Route description: The route begins in Spanish Village, then past zoo entrance and carousel, over to rose gardens. From there , we will head west past the huge fountain and over the Cabrillo Bridge to the Marston House located in northwest corner of the park. Turning back we’ll go to southwest part of park and…

Flat 8+ mile loop to Seal Beach Pier, through the Naples Canals and along Alamitos Bay. Followed by lunch at Ballast Point Brewery.

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…

Walking 4-6 miles into the foothills of the Sandia Mountains on a moderate trail. Bring hat, water, appropriate clothing. Could be quite warm or could be cooler, depending on sunshine and wind. Check weather.

Total distance: 5.6 miles & moderate (option B: 2.6 miles easy out & back hike); Elevation gain: 600 ft (option B: 188 ft) Time: 2.5-3 hours; the hike will begin at 8:15; come early (7:30 ish) to chill and visit over coffee. This moderate hike is so close to the city but feels like you…

Boston Chapter pilgrims Debra and Dan Donovan walked the Camino Francés this past summer, They meticulously documented their journey in writing and pictures on their blog. In this online discussion, Debra will describe her experience of blogging with some of the latest tools and will answer questions for pilgrims interested in doing something similar.

This Moderate to Difficult round trip hike is 6 miles out & back with approx. 500 ft. elevation gain. The Adero Canyon area is a beautiful part of the Valley – tucked between Fountain Hills & Scottsdale. The hike starts on the Promenade Trail to the Western Bike Trail before accessing the Andrews-Kinsey Trail in…

>>THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED<< Local pilgrim Steve Butterworth has offered to lead a hike on the Salem-Marblehead Rail Trail. The hike will be 7.2 miles total (Paved sidewalks – 2.3 / Gravel trail – 4.3 / Dirt path through conservation area at Forest River – 0.6). Mostly level ground. About 3 hours. Meet at the…

We will walk the Chickasaw Trail 2.75 miles of paved path, not much shade and relatively flat. Let’s hope we see the bison! Public restroom at the Visitor’s Center. Please let us know if you are coming via the Facebook link (click the Register button) or via email.

Get your Camino training in! With the hills already green heralding spring, this is a wonderful walk, mostly along the East Bay Ridge Trail, and over rolling hills carpeted with wildflowers. Compared to its neighbor regional parks – Tilden and Redwood just to the south – Wildcat Canyon is relatively unpopulated. We’ll start at the…