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View Sue's 2024 Friendship Walk and Don's Bike Schedule - updated 01/20/2024.
 
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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.
 
 

2024

Date Day Time Special Books
Event Type Event Details Google Map to
Start Address
Mar 19 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

West Sacramento - Clarksburg Branch Trail
Nugget Market

2000 Town Center Plaza
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Mar 20 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Fair Oaks - Historic
Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email nussb@surewest.net
Mar 21 Th 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - Jane Graham's Land Park Loops
Sprouts Farmers Market

4408 Del Rio Road
Sacramento, CA 95822
Mar 22 Fr 10:00 AM Road Adventure to Chico

Chico - CSU Chico
Alternate Start!
Top level of parking structure

Ivy St & W 1st St
Chico, CA 95928
Mar 23 Sa 9:00 AM to Noon Traditional Event
hosted by the Delta Tule Trekkers


Knights Ferry - Covered Bridge Walk
Start Table at

17968 Covered Bridge Rd
Oakdale, CA 95361
Mar 25 Mo 6:30 PM Full Worm Moon Walk

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

4710 Natomas Blvd
Sacramento 95835
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email nussb@surewest.net
Mar 26 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - Hidden Murals
Alternate Start!
Rite Aid

2211 F St
Sacramento, CA 95816
Mar 27 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Elk Grove - Around the Lakes
McDonalds

2733 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email nussb@surewest.net
Mar 28 Th 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Davis - University
Fleet Feet Sports

615 Second St
Davis, CA 95616
Mar 28 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Roseville - NW Roseville Tour
Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd Suite 12
Roseville CA 95661
Mar 30 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Elk Grove - Around the Lakes
Alternate Start!
Tea Garden Restaurant

9109 Laguna Main St
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Apr 1 Mo 9:15 AM National Walking Week Walk

Sacramento - American River
Starbucks

610 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
Apr 1 Mo 6:15 PM National Walking Week Walk

Elk Grove - East Elk Grove Recreational Trails
Starbucks

8868 Bond Rd, Ste 100
Elk Grove, CA 95624
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email nussb@surewest.net
Apr 2 Tu 9:15 AM National Walking Week Walk

Sacramento - Sierra Oaks Vista
Starbucks

610 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
Apr 2 Tu 10:00 AM National Walking Week Walk

San Francisco - Golden Gate Park
Seal Rock Inn

545 Point Lobos at 48th Av
San Francisco, CA 94121
Apr 2 Tu 6:15 PM National Walking Week Walk

Sacramento - Ashton Park
Starbucks

610 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email nussb@surewest.net
Apr 3 We 9:15 AM National Walking Week Walk

Sacramento - Midtown to East Sac
CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, Ca 95819
Apr 3 We 6:15 PM National Walking Week Walk

Davis - University
Fleet Feet Sports

615 Second St
Davis, CA 95616
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email nussb@surewest.net
Apr 4 Th 10:00 AM National Walking Week Walk

Sacramento - Capitol - Wayne Holloway Memorial Walk
Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Apr 4 Th 6:15 PM National Walking Week Walk

Sacramento - The Fab 40's
CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email nussb@surewest.net
Apr 5 Fr 7:30 AM National Walking Week Walk

Sacramento - Curtis Park
Breakfast midway at Cafe Dantorels, 2700 24th St, Sac 95818
Alternate Start!
Vic's Ice Cream

3199 Riverside Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95818
Apr 5 Fr 6:15 PM National Walking Week Walk

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 nussb@surewest.net
Apr 6 Sa 9:15 AM National Walking Week Walk

Sacramento - Arden Park
Starbucks

4301 Arden Wy
Sacramento, CA 95864
Apr 7 Su 9:15 AM National Walking Week Walk

West Sacramento - Clarksburg Branch Trail
Nugget Market

2000 Town Center Plaza
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Apr 7 Su 10:00 AM National Walking Week Walk

Alameda - Victorian
Start Box

3215 Encinal Ave Ste D
Alameda, CA 94501
Apr 11 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Pocket Area Tour
CVS Drug Store

7465 Rush River Dr #500
Sacramento, CA 95831
Apr 13 Sa 10:00 AM Friendship Walk

San Francisco - Presidio
Presidio Visitors Center

210 Lincoln Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94129
April 16th - MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Contact: Barbara Nuss 916-283-4650 or email nussb@surewest.net
Meet at Rancho Cordova Public Library 9845 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento 95827
Apr 19 Fr 10:00 AM Road Adventure to Sebastopol

Sebastopol - Near Santa Rosa
CVS Pharmacy

6877 Sebastopol Ave
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Apr 20 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Vacaville - Lagoon Valley
Diggers Deli

876 Alamo
Vacaville, CA 95688
Apr 21 Su 11:00 AM Book Club Walk

San Francisco - Maritime
Maritime Visitors Center

499 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94109
Apr 25 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma Tour
Starbucks

12195 Tributary Point
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Apr 26 - 28 Fr - Su Fr Noon - 4:00PM
Sa 9:00AM - Noon
Su 9AM - Noon
CVA Annual Convention Hosted by the Sonoma County Stompers
Convention Brochure

Cotati
Rohnert Park
Santa Rosa
Hampton Inn

6248 Redwood Dr
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
May 4 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Gold River - Gold River
Starbucks

2095 Golden Centre, Suite 10
Gold River, CA 95670
May 9 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Sacramento Riverfront Tour
Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
May 11 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Lodi - San Joaquin County
McDonald's

200 W. Lodi Ave
Lodi, CA 95240
May 18 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Truckee - Steiners' Memorial River Walk
Raley's

10001 Soaring Wy
Truckee, CA 96161
May 23 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Natomas Flood Plain Tour
Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
May 25 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma
Starbucks

12195 Tributary Point
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Jun 1 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Reno - Historical Walk
Reno - UNR/San Rafael Park
1 Museum Dr. Reno, NV

1 Museum Dr
Reno NV 89501
Jun 6 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Sacramento Riverfront Tour
Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Jun 8 Sa TBD Traditional Event
hosted by the Delta Tule Trekkers


Calaveras Big Trees
TBD

 :
 
Jun 15 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - North Natomas
Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
Jun 20 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Arden Park Tour
Starbucks

4301 Arden Wy
Sacramento, CA 95864
Jun 22 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Davis - University
Fleet Feet Sports

615 Second St
Davis, CA 95616
Jun 29 Sa 9:15 AM   Friendship Walk

TBD
TBD

 
 
Jul4 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Lincoln - Lincoln Tour
Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
Jul 6 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

Fair Oaks - Historic
Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Jul 13 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

Vacaville - Historic
Diggers Deli

876 Alamo
Vacaville, CA 95688
Jul 18 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Davis - Circle Davis Tour
Safeway

1451 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Jul 20 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

Tahoe City - Lake Forest
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet


625 W. Lake Blvd
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Jul 27 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

Modesto - Stanislaus County
Online Start Box

 
 
Aug 1 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Roseville - NW Roseville Tour
Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd Suite 12
Roseville CA 95661
Aug 3 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

Citrus Heights - Stock Ranch
Call POC - 916.955.6042

Email - barnesde61@gmail.com
Aug 10 Sa TBD Traditional Event
hosted by the Tahoe Trail Trekkers


Donner Memorial State Park
TBD

 :
 
Aug 15 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Pocket Area Tour
CVS Drug Store

7465 Rush River Dr #500
Sacramento, CA 95831
Aug 17 Sa TBD Traditional Event
hosted by the Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club


San Francisco - Fort Funston
TBD

 :
 
Aug 24 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sebastopol - Near Santa Rosa
CVS

6877 Sebastopol Ave
Sevastopol, CA 95472
Aug 29 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma Tour
Starbucks

12195 Tributary Point
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Aug 31 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

Placerville - Old Hangtown
Buttercup Pantry

222 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
Sep 7 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

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

1750 Village East Rd
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Sep 12 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Sacramento Riverfront Tour
Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sep 14 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

San Francisco - Lands End and Beyond
Seal Rock Inn

545 Point Lobos at 48th Av
San Francisco, CA 94121
Sep 21 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - Ashton Park
Starbucks

610 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
Sep 26 Th 8:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Natomas Flood Plain Tour
Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
Sep 28 Sa 8:15 AM Friendship Walk

West Sacramento - Clarksburg Branch Trail
Nugget Market

2000 Town Center Plaza
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Oct 5 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Roseville - Maidu Park
Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd. Suite 12
Roseville, CA 95661
Oct 10 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - American River Tour
Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Oct 12 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Roseville - Maidu Park
Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd. Suite 12
Roseville, CA 95661
Oct 19 - 20 Sa - Su TBD Traditional Event
hosted by the Central Coast Beach Boardwalkers


Cambria - Scarecrow Festival
TBD

 :
 
Oct 24 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Arden Park Tour
Starbucks

4301 Arden Wy
Sacramento, CA 95864
Oct 26 Sa TBD Traditional Event
hosted by the Delta Tule Trekkers


Caswell State Park - Spooky Walk
TBD

 :
 
Nov 2 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Auburn - Placer County Museums Walk
Flour Garden Bakery

340-C Elm
Auburn, CA 95603
Nov 7 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Lincoln - Lincoln Tour
Sprouts Market

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

Sacramento - South Natomas
Natomas Bike Shop

3291 Truxel Rd #30
Sacramento, CA 95833
Nov 16 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Mill Valley - Marin County
Mill Valley Community Center

180 El Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Nov 21 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Davis - Circle Davis Tour
Safeway

1451 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Nov 23 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - Capitol - Wayne Holloway Memorial Walk
Best Western Sandman Motel

236 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95814
Nov 30 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Petaluma - Historic
CVS

365 E Washington St
Petaluma, CA 94952
Dec 5 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Roseville - NW Roseville Tour
Starbucks

2030 Douglas Blvd Suite 12
Roseville CA 95661
Dec 7 Sa TBD Traditional Event
hosted by the Delta Tule Trekkers


Sutter Creek
TBD

 :
 
Dec 14 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Sacramento - Elmhurst to East Sac
Rite Aid

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
Dec 19 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Pocket Area Tour
CVS Drug Store

7465 Rush River Dr #500
Sacramento, CA 95831
Dec 21 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Davis - Southeast Tunnels & Bridges
Safeway

1451 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Dec 28 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Lincoln - Lincoln Trails
Sprouts Market

115 Ferrari Ranch Road
Lincoln, CA 95648
 

 
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 $3 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.
WWW stands for Walking With Woody. This program is for anyone (member or not) who walks for credit and who wants to explore California. Take the initial of the city you are walking in (California only) and spell out "Sacramento Walking Sticks". See the Special Programs page for more details about how to get this book.
 
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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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