http://www.walkabouthikes.org/ When you want to do some San Diego backcountry
hiking!

http://www.footloosela.org/ If you're going to be walking about Los Angles, these
are the folks to know!

Links to Sites from our supporters:

http://www.mollymalloys.com/ Molly Malloy's is a floral shop operated by Teri Egenberger, one of our walk leaders.

http://community.webshops.com/user/stanfollis See some photos by Stan Follis.


This Section Contains San Diego Walking Events that are NOT Sponsored by Walkabout:

VARIOUS DAYS

SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM'S CANYONEERS offer Saturday and Sunday walks exploring San Diego County's many canyons. These are nature walks, not endurance hikes. They are designed to accommodate all participants if they know that there are special needs. For detailed information about locations, dates, and times, call the Museum at (619) 232-3821, ext 203.

THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ROCKHOPPERS of the American Volksport Association have scheduled walks in North County. For more information, call Irja Graham (760)758-5667 or Rusty Rursch (760) 728-5931.

DESERT HIKES. Hikes occur on various days of the week at 11 am. For information call Erik Johnson (858) 565-0548, Sue Bell (619) 468-3721, or Joanne Whitetey (619) 561-0618. Meet at Scissors Crossing (junction of Highway 78 & S2) in Anza Borrego Desert for non-strenuous hikes with emphasis on natural science. Walkers will proceed to a pre-selected desert campsite and remain overnight for hikes on Wednesday & Thursday. Wear a hat and sturdy shoes; bring camp chair, water and firewood (if you have any) and something to share at "happy hour" after hiking.

LA COSTA WALKS every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call Margaret
(760) 603-0055 for walk details and times.

GROSSMONT ADULT SCHOOL WALKING. Walk with people of all ages including seniors. We are motivating, supportive, and friendly. Walk short or long distances at your own pace. Groups meet at Lake Murray Monday to Friday and Chollas Lake seven days weekly. Contact Peter Saccone for time and place, (619) 670-4555.

TUESDAYS

1:00 pm
BALBOA PARK INTERPRETIVE WALKS. SD Park & Recreation Dept & Balboa Park Rangers offer FREE interpretive walks every Tuesday on the rich history & botanical treasures of Balboa Park. Meet at the Balboa Park Visitor Center located in the Plaza de Panama. For directions to Visitor Center, call (619) 235-1122.

Various times early pm
POWAY TRAILS WALKING GROUP. Poway Senior Center sponsors casual walks for any age. Some hills to challenge but not discourage. Leaders are Greg, Marie, Jan or Rolanda. Call (760) 746-6094 for meeting time and place.

7:00 pm
SARANAC-MOHAWK TROLLEY-TO-TROLLEY. This meets every Tuesday night and the walk is at a casual pace. Meet Barlow at the northeast corner of 68th and El Cajon Blvd. (619) 675-1765.

WEDNESDAYS

8:00 am
WEDNESDAY WALKERS. Walk the various neighborhoods and canyons of Tierrasanta. We meet at the corner of La Cuenta and Clairemont Mesa Drive. For further information call (858) 569-5013

SATURDAYS

8:00 am
GROSSMONT MALL WALKERS. Stretch program. For information call Shelly, Mon, Wed, or Fri, (619) 644-4214. Walk at Mall any day.

10:00 am
OFFSHOOT TOURS continues free plant walks in Balboa Park through the City of SD Park & Recreation Dept with a different theme each Saturday. Walks last one hour. Canceled for rain or less than four attendees. Contact Lori Hynes, Park Ranger,
(619) 235-1121.

10:00 am
CHOLLAS LAKE PARK offers Guided Nature Walks every 2nd Saturday, and Guided Bird Walks every 3rd Saturday. Both walks last for approximately one hour. These walks are suitable for all ages and are fun, educational, and FREE! For more information, please contact the Park Rangers at the office: (619) 527-7683.

SUNDAYS

3:00 pm
BIRD WALKS. Every Sunday, from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Walks begin at the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages welcome. No reservations required. FREE! Call (619) 575-3613 for directions.