Links to Other Walking Organization Sites:
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.
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