Hike– “First Monday” of January Time Meet at 8:50 am and hike begins at 9:00 am Conditions? 4+ miles on an aggregate, relatively flat trail. Parking? Park in the 2nd parking lot (off to right) near the restrooms Dress for crazy Indiana weather

Start the new year off strong with this NOCO hike with fantastic views of Horsetooth Reservoir, hogbacks (geological uplifts) that used to be the beachfront of the Inland Sea, and the Horsetooth rock formation. This is a 6.6 – 9.5 mile out and back route with variable mileage due to weather conditions and potential trail…

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,…

The Valley of the Sun chapter will be providing their Camino 101 presentation in the Civic Center auditorium Last year, more than 100 people participated in this event. Before you set out on your adventure on the 500-mile Camino de Santiago Walk, join us to become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like…

Let’s start 2026 with a walk through Blacklick Woods Metropark! Meet near parking lot in front of Nature Center. Plan to arrive by 9:55 am so we can begin promptly at 10 am. There will be 1.7 mile and 5 mile options. Wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing. We will be walking on asphalt…

Our Annual New Years Hike is always a great way to welcome in the New Year! As we have done in past years, we will work our way to the Cherry Creek Reservoir and offer a blessing for 2026. Leave behind any concerns or trouble from 2025 by throwing a stone into Cherry Creek as…

NEW YEAR’S DAY HIKE UPDATE: The New Year’s Day Hike is cancelled due to expected extreme cold temperatures. However, the Potluck lunch is still on!! Lunch Main Course: Soup and Chili are being provided. Please let us know if you can bring other items: salad, baked goods, fruit, or another dish you want to share.…

Ring in the New Year with a brisk hike at McDowell Nature Preserve in Steele Creek and shake off the after-effects of the send-off of 2025. We’ll meet at the waterfront parking area to test out several of their trails, for a walk of 5-6 miles. This is a natural surface trail with an assortment of small hills.…

Come along for an invigorating January 1st hike at Fort Harrison State Park. Depending upon trail conditions we may be choosing to walk on dirt or on pavement. If you have them, bring micro-spikes/cleats, etc., just in case and if you have them bring your trekking poles for good balance. Dress for the weather If…

Easy social walk along Arizona Canal. Total distance: 3 miles easy Time: ~ 2 hour leisurely pace walking and coffee ABOUT THIS WALK: While the Camino de Santiago is generally the topic of conversation on all our hikes, this stroll is specifically targeted to those who are still trying to learn about the Camino and…