EVENT DESCRIPTION Central Missouri pilgrim Melissa Purvis will lead us on a 5-mile route through the conservation area. This moderate hike on gravel roads and mowed paths will take us across open meadows, past farm fields, and through wooded areas, with some hills and possible creek crossings. Access a trail map: https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/mo_nature/downloads/conservation-areas/7601map.pdf Following the hike,…

EVENT DESCRIPTION Metro East pilgrims Michele Johnson and Lindsey Lester-Brutscher will lead us on a trail hike at the Olin Nature Preserve. Following the hike, we will gather at Hickory Grove Restaurant (201 E Center Dr, Alton) for continued pilgrim conversation and fellowship. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/8ZNKW3Dv7dmGLgfE7 Due to the Nature Preserve’s registration requirements for…

A Catholic Mass dedicated to “Pilgrims on the Camino” will be celebrated at St. Martin of Tours Church. There will be a brief commissioning service, including a pilgrim blessing. For those starting the Camino this year, bring your backpack, your staff (walking sticks), and your shell for the blessing. Following the church service, a group…

The Center for Spiritual Living will host STL pilgrim Deborah Terra Weltman, who will read from her book,”Camino Lessons: Losing 21st Century Fears on an Ancient Pilgrimage Trail”. “Camino Lessons” is a memoir of the many serendipitous and improbable events that occurred when Deborah quit “waffling and wanting” and committed to her big dream of…

Join us on the Feast of St. James for a special ceremony where we will present a pilgrim shell and offer a blessing to our first-time STL pilgrims headed off on Camino in the second half of 2024. Immediately following the brief shell ceremony program, we will gather for a potluck meal and Camino conversation.…

Meet us at the Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo, IL, where our St. Louis Chapter’s very own Mary Baldree will share a brief talk on her exhibition of photos from her 2023 walk on the Camino Francés. (The exhibition will be on display at the library throughout the month of June.) Following the exhibition talk and…

3rd annual two day/one night hike on the Katy Trail—Treloar to Marthasville to Augusta (20 miles total), with an overnight albergue-style bunkhouse experience. Space is limited for this event due to transportation and room at the bunkhouse. Paid registration is required to secure your spot. Contact our chapter email for full details and registration info.

American Pilgrims on the Camino St. Louis Chapter Co-coordinator Joette Reidy will give Camino 101 and Camino 201 presentations at the Alpine Shop Spring Showcase. 1:00 PM: Camino 101 – An Introduction to the Camino de Santiago 3:00 PM: Camino 201 – PM Beyond the Basics of Hiking the Camino de Santiago—Technology, Trails & Tips…

Event Details: American Pilgrims on the Camino St. Louis Chapter co-coordinator Joette Reidy will lead this 4+ mile Sandstone Canyon Trail with the option of adding on the 2.6-mile Labarque Hills Loop. The Sandstone Canyon Trail travels through a lush forest and past stunning rock formations. You will be surrounded by sandstone bluffs, scenic streams…

Event details: Perry Whitaker from The Alpine Shop will lead an Outdoor/Trail First-Aid class that is perfect for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago trails. You know the old saying, “What can go wrong, will go wrong?” There’s another saying that is even more common on the Camino de Santiago, “The Camino Provides.” Be prepared…