Below are walks sponsored by various organizations in the Sacramento region including WalkSacramento.
Take A Hike In Downtown Sacramento- Walks sponsored by California State Parks are 1-3 miles in length. Click here for walk descriptions and map. These are self-guided walks.
TWITT Walks- There is a new series of weekday walks here in the Sacramento Area. This series is known as the "Twice a Week Itinerant Two Timers" or TWITT for short (yuk yuk). Some of the walks will have Volksmarching credit and some won't (got your Stick's Step Log?). You can get a lot more information about each walk on the website:
http://www.sacramentowalkingsticks.org/UpcomingEvents/TWITTSchedule.html
Walk alerts will be sent out each month, rather than for each event because there are so many. The website will have the latest and has more information than is reasonable to send in an email, including a complete schedule. We have walks scheduled out through April 2008 and all are different walks!
At this point, all of the walks will start at 9:30 or 10:00 am. The start times will likely change to early afternoon mid-January due to schedule conflicts.
If you have questions or are willing to help out, please contact Steve or Gale Hughart at 364-5063 or hugharts@sbcglobal.net
Hope you can join in on the fun,
Steve Hughart
President, Sacramento Walking Sticks
Nature walks are sponsored by the Effie Yeaw Nature Center located adjacent to Ancil Hoffman Golf Course in Carmichael. Ph. (916) 489-4918 for information on upcoming walks. Free unless noted. $4 entrance fee.
Docent led hikes at Deer Creek Hills from January through May sponsored by the Sacramento Valley Conservancy. Check the web site for the schedule and details.
Use this link to see the birding walks offered by the Sacramento Audubon Society which may have more outings per month than any other chapter.
Sole Mates Walking Club- Sole Mates is a walking/hiking club based in the Fair Oaks area. Most of the walks are in the Sacramento area with some hikes in the foothills, sierras and other locations. Check the Neighborhood section in the Bee for the next upcoming local walk.
All of the following walks are sponsored by the City of Sacramento 50+ Wellness Program and are currently scheduled to take place as shown below. Although these walks were created for people 50+, ALL AGES are welcome to participate. Call (916)489-4351 or 566-1593 for more information.
City Cemetery (1000 Broadway at 10th Street)- Walkers meet at the main entrance at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Campus Commons (650 Commons Drive)- Walkers meet in front of Campus Commons Clubhouse on Thursdays at 9 a.m.
South Land Park Area (Land Park Drive at 16th Avenue)- Walkers meet at the west end the of the William Land Golf Course pro shop parking lot at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Garcia Bend Park (7654 Pocket Road at Windbridge Drive)- Walkers meet at 7:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in front of playground.
McKinley Park (601 Alhambra Blvd.) - Meet in front of Clunie Community Clubhouse (Library Building) at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Tahoe Park Tahoe Park Area) - Meet at 59th St. and 11th Ave. in front of pool house at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
South Natomas Community Center (South Natomas Area)- 2921 Truxel Road- Meet in the lobby at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Sam Pannell Community Center (Meadowview Area) -2450 Meadowview Road- Meet in lobby at 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Oki Park (College Greens Area)- 2715 Wissemen Drive off Folsom Blvd.- Meet in front of the pool house at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Fruitridge Pocket - Meet at corner of 48th St. and Parker Ave.at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and FridaysHowe Park- Meet at the entrance of Vintage Knolls Apartments (2340 Bell Street) across from the park at 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk around Howe Park and return to the apartment complex.
North Highlands (north Watt Ave.) Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the North Highlands Community Center, 6040 Watt Ave at Freedom Park Drive on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
River Park (near CSUS) 5415 Sandburg Drive- Meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. at the Glen Hall Park sign.
Davis Dynamos(Volkssport Group)- Davis Dynamos (Volkssport Group) Joanne Pelz, 530.756.2315, dpelz@dcn.davis.ca.us
Walking Sticks(Volkssport Group)- Meets 2nd Thursday at the SMUD Customer Service Center, 6301 S St, Sacramento 95817. Meetings are held in the Timberline III room, ask at the Information/Security Desk for directions. 7:00 p.m. For those interested, there is a 3-mile walk before the meeting in the surrounding neighborhoods. Come to the front of SMUD at 5:00 p.m. to join in. Call Barbara at 916.283.4650. Volkswalks every weekend and various week days and nights. Check out http://www.sacramentowalkingsticks.org/ for more information.
Mission Oaks Hiking Club, Carmichael- call Mary 344-7713 for further information.
Walks sponsored by the Sierra Club may be found at this site.
Sacramento Tree Foundation- The Sacramento Tree Foundation is sponsoring tree tour walks in various Sacramento neighborhoods. The purpose of the tours is to look at the various types of trees growing in Sacramento to encourage people to plant trees in their own neighborhood. It is also a chance to get acquainted with a neighborhood that may not be familiar to you. Brochures will be given out on the tours describing the different trees on the tour. The brochures can also be obtained from the Tree Foundation for a self-guided tour. Call Steve Schweigerdt ,924-8733 x 114 for more information or go to the Tree Foundation's web site for information on these and other special tours and events.
The Mercy Healthcare Sacramento Mall Walk program can be done at any time of year, but it is especially appealing during winter months when it is raining. The program originally was started for seniors but everyone is invited, including people using wheelchairs. Walks daily at Florin and Sunrise malls from 8-10 a.m. Call (916) 733-6966 for more information.
Inside Track Arden Fair Mall Walkers- sponsored by Sutter Heart Institute. This is a program, not a group. To participate, fill out a Mall Walker registration card at the Service Center located on lower level near JCPenny. Members will be placed on mailing list to receive fitness tips, healthy recipes and updates on quarterly breakfast meetings held at Arden Fair Mall.
Heritage Park, North Natomas- Heritage Park has occasional organized walks and hikes. Call Ernie Dahl at 419-2679 for upcoming activities.
The Fifty -Plus Fitness Association Walking Club meets every Saturday morning at 7:45 a.m. , 4525 Marion Ct. off Sutterville Rd. in Land Park. Call (916) 455-1258 for further information. Fifty-Plus is an international organization that was started at Stanford University. The organization is devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging. You DO NOT have to be 50 years old to join and people of all ages are members. Visit their web site for more information.
The 1/2 mile Walking Warriers- Meet on Fridays at 9:30 and walk 1/2 mile around Marshall Park (915-27th St.-Hart Senior Center) or keep going. Call 264-5462 for additional information.
Elk Grove Senior Center- Has a walking club consisting of several groups that walk on various schedules and varying paces. The Center is located at 8830 Sharkey Ave. Call 685-3160 or Sheldon 501-5442 to find a group that suits you.
Maidu Walkers- Weekdays at 8 a.m. Maidu Center in Roseville. Meet on the sidewalk near the ballfields for a 2-3 mile walk around the park. Call 774-5960 for additional information.
49ers Plus- The 49ers Plus Senior walking group out of the Sierra 2 Complex, 4th Ave. and 25th St. M-F at 8:00 a.m., and generally have a bit of a social gathering on Fridays after they walk. Call 455-6339.
Rancho Cordova- There's a movement underway to start a group out of the Mather Field Fitness Complex. If you are interested call Sharon at 635-2426.
Walk'n Talk (formerly the Cardio Walkers)- Meets M/F- 9:00 a.m. at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St. in Davis. Walkers take a variety of routes and walks last about an hour. Call (530) 757-5696 for more information.
The Renaissance Society- Leads "walkabouts" every Wed. Locations vary. "Turtles" walk a more leisurely two-mile route, while the "hares" scurry around a four-mile route, then everyone interested meets for a group lunch. Must be a member to participate. Call (916) 278-7834 or go to Renaissance Society web site.
The Sacramento Valley Conservancy- Leads walks in open space areas such as Deer Creek Hills from January thru May. Visit their web site or call (916) 731-8798 for more details.
Old Sacramento Historical Walking Tours- Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays, 11 am
Old Sacramento Visitor Center, 1004 2nd St. 264-8142- http://www.oldsacramentolivinghistory.com
Second Saturday Art Walks- 6-10 pm Downtown and Old Sacramento galleries-http://www.sacramento-second-saturday.org
Weekend “Take Back the Street” evening walks along Del Paso Boulevard in Sacramento. Contact Jeanette Bleckley at 567-4060 for dates, times and more information.
The following Sacramento area Mall Walk programs are free, sponsored by health care providers and open to people of all ages:
SUNRISE MALL 6041 Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights (Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane)
Walk times: 8 to 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday Course distance: 1 lap = 1/3 mile. Health care professional on site: 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Entrance: Sunrise Boulevard side. Contact: Mercy Heart Institute, (916) 733-6966, or visit the Web site: http://www.gomallwalking.com
COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA 2310 Watt Ave., Sacramento
Walk times: 8 to 10 a.m. daily. Course distance: 1 lap = 1/3 mile. Health care professional on site: 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Entrance: Near Sport Chalet and Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse. Contact: Mercy Heart Institute, or visit: http://www.countryclubplazamall.com/programs.php.
GALLERIA AT ROSEVILLE 1151 Galleria Blvd., Roseville
Walk times: 8 a.m. until closing daily. Course distance: 1 lap (upper and lower level) = 1 mile. Entrance: All doors open. Contact: Galleria at Roseville, (916) 789-7467.
ARDEN FAIR 1689 Arden Way, Sacramento
Walk times: 7 a.m. until closing daily. Quarterly breakfast: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of every month. The Sutter Heart Institute provides blood pressure screening, body fat composition testing and educational presentations. Course distance: 1 lap (upper and lower level) = 1/2 mile. Entrance: Mall lower level next to Sears, adjacent to the parking garage. Contact: Courtney CaJacobs, Arden Fair mall (916) 920-4809 ext. 11, or visit the Web site: http://www.ardenfair.com/guest_services/your_community.
COMPETITION SET
Sunrise Mall "Mall Walking Championship"
Date: June 21. Time: Sign up at 7 a.m., race starts at 8 a.m. Distance: 2 miles inside Sunrise Mall. Prizes: Awards for "craziest costumes," "best teams" and "best walking form," among others. Participants can enter a drawing for a $1,000 mall shopping spree (two winners will be selected).
WalkSacramento will periodically schedule walks we lead or participate in that are meant to be both fun and educational with regards to pedestrian issues. The walks are for members, friends of members, prospective members and the general public unless otherwise indicated.