Hike Description. It is a steady uphill climb, about 3 miles, to the falls. There is an interesting variety of scenery and terrain along the way. The first mile is high desert along a steep ravine with Hunter’s Creek on you left. In the next mile we begin to see some trees as we climb…

Join us for a spectacular climb to the top of San Francisco on this hike up and over world-famous Twin Peaks. At an elevation of 922 feet, only Mt. Davidson to the south is higher within city limits. Starting at the Glen Park BART Station, we’ll follow Islais Creek in Glen Canyon Park to the…

Hike followed by coffee and camino conversation. Hike at Waterloo Recreation Area (park pass is required). Easy hike, mostly downhill in the beginning and then some easy uphills towards the end. Pathway is dirt. Bring bug spray and water!

Lost Dog Trail is a 4.2 mile out and back trail located in the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve. The halfway point is the Taliesin Overlook, with a view of Taliesin West, the one-time winter home of Frank Lloyd Wright and current headquarters of the FLW Foundation. The trail is rated as moderate with an elevation gain…

3.5 mile hike with 300 foot climb, Cane Creek Mountains Park, 5075 Bass Mountain Rd., Snow Camp, NC 27349. Please arrive by 8:45 am. Restrooms available at parking area.

Ultralight backpacking has been a part of long trails in America for decades, but never quite made it to the Camino. Until now. My Camino pack weighs five pounds (without water or food) and my husband’s pack weighs 10 pounds. I have witnessed pilgrims employ the services of a mochila transport while carting daypacks that…

The book is “The Way Is Made By Walking” by Arthur Paul Boers. If you have not finished reading the book, please come anyway. There will be lively discussion, and it’s an opportunity to gather with pilgrims.

HOTC’s 2nd Tuesday Camino Chatter & Coffee. Bring your Camino stories or plans to share with veteran peregrinos. All are welcome. Drop by anytime between 8-9:30 AM.

Monthly zoom coffee and chat

1st Monday Hike Postponed due to Labor Day. Hike the Schoen Trail from the Sycamore Shelter with Restrooms. Some pavement and dirt and moderate hills. Reservations required with Emergency Contact Name & Number.