We will hike along the 6 mile nature trail. It’s a beautiful undulating trail under a rich canopy of oaks. Please bring water and insect repellent. Hiking poles are recommended; it is a dirt trail with some roots exposed and mild hills. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot, located at the northern end of…

Join us for this part urban, part nature hike in Palencia. Sharon Grover has graciously offered to lead our hike again. We will hike approximately 6 miles through a mostly shaded area in Palencia and on to the beautiful Tolomato Boardwalk over the Intercoastal Waterway and back. The entrance to Palencia is off Philips Hwy/US-1.

Join hike leaders Pamm Eutsler and Paula McPhaul for approximately 5-6 miles on uneven dirt trails dotted with tree roots and divots. Hiking shoes are recommended. Princess Place Preserve is a pristine 1500 acres, rich with history and plenty of trails. The original lodge still stands and is home to Florida’s first in-ground swimming pool.…

Members of the Jacksonville Chapter that are departing on a Camino this year are invited to join us for a Pilgrims Blessing. Chapter members, family and friends are also invited to attend this meaningful ceremony. First time Pilgrims will be presented with a Scallop Shell (the Pilgrims badge) and a certificate, at the annual event.…

Final walk from Surfside Park into St Augustine and Annual Blessing of the Pilgrims and Shell Ceremony. (approx 2.8 miles). Everyone who signs up will be emailed to arrange a car drop off.

Walk the pristine and historic Anastasia State Park during a moderate beach/trail hike. The Ancient Dunes Nature Trail loops through a shaded maritime hammock while meandering through the ancient dunes. The trail is mostly flat but contains uneven terrain and some hills or even stairs. You can also explore up to four miles (one-way) of…

Two well-traveled pilgrims will share packing insights from their multiple Camino experiences–from different times of the year and on different Caminos. This presentation is about making smart choices when packing to walk a Camino. They’ll discuss essential necessities vs. nice-to-have items, the importance of carrying a comfortable backpack, and how that influences one’s comfort on…

This presentation is about walking the various northern routes of the Camino de Santiago. Come join K.C. Caldabaugh to find out more about the gorgeous options to walk the less-traveled northern routes of the Camino de Santiago. Over three hundred thousand pilgrims set out each year to make their way to Santiago de Compostela. The…

Join the Jacksonville Chapter for a walk in the Theodore Roosevelt Area, Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve. This is a gem of a place with exceptional wildlife and a beautiful trail. The Theodore Roosevelt Area is a 600-acre natural treasure of hardwood forest, wetlands, and scrub vegetation. It is also rich in cultural history. We…

A 7-mile beach walk will be the Jacksonville Chapter’s last event of the year. Join us in some Camino camaraderie as we walk on the beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach. Meetup location.