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San Francisco Bay, CA: Northern California Chapter, Angel Island Hike

Aug 09, 2025 11:00AM—5:30PM

Meet us at 11:00 AM on the Angel Island ferry landing, next to the Welcome Center.

Join us for sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay as we take the ferry for our annual hike around the perimeter of historic Angel Island, the largest natural island in the Bay and site of the former U.S. Immigration Station, the so-called “Ellis Island of the West,” as well as various Army installations that…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Aug 02, 2025 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. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes about an hour and a half. Afterwards,…

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Lafayette, CA: Northern California Chapter, St. James’ Day Potluck

Jul 27, 2025 11:00AM—3:00PM

Lafayette, CA: For privacy reasons, the address will be provided to those who RSVP and confirm attendance.

Join us for a pilgrim potluck on Sunday, July 27th to celebrate St. James’ Day at Pam Fletcher’s backyard in Lafayette. Let’s break bread together and toast to the patron saint of Spain! Bring appetizers, salad, main dish, snacks, desserts, or beverages to share. Bonus points for bringing Camino-inspired food and for volunteers to help…

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

Jul 19, 2025 10:00AM—3:00PM

Meet at 10:00 AM outside Java Beach Café at Ocean Beach (1396 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA)

Join us for a day of Camino camaraderie as we celebrate the Feast of St. James with our annual walk across San Francisco. This year’s pilgrimage takes us from the ocean’s edge at Ocean Beach to the heart of the Mission District, finishing at Dolores Park. We’ll kick things off with an easy stroll along…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

Jul 05, 2025 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 14, 2025 9:30AM—4:00PM

Meet at 9:30 AM at the far end of the Camp Taylor Campground Picnic Area parking lot by the bathrooms.

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 07, 2025 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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Castro Valley, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Chabot Hike

May 31, 2025 9:00AM—3:00PM

Meet us 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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San Francisco & Pacifica, CA: Northern California Chapter, Coastal Hike Doubleheader

May 16, 2025 9:00AM—May 17, 2025 4:00PM

Hike 1: San Francisco to Pacifica -- Meet outside Java Beach Café at Ocean Beach. Hike 2: Pacifica to Half Moon Bay -- Meet at the Linda Mar Shopping Center in the Bank of America parking lot. Pacific Time.

Come with us on an epic adventure down our spectacular coastline on two back-to-back hikes. Join one or the other or both! Hike 1 is Friday, May 16 from San Francisco to Pacifica and is about 13 miles. We’ll start from Ocean Beach and walk on the beach all the way down to Mussel Rock…

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Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Lake Merritt Walk

May 03, 2025 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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