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…

Actor-director Andrew McCarthy walked the Camino with his son, looking to create a more meaningful connection before Sam left home. This walk, Andrew’s second, provided the two with invaluable time for honest conversations. Please join us as we learn more from this New York Times bestselling author who has a forthcoming memoir entitled Walking with…

We will walk the Palmer Trail and Ridge Trail around the perimeter of the park. The total hike will be approximately 5 miles. It is Easy to Moderate in difficulty. Hiking shoes are recommended–and although there are some rocky sections of the trail, hiking boots are not required. The trail is only a footpath in…

Join local pilgrims in our monthly virtual “charla” (“chat”) to share a recent Camino experience or to get information for your upcoming walk on the Camino in the future. There is so much wisdom and experience among our local pilgrims! This month we will have a short presentation on the Camino Portugues which is the…

Do you want to know more about Santiago de Compostela? Spend a day or two at the end of your pilgrimage and discover the hidden corners and unknown facts of the fascinating city of Santiago. Join Lynn Talbot as she reveals these with us! Please see your member email for the registration link.

Catherine Yarberry, a recent pilgrim, will talk about her experiences walking from St. Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela (the Camino Francés route) in May and June 2022. The talk will include the route, accommodations, packing considerations and the amazing experiences of walking solo 500 miles across Spain on this ancient path, now…

Monthly 1st Monday Hike, Trail will be asphalt, dirt, aggregate.

If you are planning a Camino come join us for coffee and conversation. The space is small please let us know your coming so we can save some seats.

8-9 mile moderate-challenging loop from Dana Point Harbor through Monarch Beach Golf Course along Salt Creek and Strands Beaches through the Dana Point Headlands.

Enjoy all the shades of spring on a hike around Mt. Tamalpais while enjoying fantastic views from every direction. The distance will be 9 miles at a moderate pace. Bring: A bag lunch, sturdy walking shoes, plastic bag (to sit on during lunch, if wet), and trekking poles, if you use them. Meet: At the…