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View Sue's 2025 Friendship Walk and Don's Bike Schedule - updated 09/07/2025.
 
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
Oct 1 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

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
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 6 Mo 7:30 PM Full Harvest Moon Walk

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

9109 Laguna Main St
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Oct 7 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Woodland Historic
Nugget Market

157 Main Street
SWoodland, CA 95695
Oct 8 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Sacramento - Midtown 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
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 14 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

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

9109 Laguna Main St
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Oct 15 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 suki2010@mycci.net
Oct 18 Sa 9:15 AM Friendship Walk

Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma
View the Event Brochure.
Subway


12195 Tributary Point
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Oct 19 Su 10:00 AM Book Club Walk
Book: The Four Winds: A Novel

Stockton - University Area
McDonald's


4515 Pacific
Stockton, CA 95207
Oct 21 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Fair Oaks - Historic
Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Oct 22 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Folsom - Historic
Folsom Public Library

411 Stafford Street
Folsom, CA 95630
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
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 Sa 8:30 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The Delta Tule Trekkers


Caswell - Spooky Walk
Caswell Memorial State Park, Big Meadows Picnic Area

28000 Austin Rd
Ripon, CA 95366
Oct 26 Su 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Galt - Cosumnes River Preserve
Alternate Start!
Cosumnes River Preserve

13501 Franklin Blvd
Galt CA 95690
Oct 28 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Gold River - Gold River
Starbucks

2095 Golden Centre, Suite 10
Gold River, CA 95670
Oct 29 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Sacramento - Arden Park
Starbucks

4301 Arden Wy
Sacramento, CA 95864
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
 
Oct 31 Fr 6:15 PM Fab 40's Halloween 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 suki2010@mycci.net
Nov 1 Sa 9:00 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The Vaca Valley Volks


Suisun City - Rush Ranch
Rush Ranch Open Space


3521 Grizzly Island Rd
Suisun City, CA 94585
Nov 4 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Davis - South Davis/El Macero
Safeway

1451 W. Covell Blvd.
Davis, CA 95616
Nov 5 Wed 7:15 PM Full Beaver Moon Walk

West Sacramento - Clarksburg Branch Trail, Loop 3
Nugget Market

2000 Town Center Plaza
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Nov 6 Th 9:15 AM Don's Bike Ride

Sacramento - Arden Park Tour
Starbucks

4301 Arden Wy
Sacramento, CA 95864
Nov 8 Sa 9:00 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The Placer Pacers


Placerville - Walk & Bike
View the Event Brochure.
Buttercup Pantry

222 Main Street
Placerville
Nov 11 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - The Fab 40's
CVS Pharmacy

5039 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95819
Nov 12 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Elk Grove - Elk Grove Creek Watershed
Peet's Coffee & Tea

8234 Laguna Blvd, Ste #100
Elk Grove, CA 95624
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Nov 15 Sa 10:00 AM Friendship Walk

San Francisco - Golden Gate Park
Seal Rock Inn

545 Point Lobos at 48th Av
San Francisco, CA 94121
Nov 18 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

Sacramento - Sierra Oaks Vista
Starbucks

610 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864
Nov 19 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Sacramento - Jane Graham's Land Park Loops
Parkside Pharmacy

4404 Del Rio Road
Sacramento, CA 95822
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
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 23 Su 1:00 PM Morning Group Walk

Fair Oaks - Historic
Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli

10223 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Nov25 Tu 9:15 AM Morning Group Walk

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

4710 Natomas Blvd
Sacramento 95835
Nov 26 We 6:15 PM Walking Wednesday Night

Sacramento - Campus Commons/Sierra Oaks
Starbucks

458 Howe Ave #B
Sacramento, CA 95825
EVENING WALK: 5K only
Contact: Barbara Nuss - 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Nov 2\7 Th ? Run To Feed The Hungry

Non-AVA, fun walk

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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 8:30 AM Traditional Event hosted by
The Delta Tule Trekkers


Sutter Creek - Christmas Walk
Sutter Creek Auditorium

18 Eureka St
Sutter Creek, CA
December 11th - MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Contact: Barbara Nuss 916-283-4650 or email suki2010@mycci.net
Meet at Arcade Library 2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento 95821
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.
 
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: 01-October-2025