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San Francisco, CA: Northern California Chapter, St. James’ Day Walk

Jul 20, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

Meet us on the Embarcadero on top of the Ferry Terminal Plaza on the south end/Bay Bridge side of the Ferry Building.

Join us for a day of Camino camaraderie to celebrate the Feast of St. James on our annual walk in San Francisco. Our new route starts at the Ferry Building where we’ll head south along the Embarcadero and enjoy sweeping views of the bay. At the ball park, we’ll cross over to Mission Bay and…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Jul 06, 2024 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

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Marin County, CA: Northern California Chapter, Samuel P. Taylor Park Hike

Jun 15, 2024 9:30AM—4:00PM

Meet at the far end of the Camp Taylor Campground Picnic Area parking lot by the bathrooms. The meetup point is approximately 300 yards past the entrance kiosk

Tune up for your next Camino! This gorgeous loop hike in Samuel P. Taylor State Park, that often-bypassed park off Sir Francis Drake Boulevard on the way to Point Reyes, features a long gradual climb on Bill’s Trail through laurels and redwoods to Barnabe Peak, where we’ll have magnificent views north to Tomales Bay and…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Jun 01, 2024 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

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San Francisco, CA: Northern California Chapter, Crosstown Trails Combo Hike

May 25, 2024 9:30AM—4:00PM

Meet us at 9:30 AM outside the entrance to the Glen Park BART station.

You’ve heard of the Crosstown Trail, the epic trail that connects Candlestick Point in the southeast corner of San Francisco to Lands End in the northwest. But have you heard about its new companion, the Double Cross Trail, that goes from Fort Funston in the southwest to Pier 23 on the Embarcadero in the northeast?…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

May 04, 2024 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

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Kenwood, CA: Northern California Chapter, Sugarloaf/ Bald Mountain Hike

Apr 27, 2024 9:30PM—3:00PM

Robert Ferguson Observatory parking lot in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park at 2605 Adobe Canyon Road in Kenwood, CA.

Leaving for the Camino soon? Join us at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park to train for crossing the Pyrenees while enjoying the beauty of Wine Country! The park boasts some of the best views in the Bay Area from the top of Bald Mountain and features over 25 miles of trails, campsites, and the Robert Ferguson…

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Castro Valley, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Chabot Hike

Apr 20, 2024 9:00AM—3:00PM

Meet us by 9:00 AM inside the park entrance on the grassy area next to the Lake Chabot & Marina Café (17000 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley).

Head with us to Lake Chabot Regional Park, nestled in the East Bay Hills between Oakland, San Leandro and Castro Valley for a loop around the 315-acre reservoir. Completed in 1875, but closed to recreation until the 1960s, the lake was formed by the damming of San Leandro Creek. Today, it’s an emergency water supply…

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Online: Northern California Chapter, Basic Spanish for the Camino

Apr 14, 2024 1:30PM—3:00PM

Zoom, Pacific Time

If you’re preparing for a Camino, this class offers an opportunity to learn and practice the Spanish you are likely to use as you travel through Spain. Whether you know very little Spanish or perhaps want a refresher and some practice, our Basic Spanish for the Camino may be the right class for you. These…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Apr 06, 2024 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lake Merritt Columns (aka Pergola)

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

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