Group runs, river paddles, forest hikes, climbs, and meetups around Salem and the mid-Willamette Valley — find something to show up to this week.
Thursdays, 9am–12pm (summer) · habitat work
Rotating mid-valley preserves near Salem & Corvallis
Weekly stewardship work party, rain or shine; winter hours shift to 12–3pm.
Willamette Valley Road Runners
Saturdays, 6:50am · multiple pace groups
Groups from 6 to 13 min/mi, 4–20 miles — pick your pace.
Mondays, meet 6:00pm · run 6:15pm
Gallagher Fitness Resources, 135 Commercial St NE, Salem
Free weekly 5k run + 2-mile walk, all paces; optional post-run social.
One email a week with Salem’s upcoming outdoor lineup. Free, and unsubscribe anytime.
Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
400+ rides a year — weekends & weekdays, all levels
Rotating starts across Marion & Polk counties
Comfortably paced trips with planned stops; check the ride calendar.
Three to eight hikes a week — see schedule
Carpool from Salem to regional trailheads
Mid-week and weekend hikes; guests welcome to try a few before joining.
Willamette Valley Road Runners
Year-round club race series — see calendar
Around Salem & the mid-valley
Seasonal trail races — Silver Falls, Zena & more
Silver Falls State Park & area trailheads
Includes the Silver Falls Marathon/Half and the Zena Road Runs.
Annual spring metric century
Willamette Valley Triathlon Club
Coordinated swim/bike/run training for members
Around Salem & the mid-valley
Member-coordinated swim, bike, and run sessions across the mid-valley.
Black Rock Mountain Bike Association
Volunteer build days through the season — see events
Black Rock Mountain Bike Area, Falls City
Dig days keep the IMBA “Epic” freeride network open; check the calendar before driving out.
Volunteer trail-building events — see calendar
Rotating Salem-area trail projects
Open daily · routes reset weekly
The Rock Boxx, 3895 Cascadia Canyon Ave SE, Salem
Salem’s indoor bouldering gym — 100+ problems plus classes for new climbers.
Seasonal mountaineering course, then club climbs
Salem classroom sessions + Cascades field days
Intro to rock & basic mountaineering; graduates join year-round club climbs.
Member-led hikes posted on Meetup
Rotating Willamette Valley & Cascades trailheads
Seasonal guided walks & talks — see events
Greenbelt preserves around the mid-valley
Willamette University Outdoor Program
Student trips throughout the term
Departs Willamette University, Salem
Willamette students only; 2–8 mile hikes to regional viewpoints.
Regular free field trips — see events calendar
Rotating refuges & parks around Salem
Dozens of guided walks a year; binoculars often available to borrow.
Monthly meetings, tying nights & outings
Salem (see club site for venue)
Guest speakers, fly-tying sessions, casting help, and group fishing outings.
Guided trips & classes by appointment
North Santiam, McKenzie & Nestucca rivers
Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club
Flatwater to whitewater trips — see calendar
Area rivers & lakes across western Oregon
Willamette University Outdoor Program
Student paddling trips through the term
Departs Willamette University, Salem
Willamette students only; learn basic paddling on rivers, lakes & estuaries.