Welcome to the Colorado Springs Walking Club
Check out the AVA 50th Anniversary Rocky Mountain Rendezvous being held in Colorado Springs July 28 through August 2, 2026.
The Colorado Springs Walking Club, AVA-0904, is a member club of the American Volkssport Association. We offer multiple Year-Round events in the Colorado Springs area for your walking enjoyment.
The Colorado Springs Walking Club promotes and organizes noncompetitive fitness activities that encourage lifelong fun, fitness and friendship for all ages and abilities.
About CSWC
The Colorado Springs Walking Club has been sponsoring and supporting non-competitive walking events since 2004. "Volksmarching" (people's walk) is the most common type of event and usually consists of a marked or guided 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) or 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) route. Each participant is encouraged to walk at a pace that is comfortable and enjoyable. Our walks have been chosen for their natural beauty, scenic interest, historical value and safety. The trails are well marked or maps are provided.
Trails may be in cities, towns, parks, forests, or anywhere there is a pleasant or interesting area to walk. Walks may be on city streets, in quaint little towns, through state parks, rugged forests, or any place with interesting scenery. Shorter routes are often available for those who desire. Events are always non-competitive, so you can participate at your own pace.
The Colorado Springs Walking Club is a member club of the American Volkssport Association and the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
Our Events
Downtown
Trail is through downtown Colorado Springs highlighting "Art on the Street" sculptures and murals. The street art is described in a brochure accompanying the trail map.
Briargate
The Interquest Marketplace Ornamental Grass Labyrinth is designed for fun for both young and old. The New Life Church trail takes you into Scheels. The squirrel path takes you on a dirt path following Squirrel Creek and into the neighborhood.
Sandstone Ranch
Enjoy all natural unpaved trails through this beautiful Colorado Open Space. This 2,038-acre ranch borders the Pike National Forest and features an extraordinarily diverse landscape.
Victor
Walk through a historic gold mining town and visit Rita the Rock Planter troll by artist Thomas Dambo. Hiking boots and sticks are recommended.
Elizabeth
Walk in a historic small town on Colorado's High Plains to enjoy parks, natural areas, forested areas, historic shops, rodeo grounds, and a view of a grain silo.
Rails-to-Trails
CSWC is the proud sponsor of the AVA National Special Program Rails-to-Trails, where you get special credit when your event walks on an abandoned train track.
Memorials
Lynette Reagan. Lynette was a huge advocate for the AVA, and was an extraordinary volunteer throughout Colorado Springs. She passed away unexpectedly in 2018 while serving as the Rocky Mountain Region Deputy Director. Here is Lynette's story.
Clark C. "Chuck" Soeldner. Chuck passed away on October 8th, 2019. Chuck was retired from the United States Air Force and an avid volksmarcher throughout the world. He is missed by us all.