Calendar of Walks Archive

2005

For more walks see the Path Finders Schedule.

January

• Morro Bay - Sunday 9 January 10:00 am
  Meet at the 2 Dog's Cafe, 844 Main Street for a 10K walk. Rated 1. Optional picnic afterwards. Rain will "cancel" this walk.
• Lompoc - Sunday 23 January 10:00 am
  Meet at the South Side Coffee Company, 105 H Street for a 10 or 13K walk. Rated 1

February

• Paso Robles - Sunday 13 February 10:00 am
  Meet at Cafe Vio, 1111 Riverside Ave. We will be testing our "Eastside" walk. Optional lunch afterwards at McClintocks restaurant. 10K Rated 1+
• Carmel - Sunday 20 February 8:00 am
  Meet at the Miod State Fairgrounds PArking lot in Paso Robles to carpool to the Start Point in Carmel or meet us at the start point at 10:30 am. This is a besutiful walk through downtown and along the scenic shoreline. Restaurant lunch follows walk. This will be an all day outing, returning to Paso Roboles about 5:00 pm. 10K walk rated 1
• San Luis Obispo - Sunday 27 February 10:00 am
  Meet at the Holiday Inn Express, 1800 Monterey Street, 10K Rates 1+

March

• Fresno - Saturday and Sunday 5&6 March
  Saturday Christmas Tree Lane Walk 10K Rated 1.
  Sunday Downtown Walk, meet at 9:30 AM at the IHOP restaurant, 3020 Tulare Street. 10K Rated 1
• Los Osos - Sunday 13 March 10:00 am
  Meet at the Sea Pins Lodge, a club favorite walk. 11K or 14K if you include the Elfin Forest option. Rated 1+
• El Capitan State Beach - Saturday and Sunday 26 & 27 March
  Details to follow - Note the above link is to the CCPP's 2003 walk at El Capitan.

April

• Pismo - Sunday April 3
  Meet at 10:00, Cottage by the Sea. We will walk the Shell Beach Palisades route. 10K Rated 1.
• Santa Maria - Sunday April 17
  Meet at 10:00 at the Comfort Inn, 210 S. Nicholson Avenue, Santa Maria. We will walk the Downtown Route. 10K Rated 1.

May

• .Monterey - Sunday May 1
  Meet 7:30 at the Mid State Fair Grounds parking lot to carpool to the start point. We will walk the historic Monterey route. Optional fish lunch on Fisherman's Wharf after the walk. 10K Rated 1
• Cambria - Sunday May 15
  Meet at 10:00 at Shamel County Park. This is a beautiful walk through East-West Ranch and along Moonstone Beach.
• AVA California State Convention - May 20-22
  Granlibaken Resort, Tahoe City. Walks on the Truckee River, Shore of Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley.

June

• Morro Bay - Sunday June 5
  Meet at 10:00 at the 2 Dog's Cafe. Fun walk that includes the Natural History Museum, the Embarcadero and Morro Rock.
• Santa Barbara - Sunday June 19
  Meet at 8:00, Mid State Fair Grounds to carpool.

July

• PORT HUENEME – Saturday July 9 & Sunday July 10. This weekend event is hosted by the Hollywood Star Trekkers. The trail is a paved bike path from Bubbling Springs Park to the ocean, then sidewalk except for a wooden pier and a dirt path to the lighthouse. Start any time between 8:00am to noon. DIRECTIONS: Take HWY 101 to Victoria Exit in Ventura. Exit and turn right on Victoria to Channel Islands Blvd. Turn left on Channel Islands Blvd. to Ventura Rd. Right on Ventura to Bard Rd. Left on Bard to start/finish at Park Ave. 10k rated 1
• LOS OSOS – Sunday July 17. Meet 9:00am, Sea Pines Lodge. Beautiful walk hugging the bay. 11k with a 3k option through the Elfin Forest. Rated 1+
• Carmel – Sunday July 31. Great walk through downtown Carmel, the shoreline and Carmel Mission. Meet in parking lot between 9:30 – 10:00 by the start point (Power Juice Co). Someone will have maps and directions( last time we did this walk the start point didn’t open till noon) DIRECTIONS: From Monteey take Hwy 1 south toward Carmel. Continue to Rio Rd. Turn left on Rio Rd. and right at second driveway into Crossroads Shopping Center. Power Juice Company is on the east end of the shopping center. 10k, rated 2
   

August

• SAN LUIS OBISPO – Sunday August 14. Meet 9:00 am, Holiday Inn Express, 1800 Monterey St. Walk includes historic downtown, lovely creek side option and the San Luis Obispo Mission. 10k, rated 1+
• PISMO – Sunday August 28. Meet 9:00 am, Cottage Inn by the Sea 2351 Price St. (park in Marie Calender lot) We will do the downtown route which features Pismo Beach, the pier, the boardwalk and the Monarch Butterfly Grove. Trail is 10k, rated 1
   

September

• CAMBRIA – Sunday September 11. Meet 9:00 am at Shamel County Park. Walk includes beautiful East-west Ranch, lovely homes amd Moonstone Beach Boardwalk. DIRECTIONS: Take Hwy 1 to Windsor Blvd., turn left on Windsor an follow it across bridge and around curve to Shamel Park . Trail is 10k with a 2k option to Leffingwell Landing, rated 2+

October

• MORRO BAY – Sunday October 2. Meet 10:00 am at 2 Dog’s Coffee Co. Walk includes many views of Morro Bay, the Natural History Museum, Embarcadero and historic Morro Rock. 10k rated 1+
• PASO ROBLES – Sunday October 16. Meet 9:30 am at Café Vio. Enjoy a lovely walk including historic downtown, City Park and shady residential areas. 10k rated 2
• MARIPOSA – Sunday October 30. Meet 9:30 am Best Western Yosemite Way Station. This is a historic town walk with short hills and a quiet river section. The Courthouse has been in continuous use since 1854
   

November

• SANTA MARIA – Sunday November 13. Meet 10:00 am at Comfort Inn, 210 South Nicholson Ave. Take Main St. exit east to motel. Downtown walk includes Civic Center, Allen Hancock College, and historic homes. 10k rated 1
• CARPINTERIA – Friday November 25. Meet 10:00 am at Holiday Inn Express, 5605 Carpinteria Ave. Take US-101 to Casitas Pass Rd., south on Casitas Pass to Carpinteria Ave., left to hotel. Trail passes through beautiful residential areas, parks and downtown Carpinteria. 10k rated 1+
  *note: This walk is on FRIDAY not our usual time and is on Thanksgiving Weekend.
   

December

• PEBBLE BEACH – Sunday December 4. Meet 10:00 am at La Casa Bodega Deli, 500 Del Monte Ave. Park across the street in Fisherman’s Wharf Parking area (fee). Take Del Monte Exit from HWY 1 South in Monterey. Some dirt trails and small hills. Trail winds through pines and along beautiful Pebble Beach seashore. 10k rated 2
• BELMONT SHORES HOLIDAY LIGHTS – Saturday December 10. Start anytime between 4:30 – 6:30 pm. This walk is through an area of beautifully decorated homes along picturesque Naples Canals with views of Alamitos Bay . Start Point is Sea Port Marina Hotel, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA. Take the 405 Fwy. To the 605 Fwy. South, then the 22 Fwy. West. Take the first exit, Studebaker, then left to Westminster. Right on Westminster, left on PCH to hotel. Watch for AVA signs.
   

2006

For more walks see the Path Finders Schedule.

January

• San Luis Obispo - Sunday January 8. Meet at 10:00 AM, Holiday Inn Express, 1800 Monterey St. Trail is 10K, rated 1+ and includes historic Downtown, the San Luis Obispo Mission, and a pleasant creek-side stroll

• LOS OSOS – Sunday January 22. Meet 10:00 AM at Sea Pines Lodge, 1954 Solano St. Take Los Osos Valley Rd. to Pecho Rd., turn right to Skyline Dr. and left to Lodge. Trail is 11K, rated 1+ beside Morro Bay. Walk goes through Sweet Springs Nature Preserve and has a 3K extension through the Elfin Forest.

February

• PISMO BEACH – Sunday February 5. Meet 10:00 AM, Cottage Inn by the Sea, 2351 Price St. Please do not park in hotel parking lot. Trail is 10K and rated 1. We will be walking the Shell Beach Palisades option.

• VISALIA – Sunday February 19. Meet 10:00 AM, Best Western Visalia Inn, 623 Main St. From HWY 99 take HWY 198 East toward Sequoia National Park. Exit on Mooney Blvd. , left across freeway to Main St., turn right on Main to hotel. Trail is 10K, rated 1. Walk includes early Visalia homes, some town and lovely residential neighborhoods

March

• MORRO BAY – Sunday March 5. Meet 10:00 AM, 2 Dogs’ Coffee Company and Internet Café, 844 Main St. Walk is 10K, rated 1+. Beautiful walk includes Natural History Museum, Heron Rookery, shoreline parks, the Embarcadero, and historic Morro Rock.

• March 18 & 19 - The CCPP will be hosting a weekend event in Los Alamos on the weekend of March 18 & 19. Details on their web site

• CARMEL – Sunday March 26. Meet 10:00 AM, Power Juice Co., Crossroads Shopping Center. Take HWY 1 south to Rio Rd, turn left on Rio Rd. to 3rd driveway into shopping center. *Note: Start Point does not open until noon so I will have directions and maps to hand out. Walk is 10K and rated 1+. Route is on city streets and dirt paths. Walk goes through downtown Carmel, along the oceanfront, and by the Carmel River and Mission.

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July

• Santa Barbara - Sunday July 9. Meet 10:00 AM, Country Inn by the Sea. 128 Castillo Blvd. Event Description: Daily, dawn to dusk. California Golden Heritage Route now includes more of downtown Santa Barbara, including the Presidio of Santa Barbara, parks, and Santa Barbara City College. For those who still prefer a "beach walk," the previous trail that walks out and back along the Pacific Ocean-- West Beach, Palm Chase Park, Stearns Wharf, and East Beach--is still available. The hill up (and down) the Community College makes the primary route very difficult for wheelchairs
• Los Osos – Sunday July 23. Meet at 9:00 AM, Sea Pines Lodge
  Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
  1954 Solano St., Los Osos, CA. Take US-101 to the Los Osos Valley Road Exit, just south of San Luis obispo, CA. Go west for 10.8 miles to Pecho Road. Turn right on Pecho Road and go 1/4 mile to Skyline Dr. Turn left on Skyline Dr. and you have arrived.
  Event Description: Daily, dawn to dusk. Much of this route is along beautiful Morro Bay. Walkers will visit the Sweet Springs Nature Reserve and the Elfin Forest (a small wilderness of Pygmy Oaks and a coastal brackish marsh that is home to many endangered species). They will also walk along quiet residential streets – the kind featured in magazines. Plenty of benches make stopping and watching and Bay and its wildlife very easy. The basic route is 11 km. Take the option loop in the Elfin Forest and it is a 14 km event. Trail is rated 1+.

August

• Pismo Beach – Sunday August 6. Meet at 9:00 am, Cottage Inn by the Sea.
  Distance and Trail Rating: 10km 1
  Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
  2351 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA. All travelers: Take US-101 to Pismo Beach in southern San Luis Obispo County, CA. From the south: Pass the Price Street exit and take the Shell Beach Road exit. Turn left under the highway. Turn left again onto Shell Beach Road. With the Pacific Ocean to your right, double back until you reach the hotel, which will be on your right. From the north:Take the Price Street exit. Go through town, continuing until you get to the hotel, which will be on your left.
  Event Description: Daily, dawn to dusk. The primary walk for this events heads south from the hotel into downtown Pismo Beach. It includes Pismo Beach, the Pier, the boardwalk, and a monarch butterfly grove just south of town (best viewing November - March). The alternate route wanders north through the Shell Beach area of Pismo Beach, with views of the Pacific Ocean, the Pismo Beach Pier, the Pismo State Beach, and the Nipomo Dunes in the distance.
• Morro Bay – Sunday August 27. Meet at 9:00 am, Two Dog’s Café
  Distance and Trail Rating: 10km 1
  Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
  2 Dogs; Coffee Co. & Internet Cafe. 844 Main Street - From the North or South * Take US-101 to San Luis Obispo * Take CA-1 north to Morro Bay * Take the First Morro Bay Exit, Morro Bay Blvd. * Follow Morro Bay Blvd to main street (about 6 blocks) and turn right. * The 2 Dogs' Café is at 844 Main Street.
  Event Description: Daily, 6am-dusk. Beautiful walk includes Natural History Museum, Heron Rookery, shoreline parks, the vibrant Embarcadero, and historic Morro Rock. There are many shops and restaurants along the route. This trail is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers due to 2 sets of stairs.

September

• Point Lobos – Sunday September 10. Meet 10:00 am, Carmel Valley Roasting Co.
  Distance and Trail Rating: 10km 3
  Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
  246 Crossroads Blvd, Crossroads Shopping Center, Highway 1 & Rio Road, Carmel, CA. From Monterey take Highway 1 South past the turnoffs for Carmel, and Carmel Valley to Rio Road and turn left on Rio Road to the Crossroads Shopping center. Turn right at the first stop light and then left on Crossroads Blvd., The Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company will be on the right. Park in the parking lot. After registering, you will drive approximately three miles south on Hwy 1 to POINT LOBOS STATE RESERVE for the walk. There is a charge to park in the reserve or you may park for free on Hwy 1 and walk in.
  Event Description: Mon - Sat: 7 to 6; Sun, 7:30-5:30. Pets are NOT allowed. This is one of the most beautiful Events in the country. The trail goes around the perimeter of Point Lobos Reserve, with vistas of the breathtaking Big Sur Coast line, rocky seaside, and Carmel Bay. You might be lucky enough to see Sea Otters frolicking in the surf, or Gray Whales spouting on their trip along the coast. There are also a lot of non-aquatic wildlife in the reserve. The trail is very rough with roots, dirt paths, rocks and pot holes abounding, BUT if you can navigate a challenging trail this is a MUST DO EVENT. It has been well deservedly rated in the top 10 events of AVA. Rough trail, but worth the effort.

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April

• San Luis Obispo
  Sunday April 15. Meet 10:00 am at Holiday Inn Express

  Distance and Trail Rating: 10km 1+

  Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
  1800 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2614. From the south: Take US-101 to the Grand Avenue/Cal Poly exit. Turn right on Grand Ave to Monterey St. Start/finish is on your left. From the north: Take US-101 to the Monterey St exit. At the top of the exit ramp turn left across the freeway to Monterey St. Proceed down Monterey St toward downtown SLO. Start/finish is on your right at the stop light at Grand Ave.

  Event Description: Daily, dawn to dusk. It is mostly on paved surfaces, but it has moderate hills. It includes an optional extention to the campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and the Amtrak station, as well as historical, residential and downtown areas. The city of 45,000 is the county seat, and is home to historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, a beautiful and vibrant tree-lined downtown, and the world famous Thursday Night Farmers' Market street fair; plan on at least a day to explore downtown San Luis Obispo. Visitors from all over the world are charmed by the small town atmosphere of San Luis Obispo, from the friendly people to the casual atmosphere. Once you experience it, you'll embrace the "SLO Life."

  Los Osos
  Sunday April 29. Meet 10:00 am at Sea Pines Lodge

  Distance and Trail Rating: 11/14km 1

  Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
  1954 Solano St, Los Osos, CA 93402. Take US-101 to the Los Osos Valley Road Exit, just south of San Luis obispo. Go west for 10.8 miles to Pecho Road. Turn right on Pecho Road and go 1/4 mile to Skyline Dr. Turn left on Skyline Dr. and you have arrived.

  Event Description: Daily, dawn to dusk. Much of this route is along beautiful Morro Bay. Walkers will visit the Sweet Springs Nature Reserve and the Elfin Forest (a small wilderness of Pygmy Oaks and a coastal brackish marsh that is home to many endangered species). They will also walk along quiet residential streets – the kind featured in magazines. Plenty of benches make stopping and watching the bay and its wildlife very easy. The basic route is 11 km and if you take the option loop in the Elfin Forest it is a 14 km event.

   

May

• San Diego
  Friday Sunday May 4-6 California Volkssport Convention for complete information www.WalkCalif.info

   

• Santa Maria
  Sunday May 13. Meet 10:00 am at Comfort Inn

  Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
  210 S. Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93454-4706. Take highway US-101 into Santa Maria. From the South: take the Main Street exit and turn right into the motel parking lot on the corner of Nicholson and Cypress. From the North: take the Main Street Exit. Turn left (east) on Main Street and go under the freeway. Turn right onto Nicholson, the first street you to come to. The motel parking lot is on your left.

  Event Description: Daily, dawn to dusk. The route meanders by the Civic Center, the Lewellyn Justice Center (site of the much publicized Michael Jackson child molestation trial), the Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Lawn Bowling Club, and Allan Hancock College's main campus. Almost all of the route is through Santa Maria's quiet, residential neighborhoodsas it passes historic, quaint homes like those on Palm Court. Water and restrooms are available at the start/finish, and along the trail with only a couple of restaurants located along the route

   

• Lompoc
  Sunday May 27. Meet 10:00 am at South Side Coffee Company

  Distance and Trail Rating: 10/13km 1+

  Start Point Address / Driving Directions:
  105 South H Street, Lompoc, CA 93436. From the south, take US-101 to CA-1 (just after the tunnel at Gaviota). Turn left (west) to Lompoc. The highway will dead end at a "T" intersection with CA-246 just outside of Lompoc. Turn left. The combined CA-1/CA-246 turns into Ocean Ave. Park in the city parking lot at the intersection of Ocean Ave. and G St. Walk one block back to H St. and turn right to the Start/Finish Point. From the north, take US-01 to the Betteravia Rd exit in Santa Maria. Turn right (west) to Broadway (fifth light). Go left (south) on Broadway as it merges with CA-1. Take CA-1 to right to Lompoc, turning left at light at Vandenberg AFB Main Gate on Ocean Ave and park in city lot at G St and Ocean. Walk one block back to H St and turn right to the Start/Finish Point.

  Event Description: Mon-Thurs, 6am-10pm; Fri, 6am-midnight; Sat, 8 - midnight, & Sun, 8-6. The basic (Golden Heritage) 10km (6.2 miles) trail wanders through the Lompoc Civic Center, by downtown murals, residential areas and along flower fields. It is flat, paved and wheelchairs will have difficulty at some intersections. Public restrooms are available along the route at both Ryon and Beattle Parks. Because the extra

   

   

June

• Santa Barbara
  Sunday June 10. Meet 10:00 am TBA

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