson Spit Preserve Walk (Walk #4):
Registration: 1:30 pm-2:00pm Group walk of a year-round event Start materials and stamp at Iverson Spit parking lot at this time. To do the walk at another time, go to the normal starting point at the True Value Hardware store.
Start Point: Iverson Spit Preserve Parking lot at the end of Iverson Beach Road (See map reference #3)
Walk description: New Route. 6/11 km trails, rated 2. Enjoy Camano Island countryside with views of Livingston Bay/Port Susan and the Cascades. Special Event/WA Challenge Qual.: Islands
Directions: I-5 exit 212...northbound turn left/southbound turn right. Proceed through Stanwood on State Hwy 532 over Gen Mark Clark Bridge to Camano Island. Drive up hill a couple miles. Veer left at the fork, following brown state park signs (East Camano Road) as you go through the first island stop light. Continue through second stop light veering left on East Camano until you reach the IGA shopping center & gas station on your left. Go approximately another .7 mile and turn left on Shumway Drive. Drive to the end of Shumway and turn right at the "T" intersection on Sunrise Boulevard. Drive past Lake Grove and Russell Roads and turn left on Iverson Road. Turn left winding down the hill to the "T" intersection. Turn left on Iverson Beach Road and drive to the end of the pavement past the last house on your right. Go through the gate and to the Iverson Spit Preserve parking lot.
TUESDAY, APRIL 13
Maple Grove Boat Launch Group Walk (Walk #5):
Registration: 9:30-10:00AM Group start time: 10:00AM (NOTE: IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 10:00 YOU WILL MISS THIS ONE TIME SANCTIONED WALK)
Start Point: Maple Grove Boat Launch
(map reference #8)
Walk description: This is a sanctioned group walk of 5km or 10km trails rated 3. Special Event/Washington Challenge Qualifications: Islands. No Host Lunch Following the Group Walk. Camano Lodge, Cross Island Road.
Directions: I-5 exit 212...northbound turn left/southbound turn right. Proceed through Stanwood on State Hwy 532 over Gen Mark Clark Bridge to Camano Island. Drive up hill a couple miles. At the fork in the road stay right/straight to the stop sign. Turn right on Sunrise/North Camano Drive for approximately 3.1 miles passing through intersections at Arrowhead Rd and Utsalady Point Road until you come to Maple Grove Road. Turn right down Maple Grove Road to the bottom of the hill. The boat launch parking lot is on the right.
Stanwood Year-Round Walk (Walk #6):
Registration: 1:30 pm-2:00pm Group walk of the Stanwood year-round event. Those who want to do this year-round earlier than 2:00 pm, may pick up their directions and maps at the normal start point.
Start Point: The Sports Club: 7213 267th NW.
(map reference #9)
Walk description: : 5 and 10 km trails, rated 2. Experience the small town feeling as you walk along tree lined sidewalks past residential neighborhoods, schools and shops. Special Event/Washington Challenge Qualifications: Cemeteries, Churches, Veterans Memorial.
Directions: I-5 exit 212...northbound turn left/southbound turn right. Take Route 532 west for 4.2 miles to the stop light and turn left on 72nd AV NW so as to drive between the McDonalds and Burger King. Go a couple blocks and turn right between the Everett Mutual Bank and the Everett Clinic. The Sports Club is straight ahead.
ACCOMODATIONS: We recommend the 30 cabins at Cama Beach State Park which is the site of the Pot Luck and first two walks. The cabins are heated, but require your own bedding. Some have ensuite bathrooms, some have mini-kitchens. The current rates quoted for April are $25-45 There are also five cabins (and RV Parking) at Camano Island State Park which is about one mile from Cama Beach State Park. For more information visit the web site www.parks.wa.gov. Click on cabins/yurts. Call 360-387-1550 and leave a message for reservations or more cabin info.
A limited number of other accommodations are available on Camano Island with information available at www.camanoisland.org/RestAndLodging.php. The nearest chain motels are in Mount Vernon, Burlington, Smokey Point, and Marysville, all about 25-40 miles away. There is also a Navy Lodge at Smokey Point.
ALL WALKS:
Credit only is $3.00. Water/toilets available at start/finish and along routes.
Disclaimer: Every effort is made to assure a safe, enjoyable and memorable event. The sponsors are not liable for accident, theft, damage or any other liability. Event takes place regardless of weather. Except where otherwise noted, pets are permitted but not in buildings. Owners are responsible for leash and cleanup laws.
