Santa Cruz, CA – April 2nd

South Bay Striders – Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz County YRE 0328

POC: John Glass – @

Every Wednesday afternoon or early evening we walk one of our routes in the general South Bay area (Union City to Carmel) including San Jose and neighboring towns. Check out www.SBStriders.org for the monthly schedule.

Registration Time: 10:30 am     Walk Start Time: 10:45 am

San Francisco, CA – April 4th

San Francisco Bay Bandits – Golden Gate Park YRE 3164

POC: Priscilla Fife –  @

Come explore our new YRE San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park! You can choose a 5, 10 or 13 K route.

Registration Time: 10:00 am     Walk Start Time: 10:15 am

Los Gatos, CA – April 5th

South Bay Striders – Trail and Town walk YRE 0074

POC: Holly Pelking – @

Los Gatos is a charming town between San Jose and the Santa Cruz mountains. It is a favorite among cyclists and hikers. Every Wednesday afternoon or evening we walk one of our local South Bay routes (between Union City and Carmel). Check our website, SBStriders.org, for the monthly schedule.

Registration Time: 3:45 pm     Walk Start Time: 4:00 pm

San Jose, CA – April 6th

South Bay Striders – Full moon walk –Los Alamitos Creek Trail YRE 2436

POC: Suzi Glass – @

This is a full moon walk. The April moon is named “Pink” for the pink flowers already blooming. Join us wearing something pink. Wednesday afternoon or evening we walk one of our local South Bay routes (between Union City and Carmel) Check our website, SBStriders.org, for the monthly schedule.

Registration Time: 7:30 pm     Walk Start Time: 7:45 pm

San Francisco, CA – April 7th

San Francisco Bay Bandits –San Francisco Presidio YRE 1564

POC: Priscilla Fife –  @

Come explore the Presidio of San Francisco.  Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Explore pathways through the old military post and the San Francisco National Cemetery or follow a trail to El Polin Spring and the earliest adobe dwelling ruins. 5, 10, 11 and 12 K routes available.

Registration Time: 10:00 am     Walk Start Time: 10:15 am

San Jose, CA – April 7th

South Bay Striders – Rose Garden walk YRE 2768

POC: Suzi Glass – @

The San Jose Rose Garden will be in full bloom. Come enjoy the beauty and aroma of hundreds of roses. Every Wednesday afternoon or evening we walk one of our local South Bay routes (between Union City and Carmel). Check our website, SBStriders.org, for the monthly schedule.

Registration Time: 9:30 am     Walk Start Time: 9:45 am

Bear, DE – April 1st

First State Webfooters – C&D Canal West Bike and Walk TRAD

POC: Kathy Szczesiak – @

Traditional event going West from Summit Bridge Trailhead, you will complete the Michael N. Castle Trail, then enter Maryland and the Ben Cardin Recreational Trail to Chesapeake City, Maryland.  Special Programs:  Border Crossings, Walking the USA, IVV-Americas, Rails-to-Trails. Distance:  5k, 10k, 17k.

Registration Time: 8:00 am – 12 Noon       Walk Start Time: 8:00 am – 12 Noon

Dover, DE – April 4th

First State Webfooters – Capital – YMCA YRE 1756

POC: Karen Kaufman – @

Mayor of Dover will do proclamation before C25K walk. Location:  Dover Legislative Mall, Dover, Delaware. 

C25K (Couch to 5k Program) – Dover Legislative Mall, Dover, Delaware

Registration Time: 6:00 pm       Walk Start Time: 6:00 pm 

Oakwood, IL – April 1st

Ridgewalkers Walking Club – Kickapoo Rail Trail – TRAD

POC: Kimberly Bradley – @

Rails to Trails. Walk where the Locomotives travelled. Out and back on the same trail, so you can’t get lost. See what the train passengers saw years ago.

Registration Time: 9:30 am    Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Morris, IL – April 1st

Windy City Walkers – Morris, IL YRE 0843

POC: Irena Paronis – @

We will be walking 6k in Morris, IL. The trail will take you into historic neighborhoods and the downtown business area (listed on the National Register of Historic Places). You will walk on the Illinois Michigan Canal path, along the Illinois River. After completing the walk, we will lunch and walk in Wilmington, IL at Midewin Tallgrass Prairie.

Registration is at the Moris Public Library, 604 Liberty Street.

Registration Time: 9:45 am    Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Wilmington, IL – April 1st

Windy City Walkers – Midewin Tallgrass Prairie YRE 2508

POC: Irena Paronis – @

We will start the walk after noon lunch at Nelly’s, 110 Bridge Street in Wilmington. We will meet outside the Midewin Visitor Center at 1 pm (30239 South Illinois Route 53). The Visitor Center will not be open, so online registration is recommended. No stamp will be available.

We plan to walk 5k as a group, feel free to explore the 33 miles of trails on your own.

Midewin is the first national and largest tallgrass prairie restoration effort east of the Mississippi River. Trails are on old roads and railroad beds surfaced with crushed gravel and mowed grass.

Walks pass through large open fields and restored prairie. On the trails you can view and pass old ammunition bunkers–the remnants of the long-closed
Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, and Midewin’s bison herd.

Registration Time: Online only     Walk Start Time: 1:00 pm

Frankfort, IL – April 2nd

Windy City Walkers – Frankfort YRE 0831

POC: Irena Paronis – @

The Frankfort walk takes you on Old Plank Road, a rails-to-trails quiet tree-lined trail, through the Frankfort historic downtown area and through a newer suburban neighborhood. Start is at the Red Trolley Barn, 11 S White Street. Both a 5k and 10k distance will be offered. On-site registration and stamp will be available. Through new-home subdivisions.

Registration Time: 10:45 am    Walk Start Time: 11:00 am

Oak Brook, IL – April 5th

Windy City Walkers – Fullersburg Woods YRE 0355

POC: Irena Paronis – @

Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook is a part of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District. The trail through Fullersburg Woods follows Salt Creek through woods and prairie. In the 1930s, the Forest Preserve was the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. There is a wonderful CCC-built Visitor Center/Nature Center at the beginning of the trail, and a number of CCC-era stone and wood shelters scattered along the way. There are frequent sightings of delightful woodland creatures along the way, and a large variety of migrating and resident birds. The trail leads to Graue Mill and Museum – a working grist mill and a National Historic Landmark. The museum offers the exhibit “Graue Mill and the Road to Freedom” which uses photographs, documents, a computer interactive system and additional displays to illustrate the issue of slavery, the Underground Railroad and the importance of Graue Mill and DuPage County in assisting fugitive slaves to escape to freedom. The 10K trail also passes the Oak Brook Public Library, Butler National Golf Course, and Oak Brook Golf Course, using part of the Salt Creek Greenway Trail before
returning to Fullersburg Woods

Registration Time: 1:15 pm    Walk Start Time: 1:30 pm

Elk Grove Village, IL – April 6th

Windy City Walkers – Busse Woods Forest Preserve YRE 3046

POC: Sue McMahon – @

This walk is at  Busse Woods Forest Preserve. 5k and 12k options are available. Busse Woods/Ned Brown Preserve is 3,558 acres and part of the Cook County Forest preserve system. Since 1925, a small elk herd has inhabited a 17-acre enclosed pasture in Busse Woods. The walk is a 12k loop on a paved bicycle trail through Busse’s upland forest, an ancient remnant, full of tall red oaks and hickories, maple, ash, basswood, elm and very large ironwoods. The walk passes the elk enclosure, boating area, dam, and various picnic areas. The 5k walk is an out-and-back walk to the elk enclosure.

Registration Time: 9:45 am    Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Geneva, IL – April 7th

Windy City Walkers – Geneva, IL YRE 1976

POC: Sue McMahon – @

Geneva is a quaint, historic town with many eating and shopping opportunities along the walk. The 5k route takes you to the Fox River, downtown on the Lincoln Heritage Highway (LHH), and past beautiful homes in the Historic District. The 10K route passes interesting shops and restaurants on 3rd St, past the train depot and the Kane County Government Center to a railroad/pedestrian bridge over the Fox River. A hike/bike trail through Forest Preserves and a park take you along the river and back to Geneva’s Historic District. Meet at the Geneva Public Library, 227 South 7th Street. After the walk, enjoy lunch with the group, or visit one of Geneva’s many shops.

Registration Time: 9:45 am    Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Angola, IN – April 1st

Three River Strollers and Indiana Volkssport Association – Pokagon State Park – Potawatomi Inn lobby YRE 0012

POC: Tom Crabel – @

The group walk at Pokagon State Park will start at the lobby of the Potawatomi Inn at 10 am on Saturday, April 1. You may do 5 or 10 K (3.1 or 6.2 miles) The trails wander a wide variety of shady forests, wetland boardwalks, and lakeside paths over hilly and flat terrain. For more details click here.

You may also do this walk anytime by registering using our start box kept at the front desk at the Inn. The box contains a registration log, trail map, and directions for doing the walk.

Directions: From I 69 take exit 354. Go north on SR 127 then left to park entrance W of interstate Follow signs in park to the Inn. From Indiana Toll Road (I80/90): exit 144 S on I-69. Travel 2 miles to exit 354. Follow above directions to park entrance and Inn

Registration Time: 9:30 am       Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Mitchell, IN – April 1st

Bedford Hiking Club and Indiana Volkssport Association – Spring Mill State Park -Grissom Memorial YRE 1325

POC: Teena Ligman – @

The group walk at Spring Mill State Park starts at 10 am on Saturday, April 1.We will meet in front of the Grissom Memorial for the hikes Please arrive at the site at least 15 minutes before the start time to register. Members from the Bedford Hiking Club will lead two groups on the Spring Mill Volkswalk. There will be 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) hikes offered. Enjoy shaded trails through a beautiful old-growth forest, restored pioneer village, and a working grist mill over 200 years old. The trail also goes by streams, sinkholes, caves, and around a small lake. The volkswalk includes Trail 3, Trail 5, and parts of Trail 4 and 2. See more details by clicking here.

You may also do this walk anytime by registering using our start box kept at the Park Office. The box contains a registration log, trail map, and directions for doing the walk. Online registration is also available by setting up a personal account at my.ava.org.

Directions: From Indy and Bloomington, take I-69 and SR 37 south to SR 60 at Mitchell IN Turn left (east) on SR 60. The park entrance is 3.4 miles east of the junction Follow the signs to the Grissom Memorial. Park Fee: All participants must pay the current admission fee at the park gate on most days of the year. An annual pass to all DNR properties is available for both in and out-of-state visitors

Registration Time: 9:30 am       Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Indianapolis, IN – April 7th

Indy ‘G’ Walkers and Indiana Volkssport Association – Fort Harrison State Park – Delaware Lake parking area YRE 2505

POC: Cliff Terry – @

The group walk at Fort Harrison State Park will start at the Delaware Lake parking lot at pm on Sunday, April 3. See details and driving directions by clicking here. You may do a 5 or 10 K walk (3.1 or 6.2 miles). The trails are mostly on natural paths and some park road surfaces. Enjoy a unique experience in a beautiful rustic setting within a major metropolitan area. The park has challenging trails with some unexpected vistas.

You may also do this walk anytime by registering using our start box kept at the front desk area at the Ft Harrison State Park Inn. The box contains a registration log, trail map, and directions for doing the walk. The Inn is located at 5830 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN 46216 before the entrance gate to the park. . Online registration is also available by setting up a personal account at my.ava.org.

Directions: From I -465 take exit 40 (56th Street). Follow east on 56th Street to Post Road for 2 1/4 miles. Turn left on Post Road to 59th Street. Turn left entering the park going past the gatehouse. Continue to the 1st road (Clark Road). Turn right to the Delaware Lake parking lot. Park on the north side.

Registration Time: 10:30 am (EDT)      Walk Start Time: 11:00 am

South Bend, IN – April 7th

Hoosier Hikers – Guided Walk 

POC: Bob Buzolich – @

Have a serene sojourn with the Hoosier Hikers on this historic university campus to become acquainted with the benefits of regular participation in walking and other Volkssporting activities. The Hoosier Hikers, the only club in North Central Indiana affiliated with the American Volkssport Association (AVA) will host a Guided Walk of 7 and 11 kilometers on Friday, April 7, at the club’s South Bend/ Notre Dame Year-Round Walk (MA23/Y291). Registration for this activity is required, and will be completed on-site at the Start Point, which will be in the Visitor Parking Lot behind (to the East of) Walsh Hall near the intersection of Holy Cross Drive and Eddy Street/Saint Andre Way at the University of Notre Dame. Because this is a recognized holiday weekend, there will be no parking fee on the day of the event.  

Registration Time: 9:00 am to 9:30 am (EDT)      Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

Council Bluffs, IA – April 2nd

Nebraska Wander Freunde Trailblazers – Group walk of Wabash Trace YRE 2815

POC: Sandy Spaulding – @

Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park, 13996 Wabash Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503  $3 walk fee + $2 for kiosk/per person, payable separately, no change available. 5k GROUP WALK – Up for a challenge? 10k route available

Registration Time: 2:00 pm       Walk Start Time: 2:00 pm

Maysville, KY – April 3rd

Mid-America Regional Director – Maysville, Kentucky – Traditional Guided Walk

POC: Bob Buzolich – @

The Mid-America Regional Director of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) will host a Guided Walk of 11 and 6 kilometers on Monday, April 3, in the historic City of Maysville, KY, to raise funds for the AVA and to acquaint local walkers with the benefits of regular participation in Volkssporting activities.

Registration for this activity is required, and will be completed on-site at the Start Point, which will be the parking area of the Maysville River Park Marina. Residents of Mason, Lewis, Fleming, Robertson and Bracken Counties in Kentucky and who are not currently active Volkssporters will have registration fees waived, but must still register. Currently active Volkssporters may be conscripted to assist with the event. View detailed information by clicking the link above. 

Registration Time: 9:00 am – 9:30 am    Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

Carrollton, KY – April 4th

Mid-America Regional Director – Carrollton, Kentucky –  Traditional Guided Walk

POC: Bob Buzolich – @

The Mid-America Regional Director of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) will host a Guided Walk of 10 and 5 kilometers on Tuesday, April 4, at the historic General Butler State Resort Park near Carrollton, KY, to raise funds for the AVA and to acquaint local walkers with the benefits of regular participation in Volkssporting activities. Registration for this activity is required, and will be completed on-site at the Start Point, which will be the parking area of the Butler-Turpin House. Currently active Volkssporters may be conscripted to assist with the event.

Registration Time: 9:00 am – 9:30 am    Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

Holliston, MA – April 1st

Walk ‘N Mass Volkssport Club – Walk and Soup Social TRAD

POC: Beate Hait – @

This walk followed by a soup social at Noon is the kick-off for our walking season in the Northeast. Our next day event is on April 29 in Roslindale, which features a route through the Arnold Arboretum. Check the club website for dates of group walks and day events throughout the year.  www.walknmass.org

Registration Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am for 10K; 10:15 am -11:00 am 5K      Walk Start Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am for 10K; 10:15 am -11:00 am 5K 

Ann Arbor, MI – April 1st

Washtenaw Wanderers – Downtown Ann Arbor YRE 0849

POC: Roxie Weaver – @

Join the Washtenaw Wanderers as we kick off National Walking Week and the season for walking in Michigan. Leave the winter behind and join us in a beautiful spring walk that goes through parks, by the Huron River and into the great college town of the University of Michigan. AVA (America’s Walking Club) is all about fun, fitness and friendship. To celebrate National Walking week we will be stopping on our walk to have brunch at the Avalon Restaurant which is on both the 6K and 10K serving great food, beverages and pastries. You can either have breakfast, early lunch, or coffee and pastry. Or if you would rather just keeping walking you are welcome to keep on going. Come meet new friends and catch up with old friends that you haven’t seen since before winter set in. Registration for this walk is online on the AVA.org site under Michigan seasonals, it is the Ann Arbor walk or if you have trouble signing up, meet us at the start point and we will get you signed up. Join us for fun, fitness and friendship, we have all three in plentiful supply.

Registration Time: 9:45 am – 10:00 am   Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

St. Louis, MO – April 1st

Saint Louis Walkers and Gateway Milers – Creve Coeur Park YRE 0530

POC: DeAnne Brown – @

Creve Coeur Park is a beautiful area. The trail goes around two lakes and the trail is level.

Registration Time: 9:15 am    Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

Omaha, NE – April 1st

Nebraska Wander Freunde Trailblazers – Bockfest, Crescent Moon/Max & Joe’s TRAD

POC: Sandy Spaulding – @

Bockfest, starting from Max & Joe’s (Crescent Moon), 3576 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68131  Parking available behind the Crescent Moon for $5 or use metered parking in the area. $3/person walk fee. 5k and 10k routes available. Register between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bring a friend or walk on your own, at your own pace. Group walk at 11:30 a.m. Be off the trail by 3 p.m. After you walk, stay for Bockfest – beer and wurst and oompah music! Bockfest $2 cover charge not included in the $3 walk fee. You are responsible for your own food and drink purchases.

Registration Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm       Walk Start Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Omaha, NE – April 3rd

Nebraska Wander Freunde Trailblazers – Oppd Arboretum

POC: Sandy Spaulding – @

10600 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68164.  FREE EVENT, 5k GROUP WALK.

Followed by Spring Social at DJ’s Dugout, 777 N. 114th Street, Omaha, NE 68154. You are responsible for your own food and drink purchases. Event starts at 6:00 pm.

Registration Time: 5:00 pm       Walk Start Time: 5:00 pm

Papillion, NE – April 4th

Nebraska Wander Freunde Trailblazers – Group walk Walnut Creek

POC: Sandy Spaulding – @

Walnut Creek Lake Picnic Shelter, S. 96th Street and Hwy 370, Papillion, NE 68046.  FREE EVENT, 5k GROUP WALK

Registration Time: 10:00 am      Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Omaha, NE – April 5th

Nebraska Wander Freunde Trailblazers – 

POC: Sandy Spaulding – @

Chalco Hills Recreation Area, Hwy 370 Access, Omaha, NE 68138   $3/person, 5k GROUP WALK – Up for a challenge? 10k route available

Registration Time: 5:00 pm      Walk Start Time: 5:00 pm

Omaha, NE – April 6th

Nebraska Wander Freunde Trailblazers – Group walk touring Orpheum Theater

POC: Sandy Spaulding – @

Orpheum Theater Guided Tour. Meet at The RiverFront, The Canopies, 13th and Farnam Streets, Omaha, NE 68102. FREE EVENT  You must preregister for this event by MARCH 29th by clicking here and filling out the form.

Registration Time: 10:00 am     Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

Omaha, NE – April 7th

Nebraska Wander Freunde Trailblazers – Group walk Heron Haven

POC: Sandy Spaulding – @

Heron Haven, 11809 Old Maple Rd, Omaha, NE 68164.  FREE EVENT, 1 mile GROUP WALK

Registration Time: 2:00 pm     Walk Start Time: 2:00 pm

Cold Spring, NY – April 2nd

Volkssport Club at West Point – Cold Spring YRE 1633

POC: Andrew Schmidt – @

Group walk of our Cold Spring YRE . Very historic through the West Point Foundry .

Registration Time: 9:30 am    Walk Start Time: 9:45 am

Schenectady, NY – April 2nd

Empire State Capital Volkssporters – Schenectady YRE 0250

POC: Teresa Kennedy – @

This walk follows streets through the newly renovated Schenectady downtown, Union College, and the Stockade Historic District. Founded by the Dutch in 1660 for many years the settlement was surrounded by a wooden stockade, making it the only walled city in the Mohawk Valley. After the French destroyed it in 1690, Schenectady was enlarged and was stockaded again. The stockade is long gone, but this old section of the city is still called the Stockade area. Alternate starting point for this 4/2 walk will be behind St John the Evangelist Church 808 Union St.

Registration Time: 1:00 pm – 1:25 pm   Walk Start Time: 1:30 pm

Clifton Park, NY – April 5th

Empire State Capital Volkssporters – Clifton Park YRE 0662

POC: Eileen Skinner – @

This walk is one of our scheduled Year Round walks we are doing to celebrate National Walking Week. Our club walks (5k and 10k) or bikes (various ks) every week, sometimes twice a week, and always welcomes new folks to come walk and bike with us. Come join us this week to celebrate National Walking Week.

Registration Time: 9:30 am – 9:55 am    Walk Start Time: 10:00 am

New Carlisle, OH – April 1st

Tecumseh Trailblazers – New Carlisle, Ohio Friendship – April Fools Walk TRAD

POC: Connie Bost – @

New Carlisle, Friendship – April Fools Walk Bring a friend and walk Historical New Carlisle, Ohio. No fooling – A Town of many names and lots of history too, including the 1st John Dillinger bank robbery!

Start Point: Smith Park, Smith Shelter House, 801 W. Jefferson St. New Carlisle, OH 45344.

This walk qualifies for the following AVA Special Programs: Airports – Celebrating American Flight, Centurion, Rails-to-Trails, Rockin’ Around the Clock, Town Halls/City Halls, Walking with American Veterans, Par for the Course, Walking the United States (Ohio), Walking the USA A-Z (N = New Carlisle), and IVV-Americas. Note: All Special Programs are on both loops, except for the Clock is on the North loop, and the Airport is on South loop.

Trail Description: This Trail is Rated 1A. The trail is suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons with caution. The two 5K loops both start at Smith Park Shelter House, and will be on city streets, sidewalks and the multipurpose path.  One 5K will take you to the Historic New Carlisle downtown area. The other 5K will go South, and be partially on the multipurpose path, known as “Tecumseh Trail”.

Registration Time: 9:00 am – 12 Noon       Walk Start Time: 9:00 am – 12 Noon (Finish by 3pm)

Silverton, OR – April 6th

Willamette Wanderers of Salem, OR – Willamette Wanderers Sponsor Walk in Silverton YRE 1477

POC: Lin Crimshaw – @

The Willamette Wanderers sponsor walks every Thursday morning regardless of weather.  They walk club’s walks and also walks sponsored by other AVA clubs in Mid-Willamette Valley, Portland area and on the Oregon Coast.  The April 6 walk is the 5k/10k sponsored by the Silverton Walk Abouts.  Silverton is a charming, historic town known for its more than 30 murals.

Registration Time: 9:45 am – 10:00 am     Walk Start Time: 10:00 am 

Phoenixville, PA – April 4th

Chester County Rovers – Phoenixville: Rising from the Ashes YRE 1839

POC: Jeanne Clancy – @

Stroll through Phoenixville, which has indeed risen from the ashes. See the results of the Phoenixville Renaissance, experience its neighborhoods, and walk the Schuylkill River Trail to Lock 60

Registration Time: 9:30 am     Walk Start Time: 9:45 am 

Bristol, PA – April 6th

Liberty Bell Wanderers – A Bristol Stomp TGW

POC: Bill Ridge – @

Join LBW for a pleasant 10k or 5k walk through historic Bristol PA. Enjoy scenic views of the Delaware River and. mansions along the waterfront. A guided walk through Bristol, an historic river town that dates from 1681. We’ll see the Delaware riverfront and canal as well as the downtown area, parks, and the Harriman historical district. 

Registration Time: 9:30 am     Walk Start Time: 10:00 am 

Castroville, TX – April 1st

San Antonio Pathfinders – Tour de Castroville TRAD

POC: Mike Schwencke – @

Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Castroville Regional Park, 816 Alsace Street, Castroville. This walk is in conjunction with the 12th Tour de Castroville, an annual family event. Walk through “The Little Alsace of Texas” founded in 1844 by Henri Castro. Registration for the volkssport walk is separate from the Tour de Castroville. Come to the Pathfinder’s start/finish table under the tent. Finish by 2:00 pm. 

Registration Time: 8 – 11:30 am       Walk Start Time: 8:20 am

Tyler, TX – April 1st

East Texas Trekkers – Tyler Azalea Walk YRE 1556

POC: Helen Hull – helenthehun@yahoo.com972

Join us for 8 days of walking in North Texas for National Walking Week. April 1, see beautiful Azaleas in Tyler. Start: 309 West Rusk, at Brady’s Coffee Shop in Tyler, Texas.

Registration Time: 9:15 am – 9:30 am       Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

Dallas, TX – April 2nd

Dallas Trekkers – White Rock Lake YRE 0141

POC: Deborah Carter – @

Join us for 8 days of walking in North Texas for National Walking Week. April 2, we will be walking White Rock Lake, with gardens, natural habitats, marina, and more beauty. Start: 1151 N. Buckner, behind the Medical building.

Registration Time: 8:00 am   Walk Start Time: 8:00 am

San Antonio, TX – April 2nd

San Antonio Pathfinders – Shearer Hills/Ridgeview YRE 3156

POC: Andy Thomas – @

Shearer Hill/Ridgeview Walking Trail – Olmos Basin, 101 Jackson Keller Rd., Tx 78216

Registration Time: 8:00am   Walk Start Time: 10:00am

Coppell, TX – April 3rd

Dallas Trekkers – Coppell Texas Fun Walk 

POC: Deborah Carter – @

Join us for 8 days of walking in North Texas for National Walking Week. April 3, we will have a fun walk in Coppell, in the Northwest corner of Dallas County. Start: 260 E. Parkway Blvd at Andrew Brown Park.

Registration Time: 9:15 am   Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

Benbrook , TX – April 4th

Hood County Hummers – Benbrook Trails YRE 3208

POC: Susan Fine – @

Join us for 8 days of walking in North Texas for National Walking Week. April 4, we will be walking the Trinity Trails in Benbrook through forests, beautiful homes, parks, and part of the Trinity Trail. Start: 7500 Memorial Oak at Art Cowsen Trailhead.

Registration Time: 9:15 am     Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

San Antonio, TX – April 4th

San Antonio Pathfinders – Medical Center Indie Walk YRE 0149

POC: Martin Callahan – @

San Antonio Medical Foundation Jogging Trail Parking Lot, off of Hamilton Wolf near Babcock Rd. intersection, San Antonio, Texas. (GPS 2889-2899 Babcock Rd)

Registration Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am     Walk Start Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am

Georgetown, TX – April 5th

Colorado River Walkers- Georgetown Cultural YRE 1037

POC: Deb Peak – @

Poppies are blooming!

Registration Time: 9:00am    Walk Start Time: 9:30am

Westworth Village/Fort Worth, TX – April 5th

Tarrant County Walkers – Preview the Westworth Village/Airfield Trails Falls walk TRAD

POC: Brooke Hudson – @

Join us for 8 days of walking in North Texas for National Walking Week. April 5, we will be walking a preview walk of the Westworth Village and Airfield Trails Falls, the largest waterfalls in Fort Worth. Start: 311 Burton Hill Road, Westworth Village, Texas.

Registration Time: 9:15 am    Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

Irving, TX – April 6th

Star Trekkers of Irving – Fun Walk at University of Dallas in Irving 

POC: Gary Silkworth – @

Join us for 8 days of walking in North Texas for National Walking Week. April 5, we will be walking at the University of Dallas in Irving as a fun walk. Start: 1845 East Northgate Drive, Irving, Texas.

Registration Time: 9:15 am    Walk Start Time: 9:30 am 

San Antonio, TX – April 6th

Randolph Roadrunners – Crownridge Canyon N.A. YRE 1584

POC: Susan A. Medlin – @

7222 Luskey Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78256

Registration Time: 7:30am – 10:00am     Walk Start Time: 7:30am – 10:00am 

San Antonio, TX – April 7th

Randolph Roadrunners – De Zavala Neighborhood YRE 1852

POC: Ellen Ott – @

5011 De Zavala, San Antonio, Tx 78249-2024

Registration Time: 8:00am     Walk Start Time: 10:00am 

Lewisville, TX – April 7th

Dallas Trekkers – Lewisville preview walk TRAD

POC: Deborah Carter – @

Join us for 8 days of walking in North Texas for National Walking Week. April 7, we will be walking in old town Lewisville, as a preview walk of the ColorPalooza walk later in the month. Start: 635 W. College at Wayne Frady Park.

Registration Time: 9:15 am   Walk Start Time: 9:30 am

San Antonio, TX – April 7th

San Antonio Pathfinders – King William 1st Friday Walk YRE 3158

POC: Mike Schwencke – @

AVA Office – 1008 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio. 

Note: Parking is the area is an issue; come early to find street parking.

Registration Time: 5:00pm     Walk Start Time: 8:00pm 

Westworth Village/Fort Worth, TX – April 8th

Tarrant County Walkers – Westworth Village/Airfield Trails Falls walk TRAD

POC: Brooke Hudson – @

Our 8 days of walking in North Texas for National Walking Week ends with a traditional walk April 8. Walk along the Trinity River trails to the Airfield Falls, the largest falls in Fort Worth. Start: 311 Burton Hill Road, Westworth Village, Texas. Must finish walk by 2pm.

Registration Time: 8:00 am    Walk Start Time: 11:00 am

Federal Way, WA – April 5th

The Over the Hill Gang Volkssport Club – The Ups and Downs of Federal Way YRE 2035

POC: Diane Wagner  – @

Federal Way is a growing city in King County yet has maintained trails through wooded areas and well kept residential areas.  You will walk on the West Campus Trail and BPA trail with well groomed residential areas along the route.

Registration Time: 9:30 am    Walk Start Time: 10:00 am