AVA CLUB #0157 · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

WALK THE

GOLDEN STATE

A Southern California walking club rooted in fitness, fun, and fellowship. Since 1984 we've been hosting AVA-sanctioned 10km Volkssport walks across SoCal — from coastal bluffs to desert trails to mountain pines.

Explore Upcoming Walks →Join — $15/year

40+

YEARS

EVENTS/YR

14+

ROUTES

2,400+

MILES

NEXT WALK · AUG 16

Annual Meeting & Picnic — Dana Point

UPCOMING

Trail Calendar

Every month, a new postcard-worthy destination.

See the full schedule →

FIELD GUIDE

How Volkswalking Works

Organized non-competitive walking. Simpler than you'd think.

Pick a Trail

Browse monthly group walks or 10+ year-round self-guided routes across SoCal.

Show Up

Meet at the start. Fill out a card online or on-site. All ages, all paces welcome.

Walk & Explore

Follow the marked route at your own pace — typically 6–10km of beautiful scenery.

Stamp Your Book

Log your walk in your AVA passport. Earn national achievement awards over time.

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TRAIL PASSPORT

Collect Every Stamp

Each route is a new stamp in your passport. How many can you collect?

Creek + Urban

Year Round

Paved Trail

Year Round

Desert + Urban

Seasonal

Coastal

Year Round

Coastal + Urban

Year Round

Island Trail

Seasonal

Coastal Bluffs

Year Round

Harbor + Cliffs

Year Round

See all routes →

THE BEEP BEEP

Monthly trail dispatches, event previews, and member stories. No spam — just dust and good walking.

JOIN THE FLOCK

$15/year. A lifetime of stamps.

Less than a decent cup of coffee per month — and these views are free.

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