Welcome to Southeast Striders Walking Club!

Southeast Striders Walking Club in Athens, Georgia, is an affiliate of America’s Walking Club (aka American Volkssport Association – www.AVA.org). We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage everyone, regardless of level of fitness, to get out, exercise, and have fun doing it. Our Trailmasters create safe and interesting 5 and 10 kilometer walk events in and around Athens. Our motto is “Fun, Fitness and Friendship”. Our walking activities are open to everyone.

Next Walk:  Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Watson Mill Bridge State Park 6k Guided Walk and 11k with Instructions– Arrive at 10:00 am, step off at 10:15 am.  Start Point: Watson Mill Bridge State Park, 650 Watson Mill, Comer, GA. Restrooms are available at the start point. Watson Mill Bridge State Park is a 1,018-acre Georgia state park located near Comer, GA on the South Fork of the Broad River. The park is named for the Watson Mill Bridge, the longest original-site covered bridge in Georgia, which spans 229 feet across the South Fork of the Broad River.  This is one of Northeast Georgia’s most beautiful nature walks.  $4 to walk, $11 for short sleeve or $15 for long sleeve T-shirts.   POC: Harold Weber, 904-704-8402, or Marie Weber, 904-703-8403. This is a non-competitive Walk.