Heads-Up Walkers

Our Branch 8 group is called the “Heads Up Walkers”. We walk just about every week and encourage significant others and guests of our group to join us. We are not into mountain climbing nor do we go over dangerous or slippery trails.

We have about 25 venues, so we have a different venue every week. Most of the one-hour walks are on the relatively level paved ground and are “out and back” which means you walk for 30 minutes at your own pace, then turn around and walk 30 minutes back to the starting point.

Our one-hour walks start on Thursday Mornings at 9:30 AM. After the walks, we leave the trail by 10:30 AM and go to a nearby cafe for coffee, snacks, and interesting conversation.

Spouses, friends, and well-mannered dogs are welcome.

Note, all walks will be abiding to all of the rules from national, state, county, city and SIR organizations.

CHAIRMAN: Dan Weller

925-935-5510

dweller@astound.net

ASSISTANT CHAIR: Phil Trapp 925-963-1819 prtrapp@sbcglobal.net

ASSISTANT CHAIR: Jim Sowell 925-457-7746 sowell4Jim@aol.com

2026 Walking Calendar Ver 1

April 2026 Walks

3/26/2026: Walnut Creek: C.C. Canal Heather Farm. Meet at the Heather Farm parking lot at the far North end of San Carlos Dr. Cafe: Sweet Affair Bakery. Leader: Dan Smith. Difficulty: E

4/2/2026: Concord: Hester Park. Meet at Hester Park , corner of Hookston & Bancroft, street parking on Hampton or Hookston, adjacent to the park. Cafe: Noah’s New York Bagels. Leader: Dan Weller. Difficulty: E

4/9/2026: Alamo: Stone Valley Rd. Iron Horse. Exit I-680 on Stone Valley Rd. across Danville Blvd. Meet at the south end of the Alamo Plaza Parking lot north of Stone Valley Road. NOTE, the first few rows of parking are now reserved. BUT, there is parking to the west of the reserved area and to the north of the area, across from the yogurt shop and Safeway. Cafe: Peet’s Coffee. Leader: Dave Allen. Difficulty: E

4/16/2026: Walnut Creek: Arbolado Park, Ygnacio Canal. Take Ygnacio Valley Rd. to Oak Grove Rd. Then south past W.C. library to Arbolado Dr., left to Arbolado Park, meet at the upper parking lot near the soccer field and rest room. Cafe: Whole Foods – Oak Grove / Ygnacio Valley Road. Leader: Dave Davis. Difficulty: E

4/23/2026: Walnut Creek: Countrywood C.C. Canal. Meet at the flagpole near Safeway in the Countrywood Shopping Center , corner of Treat & Bancroft. Cafe: Noah’s New York Bagels. Leader: Jim Sowell. Difficulty: E

4/30/2026: Lafayette: Lafayette Reservoir. WARNING!! THIS IS OUR MOST DIFFICULT WALK WITH MANY FAIRLY STEEP HILLS. PLEASE SKIP THIS WALK IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS DOING OUR FLAT WALKS. Entrance on Mt. Diablo Blvd., about 1 mile west of Happy Valley Rd. Meet at the EAST (far left) end of metered parking lot. Bring 8 quarters or use a VISA or Master Card. Cafe: Peet’s Coffee. Leader: Phil Trapp. Difficulty: H

5/7/2026: Concord: C.C.C. Regional Trail, Via Montanas. Take Treat Blvd east. Go 3/4 mile past Oak Grove and turn left on San Miguel. Turn right on Via Montanas. Turn left into the Parking Lot just past the bridge over the canal. Cafe: Peet’s Coffee. Leader: Rich Burke. Difficulty: E

We walk every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM. We walk for one hour and then go for coffee and snacks. Go to our online page for further info –https://www.sirbr8.com/heads-up-walkers/