FAQ & Information

Each walk is graded to help you decide if it suits your general fitness and agility levels. Walks also are listed by dates to help you select what works for you. Once you are ready to select your choice or choices, follw these easy instructions.

1. Start by reviewing each walk summary page. When you have selected your walk or walks–
2. Follow this registration tips

• Each participant must register individually and sign their own liability waiver.
• Go to your selected walk page and click Register. This will take you to your cart.
• You may add one or multiple walks to your cart before checking out. When finished, click Proceed to Checkout.
• Review the waiver form. Check the “Liability Waiver and Release Form” box, then enter your name, date, and emergency contact details. Click Checkout.
• Complete payment (Visa and Mastercard accepted).

3. Additional participant must register separately by following these same steps.

Confirming Your Spot

Once your payment is complete, you’ll receive an automated email confirmation.

• Please take a quick look to make sure walk name, date and time are correct. If something doesn’t look right, just email us and we’ll help sort it out.
• Don’t see the email right away? Be sure to check your Junk or Spam folders—it sometimes sneaks in there.

Your registration is officially reserved once payment has been received and confirmed. We are looking forward to seeing you May 1-4 in Anacortes.

Pets and dogs are not allowed. We all love our pets. In the interest of safety (for participants and dogs, as well as sensitive wildlife and birds), Walk Fest does not allow dogs or pets, except service animals. The presence of a dog can scatter wildlife and cause distress.  For this reason we do not allow dogs on any of our walks. We regret any disappointment that this may cause.

Sometimes. A photographer may join walks to capture moments for future festival promotion. If you’d rather not be photographed, just let the photographer or walk leader know—they’ll make sure you’re not included.

Look at the walk grading key before booking. All walks are rated on a scale of easy, moderate or hard. Only sign up for walks that match your comfort and ability levels; you’ll have a much better time!

Each walk is graded to help you decide if it suits your general fitness and agility levels. Grades consider details such as distance, duration, terrain, pace and obstacles—so please choose wisely to make it enjoyable for you and everyone else. Each walk listing provides the general theme for the outing to help you choose.

Walkers should bring their own water container. Snacks are optional but even on our shorter hikes you might benefit from something to snack on.

Walk leaders have the right to turn away anyone who isn’t dressed appropriately. Walking boots or sturdy shoes with good treads are a must—even on shorter routes. Wear multiple layers and bring a good rain/wind jacket.

If you’re parking before your walk, make sure you check location details. Some walks have limited parking, particularly Anacortes Community Forest Lands trailheads.

Whenever possible, please carpool with friends and family. Note, too, that parking in Deception Pass State Park requires a Discover Pass Parking tag. Details found here: discoverpass.wa.gov

Not quite! Walk times and distances are approximate. Times can vary depending on the size and pace of the group. It’s all part of the adventure.

Yes. All walkers take part at their own risk. Walk Fest Anacortes and our amazing walk leaders can’t take responsibility for any personal injuries during the walks.

If you have any medical issues, please let your walk leader know before the walk starts. Also, let them know if you’re carrying any medication—just in case of an emergency.