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View Sue's 2025 Friendship Walk and Don's Bike Schedule - updated 06/08/2025.
 
See more information and links below the calendar. SWSW?
 
Friendship Walk: Start registration at 9:15 but will be seasonally adjusted to avoid heat. Sign up for the Walk Alert to receive timely information for each walk.
 
 

2025

Date Day Time SWSW?
 Event Type Event Details Google Map to
Start Address
Jul 2 We 6:15 PM Hot Walkin' Night

Carmichael - Hidden Parks		 Alternate Start!
O'Donnell Heritage Park

6618 Rappahannack
Carmichael, CA 95608
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Jul 3 Th 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - Arden Park		 Starbucks

4301 Arden Wy
Sacramento, CA 95864
Jul 3 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Natomas Flood Plain Tour		 Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
Jul 5 Sa 8:30 AM Friendship Walk

Vacaville - Historic		 Diggers Deli

876 Alamo
Vacaville, CA 95688
Jul 8 Tu 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma		 Subway

12195 Tributary Point
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Jul 9 We 6:15 PM Hot Walkin' Night

Sacramento - Curtis Park		 Parkside Pharmacy

4408 Del Rio Road
Sacramento, CA 95822
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Jul 10 Th 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Carmichael - Hidden Parks		 Food Maxx

4708 Manzanita Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
Jul 10 Th 8:00 PM Full Buck Moon Walk

Citrus Heights - Stock Ranch
Alternate Start!
SAS Shoe Store

7247 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Jul 15 Tu 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Gold River - Gold River		 Starbucks

2095 Golden Centre, Suite 10
Gold River, CA 95670
Jul 16 We 6:15 PM Hot Walkin' Night

Elk Grove - Elk Grove Regional Park		 Alternate Start!
Emerald Park Plaza

9677 Elk Grove-Florin Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Jul 17 Th 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - Midtown to East Sac		 CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, Ca 95819
Jul 17 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Lincoln - Lincoln Tour		 Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
Jul 18 Fr 10:00 AM Footloose Friday to Placerville

Placerville - Old Hangtown		 Buttercup Pantry

222 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
Jul 19 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

San Francisco - Maritime		 Maritime Visitors Center

499 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Jul 22 Tu 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - Elmhurst to East Sac		 CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
Jul 23 We 6:15 PM Hot Walkin' Night

Sacramento - Elmhurst to East Sac		 CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Jul 24 Th 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Woodland Historic		 Nugget Market

157 Main Street
SWoodland, CA 95695
Jul 26 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Auburn - Placer County Museums Walk		 Flour Garden Bakery

340-C Elm
Auburn, CA 95603
Jul 29 Tu 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

West Sacramento - River Walk		 Arthur F. Turner Community Library

1212 Merkley Ave
West Sacramento
Jul 30 We 6:15 PM Hot Walkin' Night

Sacramento - Sierra Oaks Vista		 Starbucks

610 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Jul 31 Th 8:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - South Natomas		 Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
Jul 31 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Davis - Circle Davis Tour		 Safeway

1451 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Aug 2 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

West Sacramento - River Walk		 Arthur F. Turner Community Library

1212 Merkley Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Aug 8 Fr 10:00 AM Friendship Walk

Tahoe City - Lake Forest		 Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet

625 W Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Aug 8 Fr 10:00 AM Friendship Walk

Tahoma - Tahoma Walk		 Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet

625 W Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Aug 9 Sa 10:00 AM Friendship Walk

Olympic Valley - Squaw Valley - John Daegling Memorial Walk 		The Village at Palisades Tahoe

1750 Village East Rd
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Aug 10 Su 10:00 AM Friendship Walk

Truckee - Steiners' Memorial River Walk		 Raley's

10001 Soaring Wy
Truckee, CA 96161
Aug 14 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Roseville - NW Roseville Tour		 Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd Suite 12
Roseville CA 95661
Aug 16 Sa TBD Friendship Walk

San Francisco - Lands End and Beyond		 Seal Rock Inn

545 Point Lobos at 48th Av
San Francisco, CA 94121
Aug 23 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma		 Starbucks

12195 Tributary Point
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Aug 28 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Pocket Area Tour		 CVS Drug Store

7465 Rush River Dr #500
Sacramento, CA 95831
Aug 30 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

ONLINE START BOX ONLY - Register from this link:Modesto - Stanislaus County		 Online Start Box

 
 
Sep 6 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - North Laguna Creek Wildlife Area		 24 Hour Fitness

8785 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823
Sep 11 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma Tour		 Starbucks

12195 Tributary Point
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Sep 20 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - Ashton Park		 Starbucks

610 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
Sep 25 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Sacramento Riverfront Tour		 Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sep 27 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sonoma - Sonoma County		 Best Western/Sonoma Valley Inn

550 Second W
Sonoma, CA 95476
Oct 4 Sa 9 AM - Noon Traditional Event hosted by
The Sonoma County Stompers

Kenwood - Village Walk 		Pillowfight Coffee

8910 Sonoma Highway Suite 12B
Kenwood, CA 95452
Oct 9 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Natomas Flood Plain Tour		 Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
Oct 11 Sa 9:00 AM to Noon Traditional Event hosted by
The Sacramento Walking Sticks

Folsom - Catlin Park

View the Event Brochure.		 Catlin Park

825 Russi Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
Oct 18 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Auburn - Placer County Museums Walk		 Flour Garden Bakery

340-C Elm
Auburn, CA 95603
Oct 23 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - American River Tour		 Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Oct 25 & 26 Sa & Su TBD Traditional Event hosted by
The Delta Tule Trekkers

Caswell - Spooky Walk		 TBD

 
 
Nov 1 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - North Natomas		 Alternate Start!
Step 1 Dance & Fitness Dance Studio

4710 Natomas Blvd
Sacramento 95835
Nov 6 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Arden Park Tour		 Starbucks

4301 Arden Wy
Sacramento, CA 95864
Nov 8 Sa TBD Traditional Event hosted by
The Placer Pacers

Placerville - Walk & Bike		 TBD

 
 
Nov 15 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

San Francisco - Golden Gate Park		 Seal Rock Inn

545 Point Lobos at 48th Av
San Francisco, CA 94121
Nov 20 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Lincoln - Lincoln Tour		 Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
Nov 22 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - Hidden Murals		 Alternate Start!
Rite Aid

2211 F St
Sacramento, CA 95816
Nov 29 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

ONLINE START BOX ONLY - Register from this link:Petaluma - Historic		 ONLINE START BOX ONLY

 
 
Dec 4 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Davis - Circle Davis Tour		 Safeway

1451 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Dec 6 & 7 Sa & Su TBD Traditional Event hosted by
The Delta Tule Trekkers

Sutter Creek - Christmas Walk		 TBD

 
 
Dec 13 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Davis - Southeast Tunnels & Bridges		 Alternate Start!
Courtyard left of Dos Coyotes

2191 Cowell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Dec 18 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Roseville - NW Roseville Tour		 Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd Suite 12
Roseville CA 95661
Dec 20 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Lincoln - Lincoln Trails		 Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
Dec 27 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Fair Oaks - Historic		 Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
 

 
SWSW stands for Sticks Walk Stick's Walks. This is a book that is available to any Sacramento Walking Sticks member for free. When you walk an event for credit that is sponsored by the Sacramento Walking Sticks, stamp this book and when you get 10 different events, you receive a free "Stick's Buck" (a $4 coupon that will pay the credit fee for any Sacramento Walking Sticks walk). The symbol lets you know which walks are eligible for this program.
 
If you can't view PDF documents, you probably need to download the Acrobat Reader Get Adobe Acrobat button < here.
 
The Compass is another good way to find out about upcoming events. The Compass is a magazine published by the California Volkssport Association and describes traditional walks in the Pacific region. To subscribe to the Compass, go to the Compass page and press the "Download" button at the bottom of the page, print and complete the form and send it in to the address on the form along with your payment.
 
The American Wanderer is the quarterly publication of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) that gives you the word on what's going on around the nation. You can subscribe to The American Wanderer by becoming a member of AVA.
 
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Page last updated: 02-July-2025