Southeast Michigan Chapter of American Pilgrims on the Camino Chapter Member Kim Wilkinson will lead us on this hike. The hike is approximately an 8.5 mile loop, and will include a lunch stop at the 6.5 mile mark in Hell, Michigan. The trail and length are considered moderate, with some challenging elevation changes. There will…

Pinckney State Recreation Area, Crooked Lake Trail   Address: 2 Crooked Lake Trail, Pinckney, MI 48169;   Phone: 734-426-4913. Meet at 10:00 a.m., hike begins at 10:15 a.m. EDT. The address should take you to a parking lot – look for the yellow arrow – where we will gather before the hike. There is a large sign…

Southeast Michigan Chapter’s very own David Larwa will be presenting live at Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus store on July 25th, between 6:00 and 8:00 pm what he affectionately refers to as his Camino 101 lecture. Please consider attending this very entertaining and informative presentation. No pre-registration is required.

We have planned a coffee and Camino conversation at Biggby Coffee on Chilson Rd., Pinckney, MI, July 13, 2024. This is very near one of the entrances to the Lakeland Trails walk that we sometimes use in the winter. We can do a hike before or after coffee and conversation or simply enjoy the company…

Why is the scallop shell important to pilgrims? Join us and find out. The Southeast Michigan Chapter of the American Pilgrims Association is holding a “Shell Ceremony and Pilgrim Blessing” for pilgrims leaving this year experiencing their first pilgrimage. We encourage everyone to attend. The morning will start in the Hamburg Township Library at 10:00…

Dexter Ice Fest & Walk (weather permitting). We will take a short walk from the Dexter Wellness Center to Downtown Dexter’s Ice Sculpture Exhibit at the downtown Gazebo, then a Border-to-Border Trail Hike of 1.5 – 2 Miles Total.

Welcome Home Potluck and Story Telling for pilgrims. Gather at 10:30, potluck at 11 a.m. Bring a dish to pass/share and your own table service. Coffee, tea and water will be provided. RSVP Southeastmichigan@gmail.com or call David at 810-923-9191

Coffee and conversation and a walk for those who wish to do so. Biggby Coffee at this address sits very near one of the access points to the Lakelands Trail (rail to trail) walking areas. This is a popular winter time walk for the chapter which has a smooth, paved surface and no hills!

Hike in beautiful Waterloo Recreation Area. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot “above” the Eddy Discovery Center, hike will start at 10:15 a.m. Rick Cussigh will lead this hike through beautiful rolling hills and woods.

Hike with Dan O’Sullivan! Proud Lake Recreation Area hiking is mostly level, on dirt and gravel. Bring your mosquito repellent as in August in Michigan near water they can be pretty bad! Meet at 10:00 a.m., hike begins at 10:15 a.m. – look for the yellow arrows!!