Hike with APWA
When: Tuesday, October 8th at 2:30 p.m.
Where (parking): Badger Mountain Trailhead Park at 525 Queensgate Drive, Richland, WA 99352
Hike: Approximately 4 miles round trip. From the parking lot, we’ll start on Badger Flats Trail (rated “easy” 0.4 miles). We’ll then continue onto Badger Mountain – Trailhead Park Loop (rated “intermediate” 3.3 mile loop) before returning to the parking lot.
What else you should know:
- The only restrooms and water available are at the start/end of the hike in Trailhead Park.
- There is no shade on the hike
- Sections of this loop are open to hikers/runners only
- Dogs are allowed on leash only
- There are some steep sections on this trail
- Additional information on the hike: https://friendsofbadger.org/trail-faq/
Interested in joining or have other questions? Contact Leah Rohan at lrohan@wallawallawa.gov or 509.386.9951. You don’t need to be registered for the conference to attend, but you can sign up for the hike when you register to be added to the hiking distribution list.
Run for Fun with APWA
When: Wednesday, October 9th at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at the front doors of the Convention Center before 5:30
Run/Walk: 3 mile loop route to stretch your legs after a full day of sessions! Loop starts and ends at the convention center and follows W. Grandridge Blvd, N. Columbia Center Blvd, W. Deschutes Ave, Center Pkwy and back to W Grandridge
Interested in joining? Just show up, no need to register in advance.
Walking Field Trip: Multi-Modal Transportation System
When: Wednesday, October 9th at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at the Conference Registration Desk
Walk: Join representatives from Kennewick, Richland and the Port of Kennewick on a short walk (500 yards) to visit the Port’s Vista Field Development and learn about a planned multi-modal transportation system that will connect this development to Richland’s Island View area.
Interested in joining? Just show up, no need to register in advance.
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