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

May 2026 Walks

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

5/14/2026: 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: Rob Laaback. Difficulty: E

5/21/2026: Concord: Newhall Community Park. Meet at parking lot on Turtle Creek Rd. off Ayers Rd. Some elevation changes to the Viet Nam Memorial. Cafe: Whole Foods – Oak Grove / Ygnacio Valley Road. Leader: Ron Woods. Difficulty: M

5/28/2026: Martinez: Martinez Regional Shoreline. On I-680 N, take Exit 56, the last offramp to Martinez. Turn left on Marina Vista. Turn right on Ferry St. And cross the RR tracks. Meet at the first parking lot on the left. Cafe: Starbucks Martinez . Leader: Steve Hilberg. Difficulty: E

6/4/2026: Lafayette: Lafayette / Moraga Trail. Laf. Community Center. Meet at the Lafayette Community Center at 500 St. Mary’s Road. Parking is near the sport arena. Cafe: Peet’s Coffee. Leader: Dan Crowley. Difficulty: M

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/